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Practical hints

Battery

Step 5 (Disconnecting)

Protection cover

Battery

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Unclip protection cover

from

battery

and remove it.

Step 6 (Disconnecting)

Positive terminal

Negative terminal

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Disconnect battery negative lead

from negative terminal.

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Remove positive terminal cover.

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Disconnect the battery positive
lead

Step 7 (Removing)

Battery ventilation hose

Attachment nut

Mounting

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Remove the battery ventilation
hose

by pulling it out.

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Unfasten and remove attachment
nuts

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Remove mounting

Summary of Contents for 2007 GL 320 CDI

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual GL Class Order No 6515 4272 13 Part No 164 584 72 82 USA Edition D 2007 GL Class 1 6 4 5 8 4 7 2 8 2...

Page 2: ...GL 320 CDI GL 450...

Page 3: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 4: ...24 Instrument cluster 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 30 Center console 31 Upper part Vehicles without enhanced off road package 31 Upper part Vehicles with enhanced off road pac...

Page 5: ...O 122 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 122 Opening the doors from the inside 122 Tailgate Power tailgate 123 Automatic central locking 130 Locking and unlocking from the inside 130 Sea...

Page 6: ...e 214 Rear window defroster 215 Climate control 216 Deactivating the climate control system 220 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode 220 Setting the temperature 221 Adjusting air dis...

Page 7: ...artments 316 Parcel nets 320 Cup holders 321 Ashtrays 322 Cigarette lighter 324 Power outlets 325 Floormats 326 Seat cover under third row seats 327 Heated steering wheel 328 Telephone 329 Tele Aid 33...

Page 8: ...and loading terminology 415 Rotating tires 418 Winter driving 420 Winter tires 420 Snow chains 421 Maintenance 422 Maintenance service indicator message 422 Calling up the maintenance service indicato...

Page 9: ...ger compartment 546 Emergency engine shut down 546 Technical data 547 Parts service 548 Warranty coverage 549 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 549 Identification labels 550 Layout of p...

Page 10: ...her products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and...

Page 11: ...ve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described...

Page 12: ...retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehic...

Page 13: ...Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day 365 days a year Roadside Assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guide lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a r...

Page 14: ...ext operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Truck found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance...

Page 15: ...and crash Utility vehicles have a signifi cantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident rollover of the vehicle and severe o...

Page 16: ...t the equipment installed on your ve hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your ve...

Page 17: ...ow A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks a wa...

Page 18: ...ore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious da...

Page 19: ...the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center management or if necessary contac...

Page 20: ...Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of v...

Page 21: ...ision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of the vehicle o...

Page 22: ...21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel Storage compartments...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...

Page 24: ...ar view mirrors 211 Power folding 211 6 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 542 7 Tires and wheels 385 554 Checking tire inflation pressure 396 General information 385 Flat tire 523 Spare wheel 499 8 Ho...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 26: ...316 317 Item Page a Glove box 316 CD changer 316 AUX socket 316 b Power outlet 325 c Center console 31 d Starter switch 42 e Steering wheel adjustment manual 50 f Hood lock release 379 g Parking brake...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 28: ...or lamp 436 Variablespeedlimiter indicator lamp1 l Distance warning lamp2 265 445 1 Lamp without function It illuminates when the ignition is on It should go out when the engine is running 2 Vehicles...

Page 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 30: ...headlamp indicator 63 149 Item Page a Fuel gauge with Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 442 4 Fuel filler flap indica tor The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right hand side 375 b Multifunction...

Page 31: ...electing the submenu or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease Item Page 4 Voice control System 1 see separate operating instructions 5 Moving within a menu Press button j for...

Page 32: ...assenger side 142 5 Parktronic system deactivation switch 293 6 Vehicle level control switch 283 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 85 448 450 Item Page 8 Storage compartment 318 9 Ala...

Page 33: ...e 142 5 Rotaryswitchfordifferential locks 207 6 Switch for LOW RANGE mode 204 7 Switch for Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 276 8 Rotary switch for vehicle level control 285 Item Page 9 Alarm system indi...

Page 34: ...Lower part Item Page 1 Storage compartment 318 Power outlet 325 Ashtray with cigarette lighter 322 2 Cup holder 321 3 Armrest telephone tray release 318 4 Armrest storage compart ment release 318 5 Ca...

Page 35: ...1 7 Power tilt sliding sunroof switch 253 8 Tele Aid emergency call system button 335 9 Interior rear view mirror 210 a Front right reading lamp 151 Item Page b Front left reading lamp 151 c Garage do...

Page 36: ...3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 52 4 Selection buttons for exteri or rear view mirror adjust ment Power folding exterior rear view mirrors 52 211 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear...

Page 37: ...36 At a glance Storage compartments...

Page 38: ...lder 322 7 Vehicle tool kit spare wheel 495 8 First aid kit 495 9 Cup holder 322 a Door pocket b Parcel net on driver s seat backrest 320 Item Page c Door pocket d Holder for gas cards 213 e Depending...

Page 39: ...38...

Page 40: ...39 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 41: ...ton 4 Panic button page 102 Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The vehicle unlocks The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed The...

Page 42: ...utside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the respective door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle...

Page 43: ...e indica tor and warning lamps except high beam head lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps ex cept high...

Page 44: ...itch the KEYLESS GO start stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch 1 KEYLESS GO start stop button 2 Starter switch KEYLESS GO start stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada onl...

Page 45: ...g the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster page 436 For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO page 59...

Page 46: ...arms are slightly angled when holding the steer ing wheel Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The po sition should be a...

Page 47: ...ll be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash If this happens serious or fatal injury will result Warning G According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in th...

Page 48: ...est tilt Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 Whenmovingthe seats make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats otherwise you could damage the seats When the...

Page 49: ...estraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an accident With a rear seat occupied make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non use position and have the occupant a...

Page 50: ...page 184 With the easy entry exit feature activated the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver s door with the ignition switched on or insert the SmartKey into...

Page 51: ...i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated The adjustmen...

Page 52: ...ted on the lower left of the steering column Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle...

Page 53: ...ion see Rear view mir rors page 210 Exterior rear view mirrors The buttons are located on the driver s door 1 Driver s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side exteri...

Page 54: ...ror housing is then properly posi tioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner Vehicle with power folding exterior rear view mirrors If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pus...

Page 55: ...seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the inter...

Page 56: ...child is not properly secured in the child restraint Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under...

Page 57: ...ight adjustment 1 Release button Press release button 1 and move the seat belt height adjuster upward or downward Proper use of seat belts Do not twist the belt when fastening Adjust seat belt so that...

Page 58: ...is could damage the belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effective ness of the belts Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash...

Page 59: ...ch to position 3 page 41 and hold until the engine starts Diesel engine Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P...

Page 60: ...ltifunction display should be on P page 157 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure Do not depress the accelerator Press KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 once The engine starts if the Smar...

Page 61: ...the engine with KEYLESS GO Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Or Remove KEYLESS GO start stop button from starter switch page 43 Start the...

Page 62: ...ed in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an acci dent and or serious personal injury i Wait for the gear selection process...

Page 63: ...ntrol Warning G It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans mission out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could acceler...

Page 64: ...ch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2 The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes page 26 The...

Page 65: ...thing blocks the windshield wipers leaves snow etc switch them off immediate ly For safety reasons stop the vehicle in a safe location and remove SmartKey from starter switch or turn off the engine by...

Page 66: ...ear window wiper washer The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Rear window wiper switch 2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid 3 Intermittent wiping...

Page 67: ...iper switch 1 in position 2 or 5 page 65 until the rear window is clean The rear window wiper operates with washer fluid For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield rear window w...

Page 68: ...k the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 382 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel Do not start the engine under any circumstances Notify local fire and or police authori ti...

Page 69: ...e fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always Keep right foot on brake p...

Page 70: ...or serious personal injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the automatic transmission not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not pr...

Page 71: ...S GO into the starter switch The engine turns off The starter switch is in position 0 page 41 Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash page 428 If you t...

Page 72: ...e personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure there is no poss...

Page 73: ...down The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see Locking and unlocking page 114 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button on the outside door handle Press lock button 1 on an outside doo...

Page 74: ...73 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 75: ...stem page 87 Although independent systems their protective functions work in conjunction with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals w...

Page 76: ...ing driving or does not come on at all the SRS self check has detected a malfunction For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center immedi ately to...

Page 77: ...r back against the seat backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body page 54 Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper seating and ha...

Page 78: ...side impact air bag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 Always sit as upright as possible pro...

Page 79: ...lation of additional electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects e g packages purs es umbrellas etc Do not hang item...

Page 80: ...y interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for availability i The front air ba...

Page 81: ...e front air bags In addition the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers Vehicles with BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system Canada only Do not place objects heavier than...

