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Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202

Position in the ignition lock ............ 121

Kickdown ........................................... 130

Lamps

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 149

Display message ............................ 215

Function/information .................... 148

Setting sensitivity (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 185

Setting the sensitivity .................... 149

Language

Display (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 186

Display (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 174

Lashing points and tie downs

Permissible tensile load ................. 304

Lashing strap

Important safety notes .................. 236

Tensioning strap .................... 237, 238

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 60

License plate lamp

Changing bulbs ................................ 99

License plate lamps

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 210

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

Light sensor

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 210

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

Lighting

see Lights

Lights

Activating/deactivating the inte-

rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 188

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 94

Changing bulbs (halogen head-

lamps) .............................................. 99

Changing bulbs (interior lights) ........ 97

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 209

Driving abroad ............................... 137

Fog lamps ........................................ 94

Hazard warning lamps ..................... 95

High beam flasher ............................ 95

High-beam headlamps ..................... 95

Important safety notes .................... 93

Light switch ..................................... 93

Low-beam headlamps ...................... 94

Parking lamps .................................. 93

Rear fog lamp .................................. 94

Replacing bulbs (halogen head-

lamps) .............................................. 99

Standing lamps ................................ 93

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 94

Switching the exterior lighting

delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer) ............................ 187

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 187

Turn signals ..................................... 95

Limited Warranty ................................ 26

Load distribution ............................... 234

Load protection net ........................... 238

Loading guidelines ............................ 233

Loading rails

Maximum tensile strength ............. 305

Loads

Securing ........................................ 235

Transporting .................................. 233

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Emergency locking ........................... 70

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Low-beam headlamps

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 209

Index

Summary of Contents for 2016 Metris

Page 1: ...Metris Operator s Manual Order no 6463 7304 13 Part no 447 584 23 02 Edition 10 15 4475842302 4475842302 Metris...

Page 2: ...nmental note Environmental notes provide you with infor mation on environmentally aware actions or disposal Notes on material damage alert you to dan gers that could lead to damage to your vehi cle i...

Page 3: ...ording to RModel ROrder RCountry specification RAvailability The illustrations in this Operator s Manual show a left hand drive vehicle The location of vehicle parts and controls for right hand drive...

Page 4: ...ng wheel and mirrors 84 Lights and windshield wipers 93 Climate control 108 Driving and parking 120 On board computer and displays 169 Stowing and features 229 Transporting loads 233 Maintenance and c...

Page 5: ...icle without steering wheel buttons 191 Air bags Deployment 55 Front air bag driver front passenger 50 Important safety notes 49 Introduction 48 Occupant Classification System OCS 51 PASSENGER AIR BAG...

Page 6: ...tor button 130 Rocking the vehicle free 131 Shift ranges 129 Starting the engine 122 Steering wheel paddle shifters 131 Trailer towing 131 Transmission oil change 300 Transmission position display DIR...

Page 7: ...Trailer display messages vehicle without steering wheel buttons 196 Brake pads linings New 138 Brakes ABS 63 Adaptive Brake Assist 145 Applying the parking brake 134 BAS 64 Brake fluid notes 301 Chec...

Page 8: ...e cover in the wheel arch 100 Installing removing the tail lamp 102 Interior light 97 Interior lighting 97 Low beam headlamps 100 Overview of lamp types front bulbs 100 Overview of lamp types rear bul...

Page 9: ...on notes 144 Collision warning see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST COMAND display Cleaning 259 Combination switch 95 Communications equipment Operation 232 Type approval frequency 295 Consumption statisti...

Page 10: ...val 30 Digital speedometer Displaying vehicle with steering wheel buttons 179 Displaying vehicle without steer ing wheel buttons 173 DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic transmission 127 Display Function not...

Page 11: ...ectronic brake force distri bution 64 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 65 Important safety information 63 Overview 63 Driving system COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST 144 Display messages vehicle with out...

Page 12: ...y messages vehicle with steering wheel buttons 212 Display messages vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 198 ECO start stop function 123 Engine number 296 Irregular running 126 Jump starting 263 Op...

Page 13: ...teering wheel buttons 173 Displaying the range vehicle with steering wheel buttons 178 Displaying the range vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 173 Driving abroad 137 Driving tips 136 Fuel content...

Page 14: ...the radiator 32 Instrument cluster Buttons vehicle without steering wheel buttons 171 Overview vehicle with steering wheel buttons 38 Overview vehicle without steer ing wheel buttons 36 Warning and i...

Page 15: ...210 Display messages vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 196 Lighting see Lights Lights Activating deactivating the inte rior lighting delayed switch off 188 Automatic headlamp mode 94 Changing bu...

Page 16: ...ee Vanity mirror Mobile phone Type approval frequency 295 Mobile phone see Telephone Model designation see Vehicle identification plate Modifying the programming SmartKey 69 Motor oil additives see Ad...

Page 17: ...p menu 178 Vehicle menu 188 On board computer vehicle with out steering wheel buttons Coolant temperature display menu 173 Current fuel consumption menu 173 Date menu 176 Digital speedometer menu 173...

Page 18: ...unction 134 Warning lamp 134 Parking brake see Parking brake Parking lamps Changing bulbs 101 PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating 153 Display messages 214 Driving system 151 Function notes 151 Importan...

Page 19: ...om the out side 79 Rear doors 79 Rear fog lamp Display messages vehicle with steering wheel buttons 211 Display messages vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 197 Replacing bulbs 102 Switching on of...

Page 20: ...leasing 48 Warning lamp 220 Warning lamp function 48 Seats Adjusting manually 85 Adjusting lumbar support 85 Adjusting the head restraint 89 Armrest 90 Cleaning the cover 260 Correct driver s seat pos...

Page 21: ...tivating the addi tional speedometer vehicle with steering wheel buttons 186 Activating deactivating the addi tional speedometer vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 175 Digital vehicle with steeri...

Page 22: ...buttons 219 Display messages vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 201 Important safety notes 78 Opening dimensions 303 Opening closing from the out side 78 Problem malfunction 78 Tank contents Dis...

Page 23: ...efi nition 285 GVW Gross Vehicle Weight def inition 286 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat ing definition 286 Important safety notes 268 Increased vehicle weight due to optional equipment definition 285 In...

Page 24: ...ar noseweights 167 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission oil 300 301 Transmission positions Automatic transmission 128 Display DIRECT SELECT lever 128 Transmission programs Automatic tr...

