Mercedes-Benz Citan 2015 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 87

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Rear foglamp

Due to the installation position of front fog-

lamps

, Mercedes-Benz recommends that

you have the bulbs changed at a qualified spe-

cialist workshop (removal of the bumper is nec-

essary, for example).

Licence plate illumination

Switch off the lights.

Unclip, release and remove bulb holder

Press the catch and pull out the connector.

Using a suitable tool, release catch

;

of lamp

lens

on the left and right.

Remove lamp lens

Replace the bulb.

Insert lamp lens

into the licence plate

lamp.

Insert the connector.

Insert bulb holder

and clip it into place.

Replacing the interior lighting

Interior lighting

Front interior lighting

Example: rear interior lighting

Lift off lamp lens

(arrow) using a flat tool

such as a screwdriver.

Remove lamp lens

Replacing bulbs

Lights and windscreen wipers

Summary of Contents for Citan 2015

Page 1: ...Citan Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...terial damage alert you to dan gers that could lead to damage to your vehi cle i These symbols indicate useful instructions or further information that could be helpful to you X This symbol designates an instruction you must follow X Several consecutive symbols indicate an instruction with several steps Y page This symbol tells you where you can find further information on a topic Y Y This symbol ...

Page 3: ...rols differ accordingly Mercedes Benz is constantly updating its vehi cles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz reserves the right to make changes to the following Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features Descriptions may therefore differ from your vehicle in individual cases The following are integral parts of the vehicle ROperating Instructions RMaintenance or Service Booklet RSupplements relatin...

Page 4: ... Seats steering wheel and mirrors 66 Lights and windscreen wipers 76 Climate control 91 Driving and parking 102 On board computer and displays 124 Stowing and features 142 Maintenance and care 159 Breakdown assistance 171 Tyres and wheels 187 Technical data 199 2 Contents ...

Page 5: ...instructions 48 Important safety notes 48 Warning lamp 48 ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Activating deactivating 49 Function 49 Switching off the alarm 49 Attachments add on equipment 18 Automatic engine start ECO start stop function 105 Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function 104 Automatic headlamp mode 76 Automatic locking 55 Axle load permissible trailer tow ing 209 B Backrest Folding ...

Page 6: ...3 Dipped beam headlamps 82 Front foglamp 83 Licence plate lighting 85 Main beam headlamps 82 Rear foglamp 85 Reversing lamps 83 Standing lamps 82 Tail lamps 83 Turn signals front 83 Turn signals rear 83 Child Restraint system 37 Child seat Forward facing restraint system 40 ISOFIX 38 On the front passenger seat 39 Rearward facing restraint system 40 Recommendations 45 Suitable positions 40 Top Tet...

Page 7: ...filter 202 Short distance driving 206 Dipped beam headlamps Changing bulbs 82 Setting for driving abroad sym metrical 79 Switching on off 77 Display cleaning instructions 169 Display message Fault messages 129 Warning messages 131 Display messages General information 127 Information messages 128 Service interval display 164 Door Automatic locking switch 55 Central locking unlocking key 51 Emergenc...

Page 8: ...n 104 Electronics 199 Emergency starting 183 Engine number 201 Operating safety 17 Running irregularly 106 Starting problems 106 Starting the engine with the key 103 Stopping 111 Warning lamp engine diagnos tics 139 Engine electronics Problem fault 106 Engine oil Additives 205 Checking the oil level 160 161 Checking the oil level on board computer 161 Checking the oil level using the dipstick 161 ...

Page 9: ... on board computer 126 Fuel filler flap Opening closing 109 Fuel tank Capacity 202 Problem malfunction 110 Fuses 183 Before changing 184 Dashboard fuse box 186 Fuse allocation 185 Important safety notes 183 G Gear or selector lever cleaning instructions 170 Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 19 Glove compartment 143 H Handbrake see Parking brake Hazard warning lamps 79 Head restraint General notes 70 Rem...

Page 10: ...7 Switching the daytime driving lights on off switch 76 Turn signals 78 see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs LIM indicator lamp Cruise control 114 Variable SPEEDTRONIC 116 Load protection grille 152 Loading guidelines 142 Locking Automatic 55 Emergency locking left hand front door 56 Emergency locking left hand rear door 60 Emergency locking right hand front door 57 Emergency locking sliding ...

Page 11: ...otes on operating the vehicle 17 Qualified specialist workshops 18 Registering your vehicle 18 Outside temperature display 124 P Paint code 200 Paintwork cleaning instructions 167 Panorama roof Cleaning instructions 169 General notes 64 Panorama roof and two front tilting skylights Opening closing 64 Parking 110 Important safety notes 110 Parking brake 111 Reversing aid 117 Reversing camera 118 Pa...

Page 12: ...ctivating 117 Function notes 117 Important safety notes 117 Reversing camera Cleaning instructions 168 Function notes 118 Messages in the display 118 Switching on off 118 Reversing lamp Changing bulbs 83 Roof aerial Removing refitting 166 Roof carrier 153 Roof hatch 63 Roof lining and carpets cleaning instructions 170 Roof load maximum 208 S Safety Children in the vehicle 36 Operating safety 17 Sa...

Page 13: ...ist workshop 18 Spectacles compartment 144 Speedometer 124 see Instrument cluster SPEEDTRONIC Deactivating variable 116 Function notes 116 Important safety notes 115 LIM indicator lamp 116 Selecting 116 Storing the current speed 116 Variable 116 Start stop function see ECO start stop function Starting see Starting the engine Steering wheel Adjusting 72 Cleaning 170 Important safety notes 72 Proble...

Page 14: ...ng a trailer Trailer towing 7 pin connector 123 Cleaning the trailer tow hitch 169 Coupling up a trailer 121 Decoupling a trailer 122 Driving tips 119 Fitting the ball coupling 121 Important safety notes 119 Mounting dimensions 209 Power supply 123 Removing the ball coupling 122 Trailer loads 209 Ultrasonic reversing aid 118 Transmission see Manual transmission Transporting the vehicle 183 Trim pi...

Page 15: ...r lamp 134 Voltage supply Fuses 183 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 136 Airbag 137 ASR acceleration skid control 48 Battery 140 Brakes 136 Coolant 139 Door 141 Engine oil level 140 ESP 137 ESP OFF 137 Fuel tank 141 LIM cruise control 114 LIM variable SPEEDTRONIC 116 Parking brake 137 Reserve fuel 141 Seat belt 135 STOP 134 Visit workshop 134 Warning messages display mes sage 131 Warning triangle...

Page 16: ...es 188 Radiator cover 18 160 Slippery road surfaces 113 Snow chains 189 Winter tyres M S tyres 189 Wiper blades Cleaning 168 Important safety notes 87 Replacing on the rear window 89 Replacing windscreen 88 Wireless tyre pressure monitor Important safety notes 191 Snow chains 189 Warning signals 191 14 Index ...

Page 17: ...greement Contact a Mercedes Benz Service Centre if you have any questions about equipment or opera tion Correct use Observe the following information when driving your vehicle Rthe safety notes in these Operating Instruc tions Rthe technical data in these Operating Instruc tions Rtraffic rules and regulations Rlaws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles Various warning stickers are atta...

Page 18: ...remove the roof rack once you no longer need it Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection You should therefore adhere to the service intervals Rall maintenance work should be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Personal driving style Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rd...

Page 19: ...cordance with the traffic condi tions In such cases consult a qualified special ist workshop Declaration of conformity Radio based vehicle components The following note applies to all radio based components of the vehicle and the information systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle The components of the vehicle which receive and or transmit radio waves are compliant with the bas...

Page 20: ...er Ryour vehicle has not been inspected at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Inform Mercedes Benz as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership Attachments bodies equipment and conversions Notes on body equipment mounting directives For safety reasons have bodies manufac tured and fitted in accordance ...

Page 21: ...affect the emission or noise levels Always specify the vehicle identification number VIN Y page 200 when ordering genuine Mercedes Benz parts QR codes for rescue card The QR code stickers are affixed in the fuel filler flap and on the right hand B pillar In the event of an accident rescue services can use the QR code to quickly determine the cor responding rescue card for your vehicle The current ...