Page 82: ...off based on the classi fied occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat Occupants must sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible...

Page 83: ...seat have the front passenger re position himself or herself in the seat until the 59 indicator lamp goes out or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat More information about air ba...

Page 84: ...t air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed in the event of certain frontal impact...

Page 85: ...back seat If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illumi nated indicating that...

Page 86: ...by a small individ ual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint instances where the system may s...

Page 87: ...t stiff objects Sit properly belted in a position that is as upright as possible with your back against the seat backrest Do not lean on the armrests or lift your self from the seat by using the handl...

Page 88: ...for approximately 6 seconds and then goes out If the 59 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen...

Page 89: ...e you use the special system child seat Should the indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed please check installa tion If the indicator lamp remains out do not use the BabySmartTM restra...

Page 90: ...dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest...

Page 91: ...ward That would in crease the chance of head and neck in juries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or gans such as your liver or splee...

Page 92: ...ed after 60 seconds the warning chime stops sounding the seat belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illu minated The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver s and the front p...

Page 93: ...be replaced When disposing of the pyrotechnic emer gency tensioning device our safety instruc tions must be followed These are available at your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G O...

Page 94: ...Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident With a rear seat occupied...

Page 95: ...n The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner The use of infant or child restraints is re quired by law in all 50 states the District of Columbia the U S territories and all Canadian provinces...

Page 96: ...anada only Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed...

Page 97: ...lision which could occur under some circumstances even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear fac in...

Page 98: ...properly secured in the child restraint Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Posi tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul der not face or neck A boos...

Page 99: ...seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re placed Do not leave...

Page 100: ...e down rings in the cargo compartment page 305 1 Anchorage ring cover Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from seat backrest of the seat on which a child seat is to be installed 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook Move...

Page 101: ...r window operation With the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in the rear door panels Warning G After installing top tether straps make sure that the seat backrests are in...

Page 102: ...es in the recessed position The rear door windows can no longer be operated using the switches located in the rear doors Enabling Press override switch 1 once more The switch disengages from its reces...

Page 103: ...ng two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized m...

Page 104: ...e 26 comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents Excessive speed especially in turns Wet and slippery...

Page 105: ...h 30 km h the front wheels are locked cyclically to short en the braking distance dig in effect This affects steering the vehicle For more information see Practical hints page 435 Warning G When the A...

Page 106: ...urfaces The ESP also helps stabilize the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster page 26 flashes when the ESP is engaged The ESP warning lamp v...

Page 107: ...e attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabili ties of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or...

Page 108: ...Distronic system switch off if currently activated The ESP switch is located on the upper part of the center console 1 ESP switch With the engine running press ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in...

Page 109: ...will apply the brakes to re duce the vehicle speed to a non critical speed that allows the vehicle trailer combi nation to stabilize The ESP Trailer Stabilization is functional at vehicle speeds above...

Page 110: ...s a tire loses traction and the wheel begins to spin Warning G If the EBP is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning However the rear wheels may lock during hard braking caus ing you to...

Page 111: ...ase which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because the ESP operates automatically the engine and ignition must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS GO...

Page 112: ...ill stay on even if the activat ing element a door for example is imme diately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when the vehicle is opened with the mechan ical key see Unlocking the vehi...

Page 113: ...once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed Indicator lamp 1 goes out Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or Press the or button...

Page 114: ...y function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Transfer case Differential locks Good visibility Climate control 3 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt...

Page 115: ...ng and un locking see the Getting started section page 40 and page 71 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs f...

Page 116: ...S 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference th...

Page 117: ...flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressin...

Page 118: ...LESS GO each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO are a different color to help distinguish each Smar...

Page 119: ...onditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modi...

Page 120: ...le within ap proximately 3 ft 1 m of the respective door or the tailgate If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS GO...

Page 121: ...LESS GO outside the vehicle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle no message appears in the multifunction display Possibility 2 One SmartKey with KEYLES...

Page 122: ...martKey with KEYLESS GO will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap Grasp the driver s outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knob in the drive...

Page 123: ...th KEYLESS GO or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you...

Page 124: ...he SmartKey or KEYLESS GO opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switc...

Page 125: ...row 2 and hold it there Lift handle 1 in direction of arrow 3 The tailgate is released and can be opened manually i Vehicles without KEYLESS GO The vehicle must be unlocked page 40 Vehicles with KEYLE...

Page 126: ...keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or Sm...

Page 127: ...seat when the vehicle is at a standstill The switch is located on the door control panel 1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator lamp Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until tailgate begins to open The t...

Page 128: ...s While the tailgate is closing an acoustic signal sounds The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch goes out To interrupt the closing procedure Press or pull remote tailgate switch 1 page 126 W...

Page 129: ...ing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos ing the t...

Page 130: ...times to confirm locking The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed i Donot place the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the open cargo compartment You may lock...

Page 131: ...vehi cle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout the tai...

Page 132: ...are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS GO it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with th...

Page 133: ...in di rection of arrow at resistance point The seat backrest folds forward 1 Easy entry lever Pull and hold easy entry lever 1 once again in direction of arrow at resistance point Lift up the right se...

Page 134: ...g second row seats page 308 Easy exit feature for third row seats The easy exit strap is located on the right rear of the second row seat base 1 Easy exit strap To exit the vehicle when seated on a th...

Page 135: ...est Warning G When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy entry exit feature before driving off make sure the seats are properly locked the seat backrests are in an upright po sit...

Page 136: ...are aware of the traffic situation at all times Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that it is close to the head as possible...

Page 137: ...ion and belts are properly positioned on the body Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt page 54 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a s...

Page 138: ...red position Lowering To lower head restraint 1 push release button 2 and press down on head restraint 1 Warning G With a rear seat occupied make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the...

Page 139: ...est forward page 307 Pull head restraint 1 to its uppermost position Warning G Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied Head restraints are...

Page 140: ...ngages Push release button 2 and adjust head restraint 1 to the desired posi tion page 137 Second row seat Fold the seat backrest rearward until it engages Third row seat Fold the seat backrest rearwa...

Page 141: ...Backrest side bolsters 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest bottom Switch on the ignition page 42 Seat cushion depth Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg with switch 1 Backrest conto...

Page 142: ...go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approx imately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches...

Page 143: ...lected Switch on the ignition page 42 Switching on Press button 1 repeatedly until the desired ventilation level is set Switching off Press button 1 repeatedly until all indicator lamps 2 go out Level...

Page 144: ...ts Infants and small chil dren should be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Sta...

Page 145: ...Press memory button M Release memory button M and press stored position 1 2 or 3 within 3 seconds All settings are stored to the selected position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold store...

Page 146: ...e road ahead increasing usable illumination over conventional headlamps 1 Standing lamps left turn left two stops 2 Standing lamps right turn left one stop 3 M Off Daytime running lamp mode page 147 4...

Page 147: ...automatically Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic the head...

Page 148: ...tch on page 62 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 178...

Page 149: ...green indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Sw...

Page 150: ...ch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B page 145 Push the combination switch in direction of...

Page 151: ...he corner illuminating front fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal If the turn signal should stay on after making the turn the turn signal and the corner illum...

Page 152: ...oved from the vehicle The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the center console 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Sw...

Page 153: ...Activating Press switch 3 The switch disengages from its recessed position back to its original position The interior lighting and the locator lighting page 179 come on when you unlock the vehicle op...

Page 154: ...ctive front reading lamp Switching second row reading lamps on and off The second row reading lamps are located above the side windows Passenger side reading lamp 1 Second row reading lamp Press on re...

Page 155: ...will switch off when the corresponding door is closed Cargo compartment lamp The cargo compartment lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened If you leave the tailgate open for an extend ed period of...

Page 156: ...pening a front door or pressing the reset button without switching on the ignition or the exterior lighting activates the multifunction display illumination only for 30 seconds Warning G No messages w...

Page 157: ...during idling or slow driving This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external di...

Page 158: ...elays information to the multifunction display Multifunction display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Transmission position indicator 4 Status indicator outside temperature or digital speedometer For...

Page 159: ...n the relevant menu radio or CD operations under Audio for example These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display Operating...

Page 160: ...button k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling u...

Page 161: ...160 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 5 The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 162: ...gs Checking tire inflation pressure Selecting satellite radio station USA only Vehicle level Checking coolant temperature Operating CD player Differential locks Calling up digital speedometer or outsi...

Page 163: ...162 Controls in detail Control system This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to a The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 164: ...e warning function on off Fuel consumption statistics since start Loading phone book Instrument cluster submenu DSR Downhill Speed Regulation pro grammed default speed Fuel consumption statis tics sin...