Page 25: ...n 33 Display messages vehicle with steering wheel buttons 218 Display messages vehicle with out steering wheel buttons 201 Electronics 295 Emergency unlocking 69 Equipment 26 Limited Warranty 26 Loadi...

Page 26: ...ng 287 Mounting a new wheel 289 Mounting a wheel 288 Removing a wheel 289 Removing and mounting the spare wheel 293 Snow chains 271 Storing 287 Tightening torque 290 Wheel size tire size 291 Window cu...

Page 27: ...Replacing windshield 104 Service indicator 104 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index 25...

Page 28: ...icle Questions concerning equipment or operation can be directed to any Mercedes Benz Com mercial Van Center Service and vehicle operation Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle is in accordan...

Page 29: ...t Change of address or owner Please use the Notice of Change of Address form in the Service and Warranty Information booklet to inform us of a change of address or simply phone the Mercedes Benz Custo...

Page 30: ...curely closed con tainers When transporting such substances in the vehicle interior your ability to concen trate or your health could be affected during the journey Malfunctions short circuits or elec...

Page 31: ...sult in malfunctions or system failures There is a risk of an accident Always have the prescribed service mainte nance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist worksh...

Page 32: ...connection in the vehicle it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems As a result the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected There is a risk of an accident Do not connect any equipme...

Page 33: ...ine toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can find more information on vehicle safety...

Page 34: ...with any of the emissions laws and regulations or the motor vehicle safety standards Rany consequences arising from the changes that make the vehicle less safe or even render it defective We do not as...

Page 35: ...icle s operating state Revents Rfaults In general this technical information docu ments the state of a component a module a system or the surroundings These include for example Roperating conditions o...

Page 36: ...d combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data rou tinely acquired during a crash investigation Access to the vehicle and or the EDR is needed to read data that is recorded by an...

Page 37: ...view mirror 91 F Overhead control panel 42 Interior lamp 96 G Glove box 229 H Cup holder 230 Function Page I 12 V socket 232 Cigarette lighter 231 J Ignition lock 121 K Adjusts the steering wheel 91...

Page 38: ...es or settings or scrolls in lists 171 Function Page A 3 Selects a submenu or reset values 171 B Selects the menu or display 171 i You can find information about displaying the outside temperature or...

Page 39: ...1 Doors 228 Function Page G 6 Restraint system 44 H Seat belt 220 I Check Engine 224 J Coolant 224 K R Rear fog lamp 94 L O Front fog lamps 94 M h Tire pressure monitor 227 N ATTENTION ASSIST 150 O Re...

Page 40: ...ure gauge 170 Function Page A Fuel level Fuel filler flap location indi cator t the fuel filler cap is on the left hand side B Adjusts the instrument clus ter lighting 169 i Information on the outside...

Page 41: ...Check Engine 224 Function Page F Coolant 224 G R Rear fog lamp 94 H O Front fog lamps 94 I h Tire pressure monitor 227 J 6 Restraint system 44 K ESP 222 L Distance warning sig nal 226 M Reserve fuel 2...

Page 42: ...lects a submenu or func tion or scrolls through lists 176 a Confirms your selection 176 Hides display messages 202 Back 176 Vehicles with a navigation system switches off voice operated control of the...

Page 43: ...itches hazard warn ing lamps on and off 95 A Deactivates and acti vates ESP 65 Function Page B Selects the transmis sion program 129 C Opens and closes the electric sliding door on the left side of th...

Page 44: ...ches the front inte rior lighting on off 97 w Switches the rear inte rior lighting cargo compart ment lighting on off 97 Function Page A p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 96 B ATA indicato...

Page 45: ...Function Page Seat heating 90 Unlocks locks the vehicle 73 7 Z Adjusts the exterior mirrors electrically 92 A W Opens closes the front side windows 81 Door control panel 43 At a glance...

Page 46: ...more only the air bags that would increase the degree of protection afforded to the vehicle occupants in the event of an accident are deployed Seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against...

Page 47: ...installed as well as the age and size of the child It is thus essential to comply with the instructions on the Occu pant Classification System OCS Y page 51 and Children in the vehicle Y page 57 Infor...

Page 48: ...Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder If a child younger than twelve years old...

Page 49: ...inted or fragile objects If these items are on or in your clothing e g eyeglasses pens keys etc stow these items in a more suitable location ROnly one person should use each seat belt at any one time...

Page 50: ...eady been fastened the 7 seat belt warn ing lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started If the front doors are closed and the driver or front passenger seat belt has not been fasten...

Page 51: ...used for persons under 5 ft 1 50 m in height The seat belt cannot be worn correctly by persons who do not reach this height If children are also traveling in the vehicle please take note of the follo...

Page 52: ...severity Side impact air bags G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even prevent the deployment of the air bags inte grated into the seats Consequently the air bags cannot protect vehicle...

Page 53: ...ified correctly the front passenger must sit Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly Rin an almost upright position with their back against the seat backrest Rwith their feet resting on the floor if po...

Page 54: ...its intended protective function A person in the front passenger seat could then for example come into contact with the vehicle s interior espe cially if the person is sitting too close to the dashbo...

Page 55: ...s possible Alternatively a person of smaller stature can sit on a rear seat If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit a person of smaller stature should not use the front passenger seat Rthe...

Page 56: ...e front passenger seat has been moved back as far back as possible If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a...

Page 57: ...lat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat If necessary adjust the position of the front passenger seat X When installing the child restraint system make sure that the seat belt...

Page 58: ...n the evaluation of this data the restraint system control unit triggers the Emer gency Tensioning Devices in the event of a fron tal or rear end collision An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be t...

Page 59: ...ain air bags on the driver s and front passenger sides in certain rollover sit uations if the system determines that they can offer additional protection to that provi ded by the seat belt i Not all a...

Page 60: ...bs 18 kg until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt can be installed properly with out a booster seat Special seat belt retractor G WARNING If the seat belt is released while driving the chil...

Page 61: ...it can come loose in the event of an accident heavy braking or a sudden change in direction The child restraint system could be thrown about strik ing vehicle occupants There is an increased risk of i...

Page 62: ...IX child restraint system is properly engaged in both LATCH type ISOFIX securing rings When fitting the child restraint system in vehicles with a rear bench seat make sure that the seat belt for the c...

Page 63: ...Occupant Classification System OCS Y page 51 You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of Ran incorrectly categorized person in the front passenger seat Rthe unintentional deactivation...

Page 64: ...en leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exp...

