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Problems with trailer towing

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and

Solutions

The released ball cou-

pling cannot be

engaged.

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

The ball coupling does

not unlock, even

though:

the vehicle is station-

ary.

no trailer cable is

connected.

the release knob to

unlock the ball cou-

pling has been pulled

for more than a sec-

ond.

The on-board voltage is insufficient.

Start the engine.

If the ball coupling still does not unlock:

Visit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Towing a trailer

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Summary of Contents for CLS 2011

Page 1: ...taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way repl...

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Page 4: ...constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features You cannot there...

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Page 6: ...eats steering wheel and mirrors 91 Lights and windscreen wipers 105 Climate control 119 Driving and parking 137 On board computer and displays 233 Stowing and features 295 Maintenance and care 317 Bre...

Page 7: ...tive Service System PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval display ADAPTIVE BRAKE 66 Adaptive brake lamps 63 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Function notes 110 Adaptive Main Beam Assist Display message 265 Sw...

Page 8: ...on 143 Automatic engine switch off ECO start stop function 142 Automatic headlamp mode 107 Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position 148 Automatic drive program 149 Changing gear 148 DIRECT SE...

Page 9: ...rake Assist System see BAS Brake Assist System Brake fluid Display message 259 Notes 376 Brake lamps Adaptive 63 Changing bulbs 116 Display message 263 Brakes ABS 61 BAS 62 BAS PLUS 62 Brake fluid not...

Page 10: ...th air dehumidification 124 Demisting the windows 128 Demisting the windscreen 127 Important safety notes 120 Indicator lamp 125 Notes on using THERMATIC auto matic climate control 122 Notes on using...

Page 11: ...l particle filter 162 Differential lock display message 270 Digital speedometer 239 Dipped beam headlamps Changing bulbs 114 Display message 262 Setting for driving abroad sym metrical 106 Setting for...

Page 12: ...y systems 4ETS Electronic Traction System 64 ABS Anti lock Braking System 61 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 66 Adaptive brake lamps 63 BAS Brake Assist System 62 Overview 60 PRE SAFE Brake 66 Steering assistant STEER...

Page 13: ...em Emergency key Unlocking the driver s door 79 Emergency key element Function notes 74 Locking vehicle 79 Emergency release Driver s door 79 Emergency spare wheel Notes data 366 Storage location 334...

Page 14: ...Fuel Consumption statistics 239 Displaying the current consump tion 239 Displaying the range 239 Fuel gauge 30 Important safety notes 374 Notes about consumption 374 Problem malfunction 156 Refuellin...

Page 15: ...etting the dipped beam head lamps for driving on the right left 247 Interior lighting 112 Automatic control system 112 Delayed switch off on board computer 249 Emergency lighting 112 Manual control 11...

Page 16: ...ht switch 106 Main beam headlamps 108 Motorway mode 110 Parking lamps 106 Rear foglamp 107 Setting the ambient lighting brightness on board computer 248 Setting the ambient lighting col our on board c...

Page 17: ...splay Function notes 236 Permanent display 246 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on board computer 235 Overview 33 N Navigation Menu on board computer 240 On board computer 240 see separate o...

Page 18: ...program 218 Trailer program 219 Opening and closing the side trim panels 115 Operating safety On board diagnostic interface 24 Operating system see On board computer Outside temperature display 234 O...

Page 19: ...eature Panorama sliding sunroof 88 Sliding sunroof 87 Reading lamp 112 Rear compartment Setting the air vents 136 Setting the temperature 126 Rear compartment seat belt sta tus indicator 49 Rear fogla...

Page 20: ...92 Folding the rear bench seat for wards back 299 Important safety notes 93 Seat heating problem 97 Seat ventilation problem 98 Storing settings memory func tion 103 Switching seat heating on off 96 S...

Page 21: ...n 41 Starting engine 140 Station see Radio STEER CONTROL 68 Steering display message 281 Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 98 Adjusting manually 98 Button overview 33 Cleaning 329 Gearshift paddle...

Page 22: ...ler drive program 219 Towing away Fitting the towing eye 350 Removing the towing eye 351 With both axles on the ground 351 Tow starting Emergency engine starting 352 Important safety notes 349 Trailer...

Page 23: ...Correct use 25 Data acquisition 25 Display message 280 Electronics 371 Equipment 22 Implied warranty 25 Individual settings 246 Leaving parked up 162 Locking in an emergency 79 Locking key 72 Lowerin...

Page 24: ...peration 45 Windows Cleaning 326 see Side windows Windscreen Demisting 127 Infrared reflective 316 Windscreen washer system 321 Windscreen wipers Problem malfunction 118 Rear window wiper 117 Replacin...

Page 25: ...id frequent sudden acceleration Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning end of life vehicles Mercedes...

Page 26: ...cialist workshop G WARNING If work on electronic equipment and its soft ware is carried out incorrectly this equipment could stop working The electronic systems are networked via interfaces Tampering...

Page 27: ...eset This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the require ments at the next emissions control test or main inspection If the engine is switched off and equipment on the on board diagnostic interfa...

Page 28: ...in the vehicle Fault data Components critical for vehicle operation are equipped with fault data memories as stand ard There are also data storage devices which record the technical reactions of vehi...

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Page 30: ...Dashboard 28 Instrument cluster 30 Multifunction steering wheel 33 Centre console 34 Overhead control panel 36 Door control panel 37 27 At a glance...

Page 31: ...nel 36 D Climate control systems 120 E Ignition lock 139 Start Stop button 139 F Adjusts the steering wheel manually 98 G Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 98 Steering wheel heating 99 H Cruise...

Page 32: ...9 D Night View Assist Plus 205 E Light switch 106 F On board diagnostic inter face 24 Function Page G Opens the bonnet 318 H Electric parking brake 161 I Ignition lock 139 Start Stop button 139 J Adju...

Page 33: ...ilometres Function Page Speedometer with seg ments 235 Multifunction display 236 Rev counter 234 Coolant temperature 234 A Fuel gauge B Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light ing tur...

Page 34: ...meter with seg ments 235 Multifunction display 236 Rev counter 234 Coolant temperature 234 Function Page A Fuel gauge B Brightness control knob for the instrument cluster light ing turn clockwise or a...

Page 35: ...parking brake yel low 285 B Brakes yellow 285 C Distance warning signal 293 D Turn signal 108 E Tyre pressure monitor 293 F SRS 290 Function Page G Seat belt 284 H Diesel engine preglow 140 I Coolant...

Page 36: ...rating instructions Rejects or ends a call 242 Exits telephone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 2...

Page 37: ...line see the separate operating instructions c Seat heating 96 s Seat ventilation 97 c PARKTRONIC 191 A ECO start stop func tion 142 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 109 C 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF i...

Page 38: ...ulation 220 L p Manual drive program 150 M Selector wheel for on road programs 218 Selector wheel for off road programs 222 Function Page N Opens the stowage com partment 296 O Selects the drive pro g...

Page 39: ...ic interior lighting control off 112 A p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 112 B 2 Opens closes the sliding sunroof 86 Function Page 3 Opens closes the panorama sliding sunroof with roller s...

Page 40: ...s and steer ing wheel 103 Adjusts the seat electrically 93 A 7Z Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 100 B W Opens closes the side windows 83 C q Opens closes the tailgate 82 D...

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Page 42: ...Useful information 40 Occupant safety 40 Children in the vehicle 50 Driving safety systems 60 Anti theft systems 68 39 Safety...

Page 43: ...complements but does not replace the seat belt All vehicle occupants must wear their seat belt correctly at all times even if the vehicle is equipped with airbags The airbags are not deployed in all t...