Page 165: ...lation pressure 396 Checking coolant temperature 164 Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature 165 Calling up maintenance service indicator 424 Warning G Driving when your engine is overhe...

Page 166: ...ifunction display page 473 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited W...

Page 167: ...station is found The station search depends on the se lected setting in the Vehicle submenu of the control system page 183 Pressing button k or j will either start a frequency scan or select the next...

Page 168: ...e COMAND system operating instructions Press button or repeatedly until the settings for the MP3 CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display 1 MP3 mode 2 Current track Press button k...

Page 169: ...ute guidance activated the di rection of travel and maneuver instruc tions appear in the multifunction display Please refer to the COMAND system manual for instructions on how to activate the route gu...

Page 170: ...itions or system status the vehicle s system has recorded The vehicle status message memory menu only appears if there are any messages stored Press button or repeatedly until the vehicle status messa...

Page 171: ...er switch once and open the driver s door this puts the starter switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two function...

Page 172: ...factory settings Function Page Resetting all settings 171 Submenus in the settings menu 172 Instrument cluster submenu 174 Time date submenu 176 Lighting submenu 178 Vehicle submenu 181 Comfort submen...

Page 173: ...u The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with button scroll up with the button With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the j button to access the individual functions within t...

Page 174: ...Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Compass adjustment Activating easy entry exit fea ture Selecting language Setting the time minutes Setting locator lighting Compass calibration Setting fold...

Page 175: ...o km or miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with button or to the Instr cluster submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display Th...

Page 176: ...n marker with button or to the Instr cluster submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current se...

Page 177: ...tting Press button or to set the hour Setting the time minutes This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Move the selection marker with bu...

Page 178: ...ehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Move the selection marker with button or to the Time Date submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set day appears...

Page 179: ...hed on when the engine is running In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps For more information on...

Page 180: ...the message Function Surround lighting appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to switch the locator lighting function On or Off Turn the ex...

Page 181: ...o position 0 Then turn it to position 2 and back to 0 The headlamps delayed shut off feature is deactivated It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with...

Page 182: ...on is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Determine your location on the basis of the following zone maps Zone map North America Zone map South Ameri...

Page 183: ...wer lines and large antenna masts for example could impair compass calibration Switch off electrical consumers e g climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster Close all doors and the ta...

Page 184: ...q or Memory Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the automatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at v...

Page 185: ...lowing functions are available Activating easy entry exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy entry exit feature page 49 Function Page Activating easy entry exit feature 184...

Page 186: ...ubmenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Fold in mirrors when locking appears in the multi function display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to switch func...

Page 187: ...arker is on the current setting Press button or to switch the distance warning function On or Off 1 Symbol for activated distance warning function If the distance warning function is activated you wil...

Page 188: ...start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start i Once DSR is switched on you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever page 278 Function Page Fuel consumption s...

Page 189: ...t appears in the multifunction display Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After reset appears in the multifunction display Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster page...

Page 190: ...ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we r...

Page 191: ...y time Press button or repeatedly until the message Tel appears in the multifunction display Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take...

Page 192: ...ade the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire p...

Page 193: ...the steering column Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the...

Page 194: ...ve position D Release the parking brake page 60 Release the brake pedal Carefully depress the accelerator pedal to drive off when it is safe to do so i The current transmission position P R N or D app...

Page 195: ...n it is safe to do so Shifting from D R or N to P If you want to select park position P with the transmission being in drive position D reverse position R or neutral position N With the vehicle at a s...

Page 196: ...y limiting the gear range changing gears manually Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the multifunction display 1 Current transmission position i When the vehicle needs...

Page 197: ...ine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open a front door the transmission will shift to park position P automatically Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop b...

Page 198: ...LESS GO start stop button from the starter switch page 43 Insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO into the starter switch Switch on the ignition Depress the brake pedal Shift the automatic transmission to...

Page 199: ...ing G Getting out of your vehicle without shifting into park position P is dangerous Also park position P alone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting p...

Page 200: ...Hill start assist system On uphill grades with a gradient angle of more than 5 the hill start assist system maintains the pressure in the brake sys tem for approximately 1 second after you have releas...

Page 201: ...heel gearshift control and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the right gear shift button on the steering wheel gearshift control page 201 The selected gear range appears in the multifunction di...

Page 202: ...re has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces This...

Page 203: ...range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish...

Page 204: ...ly damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because the ESP operates automatically the engine and ignition must be shut off SmartKey in s...

Page 205: ...d During this proce dure do not switch off the engine shift the automatic transmission into another gear If you do not wait until the shifting proce dure has been entirely completed then it might not...

Page 206: ...LOW RANGE mode has been deactivated For messages in the multifunction display see Practical hints section page 493 i You can cancel the procedure by pressing the LOW RANGE switch again while the indi...

Page 207: ...ake the path of least resis tance Meanwhile the opposite wheel sit ting on dry pavement where it could get enough grip to start the vehicle moving sits idle because it receives no power The Electronic...

Page 208: ...necessary to negotiate off road conditions which cannot be handled by the systems automatic 4 ETS the ESP man ual switch position LOW of transfer case this vehicle comes equipped with Switching differ...

Page 209: ...and icy or fouled surfaces i At speeds up to 19 mph 30 km h it is possible to manually lock the differential locks for driving on rough terrain Warning G Never drive on a paved surface with the center...

Page 210: ...1 at the respective symbol comes on Example 5 Center differential is completely locked If the differential locks have been manually engaged the tires will scuff on the road surface when cornering beca...

Page 211: ...reservoir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 384 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 52 Interior rear view...

Page 212: ...d out as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver s or front pas senger door are subsequently opened Warning G The auto dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at...

Page 213: ...located on the door control panel 1 Button for folding exterior rear view mirrors in and out Switch on the ignition page 42 Folding in Briefly press button 1 Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in F...

Page 214: ...r 1 down Make sure sun visor 1 is properly en gaged in mounting 7 When you do not experience glare any more swing sun visor 1 up Vanity mirror Swing sun visor 1 down Flip up cover 4 to access vanity m...

Page 215: ...ma roof sunshade The rear panorama roof sunshade over the third row seats prevents the sun from shin ing directly into the vehicle You can open and close the sunshade by hand 1 Mounting 2 Clip 3 Handl...

Page 216: ...l page 232 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button 1 once more The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from t...

Page 217: ...216 Controls in detail Climate control...

Page 218: ...nter air vent 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side and...

Page 219: ...air vents 6 Rear climate control on off Air supply for rear passenger compartment on off USA only Canada only 7 Temperature control right 8 AC cooling on off Residual heat ventilation 9 Air distributi...

Page 220: ...ite to unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls...

Page 221: ...volume switches off The selected blower speed is shown in the air volume display b page 218 Warning G When the climate control system is switched off the outside air supply and cir culation are also s...

Page 222: ...perature control 1 and or 7 page 218 slightly clock wise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Decreasing Turn temperature control 1 and or 7 page 218 s...

Page 223: ...center air vents on the left and right are open Closing the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 page 216 to the left The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are closed Opening...

Page 224: ...41 F 5 C for air drying Adjustments You can adjust the air volume and the tem perature when the front defroster is switched on The air flow will remain on the windshield and door windows Press button...

Page 225: ...automatic air distribution is switched off Press air distribution button 9 or a page 218 Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle...

Page 226: ...has been switched on automatically i The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C after 5 minutes if the air cond...

Page 227: ...rculation mode is deactivat ed Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator In addition the air co...

Page 228: ...s use of the residual heat produced by the engine Activating Switch off the ignition page 42 Press button 9 page 218 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button 9 page 218 The...

Page 229: ...Rear Audio fea ture see separate COMAND System operating instructions 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjustable 3 Rear climate control on automatic mode 4 Air dist...

Page 230: ...g symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually Press the desired air distribution control 4 or 5 The indicator lamp in the U button goes out Adjusting automatically Press button U page 228 The...

Page 231: ...230 Controls in detail 3 zone automatic climate control...

Page 232: ...center air vent 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side a...

Page 233: ...er 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Rear automatic climate control on off USA only Canada only 9 Temperature control right a Automatic climate control on off b Air distribution passenger side c Air...

Page 234: ...mate control in either the auto matic or manual mode Nearly all dust particles pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution s...

Page 235: ...the interior If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the interior before driving off see Summer opening fea ture page 251 The automatic climate con trol will then adjust the interior temperature to...

Page 236: ...Q automatic control of either the air distribution or air volume is switched off Setting the temperature Use temperature control 1 and 9 page 232 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side...

Page 237: ...7 page 230 to the right The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are open Closing the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 page 230 to the left The corresponding center air vents...

Page 238: ...tton 0 or depending on vehicle production date button page 232 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The automatic climate control switches to the following functions automatically most efficient...