Page 22: ...ter a fault has been rectified the information is deleted from the fault memory or is continu ally overwritten When operating the vehicle situations are con ceivable in which this technical data in connec tion with other information if necessary under consultation with an authorised expert could be traced to a person Examples include Raccident reports Rdamage to the vehicle Rwitness statements Fur...

Page 23: ...untry Service24h hotline Alternative phone number Belgium 00800 3 777 77771 32 2 620 03 06 Bulgaria 02 919 87 87 359 2 919 87 87 Denmark 33 78 55 55 45 33 78 55 55 Germany 00800 3 777 77771 49 69 95 30 74 16 Estonia 515 1512 372 515 1512 Finland 0400 41 31 13 358 400 41 31 13 France 00800 3 777 77771 33 1 70 48 01 51 Greece 6944 35 47 00 30 6944 35 47 00 United Kingdom 00800 3 777 77771 44 207 660...

Page 24: ...19 Slovakia 00800 3 777 77771 421 2 50102653 Slovenia 080 19 11 386 1 530 53 15 Spain Andorra Gibraltar 00800 3 777 77771 34 91 3754 122 Czech Republic 00800 3 777 77771 420 296 335 697 Turkey 444 62 44 90 212 444 62 44 Hungary 00800 3 777 77771 36 1 3285303 Cyprus South 99 62 77 62 357 99 62 77 62 Please only select the phone number valid for your country of residence 1 Free of charge in exceptio...

Page 25: ...rument cluster 24 Horn A Centre console 27 B Glove compartment or stow age compartment in the instrument panel 142 Function Page C Ignition lock 103 D Adjusting the steering wheel 72 E Headlamp range control 77 F Opens the bonnet 160 G Light switch 76 Cockpit 23 At a glance ...

Page 26: ...s and controls i Instrument cluster kilometres Function Page Rev counter 124 Speedometer 124 Fuel level 108 Function Page Display screen 141 A Coolant temperature 124 B Multifunction display 125 24 Instrument cluster and display At a glance ...

Page 27: ...ent cluster miles Function Page Rev counter 124 Speedometer 124 Fuel level 108 Function Page Display screen 141 A Coolant temperature 124 B Multifunction display 125 Instrument cluster and display 25 At a glance ...

Page 28: ...em 136 B è ç Status indicator for ECO start stop function 104 C 6 Airbag 137 D Engine diagnostics 139 E ESP 49 ASR 48 F 6 Reserve fuel 141 Function Page G å ASR OFF 48 H ü Seat belt 32 I Coolant 139 J h Wireless tyre pressure monitor 191 K Visit workshop 134 L ABS 136 M Battery 140 N Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine 134 O 1 Engine oil level 140 P R Rear foglamp 77 Q N Front foglamps 77 2...

Page 29: ...Radio or navigation system including radio see the sep arate operating instructions C Activating deactivating the ECO start stop function 104 D Activates deactivates ASR 48 E Gear lever 107 Lower section Centre console lower section example Function Page Parking brake 111 Ashtray 157 Reversing aid 117 Cup holder 155 A 12 V socket 157 Cigarette lighter 157 Centre console 27 At a glance ...

Page 30: ... Override feature for side win dows in the rear 62 Opens closes rear side win dows 62 Opens closes front side win dows 62 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 73 A Opens the door 55 B Stowage compartment 144 28 Door control panel At a glance ...

Page 31: ...ient in an accident the airbags are not deployed In the event of an accident only the airbags that increase protection in the relevant accident sit uation are deployed However seat belts and airbags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside Information on the restraint system operation can be found under Triggering of belt tension ers and airbags Y page 35 F...

Page 32: ... reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants are subjected during an accident The belt tensioner is triggered regardless of the lock status of the seat belt Important safety notes G WARNING The seat belt cannot perform its intended pro tective function if it is not fastened correctly Also an improperly fastened seat belt can cause additional injuries in the event of an accident sudden braking or ...

Page 33: ...ning your seat belt always make sure that Rthe seat belt tongue is inserted into the belt buckle that belongs to the seat Rthe seat belt is tightened across your body Avoid wearing bulky clothing e g a winter coat Rthe seat belt is not twisted Only then can the forces which occur be dis tributed over the area of the belt Rthe shoulder section of the belt is routed across the centre of your shoulde...

Page 34: ... and make sure that the belt outlet engages Releasing the seat belts Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up Otherwise the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism This could damage the door the door trim panel and the seat belt Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfil their protective function and must be replaced Visit a qualified spe cialist workshop ...

Page 35: ...The driver s seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven safely ROnly hold the steering wheel by the rim this allows the airbag to deploy fully RAlways lean against the seat backrest when the vehicle is in motion Do not lean forwards or lean against the door or the side window Otherwise you are in the airbags deployment area RAlways keep your feet in the footwell in front of your seat Do not...

Page 36: ...cident situations The person sitting on the inner co driver s seat is protected by a properly fastened seat belt Sidebags Sidebags are integrated on single front seats depending on the vehicle equipment see AIR BAG symbol on the outer side of the backrest G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even prevent deployment of the airbags integrated into the seats The airbags may then fail to p...

Page 37: ...culties Mode of operation During the first stage of a collision the restraint system control unit evaluates important physi cal data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel eration such as Rduration Rdirection Rintensity Based on the evaluation of this data the restraint system control unit triggers the belt tensioners in the event of a frontal or rear colli sion A belt tensioner can only be tri...

Page 38: ...advises that you fit a child restraint system on a rear seat Children are generally better protected there If a child younger than twelve years old and under 1 50 m in height is travelling in the vehi cle Ralways secure the child in a child restraint system suitable for Mercedes Benz vehicles The child restraint system must be appropri ate to the age weight and size of the child Rbe sure to observ...

Page 39: ...he case if a rearward facing child restraint system is fitted on a rear seat which is facing backwards The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident for instance There is an increased risk of injury possibly even fatal Always ensure the rear seat is facing forwards before fitting a rearward facing child restraint system on it G WARNING If the child restraint system is fitted incor rec...

Page 40: ...ke sure that the seat belt for the centre seat does not get trapped Otherwise the seat belt could be damaged X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on both ISOFIX securing rings ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for special child restraint systems on the co driver s seat2 and the rear bench seat ISOFIX securing rings for ISOFIX child restraint systems are located between the seat cushi...

Page 41: ...an move freely X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with Top Tether Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tions when doing so Do not use the lashing eyelets in the load com partment if they are already being used to fasten two of the following three components RSafety net RLoad in the load compartment RChild seat Child restraint system on the co driv ...

Page 42: ...int position accordingly Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt outlet to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and downwards from the vehicle belt outlet If necessary adjust the vehicle belt out let and the front passenger seat accordingly Always observe the information on suitable pos...

Page 43: ...ck as possible and into the highest position If you secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat you must also move the front passenger seat to the highest position X Move the backrest to an almost upright posi tion The base of the child restraint system must lie fully on the front passenger seat cushion The backrest of a forwards facing child restraint sys...

Page 44: ...raints correctly before begin ning the journey Legend for the table X Seat that is not suitable for children of this weight category U Suitable for child restraint systems in the Universal category that are approved for use in this weight category UF Suitable for forward facing child restraint systems that belong to the Universal category and are approved for use in this weight category L Suitable...

Page 45: ...able for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight category and or size category IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong to the Universal category which are approved for use in this weight category IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems as recommended see the following table of Rec ommended child restraint systems Y page 45 5 If you are using a ba...

Page 46: ... category Size cate gories Left right Centre Rear seats third row of seats Carry cot pushchair attach ment at right angles to the direction of travel F IL15 X X G IL15 X X 0 up to 10 kg up to approximately 6 months E IL16 X X 0 up to 13 kg up to approximately 15 months E IL16 X X D IL16 X X 12 Vehicles with a twin front passenger seat the middle seat is not suitable for installing a child restrain...

Page 47: ...he correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Weight and age cat egories Manufacturer Type Order number Category 0 up to 13 kg up to approximately 18 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS18 A 000 970 10 00 BABY SAFE ISOFIX plus18 19 B6 6 86 8224 16 Move the front seat as far forward as possible when fitting the child seat Then slide the front seat backwards as specified in t...