Page 44: ...few seconds after the engine is started G WARNING If SRS is malfunctioning individual systems may be activated unintentionally or may not be triggered in the event of an accident with a high rate of v...

Page 45: ...an airbag being deployed This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affec ted and the rate of deceleration is not high Conversely airbags may be deployed even though the...

Page 46: ...motion Rdo not put your feet on the dashboard Ronly hold the steering wheel on the outside This allows the airbag to be fully deployed You could be injured if the airbag is deployed and you are holdin...

Page 47: ...ed The 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp on the centre console is not lit Y page 52 This means that a child restraint system with out automatic child seat recognition has been fitted or that a chi...

Page 48: ...e deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a lateral direction and deter mines that sidebag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat b...

Page 49: ...tion Y page 48 Seat belts Important safety notes Seat belts are the most effective means of restraining the movement of vehicle occu pants in the event of an accident This reduces the risk of vehicle...

Page 50: ...f protection Under certain circumstances this could cause severe or even fatal injuries in the event of an accident For this reason check regularly that the seat belts are not damaged or dirty Always...

Page 51: ...To lower press and hold belt sash guide release X Slide the belt sash guide downwards X Release belt sash guide release and make sure that the belt sash guide has engaged Releasing seat belts X Press...

Page 52: ...vehicle occupant is reduced The belt force limiters on the front seats are synchronised with the front airbags They take on a part of the deceleration force resulting in the force exerted on the occup...

Page 53: ...the vehicle interior and be seriously or even fatally injured G WARNING The child restraint system cannot perform its protective function if it is not correctly fitted to a suitable vehicle seat The...

Page 54: ...the front passenger sun visor Warning symbol for a rearward facing child restraint system G WARNING If the front passenger airbag is not disabled Ra child secured in a child restraint system on the fr...

Page 55: ...acing child restraint system on the front passenger seat Rfit a rearward facing child restraint system on a suitable rear seat or Ronly use a forward facing child restraint system on the front passeng...

Page 56: ...hild restraint system cannot perform its protective function if it is not correctly fitted to a suitable vehicle seat The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden...

Page 57: ...her Comply with the manufactur er s installation instructions when doing so X Route Top Tether belt B under head restraint between the two head restraint bars X Guide Top Tether belt B downwards betwe...

Page 58: ...manufacturer s installation instruc tions when doing so X Move head restraint back down again slightly if necessary Y page 95 Make sure that you do not interfere with the cor rect routing of Top Tethe...

Page 59: ...c child seat recognition is malfunctioning X Remove electronic equipment from the front passenger seat e g Rlaptop Rmobile phone Rcards with transponders such as ski passes or access cards If the 4 PA...

Page 60: ...X ISOFIX position that is not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems in this weight cat egory and or size category IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child seat securing systems that belong...

Page 61: ...child restraint system without a transponder for automatic child seat recognition to the front passenger seat position the front passenger seat in its rearmost position Weight catego ries Manufac ture...

Page 62: ...18 00 Yes 970 19 00 No Suggested ISOFIX child restraint systems from the Universal category Weight catego ries Size cate gory Manufac turer Type Approval number E1 Order number Auto matic child seat...

Page 63: ...ed by a passing vehicle Also observe the notes on HOLD Relevant information can be found in the index Child proof locks for the rear doors You secure each door individually with the child proof locks...

Page 64: ...ystem Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 61 ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that the wheels do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue s...

Page 65: ...radar sensor system to evaluate the traffic situation With the help of the radar sensor system BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time At spee...

Page 66: ...risk of an acci dent Always pay careful attention to the traf fic situation and be ready to brake Following damage to the front end of the vehi cle have the configuration and operation of the radar s...

Page 67: ...drive wheels indi vidually if they spin This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces for example if the road surface is slippery on one side In addition more drive torque is trans...

Page 68: ...road ESP An ESP system specifically suited to off road terrain is activated automatically once the off road program Y page 222 is activated It intervenes with a delay if there is oversteering or under...

Page 69: ...you are travelling The distance warning lamp then lights up in the instrument cluster Ryou are rapidly approaching the vehicle in front An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance w...

Page 70: ...rake warns you Terminate the intervention in a non critical driving situation In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if there is Rdirt on the sensors or anything else cover ing the s...

Page 71: ...tic ular if Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake Rthe vehicle starts to skid You have control over the steering at all times G WARNING If there i...

Page 72: ...anually if your vehicle Ris being transported Ris being loaded onto a ferry or car trans porter for example Ris parked on a movable surface e g in a split level garage Deactivating X Remove the key fr...

Page 73: ...tion sensor is deactivated The interior motion sensor remains deactiva ted until Rthe vehicle is unlocked again Ra door is opened and closed again Rthe vehicle is locked again i UK only Your vehicle i...

Page 74: ...Useful information 72 Key 72 Doors 77 Luggage compartment 79 Side windows 83 Sliding sunroof 86 71 Opening and closing...

Page 75: ...hicle is diffi cult Deactivate the interior motion sensor before you lock the vehicle The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside G WARNING If child...

Page 76: ...pull on the handle of the tailgate only the luggage compartment of the vehicle is unlocked Changing the settings of the locking system You can change the setting of the locking system in such a way t...

Page 77: ...ty notes Have the batteries changed at a qualified spe cialist workshop G WARNING Batteries are toxic and contain caustic sub stances For this reason keep batteries out of the reach of children If a b...

Page 78: ...er shut X Remove battery tray cover X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do s...

Page 79: ...powerful source of radio waves X Lock unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and press the button There...

Page 80: ...special assistance As a result they may not be able to free them selves in the event of an emergency They could be seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to extremely high or low temp...

Page 81: ...cated on both front doors i You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from the inside if the vehicle has been locked with the key or KEYLESS GO i It is only possible to lock the vehicle cen trally if th...

Page 82: ...rgency key element X Open the driver s door X Close the front passenger door the rear doors and the tailgate X Press the locking button Y page 78 X Check whether the locking knobs on the front passeng...

Page 83: ...ose the tailgate manually from outside Ropen and close the tailgate automatically from outside Ropen and close the tailgate automatically from inside Rlimit the opening angle of the tailgate Runlock t...

Page 84: ...the tailgate The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate i You will find details on the tailgate open i...

Page 85: ...il gate This is possible in the top half of its opening range up to approximately 10 cm before the stop Make sure there is sufficient clearance to open the tailgate fully when setting the opening angl...

Page 86: ...itch or press it again to open the side window again G WARNING Children may injure themselves if they open or close the side windows Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle Always take the k...

Page 87: ...ation for the driv er s seat i The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key The key must be close to the driver s door handle X Point the tip of the key at the driver s door hand...

Page 88: ...the roller sunblinds of the panorama sliding sunroof close X To interrupt convenience closing release recessed sensor surface on the door handle Resetting the side windows If a side window can no lon...

Page 89: ...of could break in an accident If you are not wearing a seat belt there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning Therefore always wear a seat belt...

Page 90: ...ated The sliding sunroof does not close if Rit is raised at the rear Rit is blocked Rno rain is falling on the area of the wind screen being monitored by the rain sensor e g because the vehicle is und...

Page 91: ...and closed together when the panorama sliding sunroof is closed G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped as you open or close the roller sunblinds Opening and closing Overhead control panel...

Page 92: ...fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased closing force or if the anti entrap ment feature is deactivated Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the sliding sunroo...

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Page 94: ...Useful information 92 Correct driver s seat position 92 Seats 93 Steering wheel 98 Mirrors 100 Memory function 103 91 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 95: ...ther the head restraint is adjus ted properly Y page 94 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 h...

Page 96: ...f your head is not supported correctly by the head restraint you could suf fer a severe neck injury in the event of an accident Never drive if the head restraints are not engaged and set correctly G W...