Page 239: ...ate button goes out The indicator lamp on button 9 comes on Deactivating Press button 0 or depending on vehicle production date button page 232 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is...

Page 240: ...impair visibility endangering you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging If interior win dow fog...

Page 241: ...w approximately 41 F 5 C after 5 minutes if the air conditioning and air drying is turned off after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 41 F 5 C Warning G Never operate the si...

Page 242: ...c climate control system The air in the vehi cle will then no longer be cooled or dehu midified Press button 9 page 232 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The cooling function switches off afte...

Page 243: ...tion With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine If the air condit...

Page 244: ...tomatically turned off when the ignition is switched on after about 30 minutes if the coolant temperature is too low if the battery voltage drops 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear ce...

Page 245: ...for approximately 3 seconds Press button page 232 In display e page 232 you will see the symbol followed by OFF The rear automatic climate control is switched off Reactivating Press button page 232 T...

Page 246: ...lly Press the desired air distribution con trol The indicator lamp on button U goes out Adjusting automatically Press button U while the engine is running The indicator lamp on the button comes on The...

Page 247: ...enger compartment Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Five blower speeds are available Press button to decrease or button Q to increase air volume to the desired level The indicator lamp on the bu...

Page 248: ...d direction Air vents in the roof liner over the third row seats 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control 2 Air vent adjustable Adjusting air volume Turn thumbwheel 1 down to decrease the air volume or Tur...

Page 249: ...r door window Warning G When closing the windows make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Activate the override switch page 101 when children are riding in the...

Page 250: ...h take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident an...

Page 251: ...windows The switches for opening and closing the hinged quarter windows are located on the door control panel of the driver s door page 35 1 Hinged quarter windows opening 2 Hinged quarter windows cl...

Page 252: ...before driving off by simulta neously opening the door windows opening the hinged quarter windows opening the tilt sliding sunroof switching on the seat ventilation for the driver s seat Aim transmit...

Page 253: ...de door handle page 72 until the windows and the tilt sliding sun roof are completely closed Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure Warning G When closin...

Page 254: ...wearing their seat belts prop erly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO...

Page 255: ...tract Switch on the ignition page 42 Opening and closing To open close raise or lower the tilt sliding sunroof move the sunroof switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrows 1 to...

Page 256: ...ing sunroof from the fuse box page 544 i If the movement of the tilt sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure the tilt sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly Warning G If the til...

Page 257: ...f arrow 3 page 254 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second Open the tilt sliding sunroof using the Exp...

Page 258: ...onents available Vehicle level control page 281 which controls the vehicle level Adaptive Damping System ADS page 280 which adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics Parktronic page 290 and rear...

Page 259: ...t allow safe driving at a constant speed The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control Deactivate the cru...

Page 260: ...he multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control Step on the brake pedal The cruise control is canceled The last speed...

Page 261: ...ion display that may appear Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control However the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast whe...

Page 262: ...n mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed Warning G If you decrease the set vehicle speed keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has re...

Page 263: ...ehicle directly ahead of you Distronic will function in the same way as standard cruise control page 257 Warning G The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions...

Page 264: ...ing G Distronic cannot take road and traffic condi tions into account Only use Distronic if the road weather and traffic conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed Warning G Use of Dis...

Page 265: ...inue to maintain the set speed unless deactivated Distronic is designed and intended only to maintain a set speed and keep a set dis tance from moving objects in front of it i USA only This device has...

Page 266: ...ed set speed 1 appear in the speedometer If Distronic calculates that there is a dan ger of collision The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on page 27 An intermittent warning sou...

Page 267: ...d intercede with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially danger ous situation Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking This will result in potentia...

Page 268: ...he preceding vehi cle 3 Preset distance threshold to the pre ceding vehicle 4 Your vehicle Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever The cruise control...

Page 269: ...the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 page 267 Distronic is activated and the current speed is set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Setting a...

Page 270: ...mph Canada 1 km h increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point i The set value is increased in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments each time you lift the cruise contr...

Page 271: ...system Step on the brake pedal or Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 page 267 Distronic will be deactivated The last set speed will be stored in memory i The set speed value...

Page 272: ...s switched off due to a malfunction page 441 you set the automatic transmission to N while driving The Distronic speed segments in the speedometer page 265 will go out and an acoustic warning will sou...

Page 273: ...ning G Distronic works to maintain the speed se lected by the driver unless a moving obsta cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle a...

Page 274: ...ic sen sor see Cleaning the Distronic system sensor cover page 430 Turns and bends In turns or bends Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front or it may detect one too soon This may cause you...

Page 275: ...function will continue to warn you when recognizing a stationary obstacle or a slower vehicle moving in your vehicle s path and the danger of a collision exists The distance warning lamp l in the inst...

Page 276: ...n This will not always enable you to avoid a collision especially when traveling on varying road surface conditions and with varying driver reaction Complex driving situations are not always fully rec...

Page 277: ...fault speed can be reprogrammed using the control system page 186 The next time DSR is switched on DSR will use the newly pro grammed default speed to regulate the vehicle s speed Once DSR is switched...

Page 278: ...others Keep in mind that as soon as you remove the foot from the accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on the DSR will start regulating the vehicle s speed including use of brakes if required Depen...

Page 279: ...o the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 page 278 Release the cruise control lever The vehicle speed increases in incre ments of 1 mph Canada 1 km h Reduce set speed Briefly press the cruise con...

Page 280: ...gned to assist the driver when driving off road in terrain and crossing water The off road driving program adjusts the engine power and shifting of the automatic transmission to be more suitable for t...

Page 281: ...out The symbol y disappears Air suspension package Your vehicle is factory equipped with vehicle level control which regulates the ride height of the vehicle The Adaptive Damping System ADS optimizes...

Page 282: ...ion tuning is reached Vehicle level control The vehicle level control automatically regulates the ride height to reduce fuel consumption improve driving stability by lowering the center of gravity The...

Page 283: ...ehicle level the center of gravity also rises There fore always ensure that the vehicle level is as low as possible With higher ride height the ESP may activate earlier in certain situations Adapt you...

Page 284: ...iv ing in rough terrain The in dicator lamp is on Highway For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition The indicator lamp is off i The third available level is the high speed level that is s...

Page 285: ...for 5 seconds Highway level Start the engine page 41 If indicator lamp 2 page 283 is on Press switch 1 page 283 Indicator lamp 2 flashes The vehicle adjusts to the highway level The following message...

Page 286: ...tch in the center console i The message can be cleared by pressing the k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel i The vehicle is lowered automatically to the highway level if the vehicle spee...

Page 287: ...high speed level when traveling at higher speeds At speeds be low 40 mph 64 km h at the latest it will be re turned to the highway level i The high speed level is not available if tow ing a trailer Fo...

Page 288: ...s flashes Off road level 3 lower middle and upper indicator lamps flashes The vehicle adjusts to the correspond ing off road level For example the following message appears in the multifunction displa...

Page 289: ...he speed at which you are currently driving If you maintain or reduce your speed you will see for example the following message in the multifunction display while the vehicle is lowering The vehicle i...

Page 290: ...level Start the engine page 41 If one or more of the indicator lamps page 283 are on Press switch 2 page 285 repeatedly until all lit indicator lamps 3 flash The vehicle adjusts to the highway level...

Page 291: ...Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the...

Page 292: ...nsors in the front bumper Range of the sensors To function properly the sensors must be free of dirt ice snow and slush Clean the sensors regularly being careful not to scratch or damaging the sensors...

Page 293: ...the rear area is located in the rear passenger compartment under the roof Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Each warning indic...

Page 294: ...smission is set to position P or the parking brake is set Rear area An intermittent acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a const...

Page 295: ...d no acoustic warning sounds the Parktronic system sensors are dirty e g slush snow or ice or there is an interfer ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals e g working jackhammers car wash or the a...

Page 296: ...arking maneuvering Otherwise they could be injured Warning G The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if the tailgate is open it is raining very hard s...

Page 297: ...he ignition page 42 Shift the automatic transmission in position R page 194 The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display Shift the automatic transmission into P N or D to switch of...

Page 298: ...Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 198 lb 90 kg Take into consideration that when the roof is loaded the handling characteristics are dif ferent from those when operating the vehi cles without a r...

Page 299: ...eri odically during longer journeys check all the screws on the bars to make sure that they are secure and tighten them if necessary Repeat these checks at regular intervals as road surface conditions...

Page 300: ...d the weight of the basic cross accessory racks and the load carried together Always adapt your driving style to the road traffic and weather conditions and drive with added caution when the roof is l...

Page 301: ...e with the included Allen wrench until clamping claw 5 is wide open 6 Front basic cross bar 7 Rear basic cross bar 8 Gaps 9 Markings a Roof rails Place front basic cross bar 6 between markings 9 on ro...

