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Controls in detail

Differential locks

왔

Differential locks

For more information on off-road driving,
see “Off-road driving” (

컄

page 213).

Differential locks improve the vehicle’s
tractive power off-road. Switch on differen-
tial locks:

앫

for off-road driving

앫

to turn the ABS off during off-road driv-
ing

앫

for driving through water

앫

when driving on deep snow and icy or
fouled surfaces

Do not engage the front axle differen-
tial lock when driving around tight cor-
ners. This restricts steering ability.

When driving off-road, apply only mod-
erate pressure to the accelerator pedal
if the differential locks are switched on.

When running on a (single-axle) dyna-
mometer – no matter how briefly – you
must:

앫

raise the non-driven axle

앫

disconnect its drive shaft

and

앫

engage the transfer differential lock

Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Warning!

Never drive on pavement with differential
locks engaged.

Steering control will be strongly affected
with the differential locks activated.

The ABS, BAS and ESP are switched off au-
tomatically when the transfer case differen-
tial lock is activated.

Summary of Contents for G 500

Page 1: ...G 500 G 55 AMG ...

Page 2: ... and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time 앫 Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual They are de signed to acquaint you with the opera tion of your Mercedes Benz 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions conta...

Page 3: ...ockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Door control panel 30 Getting started 31 Unlocking 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Adjusting 34 Seats 34 Steering wheel 37 Mirrors 38 Driving 40 Fastening the seat belt 40 Starting the engine 43 Switching on headlamps 46 Turn signals and high beam 46 Windshield ...

Page 4: ... seats 98 Memory function 101 Storing positions into memory 102 Recalling positions from memory 102 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 103 Lighting 104 Exterior lamp switch 104 Combination switch 107 Hazard warning flasher 108 Interior lighting 109 Rear interior lamps 110 Cargo compartment lamps 110 Instrument cluster 112 Instrument cluster illumination 112 Coolant temperature disp...

Page 5: ...ystems 169 Cruise control 169 Rear Parking Assist 172 Loading 175 Roof rack 175 Cargo compartment cover 175 Enlarged cargo compartment 176 Split rear seat bench 176 Partition net MB Accessory 178 Loading instructions 180 Cargo tie down rings 182 Useful features 183 Interior storage spaces 183 Ashtrays 186 Cigarette lighter 188 Electrical outlet 188 Telephone 189 Tele Aid 190 Garage door opener 198...

Page 6: ...4 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 244 Practical hints 251 What to do if 252 Lamps in instrument cluster 252 Lamp in center console 259 Messages in the multifunction display 260 Where will I find 283 First aid kit 283 Vehicle tool kit 283 Vehicle jack 284 CD changer 284 Spare wheel 285 Unlocking locking in an emergency 287 Unlocking the vehicle 287 Locking the vehicle 288 Changing batteries in the...

Page 7: ...vice and Warranty Information Booklet 325 Identification labels 326 Layout of poly V belt drive 327 G 500 G 55 AMG 327 Engine 328 Rims and tires 329 Rims and Tires 329 Spare wheels 330 Electrical system 331 Main dimensions vehicle weights and ratings 332 Main dimensions 332 Vehicle weights and ratings 332 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 333 Capacities 333 Engine oils 334 Engine oil additives 335 Air...

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Page 9: ... products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and acces sories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Genuine Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved ...

Page 10: ...we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manual including operating instruc tions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of...

Page 11: ...med for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven that de fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair 2 the same sub...

Page 12: ...s tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day 365 days a year Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac cordance with standard program guide lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation howev er the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes Be...

Page 13: ...nce Cen ter in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for eign countries please be aware that 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat alytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels wil...

Page 14: ...l and crash Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident rollover of the vehicle and severe or fatal injury Before you start to drive this vehicle read the Operator s Manual Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle Be sure you are familiar with all vehicl...

Page 15: ...ed on your ve hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest to you Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi cle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing ...

Page 16: ...tep procedure 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary of technical terms this symbol is used to in dicate cross references to term definitions Display Words appearing in the multi function display are printed in the type shown here Warning G Warn...

Page 17: ...d therefore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on ...

Page 18: ...enter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Merce...

Page 19: ...way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may eith...

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Page 21: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel ...

Page 22: ...22 At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit ...

Page 23: ...em 153 3 Cruise control lever 169 4 Instrument cluster 24 5 Lever for voice control sys tem see separate operat ing instructions Item Page 6 Starter switch 33 7 Glove box 183 8 Multifunction steering wheel 26 116 203 9 Horn a Steering wheel adjustment stalk 37 203 b Exterior lamp switch 46 104 c Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 38 ...

Page 24: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster ...

Page 25: ...47 108 Item Page 4 K Right turn signal in dicator lamp 24 5 Fuel gauge with Fuel reserve warning lamp 24 1 Supplemental Re straint System SRS indicator lamp 60 258 Seat belt non usage warning lamp 62 258 6 Multifunction display with 115 Trip odometer 24 Main odometer 24 Transfer case program mode 145 Gear selector lever position 140 Outside temperature indi cator 114 Clock see COMAND oper ating in...

Page 26: ...5 Operating control sys tem 116 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down to decrease æ up to increase 3 Telephone Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems Press but ton è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display ...

Page 27: ...l switch 79 4 Differential lock switches 150 5 Central locking switch 92 6 Anti theft alarm system in dicator lamp 82 Tow away alarm switch 83 7 Right front seat heater switch 98 Item Page 8 Hazard warning flasher switch 108 9 COMAND system see sep arate operating instruc tions a Ashtray with lighter 186 188 b Climate control 156 c 7 indicator lamp 68 259 ...

Page 28: ...28 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Storage tray 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 43 140 3 Transfer case switch 145 4 Parking brake 44 51 ...

Page 29: ...l system 190 2 Cargo compartment lamps 110 3 Right front reading lamp 109 4 Sliding pop up roof 166 5 Interior rear view mirror 38 Item Page 6 Signal transmitter keys for garage door opener 198 7 Indicator lamp for garage door opener 198 8 Interior lighting control 109 9 Left front reading lamp 109 ...

Page 30: ... control panel Item Page 1 Switches for opening clos ing power window 164 Switch for rear door win dow override 71 2 Seat adjustment 34 94 3 Door handle 89 4 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirrors and steering wheel set tings 101 ...

Page 31: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Page 32: ...ols in detail section will help you with further in formation The corresponding page refer ences are at the end of each segment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button 컄 page 73 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps blink once The locking knobs in the doors move up 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert th...

Page 33: ...e the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattend ed in the vehicle or with access to an un locked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P If the SmartKey cannot be turned the battery may not be suf...

Page 34: ...lways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or front passenger door open Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the f...

Page 35: ...ion should be as far to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint i When moving the seat be sure that 앫 there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats 앫 the cup hol...

Page 36: ... of arrow 1 Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at eye level Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head re straint 왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion For more information see Seats 컄 page 94 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint su...

Page 37: ...icator lamps on the instru ment cluster are clearly visible For more information see Heated steer ing wheel 컄 page 203 Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock...

Page 38: ...ss breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or the respiratory sys tem In case it does immediately flush af fected area with water and seek medical help if necessary Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq uid state and by applying plenty of wa ter ...

Page 39: ... de sired For more information see Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 103 i The memory function 컄 page 101 lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the set ting for the steering wheel and the seat position If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward or rearward reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps in...

Page 40: ...You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The airbags can only protect as ex pected if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 56 Warning G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat which operates wit...

Page 41: ...ting in an excessively reclined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re straint when the wearer is in an upright po sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G Never let ...

Page 42: ...lt around a per son and another object at the same time 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to ensure it is properly positioned 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly You should avoid wearing bulky clothing such as winter coats when traveling in the vehicle Seat belt height adjustment Adjust the height so that the upper part of the belt runs over the middle of the shoul der 1 Button fo...

Page 43: ...sion P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information see Automatic transmission 컄 page 140 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause uncon sciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as garage which are not properly ven ...

Page 44: ...tarting at tempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump start 컄 page 313 If the engine does not start after several starting attempts there could be a mal function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Parking brake 1 Lever 2 Button i You can also use the touch start function Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again ...

Page 45: ...could accel erate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal In order to avoid damaging the trans mission 앫 wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehi cle in motion 앫 place the gear selector lever in positio...

Page 46: ... Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left 왘 Press combination switch up 1 or down 2 The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned a sufficient degree Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in dri...

Page 47: ...n windshield wipers 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de sired position depending on the inten sity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal minor directional changes move combination switch to point of resistance only and release The turn signal blinks ...

Page 48: ...the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and wipers may be dam aged as a result The switch should not be left in inter mittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the en gine is started Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry wind shield If anything blocks the windshield wip ers lea...

Page 49: ...ng off 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch again The indicator lamp 2 goes out Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Press and hold lower half 3 of the switch The wiper operates with washer fluid The rear window will be wiped for ap proximately another five seconds after the switch is released For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp c...

Page 50: ...oling the engine 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool down 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 232 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline 왘 Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances 왘 Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent of the damage cannot be de termined 왘 Notify an ...

Page 51: ...tems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sul...

Page 52: ...from position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not prevent your vehi cle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P When...

Page 53: ...the vehicles exterior lamps are not switched off Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors ensure there is no pos sibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from...

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Page 55: ...55 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving and safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 56: ...the instrument cluster 컄 page 25 comes on 앫 for about four seconds when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 앫 for about four seconds when you start the engine by turning the SmartKey The 1 indicator lamp goes out shortly after you start the engine This shows that the restraint systems are operational i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle ...

Page 57: ...e restraint systems in cluding incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an unin tended activation of the SRS In addition through improper work there is a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be per formed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter Warning...

Page 58: ...stance from the airbag Oc cupants who are unbelted out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously in jured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye 앫 Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the backrest 앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward still permitting proper opera tion of vehicle controls The distance from the c...

Page 59: ...ng G Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag 컄 page 68 i Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal front airbags impacts which ex...

Page 60: ...ay be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or re moving any component or part of the SRS the installation of additional trim material badges etc over the steering wheel hub passenger front airbag cov er or door trim panels and installation of additional electrical electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Keep area between airbags and occupants free fr...

Page 61: ...nter 앫 For your protection and the protection of others when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 Given the considerable deployment speed and the textile structure of the airbags there is the possibility of abra sions or other injuries resulting fro...