Page 48: ...leave children unattended in the vehi cle they may be able to set the vehicle in motion if for example they Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the manual transmission into neutral 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 always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave childre...

Page 49: ...ditions and maintain a sufficient safe distance from other road users Drive carefully i Only with the best possible contact between tyres and the road can the described driving safety systems attain their maximum effec tiveness Pay special attention to the notes on tyres the recommended minimum tyre tread depths etc in the Wheels and tyres section Y page 187 Use winter tyres M S tyres with snow ch...

Page 50: ... If deactivated ASR will not attempt to stabi lise the vehicle during pulling away and accel eration There is an increased risk of skidding and of an accident Only deactivate ASR in the situations descri bed in the following It may be best to deactivate ASR briefly in the following situations Rif snow chains are being used Rin deep snow Ron sand or gravel If the brake system is used for prolonged ...

Page 51: ...ust not be switched off under any cir cumstances X When pulling away only depress the acceler ator pedal as far as required X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions i Use only wheels with the recommended tyre sizes Only then will ESP function properly BAS Brake Assist i Note the section on Important safety notes Y page 47 G WARNING If BAS is malfunctioning the ...

Page 52: ...ors This will prevent false alarms X Make sure that Rthe doors are closed Rthe tailgate is closed or the rear doors are closed Rthe bonnet is closed Only then can ATA be activated X Lock the vehicle with the key ATA is primed after approximately ten sec onds Switching off X Unlock the vehicle with the key or X Insert the key into the ignition lock ATA switches off automatically 50 Driving safety s...

Page 53: ... an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children and animals unattended in the vehi cle Keep the key out of the reach of children G WARNING If you attach heavy or large objects to the key the key could be unintentionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do...

Page 54: ...unlocked The turn signals flash once Double lock function only right hand drive vehicles On vehicles with the double lock function all doors can be locked and may no longer be opened from the inside If the side windows are open or have been smashed in for example the doors may no longer be opened from the inside X To activate the double lock function press the button twice in quick succession The ...

Page 55: ...eries from a quali fied specialist workshop The operating life of a battery is approximately two years Folding key Fixed key X Folding key lift off cover using a coin X Fixed key remove screw X Lift off cover arrow using a screwdriver for example X Both keys remove cover Folding key Fixed key X Remove battery X Clean new battery with a lint free cloth X Insert the new battery with the positive ter...

Page 56: ...nually Y page 56 X Lock the right hand front door manually Y page 57 X Lock the sliding door manually Y page 58 X Lock the left hand rear door manually Y page 60 X Unlock the tailgate manually from the inside Y page 61 You have lost a key X Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the mechanical locks repl...

Page 57: ...he vehicle particularly children eld erly people or people in need of special assis tance Do not activate the double lock when people are in the vehicle Stow luggage or cargo preferably in the load compartment Observe the loading guidelines Y page 142 Unlocking and opening the doors from the inside You can also open the driver s or co driver s door from the inside at any time even if it is locked ...

Page 58: ...the central locking button X Open the driver s door X Make sure that the co driver s door the slid ing door and the tailgate or rear door are closed X Press and hold button for approx five sec onds The vehicle is locked unlocked and locked again Indicator lamp in the button lights up X Make sure that the key is not inside the vehi cle X Close the driver s door X Check whether the doors the sliding...

Page 59: ...persons There is a risk of injury Always make sure that the open sliding door is engaged Only open the doors when traffic conditions permit Make sure that there is sufficient clearance when opening the doors Other wise you could damage your vehicle or other vehicles i Crewbus and Mixto when you open the fuel tank flap Y page 109 the sliding door on that side is locked The sliding door cannot then ...

Page 60: ...tant safety notes G WARNING If you open the rear doors 90 the rear lights are covered The vehicle is then difficult or impossible to recognise for other road users in particular when it is dark or visibility is poor There is a risk of an accident You should ensure that in these or similar sit uations the vehicle is visible from the rear in accordance with the relevant national regula tions by usin...

Page 61: ...of 180 X Open the rear door by 90 X Pull on handle plate in the direction of the arrow The door detent is released X Open the rear door by more than 90 so that the door retainer cannot engage X Release the door retainer and open the door to an angle of 180 Closing the rear doors from the out side X Close the right hand rear door firmly from the outside X Close the left hand rear door firmly from t...

Page 62: ...is running particu larly if the vehicle is moving exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment There is a risk of poisoning Turn off the engine before opening the tail gate Never drive with the tailgate open G WARNING If you leave children unattended in the vehi cle they could set the vehicle in motion by for example Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the transmission into neutral Rstar...

Page 63: ...the side win dow and the door frame as the side window moves There is a risk of injury Make sure that nobody touches the side win dow during the opening procedure If some body becomes trapped release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again G WARNING While closing the side windows body parts in the closing area could become trapped There is a risk of injury When closing make su...

Page 64: ...ding window has reached the desired position X To close pull the relevant switch until the corresponding window has reached the desired position Override feature for power windows in the rear You can override the rear window switches from the driver s side in order to prevent children from opening the windows X To activate press button The button engages The rear windows can no longer be operated ...

Page 65: ...dow again immediately after it has been blocked or reset the side window closes with increased or maximum force The reversing function is then not active Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process This poses an increased 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 t...

Page 66: ...sing the front tilting sky lights Important safety notes G WARNING Children could become trapped if they oper ate the tilting skylights particularly when unsupervised There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Only open the tilting skylights when they are free of snow or ice Otherwise they may ...

Page 67: ...ifted X Second detent position press and hold han dle plate X Fold handle forwards until it engages The tilting skylight is lifted Closing the tilting skylights X Press and hold handle plate X Swing handle upwards and backwards until it engages Panorama roof and two front tilting skylights 65 Opening and closing Z ...

Page 68: ... Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have moved the backrest to an almost vertical position Ryou can depress the pedals properly X Check whether the head restraint is adjusted properly Y page 69 When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the head restraint Observe the safety notes on steering wh...

Page 69: ... belt before starting the engine To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating observe the following information Rdo not spill any liquids on the seats If liquid is spilled on the seats dry them as soon as possible Rif the seat covers are damp or wet do not switch on the seat heating The seat heat ing should also not be used to dry the seats Rclean the seat covers as recommended see the Interi...

Page 70: ... down lever until the seat reaches the desired height Folding co driver s single seat Seat fore and aft adjustment X Pull handle and slide the seat backwards or forwards X Release handle Make sure that you hear the seat engage audibly Backrest angle X Relieve the pressure on the backrest X Push lever down until the backrest is in the desired position X Release lever The seat backrest must engage a...

Page 71: ...nt to the lowest position Y page 69 X Turn release lever anti clockwise X Fold backrest forwards onto the seat cush ion The seat backrest engages audibly Folding back the seat backrests X Turn release lever anti clockwise X Pull backrest up until it engages Adjusting the head restraints Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of the vehicle while driving if you Radjust the driver s...

Page 72: ...otes Y page 67 Do not swap the head restraints for the front and rear seats Otherwise you cannot adjust the height of the head restraints properly Front head restraints Adjusting the height of the head restraints Head restraint version A example Head restraint version B example Head restraint version C example X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release c...

Page 73: ...esired height Y page 70 X Head restraint version C press release catch and place the bars in the guides on the seat with the teeth to the front X Push the head restraint as far as it will go X Press release catch and set the head restraint to the desired height Rear head restraints Adjusting the height of the head restraints Rear head restraint example X To raise pull the head restraint up to the ...

Page 74: ...hile driving This could cause you to lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Make sure that the steering wheel is locked before driving off Never unlock the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion G WARNING Children could become trapped by the steer ing wheel if they adjust it There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehic...

Page 75: ...yte observe the following Rimmediately rinse off electrolyte from your skin with water Rimmediately and thoroughly rinse electro lyte out of eyes using clean water Rif electrolyte is swallowed immediately rinse out your mouth thoroughly Do not induce vomiting Rif electrolyte comes into contact with skin or eyes or is swallowed seek medical atten tion immediately Rimmediately change out of clothing...