Page 97: ...le Seat height Seat fore and aft adjustment A Backrest angle i Vehicles with memory function if PRE SAFE has been triggered the front passenger seat will be moved to a better position if it was previo...

Page 98: ...t slide the switch for head restraint adjustment Y page 94 up or down in the direction of the arrow Rear seat head restraints Adjusting the rear seat head restraint height X If the head restraint is f...

Page 99: ...il the relevant backrest is fully released X Pull the backrest forwards in the direc tion of the arrow and allow it to engage X Lean back firmly against the backrest to ensure it is engaged Adjusting...

Page 100: ...e switched on The vehicle s electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need such as the rear window he...

Page 101: ...ht otherwise drive without the steering wheel adjustment mech anism being locked in position As a result you could be distracted from road and traffic conditions by an unintentional movement of the st...

Page 102: ...You can activate and deactivate the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature in the on board com puter Y page 251 G WARNING Make sure that nobody can become trapped when you activate the EASY ENTRY EXIT fea ture If t...

Page 103: ...i tion of the key in the ignition lock This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants The crash responsive EASY EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY EXIT ENTRY fea ture is a...

Page 104: ...terior mirrors will otherwise not fold in when you select the Fold in mir rors when locking function in the on board computer Y page 251 X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock...

Page 105: ...in the ignition lock X Engage reverse gear The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves to the preset parking position X Use adjustment button to adjust the exterior mirror to a position that...

Page 106: ...icle They could otherwise become trapped when adjusting the seat or the steer ing wheel G WARNING Only use the memory function on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary Other wise you could...

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Page 108: ...Useful information 106 Exterior lighting 106 Interior lighting 112 Changing bulbs 113 Windscreen wipers 116 105 Lights and windscreen wipers...

Page 109: ...before driving in these countries Y page 247 Convert to asymmetrical dipped beam after returning convert the headlamps back to asymmetrical dipped beam as soon as pos sible after crossing the border...

Page 110: ...dipped beam headlamps are switched on the L indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up G WARNING If the light switch is set to the dipped beam headlamps will not come on automati cally if it...

Page 111: ...her fluid function is oper ated ten times while the lights are on and the engine is running Y page 116 When you switch off the ignition the automatic head lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is...

Page 112: ...p on the corre sponding side of the vehicle will flash X To switch off the hazard warning lamps press button The hazard warning lamps switch off auto matically if the vehicle reaches a speed of over 1...

Page 113: ...ion Extended range foglamps The extended range foglamps reduce the glare experienced by the driver and improve the illumination of the edge of the carriage way Active if you are driving at speeds belo...

Page 114: ..._ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out G WARNING Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid designed to assist driving The driver is responsible for adjusting the vehicle s lighting to the...

Page 115: ...lighting may be set using the on board com puter Y page 248 Automatic interior lighting control X To switch on set the rocker switch to centre position B X To switch off set the rocker switch to the...

Page 116: ...rcedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist wo...

Page 117: ...cover up and remove it X To fit insert cover again and slide it down until it engages Dipped beam headlamps halogen headlamps X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch Y page 114 X Turn housing cove...

Page 118: ...ll out bulb holder X Take the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder X Insert bulb holder X Align housing cover and turn it clock wise until it engages Changing the rear bulbs...

Page 119: ...s on the windscreen after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash this may be due to wax or other residue Clean the windscreen with washer fluid after an auto matic car wash Combination s...

Page 120: ...r blades To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper blades make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper Never open the bonnet if a windscreen wiper arm has been folded away from the...

Page 121: ...osite direction to the arrow until it engages X Make sure that wiper blade is seated correctly X Position wiper blade parallel to wiper arm X Fold wiper arm back onto the rear win dow Problems with th...

Page 122: ...Useful information 120 Overview of climate control sys tems 120 Operating the climate control sys tem 124 Adjusting the air vents 135 119 Climate control...

Page 123: ...e substances from the air THERMATIC THERMOTRONIC automatic cli mate control is only operational when the engine is running 9 Optimum operation is only achieved if you drive with the side windows and s...

Page 124: ...e 128 B To set the temperature right Y page 126 C To activate deactivate air recirculation mode Y page 128 D To set the air distribution Y page 126 E To increase the airflow Y page 127 F To reduce the...

Page 125: ...ons light up RSet the temperature to 22 ROnly use the demisting function briefly until the windscreen is clear again ROnly use the air recirculation mode briefly e g if there are unpleasant outside od...

Page 126: ...on off Y page 124 E Sets the air distribution Y page 126 F Increases the airflow Y page 127 G Reduces the airflow Y page 127 H Display I Adjusts the climate control settings AIR FLOW Y page 125 J Act...

Page 127: ...vated with the ignition switched off Operating the climate control system Switching climate control on off Important information i When climate control is switched off the air supply and air circulati...

Page 128: ...istribution Automatic mode will achieve optimal opera tion if cooling with air dehumidification is also activated If desired cooling with air dehu midification can be deactivated In the rear compartme...

Page 129: ...g for the driver s side is adopted for the rear compartment and the front passenger side X To increase decrease the rear compart ment temperature using the rear con trol panel turn control M clockwise...

Page 130: ...setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the other climate control zones X To switch off press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The temperature setting for the driver s sid...

Page 131: ...lamp in the button lights up or goes out Problems with the rear window heating The rear window heating has switched off prematurely or cannot be activated X Switch off any consumers that are not requi...

Page 132: ...roof in the opposite direction X Convenience closing feature press and hold the d button until the side win dows and the sliding sunroof panorama sliding sunroof are closed The indicator lamp in the d...

Page 133: ...heating is operated directly using the vehicle s fuel For this reason the tank con tent must be at least at reserve fuel level to ensure that the auxiliary heating functions The auxiliary heating ven...

Page 134: ...vice Centre The remote control has a maximum range of approximately 300 metres This range is reduced by Rsources of radio interference Rsolid objects between the remote control and the vehicle Rthe re...

Page 135: ...tton repeatedly until the time to be changed appears in the display X Press the u and buttons simulta neously The symbol in the remote control dis play flashes X Press the or button to set the desired...

Page 136: ...workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or to a special col lection point for old batter ies One 6 V pin battery type 2CR11108 is required X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover and pull of...

Page 137: ...o activate the auxiliary heating or during a status query If the auxiliary heating does not switch on or has switched off while running this has occurred due to one of the following reasons Rthe auxil...

Page 138: ...ow or leaves Rnever cover the vents or ventilation grilles in the vehicle interior i For virtually draught free ventilation adjust the sliders of the air vents to the centre position Setting the centr...

Page 139: ...ith rear control panel example Rear compartment air vent thumbwheel Rear compartment air vent right Rear control panel Rear compartment air vent left X To open close turn thumbwheel up or down Setting...

Page 140: ...ormation 138 Running in notes 138 Driving 138 Automatic transmission 145 Refuelling 152 Parking 160 Driving tips 162 Driving systems 170 Off road driving systems 220 Towing a trailer 226 137 Driving a...

Page 141: ...he accelerator pedal past the point of resistance kick down ROnly select shift ranges 3 2 or 1 when driv ing slowly e g in mountainous terrain After 1 500 km you may gradually bring the vehicle up to...

Page 142: ...e not depressing the brake pedal If you depress the brake pedal and press the Start Stop button the engine starts immedi ately X Position 0 if Start Stop button has not yet been pressed this correspon...

Page 143: ...s soon as the engine is running X To start a diesel engine turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 139 The preglow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up X When the preglow...

Page 144: ...page 249 i Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds after a cold start This helps the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature more quickly Pulling away with a trailer To ensure that...