Page 302: ...ions Only install the basic cross bars at the des ignated locations and pay attention to the stickers 3 FRONT and REAR page 300 4 Screw for clamping claw 5 Clamping claw b Screws for adjusting clampin...

Page 303: ...of the clamping claws is correctly adjusted Press cover strip c piece by piece into groove of basic cross bar Install the basic cross bars as described page 300 Removing the basic cross bars 1 Key 2...

Page 304: ...ys fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible using cargo tie down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sud den...

Page 305: ...tention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely...

Page 306: ...rings are located in the footwell behind the driver s and passenger seat 1 Cargo tie down ring Third seat row Two cargo tie down rings are located be hind the third row seat backrest For information o...

Page 307: ...transporting cargo Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be th...

Page 308: ...side in the cargo compartment Example button for the right third row seat 1 Button for returning third row seats to upright position 2 Button for folding the third row seats Push in the head restraint...

Page 309: ...d row seats as a footrest while driving Third row seat occupants must like all vehi cle occupants keep both feet on the floor in front of their seat Otherwise occupants could slide under their seat be...

Page 310: ...at cushion Pull strap 1 in direction of arrow Fold seat cushion 2 forward 3 Lever Pull and hold lever 3 in direction of arrow at resistance point The seat backrest folds down Check for secure locking...

Page 311: ...he head restraints of the third row seats all the way page 137 Remove cargo compartment cover blind page 312 Press and hold button 2 for each side until the third row seats are fully fold ed The cargo...

Page 312: ...ake sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off Do not drive with seats not properly locked Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be danger...

Page 313: ...olling up blind Disengage blind and guide retraction by its handle 1 Removing blind Blind installed behind second row seats 1 Release button 2 Blind Roll the blind up page 312 Push release button 1 Wi...

Page 314: ...lind behind the third row seats fold the left or right third row seat forward page 307 After wards return the left or right third row seat into its original position i To avoid loss of the mount cover...

Page 315: ...use holders above C pillars 2 and the cargo tie down rings behind the third row seat backrest page 305 With the cargo compartment fully ex panded page 308 use holders above B pillars 1 and the cargo...

Page 316: ...sure the cargo net is still tight and if necessary pull it tight again Loosening the cargo net Belt hook attached in the second row foot well 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie down ring Loosen the tigh...

Page 317: ...omatically For information on CD changer operation see separate COMAND system operating instructions Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when s...

Page 318: ...love box separately You can lock the glove box separately e g when the vehicle is in the shop for service Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 500 1 Unlocking g...

Page 319: ...uration Briefly press the front of the cover The cover opens automatically Storage compartment telephone tray under front center armrest The storage compartment and the telephone tray can be opened se...

Page 320: ...icle may be equipped with three storage compartments in the front of the rear seats 1 Storage compartment cover 2 Release button Briefly press release button 2 on storage compartment cover 1 The stora...

Page 321: ...Warning G Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4 4 lb 2 kg into the parcel net on the back of the front passen ger seat Otherwise the Occupant Classifi cation System OCS page 81 ma...

Page 322: ...cle maneuvers or an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warr...

Page 323: ...2 and pull out bridge in direction of arrow Pull cup holder 1 out in direction of ar row First insert the cup holder 1 and then insert bridge 2 Ashtrays Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray and a...

Page 324: ...he ashtray 1 opens automatically Removing rear ashtray insert Grip the insert on the sides and pull it out upwards Reinstalling rear ashtray insert Install ashtray insert Close the ashtray Cigarette l...

Page 325: ...ld result in an accident and or serious personal injury The lighter socket can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories up to a maximum of 180 W designed for use with the standard cigarette lighter p...

Page 326: ...hicle make sure that the maximum current drawn does not exceed 55 A i The power outlets can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories e g auxiliary lamps up to a maximum of 240 W If the eng...

Page 327: ...sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely fas tened using eyelets 2 and retainer pins 1 page 327 Before driving off check that the...

Page 328: ...he seat cover in order to reach under the seats Removing seat cover Example passenger side Fold the respective seat halfway in or out page 307 Reach into the recess in the seat cover Pull the seat cov...

Page 329: ...icator lamp 2 goes out For information on the steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel page 30 i The steering wheel heating is turned off tem porarily and the indicator lamp 2 remains on when t...

Page 330: ...system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must...

Page 331: ...rection of arrow 1 until the lug on the mobile phone release button engages The mobile phone is connected to the network via the external antenna The mobile phone is linked to the hands free device a...

Page 332: ...bile phone cradle Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone cradle 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle 3 Mobile phone cradle Press release button in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone...

Page 333: ...rotary volume control on COMAND system control counterclock wise or press button on the multi function steering wheel To activate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Informatio...

Page 334: ...tion system if engaged will continue to run The display in the instrument cluster is available for use and spoken commands are only avail able by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND system A pop up...

Page 335: ...as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehi cle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the occu...

Page 336: ...not initiate an emergency call e g the rele vant cellular phone network is not available The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 10 seconds Should this occur as...

Page 337: ...location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established Describe the nature of t...

Page 338: ...c es is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i The indicator lamp on...

Page 339: ...no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call e g the relevant cel lular phone network is not available The mes sage Call faile...

Page 340: ...enient way to re place up to three hand held remote con trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers gate openers or oth er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before t...

Page 341: ...When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lac...

Page 342: ...dica tor lamp 1 in view Step 4 Using both hands simultaneously press hand held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release the buttons until step 5 is co...

Page 343: ...and firmly press hold for 2 seconds and release the pro grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec ond time to comple...

Page 344: ...s Without releasing the signal transmitter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Operation of integrated remote control Switch on the ignition page 42 Select and press the appropriate i...

Page 345: ...en the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are in compatible with the integrated remote...

Page 346: ...flecting glass which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interi or through the windows The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by...

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Page 348: ...347 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 349: ...ine speeds no more than 2 3 of maximum rpm in each gear Shift gears in a timely manner Avoid accelerating by kick down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gea...

Page 350: ...fic on short trips and in hilly areas Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are a very dangerous combina tion Even a small amount of alcohol or dr...

Page 351: ...can also result in the brakes overheating thereby significantly reducing their effec tiveness It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci dent Operational or perform...

Page 352: ...Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Only instal...

Page 353: ...e s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged Make sure not to endanger any other road users when you engage the parking brake When driving off on a slippery surface do not allow...

Page 354: ...possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the...

Page 355: ...o summer tires Stopping distance however is still consid erably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise appro priate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed...

Page 356: ...ntrol by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely af fect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect Depressing the brake...

Page 357: ...ing G The outside temperature indicator is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not gu...

Page 358: ...in reverse gear Do not drive along the side of a slope The vehicle might otherwise rollover If in doing so the vehicle begins to show a tendency to roll immediately steer into a line of gravity straig...

Page 359: ...ditions Always make sure the vehicle has enough ground clearance Fasten items being carried as securely as possible page 297 Always navigate gradients with the en gine on and with the transmission en...

Page 360: ...soil with you In sandy soil drive at a steady speed as al lowed by conditions This helps overcome the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the ground Do no...

Page 361: ...age 200 Drive slowly Avoid excessive engine speeds drive with moderate engine speeds max 3000 rpm Utilize the engine s braking power when descending a slope observe the engine speed do not overrev the...

Page 362: ...line of gravity and drive with the front wheels pointing straight downhill Otherwise the vehicle may slide sideways off the path and roll over Shift automatic transmission to position 1 page 200 On s...

Page 363: ...heels permitting them to dig into loose ground Remember that when stopped the front wheels slide across a surface and thus lose their ability to steer the vehicle Vehicles with air suspension package...

Page 364: ...center of the ob stacle and repeat same with the rear wheel Do not open any of the vehicle s doors while driving through water Water could otherwise en ter the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle...

Page 365: ...rogram page 279 or if equipped the LOW RANGE mode page 203 is switched on Set the raised level page 281 Avoid high engine speeds Shift automatic transmission to position 1 page 200 Drive next to the r...

Page 366: ...water Check tires for possible damage Inspect vehicle underbody oil pan brake hoses etc as well as vehicle un derbody for possible damage Check for brush or branches caught in the underbody After con...

Page 367: ...Truck Center Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight 6944 lb 3150 kg Gross Vehicle Weight GVW Comprises weight of vehicle in...

Page 368: ...ball must be added to the GVW to prevent exceeding your Mercedes Benz tow vehicle s rear GAWR Checking weights of vehicle and trailer To assure that the tow vehicle and trail er are in compliance wit...

Page 369: ...rt the engine page 57 Set the vehicle level to Highway page 281 Vehicle with ADS Set the ADS to AUTO or COMFORT page 280 Turn off the engine page 69 Warning G While you are coupling or decoupling a tr...