Page 76: ...tting of the exterior mir ror is fixed and can no longer be changed Adjusting the exterior mirrors manually With electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors when the engine is running and the rear window heating is switched on the exterior mir rors are heated X Move lever until the exterior mirror is in the correct position You should have a good view of traffic condi tions Folding the ext...

Page 77: ... tion manually or X Fold in the exterior mirror electrically Y page 74 The mirror housing is engaged again and you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual Y page 73 i If you want to fold in a disengaged exterior mirror electrically you may have to use the fold in procedure repeatedly until it folds in Mirrors 75 Seats steering wheel and mirrors Z ...

Page 78: ... Rcombination switch Y page 78 Light switch Operation 1Ã Automatic headlamp mode controlled by the light sensor daytime driving lights 2 Lights off daytime driving lights 3T Side lamps licence plate and instru ment cluster lighting 4L Dipped beam main beam headlamps 5N Front foglamps 6R Rear foglamp If you hear a warning tone when you leave the vehicle the lights may still be switched on X Turn th...

Page 79: ...lamps Front foglamps help you to see and be seen in conditions of poor visibility due to fog or pre cipitation They can be operated with the side lamps or with the side lamps and the dipped beam headlamps X To switch on the front foglamps start the engine X Turn the light switch to L or T If the light switch is set to Ã you cannot switch on the front foglamps X Pull the light switch out to the fir...

Page 80: ...nd the pressure point in the direction of arrow In the Ã position the main beam head lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the main beam head lamps are switched on X To switch off the main beam headlamps move the combination switch back to its nor mal position The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster...

Page 81: ...ing lamps automatically switch on if Ran airbag is deployed Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speed of more than 70 km h and comes to a stand still The hazard warning lamps switch off automati cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 10 km h again after a full brake application i The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off Headlamps misted up on the inside The ...

Page 82: ...interior light press rocker switch X To switch off the interior light press rocker switch Interior lighting control If the doors are unlocked using the remote con trol the timer for the interior lighting will be trig gered The timer is reset when the front or rear door is opened The front interior lights and the lights in the load compartment gradually switch off The interior lighting timer switch...

Page 83: ...hop If you require assistance changing bulbs con sult a qualified specialist workshop If the new bulb still does not light up consult a qualified specialist workshop Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times Have the headlamp setting checked regularly Replacing bulbs Overview of bulb types The following lamps w...

Page 84: ... the bottom of the cover are inserted correctly X Clip in the cover Side lamps X Switch off the lighting system X Open the bonnet X Push down lever and unclip the cover X Remove the cover X Remove the connector for the dipped main beam headlamp X Remove bulb holder X Remove the bulb X Insert the new bulb and clip bulb holder into place X Insert the connector for the dipped main beam headlamp X Att...

Page 85: ... X Remove the bulb X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Tighten bulb holder X Insert turn signal Front foglamps daytime driving lights Due to the installation position of front fog lamps daytime driving lights Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the bulbs changed at a qualified specialist workshop the removal of the bumper is necessary for exam ple Replacing the rear bulbs Tail lamp X Switc...

Page 86: ...the centre above the rear window vehicles with tailgate Rabove the rear window on the left door vehi cles with rear door Third brake lamp vehicles with rear doors X Switch off the lighting system Vehicles with rear door X Remove both plastic caps from the inside X Use a screwdriver for instance to press metal clips into the bracket The brake lamp disengages X Remove bulb from the outside and inser...

Page 87: ...s the catch and pull out the connector X Using a suitable tool release catch of lamp lens on the left and right X Remove lamp lens X Replace the bulb X Insert lamp lens into the licence plate lamp X Insert the connector X Insert bulb holder and clip it into place Replacing the interior lighting Interior lighting Front interior lighting Example rear interior lighting X Lift off lamp lens arrow usin...

Page 88: ...mp lens or Windscreen wipers Switching the windscreen wipers on off Do not operate the windscreen wipers when the windscreen is dry as this could damage the wiper blades Moreover dust that has col lected on the windscreen can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the wind screen is dry If it is necessary to switch on the windscreen wipers in dry weather conditions always operate them using ...

Page 89: ... if the wiper blades are worn This may prevent you from observing the traffic con ditions Switching the rear window wiper on off Combination switch è Rear window wiper switch 2 ô To wipe with washer fluid 3 I To switch on intermittent wiping 4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping 5 ô To wipe with washer fluid X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 103 X Turn switch on the combinat...

Page 90: ...oving the wiper blades X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Raise the wiper arm and hold it in that posi tion X Press both release clips X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow away from wiper arm X Remove wiper blade in the direction of arrow A Assembling the wiper blades X Position new wiper blade with recess B on lug A X Fold wiper blade in the direction of arrow onto the wiper arm un...

Page 91: ... at a right angle to wiper arm X Hold wiper arm and press it onto spring clip X Remove wiper blade in the direction of the arrow To assemble follow the instructions in reverse order Make sure that the wiper blade is cor rectly engaged Removing the wiper blade vehicles with tailgate X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Fold the wiper arm away from the rear win dow X Position wiper blade at a r...

Page 92: ...he windscreen wiper does not stop There is a malfunction in the windscreen wiper drive X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work shop The windscreen wiper does not move at all There is a malfunction in the windscreen wiper drive X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work shop The washer fluid ...

Page 93: ...e air conditioning system and the semi auto matically controlled TEMPMATIC air condition ing system set the temperature and humidity of the vehicle interior They also filter undesirable substances from the air The air conditioning system and the semi auto matically controlled TEMPMATIC air condition ing system are only operational when the engine is running They only function optimally if the side...

Page 94: ...activate air recirculation mode ø Set airflow control to level 3 or 4 RRecommendation for rapid heating of the vehicle interior briefly set airflow control knob to position 3 or 4 RRecommendation for a constant vehicle interior temperature set airflow control knob to position 1 or 2 RRecommended air distribution setting for winter months select setting a Recommended air distribution setting for su...

Page 95: ...s or rain switch on the air distribu tion z Deactivate air recirculation mode ø Set airflow control to level 3 or 4 RRecommendation for rapid cooling or heating of the vehicle interior briefly set airflow control knob to position 3 or 4 RRecommendation for a constant vehicle interior temperature set airflow control knob to position 1 or 2 RRecommended air distribution setting for winter months sel...

Page 96: ...n find a number of notes and rec ommendations to help you use the semi auto matically controlled TEMPMATIC air condition ing system optimally RPreferably switch on climate control using the Ã button AUTO appears in the display RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the demisting function briefly until the windscreen is clear again ROnly use air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant ...

Page 97: ...ill not be dehumidi fied either The windows could mist up more quickly Therefore only switch off the Cooling with air dehumidification function briefly The Cooling with air dehumidification function is only available when the engine is running The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehumidified according to the temperature selected The Cooling with air dehumidification function does not work at ...

Page 98: ...distribution are controlled automatically X To switch to manual mode press the Ã button again or X Press the ó or ô button or X Press the M or O button AUTO disappears from the display Automatic air distribution and airflow are deactivated i If you change one of the functions manually AUTO will disappear from the display The sym bol for the air distribution or the airflow is shown in the display A...

Page 99: ...s at the desired position X Air conditioning system turn control knob B for the air distribution clockwise or anti clockwise until the indicator is at the desired position TEMPMATIC air conditioning system X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 103 X Press the M or O buttons until the desired symbol appears in the display Setting the airflow Heating air conditioning system X Turn...

Page 100: ...n towards the windscreen and front side windows Rrear window heating on Rair recirculation mode off i If the demisting windscreen function is switched on the rear window heating can be switched off manually using the button X To deactivate press the z button The indicator lamp on the z button goes out Automatic mode switches back on or X Press the Ã button The indicator lamp on the z button goes o...

Page 101: ...mp in the button lights up X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out TEMPMATIC air conditioning system X Start the engine X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out Operating the climate control system 99 Climate control ...