Page 145: ...t leave the vehicle until you have switched off the ignition and secured the vehi cle to prevent it from rolling away Always switch the ignition off and take the key with you when leaving the vehicle...

Page 146: ...ning system is switched on Rthe battery s charge status is too low Rthe bonnet is opened Rthe temperature in the vehicle interior devi ates from the set range i Shifting the transmission to position P...

Page 147: ...st workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre The engine does not start The starter motor can be heard The reserve fuel warning lamp is lit and the fuel gauge display shows 0 The fuel tank is empty X...

Page 148: ...the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi ciently X At coolant temperatures under 120 drive on to the nearest q...

Page 149: ...sta tionary or driving at very low speed and the transmission is in position D or R i If you depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down the parking lock is disengaged and the...

Page 150: ...resistance Transmission position display The current transmission position is shown in the multifunction display Transmission position The arrows in the transmission position dis play show how and in...

Page 151: ...behaviour is determined by Ra possible limitation of the shift range Rthe selected drive program Rthe position of the accelerator pedal Rthe road speed Driving tips Accelerator pedal position Your st...

Page 152: ...In the manual drive program you can change gear yourself by using steering wheel gear shift paddles and Y page 150 i You can only change gear with the steer ing wheel gearshift paddles when the trans...

Page 153: ...n protects against engine damage by not shifting down i If the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accel erate the automatic transmission shifts up even if the shif...

Page 154: ...cceleration pull the left hand steering wheel gearshift paddle until the transmission selects the optimum gear for the current speed Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum acceleration in manu...

Page 155: ...ibited when handling fuels Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating before refuelling G WARNING Do not come into contact with fuels It is hazardous to your health if your skin comes into direct...

Page 156: ...Fuel see Y page 374 Only refuel using unleaded sulphur free premium grade petrol with at least 95 RON 85 MON which conforms to Euro pean standard EN 228 or an equivalent specification You can otherwi...

Page 157: ...resistance of diesel fuel The effective ness of a flow improver is not guaranteed with every diesel fuel Correct dosage and thorough mixing are deci sive factors in ensuring improvement in low temper...

Page 158: ...ller cap anti clockwise and remove it X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap X Completely insert the pump nozzle into the filler neck and refuel X Only fill...

Page 159: ...nition on for at least 10 seconds Y page 139 X Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs smoothly If the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for approximately 10...

Page 160: ...ice Centre Topping up AdBlue G WARNING AdBlue must not come into contact with skin eyes or clothing RIf AdBlue comes into contact with your eyes or skin rinse affected areas with clean water immediate...

Page 161: ...o clean the area AdBlue residue crystallises after a certain amount of time and soils the affected sur faces AdBlue is not a fuel additive and must not be added to the fuel tank If AdBlue is added to...

Page 162: ...and remove it X Turn disposable hose on the opening of AdBlue refill canister anti clockwise and remove it X Reseal AdBlue refill canister with the cap AdBlue refill bottle AdBlue refill bottles can...

Page 163: ...example Do not park the vehicle on dry grass land or harvested grain fields The hot exhaust system could otherwise ignite the flammable material and set the vehicle on fire To ensure that the vehicle...

Page 164: ...r lights up i The electric parking brake can also be applied when the key is removed X To release pull handle The red indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out i The electric parking brake ca...

Page 165: ...the battery Y page 346 or connect it to a trickle charger i You can obtain information about trickle chargers from a qualified specialist work shop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you leave the...

Page 166: ...after the vehicle has been washed You have to depress the brake pedal more firmly Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle in front After driving on a wet road or having the vehi cle washed brake...

Page 167: ...adequate tread depth For this reason do not drive in tyre ruts and brake carefully Driving on flooded roads If you have to drive on stretches of road on which water has collected please bear in mind t...

Page 168: ...comes trapped in snow ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running Otherwise poi sonous carbon monoxide CO may enter the vehicle res...

Page 169: ...shop which has the nec essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz rec ommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose General notes Read th...

Page 170: ...dented or damaged wheels X Wheels dented or bent wheels can lead to a loss of tyre pressure and damage to the tyre bead Before driving off road check the wheels and replace them if necessary Checklist...

Page 171: ...cient ground clear ance Ruts and gravel roads Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off road terrain or on roads with loose gravel Check that the ruts are not too deep and that your v...

Page 172: ...e gra dient RBefore tackling steep downhill gradients select shift range 1 Maximum gradient climbing capability On good road surfaces and with the LOW RANGE off road gear selected the full gradi ent c...

Page 173: ...ponsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time G WARNING Do not use cruise control Rin traffic conditions that do not allow you to drive at a constant speed e g heavy traffic or winding...

Page 174: ...ent speed if you are driving faster than 30 km h X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise...

Page 175: ...l see the Cruise control off message in the multifunction display for approximately five seconds i When you switch off the engine the last speed stored is cleared SPEEDTRONIC Important safety notes G...

Page 176: ...TRONIC PLUS press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which function you have selec ted RLIM indicator lamp off cruise control...

Page 177: ...gine the last speed stored is cleared Permanent SPEEDTRONIC You can use the on board computer to limit the speed permanently to a value between 160 km h e g for driving on winter tyres and the maximum...

Page 178: ...th a vehicle in front an intermittent warning tone sounds In addition the distance warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up Brake to avoid a collision G WARNING The vehicle can be braked when...

Page 179: ...ic parking brake must be released RESP must be switched on but not inter vening Rthe transmission must be in position D Rthe driver s door must be closed when you shift from P to D or your seat belt m...

Page 180: ...that speed is and if it is suitable for the current traffic and driving situation You can other wise endanger yourself or others by uninten tionally triggering sudden acceleration or braking X Briefly...

Page 181: ...countries where traffic drives on the right the passing lane is the left hand lane DIS TRONIC PLUS supports you if Ryou are driving faster than 60 km h RDISTRONIC PLUS is maintaining the dis tance to...

Page 182: ...com partment the battery or the fuses are tam pered with Rthe battery is disconnected If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the vehicle against rolling away...

Page 183: ...cified minimum distance for DISTRONIC PLUS by varying the time span between one and two seconds With this func tion you can set the minimum distance that DISTRONIC PLUS keeps to the vehicle in front d...

Page 184: ...io telescope facility Y page 380 Ryou switch off the radar sensor system Y page 249 Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front passenger door or one of the rear...

Page 185: ...PLUS has not detected the vehi cle cutting in yet The distance to this vehicle will be too short Narrow vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the vehicle in front on the edge of the carriage w...

Page 186: ...ed it continues once the door has been closed G WARNING Make sure that nobody is near the wheel arch or vehicle underside when you make a change to the vehicle level Otherwise you or others may be tra...

Page 187: ...g wheel the message will disappear Once highway level has been reached all indi cator lamps go out You will see a message in the multifunction display for example The vehicle automatically selects hig...

Page 188: ...adjustment is taking place a mes sage appears in the multifunction display e g The vehicle rises from highway level to off road level 1 If you press the or a button on the multifunction steering wheel...

Page 189: ...xample If you select an off road level when driving at too high a speed the Please reduce speed message appears in the multifunction display You can select the following ROff road level 1 at speeds up...

Page 190: ...unction wait briefly and then try again G WARNING The vehicle s brakes are applied when the HOLD function is activated For this reason deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is to be set in motio...

Page 191: ...ctive Curve System Y page 188 Observe the notes on driving with a trailer Y page 226 ADS Adaptive Damping System General notes ADS adapts the damping characteristics to the current operating and drivi...

Page 192: ...still parked However for significant level changes e g after the vehi cle has been stationary for a long period the engine must be on For safety reasons the vehicle is only lowered when the doors are...