Page 62: ...e seat belt non usage warning lamp illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six sec onds when the engine is started The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states the District of Columbia and all Canadian provinces Even where this is not the case all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the ve hicle is in...

Page 63: ...ing their seat belts Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the back rest reclined Sitting in an excessively re clined position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause se rious or even fatal injuries The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in ...

Page 64: ... too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could se verely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen 앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens keys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your ...

Page 65: ...s traveling with you in the vehicle 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes Benz 앫 Make sure the infant or child is proper ly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is in motion Infant and child restraint seats and infor mation on choosing an appropriate re straint system can be obtained from a...

Page 66: ...al man ner 1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automo tive Corp i For more information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether an chorages see Installation of infant and child restraint system 컄 page 69 For information on LATCH type child seat anchors see 컄 page 70 Warning G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be...

Page 67: ...s happens serious or fatal injury can result According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing positions Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt and top tether strap or secured via lowe...

Page 68: ...ot func tioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat For more information see Practical hints section 컄 page 259 Warning G Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achiev...

Page 69: ...otecting the child Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation of special child seats When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminat ed Warning G Make sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat Should the light go out while the restrain...

Page 70: ...is vehicle is provided with two LATCH LOWER Anchors and Tethers for CHil dren type anchors at each of the outer rear seats for installation of a LATCH child seat with matching mounting fittings Anchors Install a LATCH type child seat according to the manufacturer s instructions 왘 Install child seat according to manufac turer s instructions i For safety make sure the hook is at tached to the ring b...

Page 71: ... manufactur er s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors Warning G An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re placed Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle even if the children are secured in a child restraint system Children too big for...

Page 72: ...override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise injure them selves e g by becoming trapped in the win dow opening When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattend ed in the vehicle or with access to an un locked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause ...

Page 73: ...gain or insert SmartKey in starter switch i For operation in the USA only This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 앫 This device may not cause harmful interference and 앫 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void ...

Page 74: ...wheels is about to lock up a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experi encing the pulsation i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS ESP EBB and 4 ETS is only achieved with winter tires M S tires or snow chains as re quired Warning G The following factors increas...

Page 75: ...f the wheels is about to lock up a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul sation Emergency brake maneuver 왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal LOW RANGE ABS During off road driving a special low range system for the antilock brake system ABS is oper...

Page 76: ...ires or the traction af forded The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or aquaplaning Only a safe atten tive and skillful driver can prevent acci dents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reck less or dangerous manner which could jeop ardize the user s safety or the safety of...

Page 77: ... speed as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin For more information see Practical hints 컄 page 257 Warning G When you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster then pro ceed as follows 앫 While driving off apply as little throttle as possible 앫 While driving ease up on the accelera tor 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions...

Page 78: ...wheel and by limiting engine output the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster 컄 page 24 flashes when the ESP is engaged The ESP warning lamp v comes on when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 It goes out when the engine is running Warning G Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the in strument cluster In this case p...

Page 79: ... skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabili ties of a ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the wheels to rotate at differ ent speeds possibly causing the ESP to activate For this reason all wheels in cluding the spare wheel must ha...

Page 80: ...y on one side The brake is applied until the wheel re gains sufficient traction If one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster flashes regardless of the speed Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period of time with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i...

Page 81: ...in the in strument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode For more information see Practical hints 컄 page 257 Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP ...

Page 82: ...to raise the vehicle 앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan ical key Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey The turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated A red lamp in the tow away alarm switch begins to blink after arming the alarm system 컄 page 27 i In case the engine cannot be started yet the vehicl...

Page 83: ...ible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle i If the turn signal lamps do not blink three times one of the following ele ments may not be properly closed 앫 a door 앫 the tailgate 앫 the hood Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again i The tow away protection alarm is trig gered for example if the vehicle is lift ed on one side If the alarm stays on for more ...

Page 84: ...to movement such as a ferry or auto train The switch is located on the center con sole 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the SmartKey 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch Indicator lamp 2 in the switch comes on briefly 왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey The tow away alarm remains disarmed un til you lock your vehicle again Canceling the tow away alarm...

Page 85: ...unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Transfer case Differential locks Good visibility Climate control Power windows Sliding pop up roof Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 86: ...r vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each key unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it The SmartKey centr...

Page 87: ...ap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice The SmartKey will then function as fol lows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice Global locking 왘 Press button Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about six seconds until the ...

Page 88: ...s in the SmartKey are dis charged the SmartKey is malfunction ing or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the Smart Key 컄 page 88 and replace them if necessary 컄 page 288 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors 컄 page 287 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 컄 page 311 앫 Use the mechanical key to lo...

Page 89: ...ck cylinder 2 and pull on tail gate handle 1 왘 Open the tailgate to the side i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey opening a door from the in side will trigger the alarm To cancel the alarm do one the follow ing 앫 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Warning G The tailgate swings open to one side Always make sure...

Page 90: ...ident and or serious personal injury Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the tail gate opening when closing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around Warning G Only drive with the tailgate closed as other wise exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i To prevent an inadvertent lockout do not place the SmartKey in the ca...

Page 91: ...echanical key in the lock cylinder 왘 Turn the mechanical key to neutral position 1 컄 page 90 You can now open the tailgate 컄 page 89 Automatic central locking The doors and the tailgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are...

Page 92: ...entral locking switch is located in the center console Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking i The doors and the tailgate unlock auto matically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset thresh old The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more You could therefore lock yo...

Page 93: ...inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey it will not unlock using the central locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con trol mode only the door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 while in the global remote control mode the complete vehicle...

Page 94: ...t feature can be switched on or off in the individual setting menu CONVENIENCE EASY ENTRY FEATURE ACTIVATE 컄 page 133 Warning G You must ensure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is activated the driver s door is being opened and the engine is turned off Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked ve...

Page 95: ...the seat adjustment fore and aft are no longer adjusted automatical ly The head restraints and the seat adjust ment fore and aft must be resynchronized 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 왘 Move the seat completely forward 컄 page 35 and the head restraint fully down 컄 page 36 and hold the switch es for approximately one second Warning G For your protection drive only with properly posi...

Page 96: ...he event of an ac cident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the head re straint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to th...

Page 97: ...vide additional lumbar and side support The seat cushion movement and amount of seat backrest cushion height and curva ture can be continuously varied with regu lators on the right side of the seat after turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 1 Seat cushion length 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest side bolsters 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on All the lamps in...

Page 98: ... 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on Switching off seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 again Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2 Both red indicator lamps on the switch come on i The seat heater will be automat...

Page 99: ...sition 1 again Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2 Both red indicator lamps on the switch come on i If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking there is in sufficient voltage available as too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heater switches off automati cally The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi ...

Page 100: ... i If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking there is in sufficient voltage available as too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heater switches off automati cally The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi cient voltage is available ...

Page 101: ...osition fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com fort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height See also the section on airbags 컄 page 57 for proper seat positioning In addition adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control reach opera tion and comfort Both the interior and exterior rear view mirrors should be ad justed f...

Page 102: ...y button and push posi tion button 2 within three seconds All the settings are stored at the select ed position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold position button 2 until the seat steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions i Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored posi tions Warning G Do not operate the power seats using the me...

Page 103: ...n 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch ignition on if not already on 왘 Press button 3 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the curb 왘 Press memory button 4 on the door 왘 Within three seconds press bottom of adjustment button 1 above the exteri or lamp switch The parking position is stored if the mirr...

Page 104: ...te lamps instrument panel lamps Canada only When engine is run ning the low beam is additionally switched on B Parking lamps plus low beam or high beamheadlamps combination switch pushed forward ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis ...

Page 105: ...ng the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright am bient light for example light from oncoming traffic 앫 the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others acti vate headlamps by turning exterior lamp sw...

Page 106: ...lamp switch in position M To activate the daytime running lamp mode see Setting daytime running lamp mode 컄 page 129 Locator lighting and night security illu mination Locator lighting and night security illumi nation are described in the control system section under Setting locator lighting 컄 page 130 and Setting night security il lumination 컄 page 131 Exterior rear view mirror lamps If the vehicl...

Page 107: ... stop The yellow indicator lamp in the lamp switch comes on Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambie...

Page 108: ...ition switched on or off It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed The switch is located on the center con sole 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press the hazard warning flasher switch All the turn signals will blink Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch again i With the hazard warning flasher acti vat...

Page 109: ...or trays will come on when you open a door The interior lamps are switched off fol lowing an adjustable time delay 컄 page 132 Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the symbol on rocker switch 3 The interior lighting and the entry lamps remain switched off in darkness even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Manual control Switching lamps on 왘 ...

Page 110: ...and off 1 Switch for cargo compartment lamps 왘 Press button ò to switch the cargo compartment lamps 2 on off To prevent the vehicle battery from be ing discharged all interior lamps switch off automatically after approxi mately 30 minutes with the tailgate open If an interior lamp is switched on man ually it does not go out automatically Before leaving the vehicle make sure the interior lamps are ...

Page 111: ...ivate the cargo compartment lamps again The cargo compartment lamps will switch on Do not close the tailgate if the lock is engaged in down position The lock could otherwise be damaged When locking the tailgate it is impor tant that the door lock be in the same position as shown in the illustration Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the tail gate ...

Page 112: ...ter illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Turn reset button 1 in the instrument cluster counterclockwise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Coolant temperature display i The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle...

Page 113: ... Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Trip odometer 왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer display 컄 page 115 왘 If it is not displayed press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel 컄 page 116 until the trip odom eter appears 왘 Press and hold the reset button on the instrument cluster 컄 page 112 until the trip odometer is reset Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer de notes excess...

Page 114: ...by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused by heat radiated from ...

Page 115: ...isplay Multifunction display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Outside temperature 4 Clock1 5 Current gear selector lever position 6 Transfer case program mode Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others se lecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by...

Page 116: ...ranged in menus each containing a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant informa tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display in the speed ometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ...

Page 117: ...tton k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the SETTINGS menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For in structions on using these submenus see the Settings menu section 컄 page 123 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in...

Page 118: ...118 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Page 119: ... temperature display Select radio station Activate route guidance Call up malfunction messages Reset to factory settings Fuel consumption statistics after start Load phone book Digital speedometer Operate CD player Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Call up FSS Lighting submenu Call up range Check engine oil level Vehicle subme...