Page 370: ...railer to prevent load shifts while driving When towing a trailer check occasion ally to make sure the load is secure and that lighting and trailer brakes if so equipped are functioning properly Take...

Page 371: ...he windows switching the climate control fan speed to high and setting the temperature control to the maximum hot position Extreme care must be exercised since your vehicle with a trailer will require...

Page 372: ...he vehicle is temporarily raised because the springs are relieved of load Be especially careful during this process as you could otherwise injure yourself and or others Make sure that any persons rema...

Page 373: ...led on the outside of the vehicle Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna Warning G Do not forget that your primary responsibili ty is to drive the v...

Page 374: ...in permissible limits required by law These systems of course will function properly only when maintained strictly ac cording to factory specifications Any ad justments on the engine should therefore...

Page 375: ...as contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause un consciousness and possible death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think tha...

Page 376: ...line or diesel fuel Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline or diesel fuel avoid inhaling fumes and skin or cloth ing contact extinguish all smoking materi als Direct ski...

Page 377: ...losing after you have locked the vehicle i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indicator lamp USA only or...

Page 378: ...ave driven the vehicle until the tank is empty the fuel system needs to be bled page 529 Diesel engine The engine is more susceptible to wear and damage if you use marine diesel fuel heating oil addit...

Page 379: ...le lighting Check function and cleanliness For infor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs page 508 For more information see Exterior lamp switch page 145 Tire inflation pressure For mo...

Page 380: ...ching any components on the vehicle Comply with all relevant safety precautions Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running The...

Page 381: ...ke sure the hood is fully closed If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps then it is not properly closed Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force with the engine runni...

Page 382: ...od page 379 Pull out oil dipstick 1 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate re...

Page 383: ...ion antifreeze Tocheckthe coolant level the vehicle must be parked on level ground Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System For a listing of approved...

Page 384: ...n on coolant see Coolants page 565 Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling s...

Page 385: ...ards Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze dependingonambient temperatures For more...

Page 386: ...n replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer...

Page 387: ...conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replac...

Page 388: ...ppears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become vis...

Page 389: ...tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 2 The certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle...

Page 390: ...and Loading Infor mation placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Warning G Do not o...

Page 391: ...gulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Step 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on...

Page 392: ...ggage load capacity calculated in step 4 Step 6 if applicable If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how...

Page 393: ...upants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupa...

Page 394: ...page 393 must never exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximu...

Page 395: ...the fuel filler flap page 375 for any additional infor mation pertaining to special driving situa tions For more information see Important notes on tire inflation pressure page 395 Warning G Follow re...

Page 396: ...zed Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for proper tire inflation pressure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjust...

Page 397: ...essure Remove the cap from the valve on one tire Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the T...

Page 398: ...e by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a tip of a pen Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge Warning G When the multifunction display shows the message Tire pressure C...

Page 399: ...r Yes Cancel Warning G The Run Flat Indicator does not provide a warning for wrongly selected tire inflation pressures Always adjust tire inflation pres sure according to the Tire and Loading Informat...

Page 400: ...ne or more of the tires i The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS is equipped with a combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale in the instrument cluster page 27 Depending on how the tel...

Page 401: ...hicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the l...

Page 402: ...placement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to malfunc tion develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal...

Page 403: ...s are made using the multifunction display The present inflation pressures are displayed only after a few minutes travel time Switch on the ignition page 42 Press the j or k button on the multifunctio...

Page 404: ...s of pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care fully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers Warning G Each tire includin...

Page 405: ...he TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illuminati...

Page 406: ...rsely affect fuel economy lead to tire failure from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling characteristics cause...

Page 407: ...er 6 Tire ply material page 415 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 406 8 Load identification page 410 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect rati...

Page 408: ...s expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 406 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tir...

Page 409: ...t them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 page 406 and Tire speed rating 6 page 406 are also referr...

Page 410: ...rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service descriptio...

Page 411: ...aximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall...

Page 412: ...m bols For more information on retreaded tires see page 385 Tire size The code 3 page 411 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 page 411 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a...

Page 413: ...re for the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding t...

Page 414: ...nts in addition to these grades Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or...

Page 415: ...government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance...

Page 416: ...lled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bars Aspect rat...

Page 417: ...The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GTW Gross Trailer Weight The GTW...

Page 418: ...ery and special trim PSI Pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for air pressure bar kilopascal kPa Recommended tire inflation pressure Recommended tire inflation pressure for normal drivin...

Page 419: ...Weight Rating Maximum permissible weight on trailer tongue Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and...

Page 420: ...ing to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained page 388 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires an...

Page 421: ...tions prevail Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction pe...

Page 422: ...ains Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel page 556 Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may v...

Page 423: ...days Service A in X day Service A due now The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display Types A through H are classified based on e...

Page 424: ...reset button 1 on the instru ment cluster The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display page 164 Maintenance service term exceeded...

Page 425: ...for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such informa tion is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or...

Page 426: ...es and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions near the ocean in industrial areas smoke ex...

Page 427: ...Power washer Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care...

Page 428: ...washing the vehicle underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Hand wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mer...

Page 429: ...and keep it pressed With the ignition switched on shift the automatic transmission to park position P Release the brake pedal Remove the KEYLESS GO start stop button from the starter switch page 43 Do...

Page 430: ...the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Otherwise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appearance they could b...

Page 431: ...y of water and a soft non scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers To prevent scratches or damage never apply strong force and use only a soft non scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensor cov...

Page 432: ...lean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution Do not clean the camera and the area around the camera with a high pressure cleaner with a dry cloth and high pressure with aggre...

Page 433: ...side of the front rear or side windows and the power tilt sliding sunroof or rear panorama roof with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Doing so may damage the windows Only use acid free clea...

Page 434: ...ents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the surface Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry cloth or sponge Otherwise you may scratch...

Page 435: ...ght pressure for cleaning the upholstery Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Warning G Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tes...

Page 436: ...locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Bleeding the fuel system dies...

Page 437: ...able If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock...

Page 438: ...tify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have you...

Page 439: ...g In ad dition the yellow ABS malfunc tion indicator lamp and the yellow ESP warning lamp come on and a warning will sound A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning page 109 was detected Hav...

Page 440: ...its limp home emergency opera tion mode page 202 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service...

Page 441: ...he fuel cap may not be closed properly The fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 375 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by...

Page 442: ...ions page 107 If leaving the ESP switched off adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions If the ESP cannot be switched on Have the system checked at an autho rized Merc...

Page 443: ...onic system are deactivated When driving off apply as little throt tle as possible While driving ease up on the acceler ator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather condi tions...

Page 444: ...your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off Fasten your seat belts Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not the seat belt tell tale always comes on and remains lit fo...

Page 445: ...an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front pas senger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts Fasten your seat...

Page 446: ...nction in the restraint systems The air bags or emergency tensioning device ETDs could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy unexpectedly in an accident Drive with added caution to the nearest authori...

Page 447: ...c situation around you Read and observe messages in the multifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS ma...

Page 448: ...ire tread life and may affect the vehi cle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain...

Page 449: ...front passenger seat The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction...

Page 450: ...are present e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight If the front...

Page 451: ...e the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible The front passenger front air bag off indica tor lamp does not illu minate or does not remain illuminated wit...

Page 452: ...reset button page 155 or button j k or on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using...

Page 453: ...le to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warn ing indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics ma...

Page 454: ...the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident unavailable See Operator s Manual The ABS w...

Page 455: ...iagnosis has not yet been completed yet The display will clear after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC inoperative The cruise control i...

Page 456: ...SP is switched off Switch on the ESP page 108 The automatic transmission is set to position P R or N Set the automatic transmission to position D page 194 The vehicle is secured with the parking brake...

Page 457: ...ctionality is impaired by external interferences e g high frequency sources such as toll stations speed measuring systems etc Leave the area of the external interference Activate the Distronic again p...

Page 458: ...heavy precipitation or fog Clean the Distronic cover in the radiator grille page 430 Restart the vehicle Distronic becomes operational again without the engine being restarted when dirt on the radiat...

Page 459: ...ll in position D R or N Before you leave the vehicle make sure that the automatic transmission is set to position P and that the parking brake is engaged Drive to workshop without shifting gears The a...

Page 460: ...increases the risk of an accident In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The ESP or the ESP display is malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an aut...

Page 461: ...y should disappear If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear Have the generator alternator and the battery checked If the yellow ESP warning lamp v flashes while driving and this...

Page 462: ...to start engine You have attempted to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the auto matic transmission was set to position R or D Set the automatic transmission to position P o...

Page 463: ...er Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light...

Page 464: ...ng brake page 68 Switch off the ignition page 42 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary Remove...