Page 102: ...cator lamp in the button goes out TEMPMATIC air conditioning system X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 103 X To activate press the ø button The ì symbol appears in the display X To deactivate press the ø button The ì symbol in the display goes out Adjusting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could result i...

Page 103: ...entre air vent hold centre air vent or in the centre by one of the fins and fold it downwards Setting the side air vents Side air vent Demister vent X To open the side air vent hold side air vent in the centre by one of the fins and fold it upwards X To close the side air vent hold side air vent in the centre by one of the fins and fold it downwards Adjusting the air vents 101 Climate control Z ...

Page 104: ...ng in if the engine or parts of the drivetrain on your vehicle have been replaced Driving Important safety notes G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell may restrict the clearance around the pedals or block a depressed pedal This jeopardises the oper ating and road safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driv...

Page 105: ... ing the engine i Vehicles with a petrol engine the engine runs at a higher engine speed during the cold start procedure so that the catalytic con verter can reach operating temperature more quickly The sound of the engine may change as a result i If you depress the brake pedal before start ing the engine the pedal travel is short and pedal resistance is high If you depress the brake pedal again a...

Page 106: ...e is a risk of an accident and injury Therefore quickly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist X Release the brake pedal The vehicle is then held for about 1 second X Pull away Hill start assist is not active if Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient Rthe parking brake is applied RESP is malfun...

Page 107: ...ment cluster Automatic engine start General notes The engine is started automatically if Ryou switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO OFF button Rthe vehicle begins to roll away Rthe brake system requires this Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi ates from the set range Rthe battery s charge status is too low Rthe system detects moisture on the wind screen when the air ...

Page 108: ...The engine does not start The starter motor cannot be heard The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 179 If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump start it X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high X Let the starter motor cool down for about 2 minutes X...

Page 109: ...f the vehicle is laden or towing a trailer you must shift into gear 1 2 or 3 in good time This uses the engine s braking effect This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly Gear lever k Reverse gear 1 to 5 Forward gears Six speed manual transmission Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is depressed When shifting between 5th and 6th g...

Page 110: ... vomiting RChange any clothing that has come into contact with fuel immediately G WARNING Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and thereby ignite fuel vapours There is a risk of fire and explosion Always touch the vehicle body before opening the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump nozzle This discharges any electrostatic charge that may have built up G WARNING Vehicles with a diesel engine...

Page 111: ...parking brake X Open fuel filler flap at recess X Unlock fuel filler cap with the key X Turn fuel filler cap anti clockwise and remove it from the filler neck X Hook fuel filler cap into holder from above X Observe fuel grade A Y page 201 X Completely insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and refuel X Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off i Do not add any more fuel after...

Page 112: ...ly If the engine still does not start after three attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Parking Important safety notes G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow There is a risk of fire Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate rial can come into contact with hot vehicle comp...

Page 113: ... brake Rshift the manual transmission into neutral 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 always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle The brake lamps are not illuminated when you brake the vehicle using the parking brake Parking brake...

Page 114: ...raking distance and could even cause the braking system to fail There is a risk of an accident Never use the brake pedal as a footrest Do not simultaneously depress both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal while driving Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load do not stop the vehicle imme...

Page 115: ...you have to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected please bear in mind the fol lowing Rthe water level of standing water should not be above the lower edge of the front bumper Rdo not drive faster than walking speed Driving in winter G WARNING If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine s braking effect the drive wheels could lose their grip T...

Page 116: ...r downhill gradients The speed display flashes in the instrument cluster in this case Use cruise control only if road and traffic con ditions make it possible to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 30 km h Cruise control lever You can operate cruise control and variable SPEEDTRONIC with the cruise control lever The LIM indicator lamp in the cruise cont...

Page 117: ... up for a higher speed or down for a lower speed X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is stored X To adjust the set speed in 2 km h incre ments briefly press the cruise control lever up or down to the pressure point The last stored speed is increased or decreased in 2 km h increments i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal If you acceler ate briefly to ...

Page 118: ... is on If it is on variable SPEEDTRONIC is already selected If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever is on Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selec ted X Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not depressed beyond the pressure point i SPEEDTRONIC remains active when you brake change gear or depress the clutch pedal SPEEDTRONIC als...

Page 119: ...ention to objects above or below the sensors such as flower pots or trailer drawbars The reversing aid does not detect such objects when they are in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle You could damage the vehicle or objects The sensors may not detect snow and other objects that absorb ultrasonic waves Ultrasonic sources such as an automatic car wash the compressed air brakes of a lorry or a pne...

Page 120: ... example if you drive into a heated garage in the winter Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Observe the notes on cleaning Y page 168 Rif the rear of the vehicle is damaged In this case have the camera position and setting checked at a qualified specialist workshop The field of vision and other functions of the reversing camera may be restricted due to addi tional accessories on the rear of...

Page 121: ...danger other road users There is a risk of an accident and injury Never exceed the maximum permissible load when using a carrier Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear to the brake pads If you exceed the maximum permissible nose weight of the trailer drawbar on the ball cou pling the following could become damaged Ryour vehicle Rtrailer Rball coupling Rtraile...

Page 122: ...ons and loads in the Technical data section Y page 209 The maximum permissible trailer drawbar nose weight on the ball coupling is 75 kg However the actual noseweight must not exceed the value given on the trailer tow hitch and trailer identification plates The lowest weight applies Bear in mind that the reversing aid must be deactivated when towing a trailer Y page 117 i The height of the ball co...

Page 123: ...ck G WARNING If the ball coupling is not correctly installed and secured it could come loose while driving and endanger other road users There is a risk of an accident and injury Fit and secure the ball coupling as described If the ball coupling is fitted make sure before every journey that it is properly secured with the locking pin supplied and the correspond ing lock Before you can tow a traile...

Page 124: ... loads against slipping or tipping before the journey X Remove key A for lock B from the glove compartment X Use key A to unlock lock B X Remove lock B from locking pin X Pull locking pin to the right out of ball cou pling recess X Pull ball coupling out of ball coupling recess X Place ball head cover over ball cou pling X Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty Y page 169 X Stow the ball coupling ...

Page 125: ... pin connector General notes Trailer with 7 pin connector you can connect it to the 13 pin socket on the ball coupling using an adapter or an adapter cable if necessary Both can be obtained in a qualified specialist workshop Fitting the adapter X Open the socket cover X Insert the plug with lug fitting into groove in the socket Turn bayonet connection clockwise as far as it will go X Close the cov...

Page 126: ... multifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times You could otherwise cause an accident by driving an unsafe vehicle Observe the illustration of the instrument clus ter for an overview Y page 24 Display and operation Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature gauge is in the instru ment cluster on the right hand side Under normal operating c...

Page 127: ... the desired information display Resetting values X In multifunction display use button to select the appropriate value to be displayed e g trip meter fuel consumption range X Press button as long as is necessary until the value is reset to zero i If the storage capacity is exceeded the val ues are automatically reset to zero i For vehicles with trip computer all trip com puter values are reset wh...

Page 128: ...6 Distance covered since reset E26 Display the range27 F26 Current fuel consumption28 G26 Average fuel consumption since reset 23 Only for vehicles with rain and light sensors 24 Only for vehicles with cruise control 25 shows the distance remaining until next service 26 Only for vehicles with trip computer 27 The approximate range is calculated based on the current driving style and the fuel level...

Page 129: ...l notes in these Operating Instructions With certain display messages you will also hear a warning tone or a continuous tone When the ignition is switched off all display messages are deleted apart from some high priority display messages Once the causes of the high priority display messages have been rectified the corresponding display messages are also deleted 26 Only for vehicles with trip comp...

Page 130: ...ing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated SPEED MEMORY MPH When you deactivate cruise control or SPEEDTRONIC the currently stored value is shown in the multifunction display X Briefly press the button for operating the on board computer repeatedly until the standard display is shown Y page 125 Cruise control MPH A condition for activating cruise c...

Page 131: ...ing any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions while doing so X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away X Check the tyres and if necessary change the wheel X Check the tyre pressure X If necessary correct the tyre pressure CHECK TYRE SENSORS The h warning lamps also light up At least one wheel e g the spare wheel has been fitted without a sensor X ...