Page 120: ...f no audio equipment is currently turned on the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display The following functions are available i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system y...

Page 121: ...selected SP 앫 Station search Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player Refer to separate operating in structions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played are shown in the display 1 Current track 2 Current CD for CD changer 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i You can only store new stations by u...

Page 122: ...ory in the display No malfunction messages If no malfunctions have occurred the mes sage in the display is NO MALFUNCTION Malfunctions have occurred If malfunctions have occurred you will see the number of malfunctions in the display 1 Number of malfunctions 왘 Press button k or j The stored messages will now be dis played in order See the Practical hints section for malfunction and warning message...

Page 123: ...ake individual settings for your vehicle 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the SETTINGS menu is seen in the display Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all sub menus to the factory settings 왘 Press the reset button in the instru ment cluster 컄 page 112 for approxi mately three seconds In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to con firm 왘 P...

Page 124: ...r j button to the individual functions The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the sec ond time the SETTINGS menu reap pears in the display For safety reasons the following func tions are not reset whil...

Page 125: ... approxi mately three seconds In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to con firm 왘 Press the reset button again All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time Approximately five seconds after pressing the reset button for the sec o...

Page 126: ...NCE Select time display mode Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set station selection mode radio Activate easy entry exit feature Select temperature display mode Set locator lighting Set automatic locking Set key dependency Select speedometer display mode Exterior lamps delayed switch off Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror Select language Interior lighting delayed switch off Se...

Page 127: ...4 HOUR The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to set the 12h or 24h time display mode Selecting temperature display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play TEMP INDICATOR The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to set temperature...

Page 128: ...er is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to set speedome ter unit to KM or Miles Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play TEXT The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the lan guage to be used for the multifunction display mess...

Page 129: ...ytime running lamp mode USA only 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHT ING submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select manual or daytime running lamp constant mode This function is not available in countries where daytime running lam...

Page 130: ...ds 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the LIGHTING submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play LOCATOR LIGHTING The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the de sired setting The locator lighting will be switched on or off i If you turn the exterior lamp switch to another position the corresponding lamp s will...

Page 131: ... or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT OFF The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the de sired lamp on period You can select 앫 0 s the delayed switch off feature is deactivated 앫 15 s 30 s 45 s or 60 s the delayed switch off feature is activated You can temporarily deactivate the de layed switch off feature 왘 Before leav...

Page 132: ...urrent setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the de sired lamp on time period You can se lect 앫 0 s the delayed switch off feature is deactivated 앫 5 s 10 s 15 s or 20 s the delayed switch off feature is activated Vehicle submenu Access the VEHICLE submenu via the SETINGS menu Use the VEHICLE submenu to make general vehicle settings The fol lowing functions are available Setting station selection mode ...

Page 133: ...왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to switch function ON or OFF Convenience submenu Access the CONVENIENCE submenu via the SETTINGS menu Use the CONVENIENCE sub menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features The following functions are available Activating ea...

Page 134: ...following settings are available for the easy entry exit feature Warning G Make sure no one can become trapped or in jured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is in operation and the driver s door is being opened or the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch Do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could open the...

Page 135: ...OR SETTING WHEN PARKING function to select whether the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu vers when reverse gear is engaged For more information see Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 153 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the CONVE NIENCE submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this m...

Page 136: ...sed since start 2 Average fuel consumption since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Distance driven since start Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play AFTER RESET 1 Time elapsed since last reset 2 Average fuel consumption since last re ...

Page 137: ...art will be reset approximately four hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 with in this time period Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others w...

Page 138: ...twork READY is indicated in the dis play 1 Signal strength This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can op erate it using the control system Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls you can answer a call at any time In the display you will then see the message 왘 Press button í You have answered the call In the dis play you see the length of ...

Page 139: ...The system dials the selected phone number 앫 If connection is successful the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the display 앫 If no connection is made the con trol system stores the dialed num ber in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recent ly dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book 왘 ...

Page 140: ...ion of the accelerator pedal 컄 page 144 앫 the vehicle speed The current gear selector lever position and the transfer case position HIGH or LOW appear in the multifunction display 1 Transfer case display 2 Gear selector lever position gear range When the gear selector lever is in position D you can influence transmission shifting by 앫 limiting the gear range 앫 changing gears manually i During the ...

Page 141: ...nsmission Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the multifunction display The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal accel...

Page 142: ... It is very important to make sure the permissible engine speed is not ex ceeded Effect é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only è The transmission shifts through third gear only With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine ç The transmission shifts through second gear only Allows the use of engine s braking power when driving 앫 on steep downgrades 앫 in mountainous re...

Page 143: ...ted or malfunction ing 앫 when you have to shift the transfer case ê Drive The transmission shifts automatically All five forward gears are available Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se lector lever not full...

Page 144: ...rans mission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only 2nd gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Move gear selector lever to P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least ten seconds before re starting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D for second gear or R 왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes Be...

Page 145: ...cator 1 in the multi function display shows the gear position of the transfer case H HIGH Road position L LOW Off road position This position is intended for driving off road and step gradi ents The transmission will not up shift automatically to the next higher gear range when driving at the rpm limit The transfer case supports the engine s driving force approx 1 2 speed Output is there fore incr...

Page 146: ...ce The trans fer case is in neutral The gear position N is displayed in the transfer case indicator 1 왘 Repeat the shift procedure The shift procedure can only be per formed when 앫 The engine is running 앫 The gear selector lever for the auto matic transmission is in position N 앫 The vehicle is not at standstill 앫 The vehicle speed does not exceed 25 mph 40 km h i If the shift procedure does not ta...

Page 147: ...rocedure 왘 If the shift procedure still does not take place have the vehicle checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible For more information see Practical hints section 컄 page 281 i If the SmartKey is in starter switch position 0 or 1 an alarm will sound if the transfer case is in position N and the driver s door is opened Engage transfer case to gear position ...

Page 148: ...tricts steering ability When driving off road apply only mod erate pressure to the accelerator pedal if the differential locks are switched on When running on a single axle dyna mometer no matter how briefly you must 앫 raise the non driven axle or 앫 disconnect its drive shaft and 앫 engage the transfer differential lock Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes...

Page 149: ...ng capabilities 컄 page 213 More extreme off road conditions may call for another solution engaging a differen tial lock or preventing the differential from operating altogether As part of its stan dard equipment this vehicle comes with three differential locks front transfer case center and rear Each can be engaged simply by pushing dashboard mounted buttons in sequential order center rear front 컄...

Page 150: ...pleted the red function indicator lamp 5 comes on The message ABS NOT AVAILABLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKED appears in the multifunction display The ESP warning lamp v and the ABS warning lamp in the instru ment cluster come on Once the transfer case differential lock is switched on you can now if needed 앫 switch on rear axle differential lock 2 or 앫 switch on rear axle differential lock and front differe...

Page 151: ...ferential locks at the same time 왘 Press switch 1 The yellow engagement indicator lamps 4 go out first The red func tion indicator lamps 5 go out when the switching process has been carried out in the differential To activate the ESP BAS and ABS systems drive again for three seconds using a con stant driving style All messages in the multifunction display disappear The ESP warning lamp v and the A...

Page 152: ...t if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirrors do not react for example if the cargo compartment is fully loaded Glare can endanger you and others Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider fi...

Page 153: ... rear view mirror 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position 1 Driver s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mir ror button The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position 앫 10 seconds after you put the gear se lector lever out of p...

Page 154: ...gh a side win dow disengage visor 1 from inner mounting 2 and pivot it to the side 3 Mirror cover 4 Mirror lamp 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on and that the sun visor is engaged in mounting 2 왘 Open mirror cover 3 Mirror lamps 4 switch on Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion Reflected glare can endanger yo...

Page 155: ...ster The defroster is automatically turned off after approximately 6 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature and vehicle speed If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn it self off When this happens the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking As soon as the...

Page 156: ...156 Controls in detail Climate control 왔 Climate control ...

Page 157: ... side air vent 7 Footwell air vents 8 Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the slid ers for the center air vents to the mid dle position 1 Air volume 2 Temperature control left 3 Temperature control right 4 Air distribution control 5 Rear window defroster 컄 page 155 6 AC cooling on off ACOFF Residual engine heat utilization REST 7 Air distribution and air volume auto matic mode ...

Page 158: ...ng G When operating the automatic climate con trol the air that enters the passenger com partment through the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or very cold de pending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Al ways keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the footwell air vents If necess...

Page 159: ...or air tem perature Adjusting air distribution and volume Use air distribution control 4 컄 page 157 to adjust the air distribution The following symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually 왘 Press the U button The indicator lamp on the button goes out 왘 Select any of the six air volume speeds and the air distribution Symbol Function a Directs air through the center side and rear passenger...

Page 160: ...ns 앫 maximum blower and heat output 앫 air distribution to the windshield and the side windows 앫 rear ventilation is turned off Deactivating 왘 Press the P button The indicator lamp in the button goes out Defrosting is turned off Air recirculation Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside This setting cuts off the intake of outside air an...

Page 161: ...ir vol ume and distribution are controlled automatically Activating 왘 Turn the SmartKey in starter switch to position 1 or 0 or remove it from the starter switch 왘 Press button The indicator lamp in the button comes on Set the left and right temperature to your personal requirements Deactivating 왘 Press button again to switch off The indicator lamp in the button goes out The residual heat is autom...

Page 162: ...ss button The indicator lamp on the button comes on Activating Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air conditioner 왘 Press button again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air conditioner uses the refrigerant R134a This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer i Condensation may drip out from under neath the vehicle This is normal ...

Page 163: ...163 Controls in detail Climate control Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 1 Air volume control for center air vents 2 Left center air vent adjustable 3 Right center air vent adjustable ...

Page 164: ...itch Closing the windows 왘 Pull on switch 2 to 5 The corresponding window will move upwards until you release the switch Fully opening windows Express open 왘 Press switch 2 to 5 past the resis tance point and release The corresponding window opens com pletely Stopping windows 왘 Press or pull respective switch again Warning G When closing the windows make sure there is no danger of anyone being har...