Page 193: ...eing lowered It could otherwise hit the ground damaging the underbody X Start the engine If indicator lamp is lit X Press button Indicator lamp flashes The vehicle is adjusting to highway high speed l...

Page 194: ...elease the electric parking brake PARKTRONIC is deactivated at speeds above 18 km h It is reactivated at lower speeds PARKTRONIC monitors the area around your vehicle using six sensors in the front bu...

Page 195: ...t hand side of the vehicle Segments on the right hand side of the vehicle Segments showing operational readiness The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two r...

Page 196: ...in the ignition lock Towing a trailer PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer Fold in the ball coupling if the trail...

Page 197: ...the parking symbol Active steering intervention can assist you during parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y page 191 When PARK TRONIC is switched off Active Parking Assist is also unavailable G WARNIN...

Page 198: ...transporting a load which protrudes from your vehicle you should not use Active Parking Assist Rnever use Active Parking Assist when snow chains or an emergency spare wheel are fitted Rmake sure that...

Page 199: ...ent cluster X Shift the transmission to position R The Start Park Assist Yes OK No message appears in the multifunction display X To cancel the procedure press the button on the multifunction steering...

Page 200: ...button on the centre console Y page 192 PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Parking Assist is immediately cancelled The Park Assist cancelled message appears in the multifunction display Active Park...

Page 201: ...camera is exposed to very bright light Rif the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED lighting the display may flicker Rif there is a sudden change in temperature e g when driving into a heated gara...

Page 202: ...er drawbar Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe tail end of a lorry Rslanted posts The lines are only guides not accurate meas urements of the distance to an obstacle Therefore you should ne...

Page 203: ...se parking function is selected See the separate oper ating instructions for COMAND The lane and the guide lines are shown Reversing straight into a parking space without turning the steering wheel Ve...

Page 204: ...exactly in front of the parking space The white lane should be as close to parallel with the parking space marking as possi ble Driving to the final position White lane at current steering wheel angle...

Page 205: ...oints approximately in the direction of trailer drawbar X Reverse carefully until trailer drawbar reaches red guide line X Couple up the trailer Y page 226 ATTENTION ASSIST Important safety notes ATTE...

Page 206: ...hear an intermittent warning tone twice and the Attention Assist Drowsiness detec ted message appears in the multifunction display X If necessary take a break X Press the a or button to confirm the m...

Page 207: ...raffic sign indicating a speed limit or the end of a speed limit Speed Limit Assist is available and the warning function is switched on in the on board computer Units used in the traffic sign display...

Page 208: ...attention Continue to look through the windscreen instead of relying on the Night View Assist Plus display You are responsible for safety and must drive in accordance with traffic conditions You could...

Page 209: ...objects e g by parked vehi cles Rthe silhouette of the pedestrian in the Night View Assist Plus display is incomplete or interrupted e g by powerful light reflec tions Rpedestrians do not contrast wit...

Page 210: ...the Night View Assist Plus display is affected X To demist check the automatic air condi tioning settings Y page 128 and fold down the camera cover Y page 328 X To demist the inside of the wind scree...

Page 211: ...splay in the exterior mirrors draws your attention to vehicles detected in the monitored area If you then switch on the corresponding turn signal to change lane you will also receive an optical and au...

Page 212: ...e to the nature of the system Rwarnings may be issued in error when driv ing close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles suc...

Page 213: ...the on board computer X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Warning lamps light up red in the exte rior mirrors for approximately 1 5 seconds and then turn yellow Trailer towing If you at...

Page 214: ...your surroundings Otherwise you may fail to recognise dangers in time cause an accident and injure yourself and oth ers A warning may be given if a front wheel passes over a lane marking It will warn...

Page 215: ...Spot Assist is only an aid and may detect vehicles obstacles incorrectly or not at all The system may be impaired or may not func tion if Rthere is poor visibility e g due to snow rain fog or spray Rt...

Page 216: ...in error when driv ing close to crash barriers or similar solid lane borders Rwarnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles such as lorries for a prolonged time Two Active Blind Spo...

Page 217: ...ation occurs red warning lamp flashes in the exterior mirror and the following is shown in the multifunction display for example G WARNING Active Blind Spot Assist is only an aid designed to assist dr...

Page 218: ...vehicle by means of a camera at the top of the windscreen Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and warns you before you leave your lane unintentionally If you do not react to t...

Page 219: ...e correcting brake application can only be made after driving over a solid recognis able lane marking Before this a warning must be emitted by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel In...

Page 220: ...ightly in the opposite direction Ryou use a turn signal Ryou clearly brake or accelerate A lane correcting brake application is inter rupted automatically if Ra driving safety system intervenes such a...

Page 221: ...ector wheel until indi cator lamp comes on AUTO indicator appears in the multi function display RHighway level is set RADS Adaptive Damping System adjusts the comfort damping characteristics to the cu...

Page 222: ...mp comes on Snow indicator appears in the multi function display RHighway level is set RADS Adaptive Damping System adjusts the comfort damping characteristics to the current operating and driving con...

Page 223: ...ance tests may only be performed on a 2 axle dynamometer If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer please consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre beforehand You could otherwise damage th...

Page 224: ...icle speed is too high the DSR symbol appears in the multifunction dis play with the Max speed 40 km h message i You cannot activate DSR if the SPORT on road program is activated The DSR symbol and th...

Page 225: ...OFFROAD package General notes The off road programs assist you in driving off road The engine s performance charac teristics and the gearshifting characteristics of the automatic transmission are adap...

Page 226: ...the two wheels on one axle You can only activate off road program 2 when driving at speeds below 40 km h X Selector wheel engaged briefly press selector wheel Selector wheel extends X To select turn...

Page 227: ...it for the gear change process to complete it may not be correctly imple mented The transfer case may then be in neutral and the connection between the engine and the drive axles may be disen gaged Th...

Page 228: ...change process again LOW RANGE Stop Apply parking brake A warning tone is also heard The gear change process has not been completed LOW RANGE is in the neutral position There is no connection between...

Page 229: ...vehicle s handling characteristics will be different in comparison to when driving without a trailer The vehicle trailer combination Ris heavier Ris restricted in its acceleration and gradi ent climbi...

Page 230: ...ation Y page 65 and on pulling away with a trailer Y page 141 Vehicles with the ON OFFROAD package select the trailer program Y page 219 with the off road program selector wheel in the centre console...

Page 231: ...oupling X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary X Open the tailgate G WARNING Make sure that the ball coupling is engaged either in its folded out or folded in position The indicator lamp on the re...

Page 232: ...th a trailer The vehicle is not lowered to high speed level even if you are travelling at higher speeds This also applies when using accessories that are plugged into the socket of the trailer tow hit...

Page 233: ...bumper The indicator lamp on the release knob goes out and the message in the multifunc tion display disappears Trailer power supply When it leaves the factory your vehicle s trailer socket is equippe...

Page 234: ...rent of 50 mA Trailer with 7 pin connector General information If your trailer has a 7 pin connector you can connect it to the 13 pin socket on the ball coupling using an adapter or if necessary an ad...

Page 235: ...e ball coupling does not unlock even though Rthe vehicle is station ary Rno trailer cable is connected Rthe release knob to unlock the ball cou pling has been pulled for more than a sec ond The on boa...

Page 236: ...information 234 Important safety notes 234 Displays and operation 234 Menus and submenus 238 Display messages 253 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 284 233 On board computer and di...

Page 237: ...ords and dis plays malfunctions and warnings from certain systems For this reason you should always make sure that your vehicle is safe to use You could otherwise cause an accident by driving an unsaf...

Page 238: ...a vehicle in front The segments between the speed of the vehi cle in front and the stored speed light up Operating the on board computer Overview The on board computer is activated as soon as you turn...