Page 65: ...ving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions and maintain a sufficient safe dis tance from other road users Drive carefully Please note that the driving safety systems described only work...

Page 66: ...rgency braking situation depress the brake pedal with full force ABS prevents the wheels from locking If BAS is malfunctioning the warning lamp lights up while the engine is running Y page 222 and the...

Page 67: ...ill not provide anyvehiclestabilization There isanincreased risk of skidding or of an accident Exercise caution when continuing to drive Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop Do not run...

Page 68: ...g movements do not stop the vehicle is braked until the vehicle trailer combination is stabilized If necessary the vehicle s engine output is limited If your vehicle with trailer vehicle trailer com b...

Page 69: ...engine ATA Anti Theft Alarm system X To arm lock the vehicle with the key Indicator lamp in the overhead control panel flashes X To disarm unlock the vehicle with the key or X Insert the key into the...

Page 70: ...ionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do notattach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey Remove any bulky key rings bef...

Page 71: ...eering wheel buttons the sur round lighting can be activated and deactivated in the on board computer Y page 187 Changing the settings of the locking system If you travel alone a lot you may wish to c...

Page 72: ...isk of fatal injury Keep batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical attention immediately H Environmental note Batteries contain dangerous substances It is against t...

Page 73: ...st the palm of your hand so that battery falls out of the battery com partment X Insert the new battery into the battery tray with the positive pole facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Ins...

Page 74: ...is does not work X Replace the key battery Y page 70 or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 70 The key is faulty X Lock the vehicle with the mechanical key Y page 70 X Have th...

Page 75: ...locks must be deactivated Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock and unlock the whole vehicle from the inside using the central locking buttons on the driv...

Page 76: ...raffic con ditions permit G WARNING If the open sliding door is not engaged it could move on its own if the vehicle is on a slope This could trap you or other persons There is a risk of injury Always...

Page 77: ...ild proof locks have not been activated Further infor mation can be found under Child proof locks for the sliding door Y page 62 and Open ing closing from the inside Y page 76 Obstacle detection with...

Page 78: ...s started The sliding door closes If you press the 5 button on the key you will hear two warning signals while the doors close X To interrupt automatic operation pull door handle again or X Press the...

Page 79: ...arning signals during the opening proce dure The indicator lamp in the respective or sliding door button in the centerconsole goes out whenever the sliding door is closed X To interrupt automatic oper...

Page 80: ...h circumstances the obstacle detection is less sensitive To stop the movement release the sliding door but ton X Remove the cause of the blockage at the ear liest opportunity Tailgate Important safety...

Page 81: ...oor more than 90 There is a risk of an accident and injury Only open the rear doors when traffic condi tions permit Always make sure that the rear doors are properly locked G WARNING If you open the r...

Page 82: ...until it engages i If you open a locked rear door from inside you only unlock the rear door The other doors remain locked The rear door can also be opened beyond 90 degrees Y page 80 X To close make s...

Page 83: ...for the rear side windows When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehi cle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children...

Page 84: ...e desired position X To interrupt convenience opening release the button Convenience closing feature G WARNING When using the convenience closing feature parts of the body could be trapped in the clos...

Page 85: ...ncreased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area To stop the closing process release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side wind...

Page 86: ...hicle is in motion This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always make sure that the driver s seat is engaged before starting the vehicle G WARNING The front...

Page 87: ...der and be pulled tight against your upper body The lap belt must always pass across your lap as low down as possible i e over your hip joints RAdjust the head restraint so that it supports the back o...

Page 88: ...engage securely is to always keep the seat anchorages clean and free of foreign objects Seating variants G WARNING If the rear bench seats are not installed as described the safety precautions integra...

Page 89: ...the seat anchorages clean and free of foreign objects The rear seat anchorage is only engaged when the red indicator tab is no longer visible and is fully retracted into the seat anchorage Rear bench...

Page 90: ...is instal led the seat belts may not provide protection as intended There is an increased risk of injury Install the rear bench seat as described Only use rear bench seats that are approved for your v...

Page 91: ...steering wheel or mirrors Rfasten the seat belt There is a risk of an accident Adjust the driver s seat head restraint steer ing wheel and mirror and fasten your seat belt before starting the engine G...

Page 92: ...ARNING Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to become very hot The health of persons with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react...

Page 93: ...ld injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in th...

Page 94: ...r the button switches on and the selected exterior mirror can be adjus ted The indicator lamp goes out again after some time X If the indicator lamp for button Z or lights up press adjustment button 7...

Page 95: ...in operation due to legal requirements and voluntary recommendations in some coun tries Light switch Operation 1 W Left hand standing lamps 2 X Right hand standing lamps 3 T Parking lamps license pla...

Page 96: ...RWhen the engine is on depending on the ambient light the daytime running lamps or the parking lamps and low beam headlamps are switched on off automatically X To switch on automatic headlamp mode tu...

Page 97: ...switch forwards The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up i In the position the high beam head lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running X To switch off the h...

Page 98: ...ature If the level of moisture does not diminish X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop Interior lighting Overview Interior lighting buttons example comfort over head control...

Page 99: ...partment lighting on off If your vehicle is installed with a cargo compart ment lamp with a button you can switch all the cargo compartment lamps on off using the c button in this cargo compartment la...

Page 100: ...lb X For cargo compartment lamps with a button align lamp lens so that its opening is above the button of lamp housing X Position lamp lens on lamp housing and engage X Position lamp lens with lamp ho...

Page 101: ...een dropped or that has scratches on its glass tube The bulb could may explode RA bulb could explode if you touch it it is hot you drop it you scratch or score it RMarks on the glass tube shorten the...

Page 102: ...wheel arch then becomes greater X Grip cover in the middle X Slide cover upwards remove and let it hang from the strap X To install if necessary remove dirt from cover and the opening in the wheel arc...

Page 103: ...ckwise and remove it X Remove the bulb from bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder and turn it clockwise until it engages X Close the hood Side mounted additional turn...

Page 104: ...tail lamp out as far as bolts X Remove tail lamp out from bolts X Pull the connector off the bulb holder of the tail lamp X To install press the connector into the bulb holder of the tail lamp X Press...

Page 105: ...2 Intermittent wipe low rain sensor set to low sensitivity 3 Intermittent wipe high rain sensor set to high sensitivity 4 Continuous wipe slow 5 Continuous wipe fast B First pressure point single wip...

Page 106: ...ed away from the windshield rear window Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windshield rear window Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when you change the wiper blad...