Page 165: ...cedure Closing Convenience feature 왘 Press and hold button after lock ing the vehicle The windows and sliding pop up roof begin to close after approximately one second 왘 Release transmit button to interrupt procedure Make sure all side windows and the slid ing pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Warning G Never operate the windows or slid ing pop up roof if there is the poss...

Page 166: ...ure of the sliding pop up roof can be immediately halted by releasing the switch When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from starter switch and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equip ment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seals do not transport an...

Page 167: ...any direction Opening and closing the sliding pop up roof with the SmartKey The power windows 컄 page 164 will also be opened or closed when you operate the sliding pop up roof with the SmartKey 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the driver s door handle i If the movement of the sliding pop up roof is blocked during the closing pro cedure the roof will stop and reopen slightly Warning G Never operate the win...

Page 168: ...approximately one second 왘 Release transmit button to interrupt procedure Closing Convenience feature 왘 Press and hold button after lock ing the vehicle The windows and sliding pop up roof begin to close after approximately one second 왘 Release transmit button to interrupt procedure Make sure all side windows and the slid ing pop up roof are properly closed before leaving the vehicle ...

Page 169: ...most lever found on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 23 i The cruise control should not be acti vated during off road driving Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle speed and for safe brake operation Only use cruise control if the road traffic and weat...

Page 170: ...ancel cruise control 왘 Step on the brake pedal or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 3 Cruise control will be canceled The last speed set will be stored for later use i On uphill or downhill grades cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed Once the grade eases the set speed will be resumed Moving gear selector lever to position N while driving also cancels cruise co...

Page 171: ...direction of arrow 2 Setting to last stored speed Resume function 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 4 Cruise control will resume the last set speed 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control After brief acceleration e g for passing the cruise control will resume the last speed set i When you use the crui...

Page 172: ...or does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes e g trailer couplings painted posts or street curbs Such objects may not be de tected by the system and can damage the vehicle The operational function of the Rear Parking Assist ca...

Page 173: ...r a warning signal If the ob stacle is closer than the minimum dis tance the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system Center approx 59 1 in 150 cm Corners approx 40 in 100 cm During parking maneuvers pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors e g planters or trailer hitches The Rear Parking Assist system will not detect such objects at close r...

Page 174: ...l The signal is canceled when the gear selector lever is placed in position D or P Rear Parking Assist malfunction There is a malfunction in the Rear Parking Assist system if 앫 a low warning tone sounds while the vehicle is reversing The Rear Parking Assist sensors are dirty or malfunctioning 왘 Clean the Rear Parking Assist sys tem sensors 컄 page 247 왘 Switch on the ignition again 앫 no segments co...

Page 175: ...r 2 Tailgate cover 왘 Pull cover 1 out Hook it into the mountings on the rear seat bench 왘 Pull cover 2 out Hook it into the mountings to the left and right of the tailgate Rolling up the cover 왘 Grip the cover strap and remove it from the mountings on both sides 왘 Guide it slowly back into place Warning G Do not load items on the roof It may cause instability during some maneuvers which could resu...

Page 176: ...own according to need For more information see Split rear seat bench 컄 page 176 Split rear seat bench 1 Lever for seat backrest sections 2 Lever for seat bench sections The rear seat bench can be folded and low ered to enlarge the cargo compartment The left right or both seat backrest sec tions may be folded down as required Warning G Always lock seat backrest in its upright po sition when rear se...

Page 177: ...by pushing and pulling on the seat back rest Warning G Failure to assure that seats and seat back rest are locked into place could result in an increased chance of injury in an accident Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted For safety reasons the rear seat bench must only be adjusted when the vehicle is stationary Never ride vehicle with the tailgate ...

Page 178: ...nger area in an accident Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie down rings in the cargo compart ment floor The partition net can be installed behind the seat backrests of the rear seat bench or behind the front seats if the rear seat bench is folded down Installation behind rear seat bench 1 Partition net 2 Mounting 왘 Fold the rear seat bench forward 컄 page 176 왘 Hook partition ne...

Page 179: ... hooks 5 in rings 6 Pull on loose ends of tie downs until net is slightly tensioned 왘 Fold up seat bench until it locks in place The partition net will be tightened by the rear seat bench cushion After driving a short period check the ten sion of the partition net retighten if neces sary Installation behind front seats 1 Partition net 2 Mounting 왘 Fold rear seat bench fully forward 컄 page 176 왘 En...

Page 180: ...gage tie down hooks from rings 왘 Remove partition net from holders Storing partition net 왘 Roll up partition net and secure it 왘 Store partition net behind rear seat bench Loading instructions The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools spare wheel installed accessories pas sengers and luggage cargo must never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR for you...

Page 181: ...e into the opposite side buckles 앫 Always pad off sharp edges Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible using cargo tie down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause in jury to vehicle occupants unless the items a...

Page 182: ...even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo Warning G While the partition net will help protect you from smaller objects it cannot prevent the movement of large heavier objects into the passenger area in an accident Such items must be properly secured using the cargo tie down rings in the cargo com partment floor ...

Page 183: ...dden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects Warning G Do not load items on the roof It may cause instability during some maneuvers which could result in an accident Warning G Keep compartment lids closed This will he...

Page 184: ...pening large compartment 왘 Press button 2 and lift armrest Closing large compartment 왘 Lower armrest until it engages in lock Storage compartment in front of arm rest Opening 왘 Slide cover 3 backward Closing 왘 Slide cover 3 forward i Located in the cover of the storage compartment is a storage area for small items such as checks i In the large storage compartment there is a storage area for up to ...

Page 185: ...n the door panel Cup holder in front passenger footwell 왘 Swing bracket 1 upwards until it clicks into place Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during vehicle maneu vers Fold the cup holder cl...

Page 186: ... 왘 Briefly push the cover plate 3 The ashtray opens automatically Before folding the seat backrest for ward and the rear seat bench down be sure that all containers in the rear cup holder are removed Warning G Do not place heavy or fragile objects or ob jects having sharp edges in the parcel net In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle ...

Page 187: ... until it snaps into place Rear passenger compartment 1 Cover 2 Catch 3 Ashtray insert Opening ashtray 왘 Pull at top of cover 1 Removing the ashtray insert 왘 Push down on catch 2 왘 Pull out the ashtray insert 3 Reinstalling the ashtray insert 왘 Position the insert and close the cover Warning G Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still Turn off the engine and set the parking brake Otherwise t...

Page 188: ... the rear passenger footwell 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with acce...

Page 189: ...pos sibly resulting in an accident and or personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the ...

Page 190: ...n remote door unlock profile and more The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys tem may only be performed by com pleting the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the SOS button Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated If the system is not activated the indicator lamp in the SOS button stays on after turning SmartKey in starter ...

Page 191: ...rior rear view mirror labeled SOS then briefly pressing the button located under the cover See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash The message EMERGENCY CALL CONNECTING CALL appears in the multifunc tion display When the connection is estab lished the message EMERGENCY CALL C...

Page 192: ...icle The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation al Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services connection and cellular air time 앫 the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the response cen ter i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the ...

Page 193: ...lay When the connection is established the message TELE DIAGNOSIS CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunc tion display The Tele Aid system will trans mit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and lo cation subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established Whe...

Page 194: ...itiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message INFO CONNECTING CALL will appear in the multifunction display When the connection is established the message INFO CALL CONNECTED appears in the multifunction display The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number model color and location subject to availability of cel lular and GPS signals ...

Page 195: ...h the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button See system self check 컄 page 191 when the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than ap proximately ten seconds If the indicator lamp in the Information button is illuminated continuous ly and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call e g th...

Page 196: ...eset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Cus tomer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud ed Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assis tance Center representati...

Page 197: ...r vehicle was stolen 왘 Report the incident to the police The police will issue a numbered inci dent report 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes BenzResponseCenter along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is lo cated the Response Center will con tact the local l...

Page 198: ...ehicle equipment Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate op erator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When program ming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage doo...

Page 199: ... the remaining two signal transmitter buttons do not repeat this step and begin directly with step 3 i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should experience diffi culties with programming the transmit ter contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call Mercedes Benz Customer Assis tance Center in the USA only at 1 800 FOR MERCede...

Page 200: ... on con stantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the integrated signal transmitter button is pressed and released Step 7 왘 To program the remaining two buttons repeat the steps above starting with step 3 Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener or other roll ing code devices with the rolling code fea ture follow these instructions after completing the Prog...

Page 201: ...y pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 13 왘 To program the remaining two buttons repeat the steps above starting with step 3 Gate operator Canadian programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the inte grated signal transmitter to pick up the sig...

Page 202: ...nsmitter buttons 2 and 4 for ap proximately 20 seconds until the indi cator lamp 1 blinks rapidly Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds The codes of all three channels are erased Reprogramming a single integrated sig nal transmitter button To program a device using a signal trans mitter button previously trained follow these steps 왘 Press and hold the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 D...

Page 203: ...Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp Switching on 왘 Switch on the ignition All lamps in the instrument cluster come on 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc tion of arrow 1 The steering wheel is heated Indicator lamp 3 comes on Switching off 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direc tion of arrow 2 The steering wheel heater is turned off Indicator lamp 3 goes out i The steering whee...

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Page 205: ...205 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Battery Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 206: ...Avoid accelerating by kick down 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km you may grad ually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum All of the above instructions as may apply to your vehicle type also apply when ...

Page 207: ...horized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driv ing in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly country Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgement The possibility of a s...

Page 208: ...ried out by by quali fied technicians only Contact an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hi...

Page 209: ...ed the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident When driving down long and steep grades relieve the load on the brakes by selecting gear range 3 2 or 1 on the automatic transmission to use the en gine s braking power 컄 page 142 This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear W...

Page 210: ... G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have it towed to the nea...

Page 211: ... pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions Your vehicle is factory equipped with V rated tires which have a speed rating of 149 mph 240 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Warning G If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substantially reduced Under such weather conditions drive steer and brake with extre...

Page 212: ...s see Snow chains 컄 page 241 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of control loss Do not engage the transfer case in position LOW when driving on ice or packed snow At speeds below 18 mph 30 km h vehicle steering is adversely affected by...

Page 213: ...ed Warranty Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle The rear cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects Always use partition net when transporting cargo Pa...