Page 239: ...book redial memory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off LINGUATRONIC RHides display messages or call...

Page 240: ...page 222 LOW RANGE LOW RANGE off road gear Y page 223 Rear window wiper Y page 117 _ Adaptive Highbeam Assist Y page 110 ATTENTION ASSIST Y page 202 ECO start stop function Y page 142 Speed Limit Ass...

Page 241: ...u Y page 241 Tel menu telephone Y page 242 A Assist menu assistance Y page 244 B Serv menu Y page 246 Rcalls up display messages Y page 253 Rtyre pressure loss warning Y page 360 or checks the tyre pr...

Page 242: ...uel consumption The From start trip computer is reset auto matically when Rthe ignition has been switched off for more than four hours R999 hours have been exceeded R9999 kilometres have been exceeded...

Page 243: ...er MAP PILOT or COMAND Online see the separate operating instructions X Press the or buttonon the steer ing wheel to select the Navi menu Route guidance not active Direction of travel Current street A...

Page 244: ...le position is outside the area of the digital map off map position RNo route no route could be calculated to the selected destination Audio menu Selecting a radio station You can only change the wave...

Page 245: ...f the track The current track does not appear in audio AUX mode Auxiliary audio mode external audio source connected TV operation X Switch on COMAND Online and select TV see the separate operating ins...

Page 246: ...PIN using the mobile phone LIN GUATRONIC the audio system or COMAND Online The mobile phone will search for a network RTelephone ready or the name of the net work provider the mobile phone has found a...

Page 247: ...te PRE SAFE Brake Ractivate deactivate ATTENTION ASSIST Ractivate deactivate Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist Ractivate deactivate Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist Speed...

Page 248: ...instead of the symbol Activating deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST X Press or on the steering wheel to select the Assist menu X Press the 9 or button to select Attention Asst X Press a The current selecti...

Page 249: ...ted unit of measurement for dis tance applies to Rthe digital speedometer in the Trip menu Rthe total distance recorder and the trip meter Rthe trip computer Rthe current consumption and the range Rth...

Page 250: ...t the Intell Light Sys function You will see the selected setting on or off X Press the a button to save the setting If you set the dipped beam headlamps for driving on the right left Y page 247 the m...

Page 251: ...ing and exterior lighting delayed switch off If you have activated the Surround light ing function and the light switch is set to the following functions are activated when it is dark RSurround lighti...

Page 252: ...store the entry Switching the automatic locking feature on off If you select the Automatic door lock func tion the vehicle is centrally locked above a speed of around 15 km h i For further informatio...

Page 253: ...ion Inhaling these exhaust fumes can be poisonous You should therefore switch off the auxiliary heating in confined spaces without an extraction sys tem e g a garage G WARNING When operating the auxil...

Page 254: ...ttonon the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Convenience submenu X Press the a button to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Easy Entry Exit f...

Page 255: ...ess the or buttonon the steer ing wheel to select the Settings menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Factory setting submenu X Press the a button to confirm The Reset all settings message appears...

Page 256: ...d Display messages with a high priority are shown in red You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the m...

Page 257: ...e stretch of road making slight steer ing movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be...

Page 258: ...sit a qualified specialist workshop immediately currently unavail able See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temp...

Page 259: ...isation are not available due to a malfunction The adaptive brake lights BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a war...

Page 260: ...he electric parking brake automatically Y page 161 If the yellow warning lamp remains lit or continues to flash X Do not drive on X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The red indicator lamp flash...

Page 261: ...ctric parking brake the red indicator lamp flashes The electric parking brake is malfunctioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Shift the transmission to P X Visit a...

Page 262: ...re is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir In addi tion the red J warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as...

Page 263: ...system is within the operating temperature range If the display message continues to be displayed X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 327 X Clean the bumpers Y page 327 X Re...

Page 264: ...There is a malfunction in the SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Front left malfunc tion Consult...

Page 265: ...ons b Left cornering light or Right cor nering light The left or right hand cornering light is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 113 or X Visit a qualified sp...

Page 266: ...mirror indica tor or Right mir ror indicator The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 113 or X Vis...

Page 267: ...ng lamp is faulty X Check whether you are permitted to change the bulb yourself Y page 113 or X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Left tail lamp or Right tail lamp The left or right hand tail la...

Page 268: ...hts are still switched on when you leave the vehicle A warning tone also sounds X Turn the light switch to Adaptive Main beam Assist inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified...

Page 269: ...nd traf fic conditions and switch off the engine X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked e g by frozen slush X Wait until the display message disappears before restarting...

Page 270: ...he minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level at the latest when next refuelling Y page 320 X If necessary top up the engine oil Y page 320 X Have the engine checked at a qualified...

Page 271: ...ble at a qualified spe cialist workshop or X Refill AdBlue yourself immediately Y page 157 Refill AdBlue Eng start not possible The AdBlue tank is empty A warning tone also sounds You can no longer st...

Page 272: ...83 RVehicles with the AIRMATIC package Y page 189 X Observe the notes on towing a trailer Y page 226 Compressor is cool ing You have selected a higher vehicle level The compressor first needs to cool...

Page 273: ...Adjust your driving style to the altered handling characteristics X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Vehicle rising max 20 km h The vehicle is being adjusted to off road level 3 The d...

Page 274: ...arking brake LOW RANGE is malfunctioning X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h X Apply the electric parking brake to park X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop LOW RANGE M...

Page 275: ...roved Speed Limit Assist inoperative Speed Limit Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop HOLD Off The HOLD function is deactivated The vehicle is skidding A warning tone also sounds X...

Page 276: ...Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative Possible causes Rthe windscreen is dirty in the camera s field of vision Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain snow...

Page 277: ...message does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Apply the electric parking brake X Clean the sensors Y page 32...

Page 278: ...nditions X Switch off and restart the engine If the display message continues to be displayed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop PARKTRONIC is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Parki...

Page 279: ...ns X Apply the electric parking brake X Clean the DISTRONIC PLUS cover in the radiator grille Y page 327 X Clean the bumpers Y page 327 X Restart the engine If the system detects that the sensors are...

Page 280: ...display shows 120 km h X Drive slower Tyres Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Tyre pressure Check tyres G Risk of accident The tyre pressure loss warning system has detect...

Page 281: ...minutes Check tyre s G Risk of accident The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display A warning tone also sounds X Stop...

Page 282: ...e tyres has dropped suddenly A warning tone also sounds X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X If necessary...

Page 283: ...he brake pedal X Depress the brake pedal Vehicle not in position P The driver s door is open and the transmission is in position R N or D A warning tone also sounds X Shift the transmission to positio...

Page 284: ...apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified...

Page 285: ...washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the washer fluid Y page 321 Key Display messages Possible causes consequences and M Solutions Key does not belong to vehicle You have put...

Page 286: ...cation of the key with the KEYLESS GO functions in the vehicle If the KEYLESS GO key is still not detected X Operate the vehicle with the key in the ignition lock if necessary Key still in vehi cle Th...

Page 287: ...e sounds for up to six seconds G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt is not fastened X Fasten your seat belt Y page 46 The warning tone ceases 7 The red seat belt warn ing lamp lights up after the e...

Page 288: ...ses consequences and M Solutions J The yellow brake sys tem warning lamp lights up while the engine is running G Risk of accident The brake system is malfunctioning and the braking characteris tics ma...

Page 289: ...Risk of accident ABS Anti lock Brake System has been deactivated due to a fault For this reason BAS Brake Assist BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD func tion h...

Page 290: ...h The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out If the warning lamp is still on X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on ca...

Page 291: ...mp flashes while the vehicle is in motion G Risk of accident ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin Cruise control or DIST...