Page 132: ...d spe cialist workshop CHECK ABS G WARNING There is a malfunction in the airbag system The airbags could be deployed unintentionally or might not be deployed at all in the event of an accident There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop ESP OFF G WARNING ASR has been deactivated due to a malfunction X Drive on with care X Visit a qualified specialist workshop PLEAS...

Page 133: ...fely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop CHECK SPEED ABS SPEEDTRONIC has failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop CHECK CRUISE ABS Cruise control has failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop CHECK ABS The central locking is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Warning messages Along with a warning message in the multifunction display the warning ...

Page 134: ... Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the poly V belt is OK X Visit a qualified specialist workshop CHARGE BATTERY G WARNING The battery is not being charged An additional warning tone sounds Possible causes Rfaulty alternator Rtorn poly V belt Ra malfunction in the electronics X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions and switch off the engine X Open the...

Page 135: ...attention to road and traffic conditions and switch off the engine X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately ELECTRONIC FAULT G WARNING A serious malfunction has occurred in the on board electronics X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions and switch off the engine X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately INJECTION FAULT G WARNING A se...

Page 136: ...the engine X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster STOP warning lamp and workshop indicator lamp Certain warning and indicator lamps light up concurrently with the warning lamp or the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster When the warning lamp is lit stop the vehicle for your own safety paying atten tion to road and traffic con...

Page 137: ... seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 30 The warning lamp goes out 7 The seat belt warning lamp flashes continually and a warning tone sounds softly for 30 sec onds then loudly for 90 seconds G WARNING The driver or co driver has not fastened their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 30 The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clu...

Page 138: ...ng the functions mentioned above The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example This causes steerability and braking to be greatly impaired The brak ing distance can increase in emergency braking situations There is an increased risk of skidding and accidents X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis play X Drive on with care X Visit a qualified specialist w...

Page 139: ...SP and ASR OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running G WARNING ASR ESP BAS and hill start assist are unavailable due to a mal function The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ASR ESP is not operational ASR ESP will not stabilise the vehi cle There is an increased r...

Page 140: ...RNING If you drive with a flat tyre there is a risk of the following hazards RA flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle RYou could then lose control of the vehicle RContinued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to t...

Page 141: ...nt warning lamp is lit while the engine is running In addition the warn ing lamp is displayed and a warning tone sounds G WARNING The engine is not being cooled adequately and could become dam aged X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction dis play X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions and switch off the engine X Apply the parking brake...

Page 142: ...nces X Consult a qualified specialist workshop 4 The engine oil level warning lamp is lit after the engine is star ted or while the vehicle is in motion The engine oil level has fallen to a minimum value X Check the engine for oil loss X If oil loss is detected consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately X If there are no signs of oil loss check the engine oil level and top up with engine ...

Page 143: ...cialist workshop X If the engine oil level is OK have the fault rectified as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop 6 The fuel reserve warning lamp is lit while the engine is running An additional warning tone sounds The fuel level has dropped to the reserve range You can drive approx imately 50 km further X Refuel at the nearest filling station Vehicle Problem Possible causes consequ...

Page 144: ...following notes when transporting a load RWhen transporting a load never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle including occupants RObjects to be transported should preferably be stowed in the load compartment RPosition heavy loads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the load compart ment as possible RDo not stack loads higher...

Page 145: ... X To close fold the glove compartment flap up until it engages Stowage compartment on the dash board Stowage compartment Stowage compartment under the arm rest X To open fold armrest upwards i You can stow a 1 5 litre bottle in stowage compartment under armrest Stowage compartment in the armrest of the co driver s bench seat X Fold backrest forwards Y page 69 Stowage compartment is on armrest Sto...

Page 146: ...Stowage compartments in the sliding doors Stowage compartments are located in the rear on both sides of the vehicle Stowage compartment on the side of the vehicle Depending on the vehicle there are two bag hooks and a stowage compartment on both sides of the vehicle Do not place a load of more than 10 kg on the bag hooks Do not place a load of more than 20 kg in stowage compartment Overhead stowag...

Page 147: ...ore every journey Do not load the folding table beyond the maximum permissible load of 5 kg X To fold out pull folding table up X To fold away push folding table down onto the backrest Stowage compartment in the rear foot well X To open reach into the recess and lift cover Through loading facility at co driver s seat Important safety notes G WARNING If the backrest of the co driver s seat is folde...

Page 148: ...ure that the seat is engaged correctly Folding back the seat backrests X Pull lever Backrest is released X Fold backrest upwards and allow it to engage X Guide seat cushion back by hand To do this hold seat cushion at the front edge Through loading facility at rear bench seat Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for war...

Page 149: ... of the rear bench seat have a release handle to fold the backrest forward X Move the driver s or co driver s seat forward if necessary X Make sure that the rear seat belts are not engaged in the buckles X Press right or left release handle of the rear bench seat in the direction of the arrow The corresponding rear seat backrest is released X Fold the rear seat backrest forwards X Move the driver ...

Page 150: ...ckrest is engaged cor rectly To do so pull firmly on the backrest X Move the driver s or front passenger seat back if necessary Third row of seats fitting removing seats Important safety notes G WARNING If the seat is folded up it does not engage The seat may fold down suddenly e g when accel erating braking or in the event of a sudden change of direction or an accident People within the sweep of ...

Page 151: ...ages D X Fold back the seat backrest Y page 69 Securing loads Lashing eyelets Observe the following notes on securing loads RObserve the loading guidelines Y page 142 RSecure the load using the lashing eyelets RDistribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load as these are only intended as an anti slip protection for light loads RDo not route las...

Page 152: ...y changing directions Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around Secure objects luggage or loads against slipping or tipping before the journey When loading the vehicle make sure that you do not stack the load in the load com partment higher than the lower edge of the side windows Do not place heavy objects on top of the load compartment cover Load compartment cover Depending on the ...

Page 153: ... cover using the Velcro fastening X Attach the load compartment cover to the side panels left and right in positions and X Fasten load compartment cover to the seat backrest in the second row of seats using a Velcro fastening Fitting the rear load compartment cover When the seat backrest of the third row of seats is set to an upright position the rear section of the load compartment cover can be f...

Page 154: ...n be fastened behind the front seats or behind the rear bench seat The corresponding lashing eyelets for tightening the safety net are in the luggage compartment Y page 149 i The mounting hooks can also be used as coat hooks Attaching the safety net X To attach and tighten insert the tabs on the ends of safety net into mounting hooks X Hook lashing straps into lashing eye lets on the floor panel M...

Page 155: ...le into catch To close the load protection grille follow the instructions in reverse order When closing the partition make sure that catch is clean Coat hook Only hang light loads on the coat hooks Do not secure loads on the coat hooks Do not place a load of more than 4 kg on the coat hooks Coat hooks on the roof frame Coat hooks on the partition Coat hooks behind the front seats Roof carrier Impo...

Page 156: ...drive into an automatic car wash with washing brushes make sure that roof carrier s cross members are not mounted in position The vehicle and or the roof carrier could otherwise be damaged The maximum roof load on one roof carrier is 40 kg If the load is distributed evenly on both roof carriers the maximum roof load is 80 kg Attaching the roof carrier Fitting the crossbar X Release lever X Lift cr...

Page 157: ...ove cover cap outwards slightly and position on the crossbar X Push protective cap down carefully and push inwards slightly until it engages audibly Features Cup holder Important safety notes G WARNING The cup holder cannot secure a drinks con tainer in place during a journey If you use a cup holder during a journey the drinks con tainer could be flung around and liquid could be spilt Vehicle occu...

Page 158: ...bottles it merely stops them from tipping over Sun visors Overview Bracket Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket Vanity mirror in the sun visor Bracket Mirror cover Retaining clip e g for a car park ticket Vanity mirror X To open the vanity mirror fold mirror cover upwards Glare from the side X Fold the sun visor down X Pull the sun visor out of bracket X Swing the sun visor to the side 156 Fea...

Page 159: ...lighter In addition flammable materials can ignite if Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for example There is a risk of fire and injury Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is out of reach of children Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Your attention must always be focused on the traf...