Page 107: ...the wiper arm back onto the windshield X Remove protective film from the service indicator on the tip of the wiper blades Rear window wiper Tailgate X Fold wiper arm away from the rear window until y...

Page 108: ...tion of the arrow and swing wiper blade away from wiper arm X Pull wiper blade up and out of the retainer on wiper arm X Slide new wiper blade into the retainer on wiper arm X Press new wiper blade on...

Page 109: ...tion lock X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch on the windshield wipers again The windshield wiper does not move at all There is a malfunction in the windshield wiper drive X Select another...

Page 110: ...required Climate control regulates the temperature and the humidity in the vehicle interior and filters undesirable substances from the air Climate control is only operational when the engine is runni...

Page 111: ...ystem optimally RSwitch on the cooling with air dehumidifica tion function The indicator lamp in the button comes on when the function is switched on RSet the temperature to 72 22 Only change the temp...

Page 112: ...Information on 3 zone automatic cli mate control Below you can find a number of notes and rec ommendations to help you use automatic cli mate control optimally RActivate automatic mode All basic func...

Page 113: ...li mate control system When you switch on the rear compartment air conditioning you can set the temperature and airflow separately on the control panel The airflow setting is automati cally adopted fo...

Page 114: ...on flashes The control panel display shows the second menu level for the temperature and airflow setting of the rear compartment air condi tioning X Press the I button and after reaching the lowest bl...

Page 115: ...e turn temperature control clockwise or counter clockwise When doing so only change the temperature in small increments and start in the center position or at 72 22 Y page 109 Automatic climate contro...

Page 116: ...g the side air vents Y page 117 Setting the air distribution X Switch on climate control Y page 111 X Press the or button to set the air distribution The control panel display shows the corre sponding...

Page 117: ...the indicator lamp in the 0 button lights up the function is switched on The display then shows the temperature set on the driv er s side for the front passenger side The synchronization function swit...

Page 118: ...clear again X Switch on the windshield wipers Y page 103 X Switch on climate control Y page 111 X In warm and damp weather do not allow cold air to flow onto the windows Close the side air vents if re...

Page 119: ...dows open automatically and the blower of the climate control system is acti vated X Release the button i At high interior temperatures the blower is also switched on when a door is opened This means...

Page 120: ...as far as it will go X To adjust the air direction hold side air vent by control or and move it up or down X Using thumbwheel or move center air vent to the left or right Setting the side air vents Si...

Page 121: ...he hot vehicle and subsequently only in the roof area X To open turn thumbwheel of the rear air vent to the center position X To close turn thumbwheel to the upper or lower end position Adjusting the...

Page 122: ...lerator pedal beyond the point of resistance kickdown After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed i You should also observe these note...

Page 123: ...ehicle Emergency equipment first aid kit X Check the equipment to make sure that it is accessible complete and ready for use The first aid and breakdown assistance equip ment is located Rin the front...

Page 124: ...peed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always firmly...

Page 125: ...f a second person when maneuvering The reverse warning feature is a system designed to assist you in ensuring the safety of other road users A warning signal sounds to alert other road users when reve...

Page 126: ...illed does the display show the ECO symbol All of the vehicle s systems remain active when the engine is switched off automatically The engine can be switched off automatically a maximum of four times...

Page 127: ...CO button lights up the ECO start stop function is activated When all the conditions for automatic engine switch off are fulfilled the display shows the ECO symbol in the status bar Y page 124 The eng...

Page 128: ...onsult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start The starter motor cannot be heard The battery is discharged or faulty X Check the battery for damage X Charge the battery Y page 254 Th...

Page 129: ...ic trans mission directly from D to R from R to D or directly to P The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary X If...

Page 130: ...ansmission position and drive pro gram display Transmission program Current transmission position or current gear in transmission program M Shift range if restricted The transmission positions and cur...

Page 131: ...nge briefly pull right steering wheel paddle shifter The automatic transmission shifts to the next gear up depending on the gear currently engaged This derestricts the shift range at the same time If...

Page 132: ...the automatic transmission shifts up sooner The vehicle thus maintains lower engine speeds Transmission program E The Eco transmission program has the following characteristics Rthe vehicle exhibits p...

Page 133: ...ransmission program display shows M and the transmission position indicator shows the selected gear X To shift up briefly pull right hand steering wheel paddle shifter If the engine speed is sufficien...

Page 134: ...of fuel creates a risk of fire and explosion Avoid fire open flames smoking and creating sparksunderall circumstances Switchoffthe engine and if applicable the auxiliary heating before refueling G WA...

Page 135: ...lap when the front door is open X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Open the front left hand door first and then fuel filler flap X Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vapors from entering t...

Page 136: ...matic transmission out of the parking position P Rstart the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment and become trapped There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle...

Page 137: ...g away Y page 133 Parking the vehicle for a long period If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than 4 weeks the battery may be damaged by exhaustive discharging X Disconnect the battery Y page 251...

Page 138: ...RNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide Inhaling these exhaust gases leads to poisoning There is a risk of fatal injury Therefore never leave the engine running i...

Page 139: ...to convert the headlamps Transport by rail Transporting your vehicle by rail may be subject to certain restrictions or require special meas ures to be taken in some countries due to vary ing tunnel he...

Page 140: ...is by applying greater force to the brake pedal For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends only installing the following brake discs and brake pads linings Rbrake discs that have been approved by Me...

Page 141: ...t the onset of winter Drive particularly carefully on slippery roads Avoid sudden acceleration steering and braking maneuvers Do not use cruise control If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be st...

Page 142: ...Adjust your driving style to the changed braking character istics Driving off road or on construction sites increa ses the possibility of vehicle damage which may in turn lead to the failure of certa...

Page 143: ...haust system for any damage X Check the service brake for operating safety e g carry out a brake test X Ifyou notice strong vibrationsafterdrivingoff road check the wheels and drive train for for eign...

Page 144: ...winding roads or off road Ron slippery roads Braking or accelerating may cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy ra...

Page 145: ...e cruise control adopts the current speed Setting the speed It may be a moment before the vehicle starts to accelerate or brake to the set speed Take this delay into account when setting the speed X P...

Page 146: ...fic sit uation and be ready to brake G WARNING The distance warning function cannot always clearly identify objects and complex traffic situations In such cases the distance warning function may Rgive...

Page 147: ...arning at speeds Rfrom about 4 mph 7 km h if you approach a vehicle traveling in front or a stationary vehi cle very quickly The warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes and an intermittent warn...