Page 292: ...f accident ESP BAS PRE SAFE the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilisation are temporarily not available The adaptive brake lights BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed E...

Page 293: ...ately Engine Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The yellow engine diag nostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running There may be a fault for example Rin the engine mana...

Page 294: ...ning and the coolant tem perature gauge is at the start of the scale The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored There is a...

Page 295: ...void heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving on mountain roads and stop start traffic The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning A warning tone also sounds The cool...

Page 296: ...situation You may have to brake or take evasive action More information about DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 174 and PRE SAFE Brake Y page 66 Tyres Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions h The y...

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Page 298: ...Useful information 296 Loading guidelines 296 Stowage areas 296 Features 306 295 Stowing and features...

Page 299: ...r this reason you should observe the 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...

Page 300: ...mpartment unlocked 2 Glove compartment locked A partition for stowing flat objects is located in the upper section of the glove compart ment It can be removed to increase the stow age space in the glo...

Page 301: ...s equipment there may be open stowage spaces above and below the stowage compartment Luggage nets G WARNING Only place lightweight objects in the luggage net Do not use it to transport heavy sharp edg...

Page 302: ...ng heavy braking sudden changes of direction or in the event of an accident You could cause an accident or cause injury to yourself and others Fold the seat cushion upwards before folding the rear ben...

Page 303: ...ets evenly Otherwise vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Please observe the loading guidelin...

Page 304: ...ble means Make sure that the luggage compart ment cover is engaged securely If luggage is not sufficiently secured it can be thrown over the backrest into the passenger compart ment for instance durin...

Page 305: ...te anchorage Fitting removing combined luggage cover and net luggage compartment cover with integrated safety net You can install and remove the combined lug gage cover and net from the luggage com pa...

Page 306: ...ing the safety net X Pull the safety net up by tab and hook it into eyelets using both hands Coat hooks on the tailgate G WARNING The tailgate may close if too great a load is placed on the coat hooks...

Page 307: ...ge holder can safely and securely contain X To install insert two brackets A into the left or right loading rail Y page 303 X Press release button of the luggage holder and pull the strap out slightly...

Page 308: ...floor open Otherwise you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak ing a sudden change in direction or an acci dent A removabl...

Page 309: ...on the load on the roof carrier in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam age even when it is in motion Depending on the vehicle equipment ensure that when the roof carrier is fitted you can...

Page 310: ...u can remove the rubber mat of the cup holder to clean it Clean them with clean lukewarm water only Cup holders Residual heat indicator lamp Button X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X...

Page 311: ...t only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer and mirror cover A has been folded up Glare from the side X Fold down sun visor X Pull sun visor out of retainer X Swing sun visor to the sid...

Page 312: ...nly hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob Otherwise you might burn yourself Make sure that children travelling in the vehi cle are not able to injure themselves on the hot cigarette lighter or ca...

Page 313: ...nt centre console Socket in the luggage compartment X Lift up the cover of socket Mobile phone Important notes G WARNING Observe the legal requirements of the country in which you are currently drivin...

Page 314: ...pen the telephone compartment Y page 298 X If required by the design of the mobile phone bracket install the sliding adapter Y page 312 X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile phone bracket see the...

Page 315: ...ket to sliding adapter see the separate mobile phone bracket fitting instructions X Press both release buttons and press sliding adapter with the mobile phone bracket down until it engages X Insert th...

Page 316: ...ontrol A before programming X Before programming for the first time clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener Y page 315 X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press and hold...

Page 317: ...door remote control A This increases the likelihood that garage door remote control A will send a strong and precise signal to the integrated remote control in the rear view mirror Rwhen programming...

Page 318: ...mir ror X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press transmitter buttons and The indicator lamp lights up yellow X Press and hold transmitter buttons and until the indicator lamp turns g...

Page 319: ...ats slide the respective seat for wards X To fit place the floormat in the footwell X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat off retain ers X Remove the floormat Infrared reflective...

Page 320: ...Useful information 318 Engine compartment 318 Maintenance 322 Care 324 317 Maintenance and care...

Page 321: ...a ble again The additional pedestrian pro tection provided by the active bonnet will then be restored For the drive to the workshop reset the trig gered active bonnet yourself After being reset the ac...

Page 322: ...em components while Rthe engine is running Rthe engine is being started Rthe ignition is switched on You could otherwise suffer an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured X Make sure t...

Page 323: ...ngine X Park the vehicle on a level surface To check the oil level with the engine at normal operating temperature switch the engine off and wait for approximately five minutes X Pull oil dipstick out...

Page 324: ...re gauge must display less than 70 Otherwise you could be scalded if hot coolant escapes X Slowly turn cap half a turn anti clock wise and allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further anti clock...

Page 325: ...ummerFit X At temperatures below freezing fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windscreen washer concentrate e g MB WinterFit Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperatures X To...

Page 326: ...out as described in the Service Booklet This may otherwise lead to increased wear and damage to the major assemblies or the vehicle Driving abroad An extensive Mercedes Benz Service network is also av...

Page 327: ...is reduced after washing the vehicle This could cause an accident For this reason following a car wash drive with particular care until the brakes are dry You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car...

Page 328: ...n winter remove all traces of road salt deposits carefully and as soon as possible High pressure cleaning equipment G WARNING Do not use high pressure cleaners with circu lar jet nozzles dirt grinders...

Page 329: ...s reduce the matt effect RVigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate rials RFrequent use of car washes RWashing the vehicle in direct sunlight Never use paint cleaner buffing or pol ishing products or glos...

Page 330: ...g could be damaged This could cause wiper noise X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind screen X Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp cloth X Fold the windscreen wipers back again before swi...

Page 331: ...l note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi ronmentally responsible manner Interior care Cleaning the display X Before cleaning the display make sure that it is switched off and has cooled dow...

Page 332: ...es Benz Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele ments X Wipe the wooden trim and trim pieces with a damp lint free cloth e g a microfibre cloth X Heavy soiling use car care and cleaning products recommended...

Page 333: ...leaning the seat belts X Use clean lukewarm water and soap solu tion Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the seatbelts at temperatures above 80 or by exposing them to...

Page 334: ...Useful information 332 Where will I find 332 Flat tyre 334 Battery 343 Jump starting 348 Towing and tow starting 349 Electrical fuses 352 331 Breakdown assistance...

Page 335: ...en the tailgate X Lift the luggage compartment floor up Y page 305 i Depending on the vehicle s equipment the warning triangle may also be located in other places under the luggage compart ment floor...

Page 336: ...Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle To obtain tools approved for your vehicle visit a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Vehicles with a TIREFIT...

Page 337: ...Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Make sure that highway level is selec ted22 Y page 183 X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible from traffic on solid non slippery and level ground X Switch on the ha...

Page 338: ...Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this pur pose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist...

Page 339: ...inflation com pressor for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break It may otherwise overheat The tyre inflation compressor can be oper ated again once it has cooled down If a pressure of 18...

Page 340: ...you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop X Correct the tyre pr...

Page 341: ...mation on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle e g wheel chock wheel wrench or centring pin consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Prepare the vehicle as described Y pa...

Page 342: ...the vehicle as described it could slip off the jack e g if the engine is started or a door or the tailgate is opened or closed and seriously injure you G WARNING If you fail to position the jack corr...

Page 343: ...The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs could otherwise be damaged when the bolts are tightened X Remove the wheel Fitting a new wheel G WARNING Replace damaged or corroded wheel bolts Never oil...

Page 344: ...til they are fin ger tight X Unscrew the centring pin X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger tight Lowering the vehicle X Place the ratchet ring spanner onto the hexagon nut of the jack so t...

Page 345: ...exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h G WARNING The handling characteristics of your vehicle deteriorate in run flat mode for example Rwhen cornering Rwhen braking Rwhen accelerating rapidly Adapt your dr...