Page 465: ...unction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display...

Page 466: ...as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following Apply the parking brake page 68 Switch off the ignition page 42 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle A...

Page 467: ...on display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If ab...

Page 468: ...n Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Tire pressure Check tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires Carefully bring...

Page 469: ...re monitor Wheel sensor missing One or more sensors defect e g battery is empty One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS checked by an...

Page 470: ...ake pedal force is required and the stopping dis tance is increased Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so Apply the parking brake page 68 Check the poly V belt If it is...

Page 471: ...68 Do not continue to drive Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center inoperative Downhill Speed Regulation is malfunctioning Have the Downhill Speed Regulation checked by an authorized Me...

Page 472: ...e See Operator s Manual The EBP the ABS and the ESP have switched off due to a mal function The BAS is also switched off The brake system is still func tional but without the EBP the ABS and the ESP a...

Page 473: ...e a malfunction in the fuel injection system ignition system exhaust system fuel system Have the engine checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Driving with the message Che...

Page 474: ...soon as it safe to do so Apply the parking brake page 68 Turn off the engine Check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative wa...

Page 475: ...Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancause seri...

Page 476: ...ck Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You could be seriously burned Do not i...

Page 477: ...approved oil For information on approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Display symbol Display...

Page 478: ...engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine and or the catalytic converter gaso line engine or the oxidation catalyst diesel engine Have oil siphoned or drained off Observe all legal requirement...

Page 479: ...operly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 375 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz...

Page 480: ...vehicle cannot be centrally locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is momentarily not recognized Change the position of the SmartKey with K...

Page 481: ...need a new key There is no additional code avail able for SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Change key batteries The batter...

Page 482: ...soon as possible Brake lamp Left The left brake lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 515 Brake lamp Right The right brake lamp is malfunc...

Page 483: ...lfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 513 High beam Left The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possibl...

Page 484: ...ght inoperative The light sensor is malfunction ing The headlamps switch on automatically Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible To switch off the headlamps U S veh...

Page 485: ...nt Left The left front side marker lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 514 Marker lamp Front Right The right front side marker lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as s...

Page 486: ...ge 69 Switch off lights or remove key You have opened the driver s door while the exterior lamp switch is in position U and the SmartKey is still in the start er switch The parking lamps are still on...

Page 487: ...g used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 515 Turn signal Rear Right The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page...

Page 488: ...r drained Tele Aid will not be operational Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center t Function unavailable This display appears if button t or s on the multif...

Page 489: ...abrupt steering and braking maneuvers If necessary change the wheel Caution tire defect Vehicles with Advanced TPMS One or more tires are deflating The respective tire is shown in the multifunction d...

Page 490: ...wheel Check tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display Carefully bring the ve...

Page 491: ...r power socket e g a bicycle rack Leveling cancelled You have selected another vehicle level p Reduce speed to under 20 mph You are driving too fast for the set vehi cle level Do not drive faster than...

Page 492: ...g down You have selected a higher vehicle level Due to frequent level changes within a short period the compressor must first cool down Let the compressor cool until the message disappears The selecte...

Page 493: ...under 20 mph You are driving too fast for the set vehicle level Do not drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h being lowered Max 20 mph The vehicle is being lowered from off road level 3 to off road level 2...

Page 494: ...and have been deactivated as a re sult Continue driving with added caution The lock function is unavailable Wait for the lock system to cool down The differential locks will be reactivat ed as soon as...

Page 495: ...r LOW RANGE page 204 Visit workshop If parked engage pk brake The LOW RANGE system is malfunctioning Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Engage the parking brake if parked Visit an authorized Merc...

Page 496: ...icle tool kit is stored under the cargo compartment floor The vehicle tool kit includes Towing eye bolt Wheel wrench Alignment bolt Vehicle jack Fuse chart Spare fuses Fuse extractor Collapsible wheel...

Page 497: ...eed as described on page 499 6 Alignment bolt 7 Towing eye bolt 8 Wheel wrench 9 Velcro strap a Vehicle jack b Wheel bolts for 18 light alloy rims or Minispare wheel c Collapsible wheel chock d Spare...

Page 498: ...ring hook and lower the cargo compartment floor page 495 before closing the tailgate Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both...

Page 499: ...up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad ditionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the p...

Page 500: ...s change when driving with a Minispare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The Minispare wheel is for temporary use only When driving with a Minispare wheel mounted ensure proper tire...

Page 501: ...ey 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 and hold it there Pull the...

Page 502: ...locking knobs of the front passenger door and the rear doors manually Exit the vehicle Close the driver s door Enter the vehicle through the rear left door Press down the locking knob of the driver s...

Page 503: ...uch as a coin into the slot of lock 1 page 501 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90 in direction of arrow Remove cover 2 page 501 3 Fuel filler flap release Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in direct...

Page 504: ...switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door can then be closed again Press on cover 1 at the position indi cated by the arrow Take off cover 1 2 C...

Page 505: ...e head restraint 1 Reset tool 2 Active head restraint 3 Rectangular opening i For your convenience we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Yo...

Page 506: ...t tool 1 Firmly press the active head restraint cushion backward towards the head restraint cover in direction of arrow until it engages Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the seco...

Page 507: ...recycling Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove mechanical key 1 from the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 500 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Insert mechanic...

Page 508: ...ne free cloth insert new batteries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place Slide mechanical key 1 back i...

Page 509: ...t regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a...

Page 510: ...Do not re place the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center D2S 35 W 4 Additional turn signal lamp LED 5 Side marker lamp WY 5 W Lamp Type 6 Turn signal lamp 345...

Page 511: ...rning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before chang ing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you t...

Page 512: ...ion M page 145 Open the hood page 379 1 Housing cover for low beam halogen headlamp 2 Housing cover for high beam halogen bulb high beam and high beam flasher 3 Bulb socket for parking and standing la...

Page 513: ...t 2 clockwise until it engages Place cover 1 on the opening in the headlamp housing Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag es Bi Xenon low beam high beam headlamp High beam bulb halogen headlamp 1 High...

Page 514: ...it engag es Turn signal lamp bulb 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlamp housing Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb socket 1 I...

Page 515: ...og lamp cover 1 Cover 2 Front fog lamp or corner illuminating front fog lamp Insert a suitable object e g screwdriv er at point indicated by the arrow and pry out cover 1 Cover 1 is released Swing cov...

Page 516: ...r 1 and press it in until it engages Additional turn signal lamps bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func tion t...

Page 517: ...2 1 Lock 2 Storage compartment Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90 in direction of arrow Remove storage compartment 2 Opening the passeng...

Page 518: ...og lamp driver s side only Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced turn the respective bulb 1 5 counterclockwise Pull the bulb out of the housing Insert the new bulb into the bulb sock et Turn th...

Page 519: ...ng height measured from the center Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important To check and readjust a head lamp follow the steps described Park the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet 7 6 m fro...

Page 520: ...ertical ad justment until the headlamp is adjust ed as shown 1 page 518 Turn clockwise for upward movement and counterclockwise for downward move ment Graduations screw 2 0 50 pitch screw 3 0 67 pitch...

Page 521: ...therwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Replace the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and f...

Page 522: ...safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch vehicles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise t...

Page 523: ...r arm 1 as shown Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wip er blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow Remove wiper blade 2 Installing 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper a...

Page 524: ...he vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when...

Page 525: ...wheels of the axle not being worked on Vehicles with factory mounted running boards Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors type jack located under the cargo compartment floor designed for use with...

Page 526: ...d on an in cline Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3 is fully seated in take up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground Continue to turn crank 4 until the wheel is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm...

Page 527: ...e 495 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the veh...

Page 528: ...rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Tr...

Page 529: ...cle tool kit items back into the storage well Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb ft 150 Nm...

Page 530: ...switch to position 0 page 41 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 page 41 and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge free If the engine does not star...

Page 531: ...osed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling i Mercedes Benz recommends to have the batt...

Page 532: ...ized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for more information The factory equipped VRLA battery is leak proofed Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical s...

Page 533: ...strongly recommend that it be performed by a qualified technician or an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center only Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only underta...

Page 534: ...ng the dotted white line see illustration until you reach the perforated part Start cutting at the point indicated by the arrows Cut carpet using a sharp object knife etc Enter the front passenger com...

Page 535: ...he engine or all electrical systems using the KEYLESS GO start stop button Open the driver s door With the driver s door open the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 same as with the SmartKey...

Page 536: ...g 7 Positive terminal 8 Negative terminal Disconnect battery negative lead 8 from negative terminal Remove positive terminal cover Disconnect the battery positive lead 7 Step 7 Removing 9 Battery vent...

Page 537: ...battery page 535 to page 532 Step 10 Reconnecting If the battery has been removed first carry out step 8 in reverse order page 536 Open the driver s door Make sure all electrical consumers are turned...

