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DISTRONIC

Display message ............................ 148

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activating ....................................... 119

Activation conditions ..................... 119

Cruise control lever ....................... 119

Deactivating ................................... 122

Display message ............................ 148

Displays in the multifunction dis-

play ................................................ 119

Driving tips .................................... 122

Function/notes ............................. 117

Important safety notes .................. 117

Selecting ........................................ 119

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 119

Warning lamp ................................. 169

Door control panel

Overview .......................................... 39

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 147

Automatic locking (switch) ............... 75

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) ....................................... 72

Display message ............................ 148

Emergency locking ........................... 75

Emergency unlocking ....................... 75

Important safety notes .................... 75

Opening (from inside) ...................... 75

Overview .......................................... 75

Drinking and driving

......................... 112

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 107

Display ................................... 106, 107

Manual ........................................... 107

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 147

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Symmetrical low beam .................... 90

Driving in mountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle ............ 112

Driving off-road

see Off-road driving

Driving safety systems

4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-

tem) ................................................. 66

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68

Adaptive brake lights ....................... 66

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65

Electronic brake force distribu-

tion .................................................. 68

ESP

(Electronic Stability Pro-

gram) ............................................... 66

Important safety information ........... 64

Overview .......................................... 64

Driving systems

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 124

Cruise control ................................ 112

Display message .................... 148, 156

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 117

HOLD function ............................... 126

PARKTRONIC ................................. 128

Rear view camera .......................... 131

SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 115

Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 115

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 107

Brakes ........................................... 112

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 122

Downhill gradient ........................... 112

Drinking and driving ....................... 112

Driving abroad ................................. 90

Driving in winter ............................. 112

Driving on sand .............................. 112

Driving on wet roads ...................... 112

Driving over obstacles ................... 112

Exhaust check ............................... 112

Fuel ................................................ 112

General .......................................... 112

Hydroplaning ................................. 112

Icy road surfaces ........................... 112

Limited braking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 112

New brake pads/linings ................ 112

Off-road driving .............................. 112

Off-road fording ............................. 112

Snow chains .................................. 232

Symmetrical low beam .................... 90

Tire ruts ......................................... 112

Towing a trailer .............................. 137

Wet road surface ........................... 112

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 147

Index

Summary of Contents for G 550 2015

Page 1: ...G Class Operator s Manual Order no P463 0008 13 Part no 4635849902 Edition B 2015 É4635849902 ËÍ 4635849902 G Class Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are reg istered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the fol lowing symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to your health or life or to the health and life of others H Environmental note Environmental notes provide you with...

Page 3: ...erator s Manual The equipment or product designation of your vehicle may vary depending on Rmodel Rorder Rcountry specification Ravailability Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas Rdesign Requipment Rtechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations The following are integral ...

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Page 5: ...closing 71 Seats steering wheel and mirrors 81 Lights and windshield wipers 89 Climate control 97 Driving and parking 101 On board computer and displays 145 COMAND 171 Stowage and features 191 Maintenance and care 203 Roadside Assistance 213 Wheels and tires 229 Technical data 257 Contents 3 ...

Page 6: ... Setting the center air vents 100 Setting the side air vents 100 Air conditioning system see Climate control see Heating and air conditioning system Alarm system see ATA Anti Theft Alarm system All wheel drive Transfer case 132 Ambient lighting Setting the brightness on board computer 147 Setting the color on board com puter 147 AMG menu on board computer 147 Anti lock braking system see ABS Anti ...

Page 7: ...ehicle Charging 219 Display message 148 Important safety notes 216 Jump starting 220 Overview 216 Blind Spot Assist Activating deactivating 147 Display message 148 Notes function 124 Bluetooth see also Digital Operator s Man ual 172 Brake fluid Display message 148 152 Notes 264 Warning lamp 162 Brake fluid level 209 Brake lamps Adaptive 66 Display message 148 Brakes ABS 65 BAS 65 Brake fluid notes...

Page 8: ...nt system 61 Top Tether 58 Child proof locks Important safety notes 62 Rear doors 63 Children Special seat belt retractor 56 Cigarette lighter 197 Cleaning Trailer tow hitch 211 Clear button 180 Climate control Controlling automatically 100 Cooling with air dehumidification 100 Defrosting the windows 100 Defrosting the windshield 100 Dual zone automatic climate con trol 99 100 Important safety not...

Page 9: ...tant safety notes 197 D Data see Technical data Daytime running lamps Display message 148 Switching on off on board com puter 147 Declarations of conformity 28 DEF Display message 148 Delayed switch off Exterior lighting on board com puter 147 Interior lighting 147 Differential locks Disengaging 136 Engaging 135 Front axle 136 General notes 134 Rear axle 136 Terrain 134 Transfer case 136 Different...