Page 148: ...the help of the radar sensor system Adap tive Brake Assist can detect obstacles that have been in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time Adaptive Brake Assist does not react to stati...

Page 149: ...e driving on the inner side of their lane Due to the nature of the system Rwarnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders Rwarnings may be interrupt...

Page 150: ...nnection This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting Blind Spot Assist is then deactivated and the Blind Spot Assist Currently Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavail See Operator s Manual U...

Page 151: ...the symbol in the status area Lane Keeping Assist is switched on but not ready for use If you drive at speeds above 40 mph 60 km h and lane markings are detected the display shows the highlighted sym...

Page 152: ...nantly driving at a speed below 40 mph 60 km h or above 125 mph 200 km h Rif the time has been set incorrectly Rin active driving situations such as when you change lanes or change your speed ATTENTIO...

Page 153: ...s of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration PARKTRONIC General notes PARKTRONIC is an electronic parking aid The system is equipped with ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers to moni...

Page 154: ...gularly taking care not to scratch or damage them Y page 258 Front sensors Center Approx 39 in 100 cm Corners Approx 24 in 60 cm Rear sensors Center Approx 47 in 120 cm Corners Approx 31 in 80 cm Mini...

Page 155: ...transmission position determines whether the front and or rear area is monitored Selector lever posi tion Monitoring D Front area R or N Front and rear area P No areas activated One or more segments l...

Page 156: ...for trailer towing PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer If you use an adapter for the socket remove it from the so...

Page 157: ...e road on both sides of the vehicle and indicates suitable parking spaces It can then actively steer and brake the vehicle to help you to park and exit the parking space Active Parking Assist includes...

Page 158: ...hicle Use Active Parking Assist for parking spaces that are Rparallel or at right angles to the direction of travel Ron straight roads not bends Ron the same level as the road e g not on the pavement...

Page 159: ...if you operate the turn signal on the driver s side When parking on the driver s side you must operate the turn signal until you have started active parking assistance by pressing the a button on the...

Page 160: ...arking assistance is canceled and Active Parking Assist is stopped It is then not possible to achieve a sensible parking position from the current position Exiting a parking space In order that Active...

Page 161: ...ission to posi tion P A warning tone sounds the parking symbol in the display goes out and the Park Assist Park Assist Canceled Canceled message appears Once active Parking Assist has been canceled yo...

Page 162: ...ry is changed without recoding the control units in the vehicle the rear view camera cannot be precisely calibrated The guide lines at road level or at the level of the trailer tow hitch will not be d...

Page 163: ...0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle C Bumper D Vehicle center axis locating aid The guide lines are shown when the transmis sion is in position R The distance specifications only apply to objects that...

Page 164: ...st the parking space stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Make sure that the rear view camera is switched on Y page 160 The lane and the guide lines are shown X While the...

Page 165: ...all coupling X Back up carefully making sure that trailer drawbar locating aid points approximately in the direction of trailer drawbar X Back up carefully until trailer drawbar rea ches red guide lin...

Page 166: ...refully When backing up the towing vehicle make sure nobody is standing between the vehicle and the trailer A trailer which is incorrectly coupled to the tow ing vehicle could break away A correctly c...

Page 167: ...cle documents of the your trailer to find out the permissible maximum speed Observe the legally prescribed maximum speed for vehicle trailer combinations in the relevant country state or Canadian prov...

Page 168: ...Ra safety shut off for braked trailers Find out the specific requirements according to the applicable laws If the trailer becomes detached from the tow ing vehicle the safety shut off applies the trai...

Page 169: ...brake engaged you could trap your hand between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar There is a risk of injury Do not uncouple a trailer if the overrun brake is engaged Do not disconnect a trailer with...

Page 170: ...e sure the weights of the towing vehicle and the trailer comply with the maximum per missible values Have the vehicle trailer com bination weighed on a calibrated weigh bridge The vehicle trailer comb...

Page 171: ...mal functioned you may not recognize function restrictions in systems relevant to safety The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired There is a risk of an accident Drive on carefully Have the...

Page 172: ...This unnecessarily increases the fuel consumption of your vehicle and harms the environment as a result of increased emissions The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine s overrevving range...

Page 173: ...ess briefly RSelects the menu or display RIn the Settings Settings menu exits the submenu without adopting the last setting and returns to the menu s start screen Press and hold RReturns to the standa...

Page 174: ...p computer display Y page 172 Rcurrent range display Y page 173 Rcurrent fuel consumption display Y page 173 Rdigital speedometer Y page 173 Rcoolant temperature gage Y page 173 Rdisplay messages in t...

Page 175: ...ion menu Use the buttons in the instrument cluster X Press to select the fuel consumption bar display The fuel consumption display is based on the current driving style You can set the unit of measure...

Page 176: ...set Setting the display language The vehicle must be stationary Use the buttons in the instrument cluster X Press to select the Settings Settings menu X Press 3 to select the Language Language submenu...

Page 177: ...or deactivate ATTENTION ASSIST X Press 3 to confirm The next submenu is shown in the display Further information can be found under ATTEN TION ASSIST Y page 150 Selecting the permanent display func ti...

Page 178: ...t control panel you can control the functions of the audio sys tem and switch on voice operated control of the navigation system see the separate operating instructions Steering wheel buttons Left con...

Page 179: ...es Benz audio or naviga tion system If you are using an audio or nav igation system from another manufacturer the described functions may be restricted or not available at all Display Instrument clust...

Page 180: ...83 RService Service menu Y page 185 RSettings Settings menu Y page 186 Trip menu Standard display Odometer X Press and hold the steering wheel but ton until the Trip Trip menu with trip odometer and o...

Page 181: ...exceeded R9 999 miles have been exceeded The From Reset From Reset trip computer is automatically reset if the value exceeds 9 999 hours or 99 999 miles Digital speedometer Gearshift recommendation Au...

Page 182: ...et Change of direction announced with a lane recommendation Road to which the change of direction leads Distance to the change of direction and dis tance graphic Recommended lane and new lane during a...

Page 183: ...map off map position or the road is not recognized e g unpaved roads off road RNo Route No Route No route could be calculated to the selected destination RO You have reached the destination or an int...

Page 184: ...se control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits If you are not sure that this is possible park the vehicle paying attention to tr...

Page 185: ...ber for a particular name press the 6 or a button to display the numbers X Press or 9 to select a telephone number X Press 6 or a to start dialing or X To exit the telephone book press or Redialing Th...