Page 160: ...s jeopardises the oper ating and road safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that they do not get into the driver s footwell Always fit the floormats securely and as pre scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor mats on top of one another i For ve...

Page 161: ...t could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri bed in the following G WARNING Cloths or other flammable materials left in the engine compartment can ignite if they come into contact with the exhaust system or parts of...

Page 162: ...y trip ensure that the bonnet is locked X Lower the bonnet and allow it to fall with momentum from a height of approximately 20 cm X Check that the bonnet has engaged properly If the bonnet can be raised slightly it has not properlyengaged Openitagainandallowitto fall with a little more momentum Radiator i Vehicles with diesel engines do not cover the radiator Do not use thermal mats insect protec...

Page 163: ...jury from moving engine parts Deactivate the ECO start stop function before work is carried out on the engine G WARNING Cloths or other flammable materials left in the engine compartment can ignite if they come into contact with the exhaust system or parts of the engine that heat up There is a risk of fire After carrying out maintenance work make sure that no extraneous flammable material is left ...

Page 164: ... function before work is carried out on the engine G WARNING If engine oil comes into contact with hot com ponents in the engine compartment it may ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that engine oil does not spill out over the filler neck Allow the engine to cool down and thoroughly clean the components that have come into contact with engine oil before you start the engine G WARN...

Page 165: ...s a risk of injury Let the engine cool down before you open the cap Wear gloves and eye protection Open the cap slowly to release the pressure G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart ment could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only t...

Page 166: ...e does not come into contact with the filler neck G WARNING Certain components in the engine compart ment could be very hot e g the engine the radiator and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri bed in the following Vehicles with a diesel engine X Open the bonn...

Page 167: ...ving with frequent intermediate stops Rdriving predominantly short distances Rfrequent operation in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces Rleaving the engine idling for long periods on a frequent basis In these or similar operating conditions have the air filter engine oil and oil filter for example replaced more frequently If the vehicle is sub jected to higher loads the tyres must be chec...

Page 168: ...n an automatic car wash X Remove the wax from the front windscreen and the wiper blades This prevents smears and reduces wiping noise which can be caused by residue on the windscreen X Fold the exterior mirrors out Y page 74 X Refit the roof aerial and tighten it X Freely adjustable roof aerial move the roof aerial at the bracket to the desired position Washing by hand In some countries washing by...

Page 169: ...where pos sible whilst avoiding rubbing too hard X Soak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterwards X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards X Remove coolant brake fluid tree resin oils fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid X Use tar remover to remove tar stains X Use silicone...

Page 170: ... cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the exterior lighting X Clean the plastic covers of the exterior light ing with a damp sponge and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo or with cleaning cloths Cleaning the sensors If you clean the sensors with a high pressure cleaner make sure that you keep a distance of at least 30 cm between the vehi...

Page 171: ...ehicle interior RNever use a high pressure cleaner RMake sure that no liquids enter or are left in gaps or cavities REnsure that there is sufficient ventilation when cleaning RMake sure that the vehicle interior dries completely after cleaning Cleaning the display For cleaning do not use any of the following Ralcohol based thinner or petrol Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially available househo...

Page 172: ...rs Clean cloth covers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution containing 1 detergent e g washing up liquid Rub care fully and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines Leave the seat to dry afterwards Cleaning results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there i Regular care is essential to make sure that the appearance and feel of the covers are reta...

Page 173: ...using upper press stud First aid kit General notes i Check the expiry date on the first aid kit at least once a year Change the content if nec essary and replace any missing elements Vehicles without panorama roof and two front tilting skylights Front overhead stowage compartment First aid kit Vehicles with panorama roof and two front tilting skylights The first aid kit is located in the stowage c...

Page 174: ...n B Example tyre changing tool kit version A Example tyre changing tool kit vehicles without side panelling X Open the tailgate rear door X Vehicles without side panelling remove tyre changing tool kit X Vehicles with side panelling using han dle pull cover either forwards or down wards depending on the vehicle model and then remove X Unscrew handwheel with threaded rod X Remove tyre changing tool...

Page 175: ...t breakdown assis tance as it is unable to seal the tyre properly Rthere are cuts or punctures in the tyre larger than those mentioned above Rthe wheel rim is damaged Ryou have driven at very low tyre pressures or on a flat tyre There is a risk of an accident Do not drive any further Contact a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING The tyre sealant is harmful and causes irrita tion It must not co...

Page 176: ...re inflation compressor run for five minutes The tyre should then have attained a pressure of at least 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi Do not operate the tyre inflation compres sor for longer than ten minutes at a time with out a break It may otherwise overheat The tyre inflation compressor can be oper ated again once it has cooled down If a pressure of 180 kPa 1 8 bar 26 psi has been attained after five m...

Page 177: ... a risk of accident Do not continue driving Contact a qualified specialist workshop If the tyre pressure is still at least 130 kPa 1 3 bar 20 psi X If possible inflate the tyre to the recommen ded tyre pressure See the edge of driver s door for the tyre pressure level Y page 190 X Stow the tyre sealant bottle the tyre inflation compressor and the warning triangle X Drive to the nearest qualified s...

Page 178: ...re connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and dis connecting the jump leads RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WARNING Battery acid is caustic There is a risk of injury Avoid contact with the skin eyes or clothing Do not breathe in any battery gases Do not lean over the battery Keep the batteries out of t...

Page 179: ...orkshop You can also charge the battery with a charger recommended by Mercedes Benz For more information please contact a qualified specialist workshop Have the battery charge checked more fre quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it standing idle for a lengthy period Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for a long peri...

Page 180: ...ular at low temperatures Have the thawed battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz A battery charger unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes Benz is available as an accessory This device allows the battery to be charged when it is fitte...

Page 181: ...onnected battery does not come into contact with vehicle parts RNever place metal objects or tools on a battery RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecti...

Page 182: ...s charges the empty battery a little RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that Rthe jump leads are not damaged Rbare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery Rthe jump leads cannot come into contact with parts such as the V belt pulley or the fan These parts move when the engine is started and w...

Page 183: ...ation may swerve or even overturn There is a risk of an accident When towing or tow starting another vehicle its weight should not be greater than the per missible gross weight of your vehicle Information on the gross vehicle weight can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 200 Only secure the tow rope or towing bar to the towing eyes The vehicle may otherwise be damaged Do not use s...

Page 184: ... the towing eye and wheel wrench to the luggage compartment Y page 172 Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised Please take note of the important safety instruc tions when towing your vehicle with the front axle raised Y page 181 The ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the front axle raised Intervention by ESP could otherwise dam age the brake system X Turn the ke...

Page 185: ...t to neutral X Release the brake pedal X Tow start the vehicle X Engage second gear X Release the clutch pedal slowly do not depress the accelerator pedal while doing so The engine is started X Depress the clutch pedal and engage neutral X Find a suitable place to stop X Firmly apply the parking brake X Remove the towing bar or the tow cable X Remove the towing eye Y page 182 X Switch off the haza...

Page 186: ...Y page 103 The fuses are located in various fuse boxes RDashboard fuse box Y page 186 RFuse box in the engine compartment i There are additional fuses and relays for certain functions in the fuse box in the engine compartment As access to the fuses is extremely limited consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre when replacing them 184 Electrical fuses Breakdown assistance ...

Page 187: ...d 5 Instrument panel 5 A Light brown 6 Door lock 30 A Green 7 Hazard warning lamps rear foglamp 20 A Yellow 8 Heated exterior mirrors 10 A Red 9 Body manufacturer supply relay 10 A Red 10 Radio display 15 A Blue 11 Brake light switch electric exterior mirror relay wireless tyre pressure monitor rain and light sensor body manufacturer sup ply climate control system relay power steering relay Interi...

Page 188: ... 15 A Blue 21 Horn diagnostics connection 15 A Blue 22 Rear window washer system 15 A Blue 23 Heating blower 20 A29 30 A30 Yellow29 Green30 24 Climate control blower 20 A Yellow 25 26 27 Electrical power windows front 40 A Orange 28 Electric exterior mirrors 5 A Yellow 29 Rear window heating 30 A Green Dashboard fuse box X To open remove cover in direction of the arrow X To close fold up cover and...