Page 214: ...ferential locks are activated 왘 Fasten items being carried as securely as possible 컄 page 180 Warning G Drive slowly in unknown terrain This will make it easier to recognize unexpected ob stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle To help avoid the vehicle rolling over never turn it around on steep inclines If the vehi cle cannot complete the attempted climb back it down in reverse gear Do not drive ...

Page 215: ...y and steeper the terrain the lower the speed should be Drive through wa ter slowly at an even speed avoid ing a bow wave 앫 Be especially careful when driving in unknown territory It may be nec essary to get out of the vehicle and scout the path you intend to take 앫 Watch out for obstacles such as rocks holes tree stumps and ruts 앫 Avoid excessive engine speeds drive at moderate engine speeds max ...

Page 216: ...r downhill i e in the line of gravity Maximum vehicle climb ing ability is a 80 grade 앫 Select gear range 2 or 1 on the auto matic transmission 컄 page 142 앫 Drive slowly 앫 Utilize the engine s braking power when descending a slope observe the engine speed do not overrev the en gine Apply the service brake as need ed 앫 Check the brakes after a lengthy down grade drive Traction in steep terrain Be e...

Page 217: ...downhill observing the same rules as driving uphill 컄 page 216 Driving through water 1 19 in 48 cm 앫 Before driving through water deter mine its depth It should not be deeper than approxi mately 19 in 48 cm Make sure you check the water bed The ground surface may not be firm which may result in deeper waters than expected when driving the vehicle through it Only apply the service brake if the vehi...

Page 218: ...o the brake pedal several times after leaving the water Crossing obstacles Never accelerate before driving into the water The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment thus damaging them If possible use the assistance of a sec ond person outside the vehicle to scout the path you intend to take and check for adequate ground clearance when you cross obstacles with your vehic...

Page 219: ...ansmission 컄 page 142 앫 Drive slowly next to the ruts rather than through them if at all possible Special attention is needed when you cross obstacles on a steep incline The vehicle could slide sideways as a result of its possible slanted position which in turn may result in the vehicle tipping or rolling over A number of off road tracks or other by roads have deep ruts If the vehicle does not hav...

Page 220: ... as well as vehicle underbody for possible damage 앫 Check tires for possible damage and remove foreign objects Clean all exte rior lamps and conduct a brake test Warning G Never drive on pavement with activated dif ferential locks Engaged front axle differen tial locks limits ability to move around curves If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possi ble ...

Page 221: ... if they are connect ed to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle Refer to the radio transmitter operation in structions regarding use of an external an tenna Warning G Do not forget that your primary responsibili ty is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND radio or telephone1 if road traffic and weather conditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mp...

Page 222: ... keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible legal limits These systems of course will function properly only when maintained strictly ac cording to factory specifications Any ad justments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center autho rized technicians Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way More over the sp...

Page 223: ...engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one win dow fully open at all times i Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning message in the multifunction display 컄 page ...

Page 224: ... Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right You should hear the fuel filler cap en gage 왘 Close the fuel filler flap Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline Failure to r...

Page 225: ...ting of 91 average of 96 RON 86 MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump More information on gasoline can be found in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the malfunc tion indicator lamp to illuminate See also Practical hints section 컄 page 256 i Opening the hood see 컄 page 227 If you find that...

Page 226: ...see 컄 page 228 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For infor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs 컄 page 295 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 104 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 237 ...

Page 227: ...th wipers in parked position Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Make sure the hood is properly closed before driving When closing the hood use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers The radiator fan may continue to run for ap proximately 30 seconds or even restart af ter the engine has been turned off Stay cle...

Page 228: ...sumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break in period Warning G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ig nition coils spark plug sockets diagnostic socket of the ignition system 앫 with the engine running 앫 while starting the engine 앫 if ignition is on and the engine is turned manually Warning...

Page 229: ...t three seconds this message is displayed ENGINE OIL LEVEL MEASURING NOW One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator 앫 ENGINE OIL LEVEL OK 앫 ADD 1 0 Qt TO REACH MAX OIL LEVEL Canada 1 0 LITER 앫 ADD 1 5 Qts TO REACH MAX OIL LEVEL Canada 1 5 LITERS 앫 ADD 2 0 Qts TO REACH MAX OIL LEVEL Canada 2 0 LITERS 왘 If necessary add engine oil For adding engine oil see 컄 page 231 For...

Page 230: ...uck Center For more information on messages in the display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 271 Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick When checking the oil level the vehicle must 앫 be parked on level ground 앫 be at normal operating temperature 앫 have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off...

Page 231: ...ical hints section 컄 page 271 Adding engine oil i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Only use approved engine oils For a listing of approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature port folio In addition check the oil filler cap for important information pertaining to the...

Page 232: ...uid level does not need to be checked The transmission has a per manent supply of automatic transmission fluid If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center check the automatic transmission Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze When checking the coolant level 앫 the vehicle must b...

Page 233: ...lants 컄 page 336 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature display in dicates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before remo...

Page 234: ...At temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concen trate S to prevent smearing 앫 If there is a danger of frost use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available pre mixed windshield washer solvent anti freeze to prevent water from freezing on the windshield and the reservoir from being damaged Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container adapting the...

Page 235: ...ult an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling For more information see Battery 컄 page 311 G Observe all safety instructions and precautions w...

Page 236: ...res to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer and type as shown on the original part See your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truc...

Page 237: ... check your tire pressure at inter vals of no more than 14 days If the tires are warm you should only cor rect the tire pressure if it is too low for cur rent operating conditions A table on the fuel filler flap lists the spec ified tire inflation pressures for warm and cold tires as well as for various operating conditions Warning G Tires and spare wheel should be replaced af ter six years regard...

Page 238: ...ion Check and en sure proper tire inflation pressure i The pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures listed for heavier loads may also be used for light loads These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics The ride of the vehicle however will be somewhat harder Never exceed the max values or inflate tires belo...

Page 239: ...heels Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 97 lb ft 130 Nm Use only genuine Mercedes Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle s rims ...

Page 240: ...ximum ef fectiveness of the ABS ESP EBB and 4 ETS in winter operation For safe handling make sure all winter tires mounted are of the same make and have the same tread design Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating of your ve hicle you must place a notice to this effect where it will...

Page 241: ...n all four wheels With only two chains avail able they should be mounted on the rear wheels Follow the manufacturer s mounting instructions 앫 Only use snow chains that are ap proved by Mercedes Benz Your autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before instal...

Page 242: ...E NOW The type of service due is indicated in the speedometer display field 9 Minor service A Major service B Clearing the service indicator The service indicator is automatically cleared 앫 after 10 seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the ser vice threshold while driving 앫 after 30 seconds once the suggested service term has passed You can also clear it yourself 왘 Press the re...

Page 243: ...s This message appears in the tachome ter SERVICE INTERVAL RESET WITH R BUTTON FOR 3 SEC 왘 To confirm press reset button until you hear a signal The service indicator now displays the reset interval i If the vehicle battery is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be in cluded in the count shown by the ser vice indicator To arrive at the true service deadline you will need to sub tract t...

Page 244: ...ing winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treat...

Page 245: ...e always observe manufactur er s operating instructions Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every three to five months depending on climate and washing detergent used Mer...

Page 246: ...on intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the width of the vehicle fold in ex terior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as ...

Page 247: ...easons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the...

Page 248: ... Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner Clean with soft bristle brush or use a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dir...

Page 249: ...erside should not become wet Cloth upholstery Clean with soft bristle brush or use a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt MB Tex upholstery Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts Illuminated door sill panels Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delic...

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Page 251: ...l hints What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Brush guard Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 252: ...ill switch on again after the differential locks have been disengaged The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off The ESP BAS EBB and 4 ETS are also switched off see messages in dis play If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning oth er systems such as the navigation system or Rear Parking Assist may also malfunction The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS ava...

Page 253: ...es on while driving The ABS has switched off because charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts The battery may not be charged 왘 Turn off unnecessary electric con sumers When the battery voltage is above this value again the ABS is operational again 왘 Note the messages in the multifunc tion display 컄 page 260 ...

Page 254: ...d Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem 왘 Also note the messages in the multi function display 컄 page 260 Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lap stays on Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake flui...

Page 255: ...imately five sec onds The EBB has detected a malfunction and has switched off You should be prepared for your vehicle to perform differently than normal when braking 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter as soon as possible 왘 Also note the messages in the multi function display 컄 page 260 Failure to follow these instruct...

Page 256: ...erious damage can occur to the emission system 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics sys tem It allows the accurate identifica tion of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located near the hood lo...

Page 257: ...speed and driv ing to the prevailing road conditions 왘 Turn the ESP back on 컄 page 81 If the ESP cannot be turned back on have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible The ESP is deactivated because of interrupt ed power supply The ABS may still be opera tional The ESP has to be synchronized 왘 Note the messages in the multifunc tion display 컄 page 26...

Page 258: ...SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving There is a malfunction in the restraint sys tems The airbags or emergency tensioning device ETD could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident 왘 Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For...

Page 259: ...M child seat installed on the front passenger seat 7 The indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM1 child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat 1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp The system is malfunctioning 왘 Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat 왘 If the light remains out have the sys te...

Page 260: ...essage memory 컄 page 122 On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may ap pear in the multifunction display High priority messages appear on a red back ground Warning G All categories of messages contain impor tant information which should be taken note of and where a malfunction is indicated ad dressed as soon as possible at a...

Page 261: ... accident VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY MALFUNCTION The ABS or the ABS display is malfunc tioning Wheels will lock in hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident BAS BRAKE ASSIST VISIT WORKSHOP The BAS ha...

Page 262: ...ERENTIAL LOCKED You have engaged the differential locks 왘 The ABS switches on again after the dif ferential locks have been disengaged ESP VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY MALFUNCTION The ESP or the ESP display is malfunc tioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increas ...

Page 263: ...S and BAS might not be operational The system must be resynchronized 왘 Synchronize the ESP With vehicle sta tionary and the engine running turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right to synchro nize the ESP If the ESP message does not go out 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possi ble Failure to follow t...

Page 264: ...wer sup ply The brake system is still functioning nor mally but without ESP ABS and BAS avail able If in addition the ABS is malfunctioning only partial engine output will be avail able 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident ...

Page 265: ...broken poly V belt 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in operative water pump which may re sult in serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is intact 왘 Turn off unnecessary electric consum ers 왘 Drive immediatel...