Page 186: ...ing Assist Y page 148 You can also have the ATTENTION ASSIST assessment or the attention level displayed in the Status Overview Status Overview X To display the attention level press and 9 to switch b...

Page 187: ...menu X Press or 9 to select Attention Attention Assist Assist X Press a to confirm The current setting is displayed X To change the setting press a again X Press or 9 to set Deactivated Deactivated St...

Page 188: ...elect Inst Clus Inst Clus ter ter X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Display Display Unit Speed Odometer Unit Speed Odometer function The display indicates the selected km km or Miles Mil...

Page 189: ...Locator Lighting Locator Lighting function and the light switch is turned to the posi tion the following functions are activated when it is dark RSurround lighting the exterior lighting remains on fo...

Page 190: ...e on off Using the steering wheel buttons X Press or to select the Settings Settings menu X Press or 9 to select Vehicle Vehicle X Press a to confirm X Press or 9 to select the Automatic Automatic Doo...

Page 191: ...ordance with the display messages and follow the additional notes in this Operator s Manual You can hide low priority display messages using the 3 button on the instrument cluster The display messages...

Page 192: ...Curr ABS ESP Curr Unavail Unavail ABS BAS hill start assist and ESP as well as its driving safety sys tems are temporarily unavailable ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated and other driving systems could...

Page 193: ...SENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the display messages and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on RThe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light u...

Page 194: ...the front passenger door and switch on the ignition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switch...

Page 195: ...more will not remedy the malfunc tion X Consult a qualified specialist workshop EBD ABS ESP Inop EBD ABS ESP Inop erative erative EBD is unavailable due to a malfunction ABS BAS hill start assist and...

Page 196: ...The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The braking distance in an emergency braking situat...

Page 197: ...f injury X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi ately at a qualified specialist workshop Left Left Curtain Curtain Airbag Airbag Service Required Service Required or Rt Curtain...

Page 198: ...b Chk Front L Turn Chk Front L Turn Signal Signal or Chk Chk Front Front R R Turn Turn Signal Signal The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 99 b Chk Ce...

Page 199: ...faulty X Change the bulb Y page 99 b Check Left Tail Check Left Tail Lamp Lamp or Check Right Check Right Tail Lamp Tail Lamp The left or right hand tail lamp is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 99 b...

Page 200: ...itions and switch off the engine X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 133 X Wait until the engine has cooled down X Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstruct...

Page 201: ...oil level X Check the oil level at the latest when next refueling Y page 243 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 244 Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil The engine will oth erwise be damag...

Page 202: ...ne of the tires or the tire pressure difference between the wheels is too great X Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity Y page 275 X If necessary correct the tire pressure X Restart the tire...

Page 203: ...ntly Unavail Currently Unavail Due to a source of radio interference no signals can be received from the wheel sensors The tire pressure monitor is temporarily malfunc tioning The tire pressure monito...

Page 204: ...page 247 Display messages vehicles with steering wheel buttons Introduction Important safety notes G WARNING If the instrument cluster has failed or malfunctioned you may not recognize function restri...

Page 205: ...ring wheel buttons X Press or to select the Service Service menu X Press or 9 to select Messages Messages The line shows the number of stored messages X Press a to confirm The first stored display mes...

Page 206: ...Currently Unavail See Operator s Man See Operator s Man ual ual ABS BAS hill start assist and ESP as well as its driving safety sys tems are temporarily unavailable ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated an...

Page 207: ...dicator lamp in the center console and the display messages and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on RThe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up contin uously If th...

Page 208: ...lose the front passenger door and switch on the ignition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp in the center console and the display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition s...

Page 209: ...fluid Adding more will not remedy the malfunc tion X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately T Inoperative See Inoperative See Operator s Manual Operator s Manual EBD is unavailable due to...

Page 210: ...could be automatically deactivated G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The b...

Page 211: ...njury X Have the restraint system and its components checked immedi ately at a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Left Curtain Curtain Airbag Airbag Malfunction Ser Malfunction Ser vice Required vic...

Page 212: ...r left hand or rear right hand turn signal is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 99 b Check Front Left Check Front Left Turn Signal Turn Signal or Check Front Right Check Front Right Turn Signal Turn Sig...

Page 213: ...Backup Light The left or right hand backup lamp is faulty X Change the bulb Y page 99 b Check Left Tail Check Left Tail Lamp Lamp or Check Right Check Right Tail Lamp Tail Lamp The left or right hand...

Page 214: ...ine compartment to catch fire In addition steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the hood There is a risk of injury X Stop the vehicle immediately payi...

Page 215: ...the oil level at the latest when next refueling Y page 243 X If necessary add engine oil Y page 244 X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if you need to add engine oil more ofte...

Page 216: ...king Assist has ended automatically For example you have touched the steering wheel or driven too fast X Steer and brake yourself X Repeat the parking procedure if necessary Observe the deactiva tion...

Page 217: ...operative Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Lane Lane Keeping Keeping Assist Assist Currently Unavail Currently Unavail See Oper Manual See Oper Manual...

Page 218: ...sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation RThe system is outside the operating...

Page 219: ...3 X Check the tires and if necessary change the wheel Y page 287 X Check the tire pressure Y page 275 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Tire Mal Warning Tire Mal function function The t...

Page 220: ...ion The auxiliary battery for the transmission is no longer being charged X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Apply Brake to Apply Brake to Shift from P Shift from P You have attempted to move the...

Page 221: ...ed to steer more forcefully X Carefully continue to a qualified specialist workshop and have the steering checked immediately Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The key needs to be replaced X Visit a q...

Page 222: ...there are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and store them in a safe place The warning lamp goes out N The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and...

Page 223: ...ing situations If ESP is not operational ESP will not stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents X Observe the display messages X Drive on with care X Visit a qualified...

Page 224: ...ailable N The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion ESP or traction control is intervening because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin Cruise...

Page 225: ...nditions If ESP cannot be activated X Drive on with care X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop 6 N The red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running The restrain...

Page 226: ...Refuel at the nearest gas station N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the engine is running On vehicles without steering wheel buttons the coolant temperature gage is at the start of the ba...

Page 227: ...ehicles with steering wheel buttons Y page 38 X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is below the maxi mum value specified below The engine could otherwise be damaged X Drive to...

Page 228: ...heavy loads on the engine e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the cool ant temperature gage may rise to 2...