Page 346: ...ng in particular gloves an apron and a face mask Immediately rinse acid splashes off with clean water Consult a doctor if necessary Wear eye protection Keep children away Observe this Owner s Man ual...

Page 347: ...hus conserving battery power Mercedes Benz recommends that you do not carry out work on batteries yourself e g removing or charging Have this work per formed at a qualified specialist workshop e g a M...

Page 348: ...d remove it Vehicle with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control Removing the air deflector THERMOTRONIC X To disconnect the cable from air deflector pull the plug out of the socket X Pull the cable to...

Page 349: ...e positive terminal clamp on the battery and remove it Removing fitting the battery X To remove disconnect the battery Y page 346 X Remove breather hose X Loosen bolts on bracket which holds the batte...

Page 350: ...ed specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G WARNING There is a risk of acid burns during the charg ing process due to the gases which escape from the battery Do not lean over the batte...

Page 351: ...mp starting device X Only jump start the vehicle when the engine is cold and the catalytic converter system has cooled down25 X Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen Let the battery thaw fi...

Page 352: ...battery B first X Start the engine X Allow the engine to run for a few minutes before disconnecting the jump lead X First remove the jump lead from earth point A and negative terminal then from posit...

Page 353: ...l away slowly and smoothly If the tractive power is too high the vehicles could be damaged To tow vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the key instead of the Start Stop button The automatic transmission may o...

Page 354: ...n lock In order to ensure that the automatic transmission stays in position N when towing the vehicle you must observe the following points X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and that the key...

Page 355: ...cle with the utmost care especially so if the vehicle is laden Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a trailer attached Pull out the vehicle backwards if possible using the tracks it made when it be...

Page 356: ...e the dashboard or the cover X To open pull cover outwards in the direction of the arrow and remove it X To close clip in cover on the front of the dashboard X Fold cover inwards until it engages Fuse...

Page 357: ...tion of the arrow and remove it i The fuse allocation chart is located under cover Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open X To close insert cover at the side of the f...

Page 358: ...Useful information 356 Important safety notes 356 Operation 356 Winter operation 357 Tyre pressure 359 Changing a wheel 363 Wheel and tyre combinations 364 355 Wheels and tyres...

Page 359: ...as possible to check the wheels and tyres for damage Hidden tyre damage could also be causing the unusual handling characteristics If you find no signs of damage have the wheels and tyres examined at...

Page 360: ...d tyres tyres with run flat characteristics MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat char acteristics allow you to continue driving the vehicle even when one or more tyres lose all air pressure MOExtended...

Page 361: ...m Y page 360 G WARNING If you fit the spare wheel when driving with M S tyres bear in mind that driving stability will be impaired due to unstable cornering char acteristics caused by the different ty...

Page 362: ...l number of seats may vary for more information please refer to the vehi cle s registration documents If no other data is stated the tyre pressures specified on the fuel filler flap apply for all tyre...

Page 363: ...rsely affect the running of the vehicle H Environmental note Check the tyre pressure regularly at least every 14 days You will find information on tyre pressures for the vehicle s factory mounted tyre...

Page 364: ...ess the a button The Run Flat Indicator active Restart with OK message appears in the multifunction display If you wish to confirm the restart X Press the a button The Tyre press now OK message appear...

Page 365: ...or new sensors As long as a clear allocation of the tyre pressure values to the individual wheels is not possible the Tyre pressure monitor active display mes sage is shown instead of the tyre pressur...

Page 366: ...t will continue to be monitored Radio type approval for the tyre pres sure monitor In certain countries a radio type approval for the tyre pressure monitor may be required The radio type approval numb...

Page 367: ...in a cool dry and preferably dark place Protect the tyres against oil grease petrol and diesel Cleaning the wheels G WARNING Do not use high pressure cleaners with circu lar jet nozzles dirt grinders...

Page 368: ...page 359 i Notes on the vehicle equipment always fit the vehicle Rwith tyres of the same size on a given axle left right Rwith the same type of tyres at a given time summer tyres winter tyres MOExtend...

Page 369: ...ET 53 Winter tyres29 Light alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 BA 235 65 R17 104 H M Si 7 5 J x 17 H2 ET 53 BA 255 55 R18 105 H M Si 8 0 J x 18 H2 ET 56 BA 255 50 R19 107 H XL M Si 8 0 J x 19 H2 ET 56 BA 255 50 R19...

Page 370: ...ehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT a Minispare emergency spare wheel depending on the country the engine and the wheels fitted i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spar...

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Page 372: ...ne Mercedes Benz parts 370 Vehicle electronics 371 Vehicle identification plates 372 Service products and capacities 373 Vehicle data 377 Tailgate opening dimensions 378 Trailer tow hitch 378 24 GHz r...

Page 373: ...stalla tion or modification if they comply with legal requirements All genuine Mercedes Benz parts meet this requirement The use of non approved parts may invalidate the vehicle s general operating pe...

Page 374: ...ehicle components may other wise wear more quickly and the vehicle s operating permit may be invalidated Retrofitting of two way radios and mobile phones RF transmitters Use the Technical Specificatio...

Page 375: ...eviations with respect to aerial locations output and frequencies must be approved by Mercedes Benz There is no restriction for aerial positions in the outer area of the vehicle for these wave bands t...

Page 376: ...spective lubricants must match Mercedes Benz rec ommends that you use products that have been tested and specially approved by Mercedes Benz These products are listed in this Mercedes Benz Owner s Man...

Page 377: ...the currently applicable version Rfor vehicles up to and including the EURO 4 standard in accordance with EU Direc tive 80 1268 ECC Rfor vehicles above the EURO 5 standard in accordance with Regulatio...

Page 378: ...s aftertreatment sys tem If AdBlue is pumped out of the AdBlue tank e g during repair work do not use this fluid to refill the tank The purity of the fluid can no longer be guaranteed Impurities in Ad...

Page 379: ...re proper ties of engine oils can be significantly impaired during operation due to for exam ple ageing or soot and fuel accretion It is therefore strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes u...

Page 380: ...cooling system against freezing down to around 37 Rnot exceed 55 antifreeze protection down to 45 otherwise heat will not be dissipated as effectively If the vehicle has lost coolant top it up with e...

Page 381: ...tems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the cooling system and drive train may be necessary depending on the vehicle type obs...

Page 382: ...ory the overhang dimension including protective cov ering is 1122 mm Trailer loads Missing values were not available at time of going to print All models Permissible trailer load unbraked 750 kg Permi...

Page 383: ...splay to tell you that the radar sensor system is being switched off Y page 272 BAS PLUS Y page 62 is then also unavailable If the deactivation does not occur automatically you must deactivate the rad...

Page 384: ...d Kingdom Cambridge 52 09 59 N 00 02 20 E 9 km Darnhall 53 09 22 N 02 32 03 W 5 km Jodrell Bank 53 14 10 N 02 18 26 W 9 km Knockin 52 47 24 N 02 59 45 W 5 km Pickmere 53 17 18 N 02 26 38 W 5 km Irelan...

Page 385: ...33 30 E 1 km Portugal Romania Russia Dimitrov 56 26 00 N 37 27 00 E 35 km Kalyazin 57 13 22 N 37 54 01 E 35 km Pushchino 54 49 00 N 37 40 00 E 35 km Zelenchukskaya 43 49 53 N 41 35 32 E 35 km Saudi A...

Page 386: ...phical latitude and longitude Distance to be maintained from the facility Czech Republic Turkey Ukraine Hungary Penc 47 47 22 N 19 16 53 E 2 km USA United Arab Emi rates Cyprus 24 GHz radar sensor sys...

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