Page 266: ...nz Light Truck Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the last message displayed can result in an accident Have your brake sys tem checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid res ervoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriousl...

Page 267: ...e system is still functioning nor mally but without the EBB available 왘 Continue driving with added cau tion 왘 Have the system checked at an au thorizedMercedes BenzLightTruck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of accident USA only Canada only PARK BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE You are driving with the parking brake set 왘 Release the parking brake 컄 page 44 ...

Page 268: ...tifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You could be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in th...

Page 269: ... G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehic...

Page 270: ... an in operative water pump which may re sult in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is in order 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc tioning 왘 Observe th...

Page 271: ...ossible solution Ñ CRUISE CONTROL DRIVE TO WORKSHOP Cruise control is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center J DOOR OPEN You are attempting to drive with one or more doors open 왘 Close the doors e ENGINE AIR FILTER VISIT WORKSHOP The engine filter is clogged and must be replaced 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible USA only ADD 1...

Page 272: ...ne damage 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 231 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 229 ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP It may be that there is water in the engine oil 왘 Have the oil checked ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 229 and add oil as require...

Page 273: ... page 224 CHECK GAS CAP SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL The fuel cap is not closed tightly 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 224 Y HOOD OPEN You are driving with the hood open 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 228 I REMOVE KEY You have forgotten to remove the Smart Key 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch REPLACE KEY DRIVE TO WORKSHOP No additional code available for Smart Key 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz L...

Page 274: ...rking 왘 Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible ADD TURN SIG R CHECK LIGHT The right turn signal in the exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This mes sage will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible AUTOM LIGHT ON REMOVE KEY You have left the SmartKey in the starter switch 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch BR...

Page 275: ...g lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible FR L PARK LAMP CHECK LIGHT BACK UP LIGHT ON The left parking lamps are malfunction ing A backup bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible FR R PARK LAMP CHECK LIGHT BACK UP LIGHT ON The right parking lamps are malfunction ing A backup bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible HIGH BEAM L CHECK LIGHT The...

Page 276: ...s malfunction ing 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible LICENSE PLATE LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT The right license plate lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible LIGHTS TURN OFF LIGHTS The display appears if the driver s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the starter switch 왘 Insert SmartKey in the starter switch 왘 Switch off the lights 컄 page 104 LOW BEAM L...

Page 277: ...F BACK UP LIGHT ON A lamp is malfunctioning A backup bulb is being used 왘 Turn the rear fog lamp off REVERSE LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT The right backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible TAIL LIGHT L CHECK LIGHT BACK UP LIGHT ON The left tail lamp is malfunctioning A backup bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible TAIL LIGHT R CHECK LIGHT BACK UP LIGHT ON The ...

Page 278: ...p bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possi ble VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY MALFUNCTION The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as pos sible TURN SIG MIRROR L CHECK LIGHT The left turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 ...

Page 279: ...r emergency tensioning device ETD could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident 왘 Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center immedia...

Page 280: ...minds you and your passen gers to fasten seat belts 왘 Fasten the seat belts FR PASS SEAT BELT FASTEN SEAT BELT The display reminds you and your passen gers to fasten seat belts 왘 Fasten the seat belts TC IN NEUTRAL No gear has been selected in the transfer case it is in NEUTRAL 왘 Engage transfer case to gear position HIGH or LOW 컄 page 145 Warning G If the transfer case is in NEUTRAL the P positio...

Page 281: ...ht Truck Center as soon as possi ble K CLOSE SUNROOF You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding pop up roof open 왘 Close the sliding pop up roof 컄 page 166 J CLOSE SUNROOF You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding pop up roof open 왘 Close the sliding pop up roof 컄 page 166 L TELE AID ...

Page 282: ...dded caution 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY MALFUNCTION Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The following systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center W ...

Page 283: ...t aid kit Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is stored under a cover in the rear footwell 1 Cover 2 Tab 왘 Fold cover 1 to the side 왘 Pull vehicle tool kit out using tab 2 The following is included 앫 Vehicle tool kit 앫 Wheel wrench 앫 Vehicle jack i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing expired items ...

Page 284: ... avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is sup ported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised Be certain that the jack is always vertical plu...

Page 285: ...3 Tab 왘 Open lock for cover ring 1 with key 2 for the spare wheel cover 왘 Fold tab 3 downwards 4 Cover plate 왘 Pull cover ring 1 slightly outwards in direction of arrows and remove 왘 Pull cover plate 4 upward towards you 5 Catch 6 Recess i When replacing cover plate 4 make sure catch 5 engages in recess 6 Make sure the lock faces downwards when mounting cover ring 1 For safety reasons check regula...

Page 286: ...ire 컄 page 306 Warning G Make sure no one is injured when removing the spare wheel Grip wheel from the sides Keep hands from beneath the wheel i After changing the wheel secure the replaced wheel on the spare wheel car rier Make sure the wheel cannot come loose Cover the wheel with the cover plate Repair or replace damaged tire as soon as possible and return spare tire as original spare ...

Page 287: ...the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it to the left Unlocking the tailgate If you are unable to unlock the tailgate with the SmartKey open the tailgate with the mechanical key as follows 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Lock cylinder 3 Handle 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the tail gate lock 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise...

Page 288: ...ing batteries in the SmartKey If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of...

Page 289: ...f the SmartKey housing in direction of ar row 왘 Remove the batteries 3 Battery 4 Contact spring 왘 Using a lint free cloth insert new bat teries under the contact spring with the plus side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment into hous ing until locked in place 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey i When changing batteries always re place both batteries The required replacement batteri...

Page 290: ... panel trim 왘 Open the tailgate 왘 Remove edge protection 1 from the door pillar 왘 Remove rear panel trim 2 3 Release strap 왘 Pull strap 3 upwards The fuel filler flap is unlocked and can be opened Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever In the case of power failure the transmis sion gear selector lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Pin ...

Page 291: ...d opening 왘 Perform the following two steps simul taneously 왘 Push pin 1 down 왘 Move gear selector lever from position P 왘 Remove pin 1 The cover returns to its closed position af ter moving the gear selector lever to posi tions D and D i The gear selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P ...

Page 292: ...rear panel trim 1 Edge protection 2 Rear panel trim 왘 Open the tailgate 왘 Remove edge protection 1 from door pillar 왘 Remove rear panel trim 1 3 Key vehicle tool kit 4 Screwdriver vehicle tool kit 왘 Fit key 3 into hexagon nut of drive 왘 Insert screwdriver 4 into the key as a lever 왘 Turn screwdriver 4 clockwise to 앫 close slide roof 앫 raise roof at the rear 왘 Turn screwdriver 4 counterclockwise to...

Page 293: ...an accident brush guards are not intended to prevent injury or damage in the event of an accident Also check state and local regulations on installation and use Raise and lower brush guard in an open space with plenty of room To help prevent personal injury when open ing or closing the brush guard use extreme caution not to trap hands or feet The brush guard must be in raised and locked position w...

Page 294: ...ntly lower brush guard until it reaches its fully lowered position Raising and securing 왘 Flip up brush guard until it contacts end stop joint 4 Quick lock stop pin 2 must engage the cross slot recess in lock 3 왘 Now turn quick lock 2 so that quick lock makes contact with end stop joint 4 왘 Lock quick lock 2 on both sides of brush guard using lock and unlocking handle 1 Make sure both quick stop p...

Page 295: ...eadlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See your autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment Bulbs Front lamps i Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Turn signal lamps 앫 Tail lamps Lamp Type 1 Additional turn sig nal lamp LED 2 Turn signal lamp 1156 NA 3 Side marker lamp ...

Page 296: ... mirrors 앫 The high mounted brake lamp Lamp Type 6 High mounted brake lamp LED 7 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Brake lamp P 21 W Tail parking and standing lamp R 5 W 8 Backup lamp P 21 W 9 License plate lamps C 5 W a Rear fog lamp P 21 W b Side marker lamp T 4 W Warning G Keep bulbs out of reach of children Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Halog...

Page 297: ...w securing screws 1 왘 Remove head lamp trim panel 2 and seal 4 Securing screw headlamp 왘 Unscrew headlamp securing screws 4 왘 Remove headlamp 3 Installing 왘 Insert headlamp 3 and screw in head lamp securing screws 4 왘 Install head lamp trim panel 2 and seal and screw in securing screws 1 i For vehicles with brush guard Fold the brush guard down before re placing bulbs 컄 page 293 G 55 AMG Remove th...

Page 298: ...cal connector 3 왘 Unclip retainer spring 4 왘 Remove bulb 5 왘 Insert new bulb so that the base lo cates in the recess on the holder 왘 Clip in retainer spring 4 왘 Plug electrical connector 3 onto bulb 5 왘 Press on protection cover 1 Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Pull off electrical connector 2 from bulb socket 6 왘 Push bulb into bulb socket 6 turn counterclockwise and remove 왘 Insert new bulb in ...

Page 299: ...ing screw fog lamp 왘 Unscrew fog lamp securing screws 4 왘 Remove fog lamp 3 Installing 왘 Insert fog lamp 3 and screw in fog lamp securing screws 4 왘 Reinstall fog lamp trim panel 2 and screw in securing screws 1 Fog lamp bulb 6 Electrical connector 7 Retainer spring 8 Bulb socket 왘 Pull off electrical connector 6 왘 Unclip retainer spring 7 왘 Pull out bulb socket 8 왘 Insert the new bulb so that the...

Page 300: ...ockwise until it clicks in 왘 Reinstall turn signal lens 2 and screw in securing screws 1 Side marker lamp The following description applies to both the front and the rear side marker lamps Front side marker shown 1 Securing screw 2 Side marker lamp housing 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Unscrew securing screws 1 왘 Remove side marker lamp housing 2 i G 55 AMG Remove the protective grille before re placi...

Page 301: ...kwise until it clicks in 왘 Insert bulb socket in lamp housing 2 and reinstall the dust cover 왘 Reinstall side marker lamp housing 2 and screw in securing screws 1 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp assemblies 1 Securing screw 2 Lens 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Unscrew securing screws 1 왘 Remove lens 2 i Do not overtighten the securing screw 1 Otherwise side marker lamp housing 2 could be damag...