Page 229: ...raking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions while doing so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 133 X Observe the display messages X Check the tires and if necessar...

Page 230: ...ing tone sounds The steering power assistance could be malfunctioning You may need to steer more forcefully X Carefully continue to a qualified specialist workshop and have the steering checked immedi...

Page 231: ...dden changes of direction RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude out of the stowage spaces l...

Page 232: ...ty mirror in the sun visor If you fold mirror cover A up and the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock mirror light lights up Glare from the side X Fold the sun visor down X Pull the sun viso...

Page 233: ...n the rear compartment Cigarette lighter G WARNING You can burn yourself if you touch the hot heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter In addition flammable materials can ignite if Rthe...

Page 234: ...e automatically deactivated if the on board voltage is low Additional 12 V sockets may be located in the corner trim next to the tailgate and in the side trim on the left and right hand sides X Lift u...

Page 235: ...hen the permissible wheel loads axle loads and or the maximum permissible gross vehi cle weight are exceeded driving safety is compromised The handling as well as steer ing and braking characteristics...

Page 236: ...le s curb weight is increased if accessories or optional equipment are installed The maximum pay load is thus reduced X Observe the notes on load distribution Y page 234 The overall center of gravity...

Page 237: ...on the maximum loading capacity of the individual cargo tie down points If you use several cargo tie down points to secure a load you must always take the max imum loading capacity of the weakest car...

Page 238: ...uring the load the following may occur in the event of abrupt changes in direction brak ing maneuvers or an accident Rthe cargo tie down rings may become detached or the tie down may tear if the permi...

Page 239: ...elivery X Clean the surface before sticker is affixed The stickers must be affixed to a flat metallic surface free from grease and dust X Affix stickers on every side of the vehicle in close proximity...

Page 240: ...d swing tensioning lever to detent position 1 X Release stop slider The ratchet is closed and engaged Tensioning lever in the release position X To release the ratchet strap release ten sioning lever...

Page 241: ...se ends of tensioning straps down in the direction of the arrow until ten sioning straps are tight X Fold tensioning element down to achieve the final tension on the straps X After traveling a short d...

Page 242: ...This will help avoid damage to the vehicle You can install a roof carrier on the roof and for example a rear mounted cycle rack on the tail gate Install the protective caps on the securing threads aft...

Page 243: ...to run or start again suddenly when the ignition is off There is a risk of injury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever reach into the area where the...

Page 244: ...Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible on level ground X Switch off the engine X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Y page 133 X Pull release handle on the hood The ho...

Page 245: ...t the hood fall with a little more momentum Overview of the engine compartment Engine compartment example Engine oil filler neck cap Y page 243 Brake fluid reservoir cap Y page 246 Coolant expansion t...

Page 246: ...the hood when the engine is over heated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment could expose you to hot gases or other service products There is a risk of injury Let an overheated engine coo...

Page 247: ...aust system can become very hot Working in the engine compartment poses a risk of injury Where possible let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the following Coolant contai...

Page 248: ...X Start the engine X Set the temperature in the vehicle interior to the maximum output on the air conditioning system control panel X After approximately 5 minutes switch off the engine and allow it...

Page 249: ...witch off the engine X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away X Open the hood Y page 242 X Check the brake fluid level The brake fluid level is adequate if the level is between the MIN mar...

Page 250: ...gulations While working under the vehicle you must secure the vehicle on jack stands with sufficient load capacity Never use a vehicle jack instead of stands The jack is designed only to raise the veh...

Page 251: ...can be obtained at a qualified specialist workshop e g an authorized Mercedes Benz Commercial Van Center Hiding service messages Vehicles without steering wheel buttons X Press the 3 button on the ins...

Page 252: ...zer and then clean the affec ted areas with water Consult a doc tor if necessary Wear eye protection When mixing water and acid the liquid can splash into your eyes Rinse acid splashes to the eyes imm...

Page 253: ...e battery Keep children away from batter ies Wash away battery acid immediately with plenty of clean water and seek medical atten tion You should have all work involving the bat tery carried out at a...

Page 254: ...attery cable terminal no longer touches negative terminal Example starter battery X Remove the battery from the seat base and place it on the door sill panel as shown If necessary hold the battery by...

Page 255: ...panel as shown and secure with handles if neces sary X Connect positive clamp to positive termi nal Always observe the positive terminal installation position shown when doing so The positive lead mu...

Page 256: ...ng connection point A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available as an accessory Only this device permitsthe charging of th...

Page 257: ...Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man ner Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term Use c...

Page 258: ...Under no circumstances use power washers in the vehicle interior The pressurized water and associated spray produced by the power washer could cause extensive damage to the vehicle When using high pr...

Page 259: ...of the windows with a damp cloth and a cleaning agent that is recommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Exterior Cleaning the wheels Do not use any acidic or alkaline cleaning agents They can cause co...

Page 260: ...zle of the power washer X Clean drive system sensors with water car shampoo and a soft cloth Cleaning the rear view camera Do not use dry coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub You could otherwise scr...

Page 261: ...g do not use any of the following Ralcohol based thinner or gasoline Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available household cleaning agents These may damage the display surface Do not put pressur...

Page 262: ...pe the covers down with a dry cloth Make sure that the leather does not become soaked Otherwise the leather could become rough or cracked Only use leather care agents that have been tested and approve...

Page 263: ...e of the vehicle next to the tailgate rear door Y page 263 Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle For more information on which tools are required and approved to perform a wheel...

Page 264: ...wheel is facing downwards and the plate is facing inwards at an angle X Insert jack into the back compartment of the stowage tray X Press jack into the upper holder and fasten clamping strap The jack...

Page 265: ...t aid kit at least once a year Replace any expired or missing contents Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently driving Flat tire In your vehicle you will find a sticke...

Page 266: ...icient cross section and insulated terminal clamps RIf the battery is fully discharged attach the battery of another vehicle for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the empty battery...

Page 267: ...that the steering moves freely G WARNING You can no longer steer the vehicle if the steering wheel lock has been engaged There is a risk of an accident Always switch off the ignition when towing the v...

Page 268: ...lockwise to the stop X Insert the screwdriver into the towing eye and tighten the towing eye X Stow the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit Y page 261 Removing the front towing eye X Remove the screwd...

Page 269: ...e vehicle with the utmost care This is especially the case if the vehicle is laden Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a trailer attached Pull out the vehicle backwards if possible using the track...