Page 189: ... and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on the dimensions and types of wheels and tyres can be found in the Wheel tyre combinations section Y page 197 Information on tyre pressures can be found on the edge of the driver s door and in the Tyre pressure section Y page 190 Modification work on the brake system and wheels is not permitted nor is the use...

Page 190: ...WARNING Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac tion The tyre is no longer able to dissipate water This means that on wet road surfaces the risk of aquaplaning increases in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the driving conditions There is a risk of accident If the tyre pressure is too high or too low tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at differ ent locations on the tyre t...

Page 191: ...s X Check the tyre pressure Y page 190 For more information on driving with a spare wheel see Y page 197 Snow chains G WARNING If snow chains are fitted to the rear wheels they may scrape against the vehicle body or chassis components This could cause dam age to the vehicle or the tyres There is a risk of an accident To avoid hazardous situations Rnever fit snow chains on the rear wheels Ralways f...

Page 192: ...nt RCheck the tyre for foreign objects RCheck whether the wheel is losing air or the valve is leaking If you are unable to rectify the damage con tact a qualified specialist workshop H Environmental note Check the tyre pressure regularly at least every 14 days You will find a table of tyre pressures for various operating conditions on the edge of the driver s door on your vehicle Operation with th...

Page 193: ...ust first be program med into the tyre pressure monitor If there is a substantial loss of pressure the warning thresh old for the warning message is aligned to the reference values programmed in Restart the tyre pressure monitor after adjust ing the cold tyre pressure The current tyre pressures are saved as new reference values This will ensure that a warning message will only appear if the tyre p...

Page 194: ...alisation starts The TP ACQUISITION LAUNCHED message appears in display The current tyre pressure is stored as the reference value i Due to the nature of the system if you reprogram the tyre pressure reference val ues all the trip computer values are reset Changing a wheel Flat tyre You can find information on what to do in the event of a flat tyre in the Breakdown assis tance section Y page 173 I...

Page 195: ...ems from the right stowage well above the wheel arch Rwheel wrench Rjack X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away Securing the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away X On level terrain place chocks or other suit able objects under the front and rear of the wheel that is diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed X On gentle downhill gradients place chocks or other suitable items in f...

Page 196: ...loosen the bolts on the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn Do not unscrew the bolts completely The jacking points are located just behind the front wheel arches and just in front of the rear wheel arches X Position jack at jacking point X Make sure that the base of the jack is posi tioned directly under the jacking point X Turn jack crank until jack sits com pletely on jacking point a...

Page 197: ...lace the jack to one side X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a crosswise pattern in the sequence indicated to A The tightening torque must be 110 Nm X Turn the jack back to its out of use position X Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre change tool kit in the stowage compartment in the load compartment again X Wheel with hub cap position the hub cap so that the opening for the tyre valve is over...

Page 198: ...ction width for a certain wheel size the lower the ride comfort is on poor road surfaces Roll comfort and suspension comfort are reduced and the risk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a result of driving over obstacles increases Overview of abbreviations used in the following tyre tables RBA both axles You will find a table with recommended tyre pressures for various operating conditions on the...

Page 199: ... 15 ET 44 BA 195 65 R15 95 T 6 5 J x 15 ET 44 BA 205 55 R16 91 H 6 5 J x 16 ET 44 All season tyres Steel wheel V1 V2 V3 V4 BA 195 65 R15 91 T 6 0 J x 15 ET 44 All season tyres Light alloy wheel V1 V2 V3 V4 BA 195 65 R15 91 H 6 5 J x 15 ET 44 Spare wheel Important safety notes G WARNING The wheel or tyre size as well as the tyre type of the spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced may differ Drivin...

Page 200: ...located in a spare wheel bracket under the rear of the vehicle Replace the tyres after 6 years at the latest regardless of wear This also applies to the spare wheel Removing stowing the spare wheel The spare wheel is under the luggage compart ment floor Further information on changing a wheel and fitting the spare wheel can be found under Y page 193 Removing the spare wheel X Open tailgate or rear...

Page 201: ...You should have all work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a quali fied specialist workshop G WARNING If you operate RF transmitters incorrectly in the vehicle the electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the vehicle electronics e g Rif the RF transmitter is not connected to an exterior aerial Rthe exterior aerial has been fitted incor rectly or is not a low reflection t...

Page 202: ... ensure optimal reception quality in the vehicle and to minimise potential interference between the vehicle electronics and mobile phones or two way radios The transmission output of the mobile phone or two way radio must not exceed the following maximum transmission output PEAK Frequency range Maximum trans mission output PEAK Short wave f 50 MHz 100 W 4 m waveband 30 W 2 m waveband 50 W Channel ...

Page 203: ... fluid RClimate control system refrigerants Components and service products must be matched Only use products approved by Mercedes Benz Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been approved is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty or goodwill gestures Products approved by Mercedes Benz are listed in these Operating Instructions in the appropriate section You will recognise...

Page 204: ...ent specification Fuel with this specification may contain up to 10 ethanol Do not use the following RE85 petrol with 85 ethanol RE100 100 ethanol RM15 petrol with 15 methanol RM30 petrol with 30 methanol RM85 petrol with 85 methanol RM100 100 methanol RPetrol with additives containing metal RDiesel Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom mended for your vehicle If you are using drums or caniste...

Page 205: ...tem components e g with a hot air gun or naked flame these compo nents could be damaged This can cause fuel to escape and ignite Depending on the type of damage fuel may also not escape until the engine is running There is a risk of fire and explosion Never heat fuel system components Contact a qualified specialist workshop to rectify the malfunction At very low outside temperatures paraffin may s...

Page 206: ...y of the engine oil used is of decisive importance for the engine s functionality and operating life Mercedes Benz continually approves engine oils based on complex experi ments according to the latest technological standards These are high quality engine oils which have a positive effect on Rengine wear Rfuel consumption Rexhaust gas emissions Use only engine oils that have been approved for your...

Page 207: ...de engine oils When topping up Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use engine oil of the same grade and SAE class as the oil filled at the last engine oil change If in exceptional cases oil of the type in the engine is not available top up using another approved mineral or synthetic engine oil Engine oils are differentiated according to Rengine oil brand Rquality grade Sheet Number RSAE class v...

Page 208: ...inse with water immediately When handling brake fluid comply with the important safety notes for service products Y page 201 The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz in accordance with MB Freigabe or MB Approval 331 0 Information about approved brake fluid can be obtained at any qualified specialist workshop or online at ht...

Page 209: ...filled with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antifreeze and corrosion protection i The coolant is checked at every mainte nance interval at a qualified specialist work shop Windscreen washer system Important safety notes G WARNING If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or the exhaust system it can ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make ...

Page 210: ...ments are supplied when the vehi cle is delivered All models Vehicle width includ ing exterior mirrors 2138 mm Vehicle width with exterior mirrors fol ded in 1850 mm Maximum roof load 100 kg Maximum roof load in the case of roof rails with integrated basic carrier bars 80 kg Panel van short Vehicle height 1810 mm Vehicle length ECE 3937 mm Panel van short Wheelbase 2313 mm Maximum boot load 2400 l...

Page 211: ...edes Benz Service Centre The following values vary and are dependent upon Rtype of vehicle Rpermissible gross weight of the vehicle Rother possible optional equipment Please observe the specifications in the vehi cle s registration documents when towing a trailer The relevant permissible values that should not be exceeded can be found there These specifications can also be found on the type plates...

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Page 215: ...tation team You are welcome to forward any queries or sug gestions you may have regarding these Operat ing Instructions to Daimler AG HPC CAC Customer Service 70546 Stuttgart Germany Daimler AG reprinting translation and repro duction even in part is forbidden without writ ten permission from Daimler AG Vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG Mercedesstraße 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany As at 09 02 2015 ...

Page 216: ...Order no 6462 7808 02 Part no 415 584 02 02 Edition 06 15 É4155840202ÀËÍ 4155840202 É999106141R8ËÍ 9 9 9 1 0 6 1 4 1 R FF ...

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