Page 302: ...nd screw in securing screws 1 Rear fog lamp Backup lamp 1 Securing screw 2 Lens 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Unscrew securing screws 1 왘 Remove lens 2 3 Bulb 왘 Push bulb 3 into socket turn counter clockwise and remove 왘 Insert new bulb in socket push in and turn clockwise until it clicks in 왘 Reinstall lens 2 and screw in securing screws 1 i Donot overtightensecuring screws 1 Otherwise lens 2 could b...

Page 303: ... Holder with light lens 왘 Switch off the lights 왘 Unscrew securing screws 1 왘 Remove holder 2 3 Tubular lamp 왘 Replace tubular lamp 3 왘 Reinstall holder 2 and screw in secur ing screws 1 i Donot overtightensecuring screws 1 Otherwise holder with light lens 2 could be damaged ...

Page 304: ...rwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Never open the hood when the wiper arm is folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted Make certain that the wiper blades are properly insta...

Page 305: ...des Installing wiper blades 왘 Guide wiper blade 2 so that opening goes through wiper arm 3 왘 Press wiper blade 2 into arch of wiper arm 3 until locking spring 1 engages in attachment link 4 왘 Fold the wiper arm back to rest on the windshield ...

Page 306: ...res you can use the spare wheel as a regular wheel if 앫 it is not more than six years old 앫 rim and tire are the same model as the regular wheels Warning G For your safety remove spare wheel from the spare wheel mounting bracket before undertaking any further steps Warning G If the spare tire is more than six years old or is not the same model as the regular tires have the spare tire replaced with...

Page 307: ... for jacking up the vehicle under the axle housing To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is sup ported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle...

Page 308: ...p 왘 Place jack on firm ground 왘 Position jack under the axle housing so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the vehi cle is parked on an incline Be certain the jack arm is positioned correctly under the axle housing axle must fall into jack contour 왘 Jack up the vehicle by pumping arrow until the wheel is clear of the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raise...

Page 309: ...m beneath the wheel Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be re paired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an au thorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to...

Page 310: ...re tight Observe a tightening torque of 97 lb ft 130 Nm 왘 Press the jack piston in again and close the lowering screw Store the jack 컄 page 284 and the other vehicle tools 컄 page 283 왘 After changing the wheel secure the damaged wheel on the spare wheel mounting bracket 컄 page 286 Make sure the wheel cannot come loose 왘 Check the tire inflation pressure and correct it if necessary A table with the...

Page 311: ...le connecting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smokin...

Page 312: ...SmartKey is in the starter switch Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be se verely damaged i With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P Never invert the terminal connections The battery its filler caps and the vent tube must always be securely installed whe...

Page 313: ...hile connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and very explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper connection...

Page 314: ...er cable Clamp cable to discharged battery first 왘 Connect negative terminals 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi cle Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 3 of the batteries and then from positive ...

Page 315: ...cle with all wheels on the ground the gear selector lever must be in position N and the Smart Key must be in starter switch position 2 When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground the vehicle may be towed only for distances up to 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph 50 km h If the vehicle is towed with one axle raised observe instructions regarding flexible drive shaft and p...

Page 316: ... while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usu al manner only the selected turn sig nal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the haz ard warning flasher will operate again When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground note the following With the automatic central...

Page 317: ...mission damage or malfunctions in electrical equipment 왘 Move the gear selector lever to posi tion N 왘 Shift the transfer case to neutral posi tion N In case of transfer case damage or for towing vehicle distances exceeding 30 miles 50 km The propeller shafts to the drive axles must be removed In case of front axle damage Raise the front axle when towing The pro peller shaft between the rear axle ...

Page 318: ...stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud should be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago nally since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou pled to a trailer If possible a vehicle equipped with trailer hitch recei...

Page 319: ... compartment Opening 1 Cover 왘 Open the driver s door 왘 Remove cover 1 in direction of ar rows Fuse box in battery box The battery box is located under the cover in the rear footwell Replacement of fuses can only be per formed by a Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center i Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz and that have the specified amperage rat ing Never attempt to ...

Page 320: ...irection of ar rows 3 Mounting screw 4 Cover 왘 Unscrew mounting screws 3 왘 Remove cover 4 in direction of arrows 5 Fuse box 6 Mounting screw To make changing the fuses easier fuse box 5 can be folded down slightly 왘 Unscrew mounting screws 6 왘 Fold fuse box 5 downward i We recommend having the fuses changed at a Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center ...

Page 321: ...e cover 2 in direction of ar rows i We recommend having the fuses changed at a Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center When reinstalling front passenger seat track stops place end stops in correct position For your safety maintain proper spacing 2 Warning G Do not drive the vehicle when the front end stops are not correctly installed Failure to reinstall stops as indicated may result in se rious injury i...

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Page 323: ...pare parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions vehicle weights and ratings Fuels coolants lubricants etc Consumer information ...

Page 324: ...le parts service More than 300 000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be installed The use of non genuine Merceds Benz parts and accessories no...

Page 325: ...앫 New vehicle limited warranty 앫 Emission system warranty 앫 Emission performance warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont emission control systems warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should...

Page 326: ... on the driver s B pillar 2 Vehicle Identification Number VIN lower edge of windshield 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 Information label California version 5 Emission control label Vacuum line routing for emission con trol system When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Page 327: ...Layout of poly V belt drive For dimensions of the poly V belt see technical data 컄 page 328 G 500 G 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley ...

Page 328: ...gasoline injection No of cylinders 8 8 Bore 3 82 in 97 00 mm 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 60 in 92 00 mm Total piston displacement 303 0 cu in 4966 cm3 331 8 cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 10 5 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 292 hp 5500 rpm 218 kW 5500 rpm 349 hp 5500 rpm 260 kW 5500 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 336 lb ft 2800 4000 rpm 456 Nm 2800 4000 rpm 391 lb ft 3250 r...

Page 329: ...cteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts This may result in damage to the tires or the vehicle i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center A tire inflation pressure table is located on the fuel filler flap of the vehicle The tire pressure should be checked regu larly and should only be adju...

Page 330: ...nical data Rims and tires Spare wheels G 500 G 55 AMG Rims light alloy 71 2 J x18 H2 81 2 J x18 H2 Wheel offset 1 69 in 43 mm 1 89 in 48 mm All season tires radial ply tires 265 60 R18 110V 265 60 R18 110V M S ...

Page 331: ...erator alternator 14 V 150 A 14 V 150 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 90 Ah 12 V 90 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 NGK PFR5R 11 Electrode gap 0 039 in 1 0 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm ...

Page 332: ...nce 8 3 in 211 mm 8 3 in 211 mm Turning radius 523 6 in 13 3 m 523 6 in 13 3 m Track front and rear 59 6 in 1515 mm 59 1 in 1501 mm G 500 G 55 AMG Gross Vehicle Weight Rating1 1 GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight Gross Vehicle Weight GVW comprises weight of vehicle including fuel tools spare wheel installed accessories passengers cargo and trailer tongue It must never exceed the GVWR 6...

Page 333: ...oved engine oils Automatic transmission 9 0 US qt 8 5 l MB Automatic Transmission Oil Transfer case 2 96 US qt 2 8 l MB part no A 001 989 28 03 10 Differential lock mechanism 0 47 0 63 US qt 0 45 0 6 l Brake fluid DOT 3 4 SAE J1703 Front axle 1 5 US qt 1 4 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Rear axle 1 9 US qt 1 8 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Power steering approx 1 06 US qt 1 0 l MB Power Steer...

Page 334: ...m and headlamp cleaning system approx 7 9 US qt 7 5 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point Follow suggested mixing ratios 컄 page 339 Always check the oil f...

Page 335: ...b bles in the system thus reducing the sys tem s efficiency Therefore the brake fluid must be re placed every two years preferably in the spring Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended Your au thorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter will provide you with additional information Premium unleaded gasoline To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gaso l...

Page 336: ...nly the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon depos its After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area leading to en gine performance problems such as 앫 Warm up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss Do not blend other spec...

Page 337: ...corrosion antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cool ing system checked for signs of leakage Please make sure the mixture is in accor dance with label instructions The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality con sult your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Tru...

Page 338: ... should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for service Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity Model Approx freeze protection 35 F 37 C 49 F 45 C G 500 G 55 AMG 6 35 US qt 6 0 l 7 0 US qt 6 6 l ...

Page 339: ...xed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on am bient temperatures 컄 page 339 Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 앫 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 liters water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solv...

Page 340: ...e For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from h...

Page 341: ...nd ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is pro...

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Page 343: ...tem is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied CAC Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz customer service cen ter which can help you with any ques tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break down CAN system Controller Area Network Data bus network serving to control ve hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping Cock...

Page 344: ...r collisions exceeding the sys tem s threshold to tighten the seat belts SRS FSS Flexible Service System Service indicator in the speedometer display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indi c...

Page 345: ...l lock that door Memory function Used to store three individual seat steering wheel and mirror positions for each key Menu The control system displays are ar ranged in menus Each menu contains a number of commands for particular systems In the Audio menu for exam ple you will find the commands Select radio station or Operate CD player Using commands you can directly change the settings for your ve...

Page 346: ...o heat the vehi cle interior for a short time after the en gine has been turned off Restraint system Seat belts belt tensioner airbags and child seat restraint systems As inde pendent systems their protective func tions complement one another RON Research Octane Number The Research Octane Number for gaso line as determined by a standardized method It is an indication of a gaso line s ability to re...

Page 347: ...olts are tightened Tire speed rating Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap proved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires Transfer case Speed of rotation torque converter that works together with the auto matic transmission In the LOW mode off road position the transfer case de creases the output rotational speed of the automatic transmis...

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Page 349: ...roster 155 Windshield wipers 47 Adding Coolant 233 Engine oil 231 Additional turn signals 295 Adjusting 34 Air distribution 159 Air volume 159 Backrest tilt 36 Exterior rear view mirror 38 Head restraint height 36 Head restraint height rear seats 96 Head restraint tilt 36 Instrument cluster illumination 112 Interior rear view mirror 38 Mirrors 38 Multicontour seat 97 Seat cushion length 97 Seat cu...