Page 270: ...on the dimensions and types of wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found under Wheel and tire combinations Y page 291 Information on your vehicle s tire pressure can be found Rin the Tire and Lo...

Page 271: ...71 The service life of tires depends on various fac tors including the following Rdriving style Rtire pressure Rmileage Tire tread G WARNING Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction The tire...

Page 272: ...ver mount more than one spare wheel that differs from the wheel to be replaced Ronly use a spare wheel that differs from the wheel to be replaced for a short time Rhave a spare wheel that differs from...

Page 273: ...ormation about snow chains can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Commercial Van Cen ter When mounting snow chains please bear the following points in mind RSnow chains cannot be mounted on all wheel...

Page 274: ...y deviate from the data illustrated here The tire pres sure specifications that are valid for your vehi cle can be found on the Tire and Loading Information placard and the tire pressure table on the...

Page 275: ...the table as different numbers of pas sengers and amounts of luggage The actual number of seats may vary for more informa tion please refer to the vehicle s registration documents The tire pressure va...

Page 276: ...the tires are cold This is normal Do not under any cir cumstances release the air in order to adjust the pressure to the prescribed value for cold tires The tire pressure would otherwise be too low Ob...

Page 277: ...In order to determine and adjust the tire pres sures proceed as follows X Remove the valve cap of the tire you wish to check X Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve X Read the tire pre...

Page 278: ...ted This sequence will be repeated every time the vehi cle is started as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low...

Page 279: ...a teach in period the tire pressure monitor automatically detects new wheels or new sen sors As long as a clear allocation of the tire pressure value to the individual wheels is not possible the Tire...

Page 280: ...cepted as reference values and are monitored If you wish to cancel the restart X Press g The display shows the tire pressure menu The tire pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to b...

Page 281: ...rve the load rating of the tires The load rating must be at least half of the GAWR of your vehicle Never overload the tires by exceeding the maximum load Example Tire and Loading Information placard o...

Page 282: ...Loading Information placard Determining the maximum load Individual steps The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part...

Page 283: ...upants Front 2 Rear 3 Front 1 Rear 2 Front 1 Weight of the occu pants Occupant 1 150 lbs 68 kg Occupant 2 180 lbs 82 kg Occupant 3 160 lbs 73 kg Occupant 4 140 lbs 63 kg Occupant 5 120 lbs 54 kg Occup...

Page 284: ...ffects the gross weight of the vehicle If a trailer is attached the trailer load noseweight is included in the load along with occupants and luggage The trailer load noseweight is usually approximatel...

Page 285: ...the load bearing capacity for single tires the second the load bearing capacity for twin tires For further information on the maxi mum tire load in kilograms and pounds see Y page 284 For further info...

Page 286: ...tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer or retreader must imprint a TIN in or on the sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identification number The TIN enables the tire...

Page 287: ...the U S government The quality grade of a tire is imprinted on the sidewall of the tire Recommended tire pressure The recommended tire pressures are the pres sures specified for the tires mounted on t...

Page 288: ...le but does not include passengers or luggage Maximum tire load The maximum tire load in kilograms or pounds is the maximum weight for which a tire is approved Maximum permissible tire pressure Maximu...

Page 289: ...located in the wheel Tire mounting tools should not be used near the valve This could damage the electronic components Only have tires changed at a qualified spe cialist workshop Always observe the i...

Page 290: ...ehicle tool kit Y page 261 Apart from some country specific variants vehicles are not equipped with tire changing tools Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle Consult a qualified...

Page 291: ...jacking points X Turn handwheel until jack plate sits securely on jacking point X Make sure the base of jack is positioned vertically beneath jacking point X Assemble adapter and ratchet A from the ve...

Page 292: ...tchet in the AB DOWN direction until the vehicle is once again standing firmly on the ground X Put the jack aside X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in the sequence indicated to A...

Page 293: ...use the tires to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in damage to the tires or the vehi cle Mercedes Benz accepts no liability for dam age resulting from the use...

Page 294: ...neral notes The procedure for mounting the spare wheel is described in Mounting a wheel Y page 288 The following should be checked regularly par ticularly prior to long journeys Rthe tire pressure of...

Page 295: ...l by handle E on the cover tray and pull it out from under the vehi cle X Press cable B downwards and twist it against spring D using wheel gripper C Wheel gripper C is released X Pull wheel gripper C...

Page 296: ...ittle X Attach lug wrench to auxiliary tool for the spare wheel lifter X Turn lug wrench in the direction of arrow A until you feel resistance and the friction clutch of the winch overwinds in jerks T...

Page 297: ...ehicle If equipment of this kind is installed its electromagnetic com patibility must be checked and verified If these devices are linked to functions associ ated with resistance to interference they...

Page 298: ...There is a risk of injury Comply with instructions on the use storage and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers Always store service products sealed in thei...

Page 299: ...o not induce vomit ing RImmediately change out of clothing which has come into contact with fuel When handling storing and disposing of fuels please observe the relevant regulations Tank contents Depe...

Page 300: ...mercial Van Center the fuel should be mixed with the cleaning additive recommended by Mercedes Benz You must observe the notes and mixing ratios indicated on the container Do not add other fuel additi...

Page 301: ...r Ron the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com by entering the designation e g 229 5 Mercedes Benz approval is indicated on the oil container by the inscription MB Freigabe or MB Approval and the c...

Page 302: ...deteriorate during operation e g from aging soot and fuel accretion For this reason regular oil changes using an approved engine oil from the suitable SAE classification are urgently recommended Oil...

Page 303: ...rmation about approved brake fluids can be obtained Rat any qualified specialist workshop Ron the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes i...

Page 304: ...ety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is fil led with the refrigerant R 134a The warning label for the refrigerant being used can be found on the radiator cross member Only the refriger...

Page 305: ...pt the mixing ratio to the ambient temperature At temperatures above freezing X Fill up the washer fluid reservoir with a mix ture of water and windshield washer concen trate e g Summerwash to prevent...

Page 306: ...ncluding exterior mir rors Excluding exterior mir rors 88 3 in 2244 mm 75 9 in 1928 mm Wheelbase 126 0 in 3200 mm Cargo tie down points and carrier sys tems Cargo tie down points General notes Observe...

Page 307: ...f carrier supports must be mounted at equal distances Install rail carriers in front of and behind the middle prop For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use roof carrier systems w...

Page 308: ...5 You will find the basic values approved by the manufacturer in the following table If the values differ the lowest value applies Make sure that you adhere to the weight restric tions by having the w...

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