Page 538: ...g any interruption of battery power e g due to reconnection Set the clock page 176 Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga tion module Time and date are set auto matically Synchronize the door windows...

Page 539: ...jury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothi...

Page 540: ...e jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminals 1 and 5 of the batteries with the second jum...

Page 541: ...with sling type equipment Towing with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension pa...

Page 542: ...he battery must be connected and charged Otherwise the starter switch cannot be set toposition 2 andthe automatic transmission will remain locked in position P Towing of the vehicle should only be don...

Page 543: ...eye bolt Installing towing eye bolt Take the towing eye bolt and wheel wrench from the vehicle tool kit page 495 Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its stop and tighten with wheel wrench Removing t...

Page 544: ...r mud should be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago nally since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment N...

Page 545: ...gear position indicator in the multi function display should be on P Turn off all electrical consumers Turn off the engine page 41 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO...

Page 546: ...king or re placing fuses page 380 Fuse box in cargo compartment The fuse box is located in the cargo com partment behind the passenger side trim panel 1 Lock 2 Cover Removing installing cover Open the...

Page 547: ...and remove Closing Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front Press cover 1 back on until it engag es Emergency engine shut down If the engine cannot be turned off as de scribed in the Getting started...

Page 548: ...547 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants...

Page 549: ...rvice More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man...

Page 550: ...New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are...

Page 551: ...w rear seat page 551 on the lower edge of the windshield page 551 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN i D...

Page 552: ...ible 5 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 6 Engine number engraved on engine 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN vis...

Page 553: ...tomatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Idler pulley 8 Generator alternator GL 450 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power st...

Page 554: ...re 3 27 in 83 00 mm 3 66 in 92 90 mm Stroke 3 62 in 92 00 mm 3 38 in 86 00 mm Total piston displacement 182 cu in 2987 cm3 285 cu in 4663 cm3 Compression ratio 17 7 1 10 7 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 2...

Page 555: ...e at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the driver s door B pillar page 550 Some vehicles may have supplemental tire i...

Page 556: ...J x 19 H2 8 5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 2 36 in 53 mm 2 20 in 56 mm 2 20 in 56 mm Summer tires1 275 50 R20 109W All season tires1 1 Radial ply tires 265 60 R18 110H M S 275 55 R19 111H M S Winter tires1...

Page 557: ...the yellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the ti...

Page 558: ...50 Generator alternator 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR6A Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm Model GL 320 CDI Generator a...

Page 559: ...hicle level 72 4 in 75 6 in 1840 mm 1920 mm Overall vehicle height depending on set vehicle level vehicles with enhanced off road package 72 4 in 76 8 in 1840 mm 1950 mm Wheelbase 121 1 in 3075 mm Gro...

Page 560: ...559 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 198 lb 90 kg...

Page 561: ...n For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately Model Capacity Fuels c...

Page 562: ...odels 26 4 US gal 100 0 l approx 3 4 US gal 13 0 l Gasoline engine Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Diesel engine ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL 15 ppm SULFUR MAXI...

Page 563: ...l filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please fol...

Page 564: ...s It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid in h...

Page 565: ...s such as Warm up hesitation Unstable idle Knocking pinging Misfire Power loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives...

Page 566: ...on other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center To provide i...

Page 567: ...tened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot s...

Page 568: ...atures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ration For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34...

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Page 570: ...r 229 245 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 224 239 Air suspension package 280 Adaptive Damping System ADS 280 Messages in the multifunction display 490 Vehicle level con...

Page 571: ...utomatic transmission 58 Accelerator position 198 Emergency operation limp home mode 202 Gear ranges 200 Gear selector lever 58 192 Gear selector lever position 195 Gear shifting malfunctions 202 Hill...

Page 572: ...a Can holder see Cup holder Capacities and recommended fuel lubricants 560 Card holder 33 37 321 Cargo compartment cover blind 312 Cargo net 313 Cargo tie down rings 304 Carpets Cleaning 433 Carriers...

Page 573: ...Cockpit 24 Cockpit Management and Data System see COMAND System Cold tire inflation pressure 416 Collapsible wheel chock 498 COMAND System see separate operating instructions Combination switch 63 65...

Page 574: ...6 A few words about 206 Messages in the multifunction display 493 Switching 207 Difficulties While driving 66 While starting 60 Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 157 165 Dimensions Vehicle 5...

Page 575: ...ding water 356 Through water 362 Tips 198 With Distronic 272 Driving off 61 Driving safety systems 4 ETS 109 ABS 103 BAS 105 EBP 109 ESP 105 Driving systems 257 Adaptive Damping System ADS 280 Air sus...

Page 576: ...abel 551 Engine Belt layout 552 Belt layout GL 320 CDI 552 Break in recommendations 381 Cleaning 427 Compartment 379 Emergency engine shut down 546 Malfunction indicator lamp 29 472 Maximum engine spe...

Page 577: ...eaning system 378 567 Fog lamps 148 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 150 Messages in the multifunction display 481 Rear fog lamp 149 Replacing bulbs 514 4 ETS 109 Off road 4 ETS 110 Front air bags...

Page 578: ...33 Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 192 Messages in the multifunction display 461 Position indicator 195 200 Transmission position 195 Global locking unlocking see Key SmartKey Glove box 3...

Page 579: ...9 511 512 Switching on 63 149 High mounted brake lamp 509 Hill start assist system 199 Hinged quarter windows see Power windows Hood 379 Messages in the multifunction display 478 Opening 379 Hooks Loa...

Page 580: ...dows Summer opening feature 251 Opening the tilt sliding sunroof Summer opening feature 251 Remote control 114 Replacing batteries 506 Selective setting 116 Starter switch positions 42 Starting the en...

Page 581: ...n 276 Engine diagnostics 29 439 440 ESP 27 441 442 Fog lamps Front rear 145 Front passenger front air bag off 31 32 80 87 450 Fuel reserve 29 442 High beam headlamps 29 Instrument cluster 26 28 436 43...

Page 582: ...423 Maintenance System 422 Resetting service indicator 424 Service indicator message 422 Service term exceeded 423 Maintenance System 422 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Maximum cooling MAXCOOL se...

Page 583: ...7 Turn signals 486 Vehicle battery 469 Windshield washer fluid 487 Multifunction steering wheel 30 158 Button operation 158 N Navigation system 168 See separate COMAND System operating instructions Ne...

Page 584: ...214 Parcel net Front passenger footwell 320 Front seat backrests 320 Parking 68 352 On hills 68 Over things that burn Potential consequences 68 373 Parking brake 60 68 Lamps Indicator and warning 437...

Page 585: ...s Blocking operation 100 Summer opening feature 251 Synchronizing Door windows 251 Practical hints 495 Premium unleaded gasoline 563 Problems While driving 66 With starting see Starting difficulties W...

Page 586: ...509 514 Fog lamp Rear 508 509 515 Fog lamps Front 508 509 514 High beam headlamps 508 509 512 License plate lamps 508 509 518 Low beam headlamps 508 509 511 Parking standing lamps 508 509 513 515 517...

Page 587: ...06 Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self test BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system 87 Lamps in the instrument cluster 436 OCS 86 Tele Aid 333 Vehicle battery 530 Service and warranty informat...

Page 588: ...15 517 Standing water Driving through 362 Starter switch 25 42 Positions 42 Starting difficulties Engine 60 Starting Engine 57 Steep terrain Driving 360 Steering column 50 51 Steering wheel 49 Adjustm...

Page 589: ...ectrical system 557 Engine 553 Engine oil 560 562 Engine oil additives 562 Fuel requirements 563 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 560 Gasoline additives 564 Main dimensions 558 Premium unleaded gasoline...

Page 590: ...ket holder 321 Tie down rings 304 Tightening torque Screws Basic cross bars 300 301 302 Wheel bolts 528 Tilt sliding sunroof see Power tilt sliding sunroof Time 176 TIN 410 417 Tire and Loading Inform...

Page 591: ...TPMS USA only 399 TPMS malfunction telltale 446 Traction 354 414 418 Tread 418 Tread depth 387 420 Treadwear indicators 418 Vehicle maximum load on 418 Wear pattern 419 Winter tires 420 Tongue Weight...

Page 592: ...king unlocking 40 68 114 Locking unlocking in an emergency 500 Modifications and alterations Operating safety 17 Proper use of 17 Total load limit 418 Towing 540 Washing 425 Weights 559 Vehicle and tr...

Page 593: ...g 526 Spare 499 524 Tightening torque 528 Wheel Tires and 385 Wheels Sizes 555 Window curtain air bags 80 Windows see Power windows Windows cleaning 431 Windshield Cleaning 431 Cleaning wiper blades 4...

Page 594: ...mercedes benz ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinting...

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