Page 350: ...ys 186 At the gas station 224 ATF automatic transmission fluid 232 AUDIO menu 120 Selecting radio station 121 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 152 Automatic central locking Activating deactivating control system 133 Automatic climate control Deactivating 162 Automatic headlamp mode 105 Automatic lighting control Activating 109 Deactivating 109 Automatic locking when driving 91 Automatic tr...

Page 351: ...266 Brakes 208 Warning lamp 254 255 Break in period 206 Brush guard 293 Lowering 294 Raising and securing 294 Bulbs replacing Additional turn signals 295 Backup lamps 296 302 Brake lamps 296 302 Front fog lamps 295 299 Front lamps 295 Front turn signal lamps 295 300 High and low beam 297 High beam lamps 295 High mounted brake lamp 296 License plate lamps 296 303 Low beam lamps 295 Parking lamps 29...

Page 352: ...ging Vehicle battery 311 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 256 Checking Coolant level 225 232 Oil level 226 228 Checklist Off road driving 215 Child safety 65 Infant and child restraint systems 56 62 66 LATCH child seat anchors 70 Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation Cigarette lighter 188 Cleaning Cup holders 248 Gear selector lever 248 Hard plastic trim items 248 H...

Page 353: ...21 Control system 115 343 AUDIO menu 120 Convenience submenu 133 Display digital speedometer 120 Functions 116 119 Instrument cluster submenu 127 Lighting submenu 129 Malfunction memory menu 122 Menus 118 119 345 Multifunction display 115 Multifunction steering wheel 116 NAVI menu 122 Selecting radio system 121 Settings menu 123 Standard display menu 120 Submenus 117 119 TEL menu 137 Trip computer...

Page 354: ...entral locking control system 133 Cruise control 170 Defrost 160 ESP 79 Exterior lamps 105 Exterior lamps delayed switch off 131 Hazard warning flasher 108 Headlamps 52 Immobilizer 82 Interior lighting delayed switch off 132 Rear window defroster 155 Tow away alarm 84 Deep water see Standing water Defogging Windshield 160 Defrosting 160 Delayed switch off Exterior lamps 131 Interior lighting 132 D...

Page 355: ...ems 50 Safety systems 74 Through standing water 213 Driving abroad 222 Driving and safety systems 4 ETS 77 ABS 74 BAS 76 EBB 78 ESP 78 Driving instruction Passenger compartment 213 Driving instructions 207 Driving off 209 Driving systems 169 Cruise control 169 Driving safety systems 74 Driving through water 217 E Easy entry exit feature 94 Activating 133 Interrupting movement 134 EBB 74 78 Electri...

Page 356: ...cator lamp 25 256 Engine number 344 Engine oil 228 334 Adding 231 Additives 335 340 Checking level 228 Consumption 228 Display messages 272 Messages in display 229 271 Oil dipstick 232 Viscosity 344 Engine oil level see Oil level Enlarged cargo compartment 176 ESP 25 74 78 344 Messages in display 263 Switching off 79 Switching on 81 Synchronizing 263 Warning lamp 257 ETD 56 65 344 Safety guideline...

Page 357: ... lamp 258 Gasoline additives 336 Premium unleaded gasoline 225 333 335 Refueling 224 Requirements 336 Reserve warning 25 Technical data 333 Fuel additives 336 Fuel consumption statistics After start 136 Since last reset 136 Fuel filler flap 224 Locking 224 Opening 290 Unlocking 224 Fuel requirements 336 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 273 Fuel tank Capacity 333 Filler flap 224 Fuels coolants ...

Page 358: ...ff 108 Switching on 108 Head restraints 95 Power seats 36 Synchronizing 95 Headlamp cleaning system 234 Headlamps Automatic control 105 Cleaning 246 Cleaning system 153 234 Switching off 52 Switching on 46 Washer fluid 339 Washer system 339 Headlight switch off delay see Delayed switch off exterior lamps Headliner Cleaning 248 Heated seats 98 Heated steering wheel 203 Height adjustment Head restra...

Page 359: ...ments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 109 Activating automatic control 109 Deactivating automatic control 109 Delayed switch off 132 Manual operation 109 Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 38 Interior storage spaces 183 Cup holders 185 186 Glove box 183 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 186 Storage compartment below armrest 184 Storage compartment in front of armrest 184 Interval ...

Page 360: ...stery Cleaning 249 License plate lamps Messages in display 276 Replacing bulbs 296 303 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 248 Technical data 329 330 Light sensor 276 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 104 Automatic headlamp mode 105 Combination switch 108 Daytime running lamp mode 106 Exterior lamp switch 104 Front fog lamps 107 High beam flasher 108 High beams 108 Instrument cluster illumination 112...

Page 361: ...290 Interior lighting control 109 Locking the tailgate 90 Locking the vehicle 288 Sliding pop up roof 292 Unlocking the driver s door 287 Unlocking the tailgate 91 287 Unlocking transmission gear selector lever 290 MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 249 Mechanical key 287 Memory function 101 345 Recalling positions from memory 102 Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing positions 103 Storing key depend...

Page 362: ...ake fluid 266 Brake pads 266 Check engine 256 Coolant 268 269 Display 282 Doors 271 Engine 256 Engine oil level 271 ESP 263 Fuel reserve tank 273 Hood 273 Key 273 Lamps 274 276 Parking brake 267 Sunroof 281 Tailgate 282 Tele Aid 281 Telephone 281 Washer fluid 282 Multifunction steering wheel 26 116 Buttons 116 N Navigation system Operating 122 See separate COMAND operating in structions Night secu...

Page 363: ...perating in structions Navigation system 122 Radio 121 Radio transmitters 221 Telephone 137 Operator s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 246 Outside temperature indicator 114 Overdue service 242 Overhead control panel 29 Overspeed range 345 P Paintwork 245 Panic alarm 73 Panic button on SmartKey 73 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 186 Parking 51 209 Parking brake 44 51 Engaging 51 Message in dis...

Page 364: ...eat fore and aft adjustment 35 Power train 346 Power windows 164 Blocking of rear door window operation 71 Convenience feature 165 Side windows 164 Summer opening feature 165 Power washer 245 Practical hints First aid kit 283 Fuses 319 Lamp in center console 259 Lamps in instrument cluster 252 Messages in the display 260 Spare wheel 285 Towing the vehicle 315 Vehicle jack 284 Vehicle tool kit 283 ...

Page 365: ... Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 197 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 346 Removing Cargo compartment cover 176 Wheel 309 Wiper blades 304 Replacing Brake lamp bulbs 296 Bulbs 295 Front lamp bulbs 297 Rear lamp bulbs 296 301 Wiper blades 304 Resetting All functions control system 123 All functions of a submenu 125 Fuel consumption 136 Service indicator FSS 243 Trip odometer 113 Residual heat utilization...

Page 366: ... of 42 64 Safety guidelines 60 Warning lamp 258 Seat bench Folding forward 177 Returning to sitting position 177 Seat cushion length Adjusting 97 Seats 94 Adjusting 34 Easy entry exit feature 94 Heater 98 Multicontour seat 97 Split rear bench seat 176 Selecting Display 129 Selector lever 25 Lock 43 Position automatic transmission 25 Self test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 68 Tele Aid 191 ...

Page 367: ...71 Speedometer display mode 128 Station selection mode 132 Temperature interior 158 Temperature indicator 127 Time display mode 127 Units Speedometer 128 Temperature 127 Time 127 Setting current speed 170 Settings Convenience functions 133 Factory SmartKey 87 Individual SmartKey 135 Lighting control system 129 Menus and submenus 117 Resetting all control system 123 Resetting in the submenu 125 Sel...

Page 368: ...rent 170 Speed settings Cruise control 171 Speedometer 25 Setting units 128 Speedometer display mode Selecting 128 Split rear bench seat 176 SRS 64 346 Indicator lamp 258 Standing lamp front Replacing bulbs 297 Standing lamps Replacing bulbs 295 296 Standing water Driving instructions 213 Starter switch 23 33 Positions 33 Starting difficulties 44 Starting position 33 Starting the engine 43 Station...

Page 369: ...r case 145 Switching off Automatic central locking control system 133 Delayed exterior lamps 131 Differential locks 151 Engine 52 ESP 79 Hazard warning flasher 108 Headlamps 52 Heated steering wheel 203 Switching on Automatic central locking control system 133 Differential locks 150 ESP 81 Front axle differential lock 151 Front fog lamps 107 Hazard warning flasher 108 Headlamps 46 Heated steering ...

Page 370: ...s 332 Windshield and headlamp washer system 334 339 Tele Aid 190 Emergency calls 191 Information 194 Initiating an emergency call manually 193 Messages in display 281 Remote door unlock 197 Roadside Assistance 193 Stolen vehicle tracking services 197 System self check 191 Tele Aid System 190 Upgrade signals 196 Tele Aid System 347 Telematics 347 Telephone Answering a call 138 Dialing a number from...

Page 371: ...ye front 318 Towing eye rear 318 Towing the vehicle 315 Stranded vehicle 318 Towing the vehicle various problem scenarios 317 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 197 Traction 340 347 Transfer case 145 347 Gear range 145 Messages in the multifunction display 146 Switching 145 Transfer case differential lock Switching on 150 Transmission gear selector lever 290 Unlocking manually 290 Transmission s...

Page 372: ...3 Ashtrays 186 Cigarette lighter 188 Electrical outlet 188 Interior storage spaces 183 Tele Aid 190 Telephone 189 V Vehicle Individual settings 123 126 Locking 27 Locking in an emergency 288 Lowering 310 Service battery 311 Towing 315 Unlocking 27 Unlocking in an emergency 287 Vehicle battery 311 Vehicle care 244 Cup holders 248 Engine cleaning 246 Gear selector lever 248 Hard plastic trim items 2...

Page 373: ...32 Wheel change Tightening torque 310 Wheels Rotating 238 Tires and wheels 236 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 160 Replacing wiper blades 304 Washer fluid 234 339 Washer system 339 Windshield washer fluid 339 Message in display 282 Mixing ratio 339 Refilling 234 Wiping with 48 Windshield washer system 339 Windshield wipers 23 47 Fast wiper speed 47 Interval wiping 49 Rear window wipe...

Page 374: ...374 Index Wiping And washing simultaneously 48 Interval 47 49 With windshield washer fluid 48 Wood trims Cleaning 249 ...

Page 375: ...r www mercedes benz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 2285 31 Press time 08 20 03 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extre...

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