Page 10: ...ad driving Driving safety systems 4ETS Electronic Traction Sys tem 66 ABS Anti lock Braking System 65 ADAPTIVE BRAKE 68 Adaptive brake lights 66 BAS Brake Assist System 65 Electronic brake force distribu tion 68 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 66 Important safety information 64 Overview 64 Driving systems Blind Spot Assist 124 Cruise control 112 Display message 148 156 DISTRONIC PLUS 117 HOLD fu...

Page 11: ... Tow starting vehicle 225 Engine oil Adding 207 Additives 262 Checking the oil level 205 Checking the oil level using the dipstick 205 Display message 148 Filling capacity 262 Notes about oil grades 262 Temperature on board com puter 147 Viscosity 263 Entering an address see also Digital Operator s Man ual 172 Environmental protection Note 26 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram AMG menu on board com...

Page 12: ...ion chart 225 Fuse box Battery case 227 Dashboard 226 Front passenger footwell 226 Transmission tunnel 226 Fuse extractor 225 Fuses Allocation chart 225 Before changing 225 Dashboard fuse box 226 Fuse allocation chart 225 Fuse box in the front passenger footwell 226 Fuse box in the transmission tun nel 226 Important safety notes 225 In the battery case 227 G Garage door opener Clearing the memory ...

Page 13: ...an ual 172 Hood Closing 205 Display message 148 160 Important safety notes 204 Opening 205 Horn 32 Hydroplaning 112 I Immobilizer 68 Increasing reducing temperature heating and air conditioning sys tem 100 Instrument cluster Overview 146 Instrument cluster lighting 146 Interior lighting Automatic control 92 Delayed switch off on board computer 147 Manual control 92 Overview 92 Reading lamp 92 Sett...

Page 14: ... Variable SPEEDTRONIC 116 Limit speed Variable SPEEDTRONIC 115 List of access data New provider 185 List of mobile phone network pro viders Empty 183 With the selected provider 184 Load anchorage 195 Loading guidelines 192 Locking From inside the vehicle central locking button 75 see Central locking Locking doors Automatic 75 Emergency locking 75 From inside central locking but ton 75 Locking cent...

Page 15: ...tructions NECK PRO head restraints Operation 53 Resetting triggered 54 NECK PRO luxury head restraints Important safety notes 53 Operation 53 Resetting when triggered 54 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 102 O Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci dent 55 BabySmart air bag deactivation system 59 Children in the vehicle 55 Important safety notes 42 Introduction to the restraint sys tem...

Page 16: ... 130 Driving system 128 Function notes 128 Important safety notes 128 Problem malfunction 131 Range of the sensors 128 Trailer towing 130 Warning display 129 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF Indicator lamp 43 Problems malfunctions 62 Permanent all wheel drive Off road system 127 Pets in the vehicle 64 Phone book see also Digital Operator s Man ual 172 Plastic trim cleaning instruc tions 212 Power washers 211...

Page 17: ...t system Display message 152 Introduction 42 Warning lamp 167 Warning lamp function 42 Reversing lamps display mes sage 148 Roof Display message 148 Roof lining and carpets cleaning guidelines 212 Route navigation see Route guidance navigation Route guidance see also Digital Operator s Man ual 172 Route guidance navigation 147 S Safety Children in the vehicle 55 Safety system see Driving safety sy...

Page 18: ...147 Menu overview 176 On board computer 147 SETUP on board computer 147 Shift ranges 107 Side impact air bag 50 Side marker lamp display mes sage 148 Side marker lamps changing bulbs 94 Side windows Cleaning 211 Important safety informa tion 77 Opening closing 77 Opening closing all 77 Opening closing front 77 Overview 77 Troubleshooting 77 SIRIUS services see also Digital Operator s Man ual 172 S...

Page 19: ...oor stowage compartment 193 Glove box 193 Important safety information 193 Summer tires 232 Surround lighting on board com puter 147 Switching air recirculation mode on off 100 Switching off the alarm ATA 69 T Tachometer 146 Tail lamps Display message 148 see Lights Tank content Fuel gauge 146 Technical data Capacities 259 Tires 254 Tires wheels 254 Trailer loads 269 Vehicle data 266 Wheels 254 TE...

Page 20: ...ilopascal kPa definition 249 Labeling overview 244 Load bearing index definition 250 Load index 246 Load index definition 249 M S tires 232 Maximum load on a tire defini tion 249 Maximum loaded vehicle weight definition 249 Maximum permissible tire pres sure definition 249 Maximum tire load 246 Maximum tire load definition 249 Optional equipment weight defi nition 249 PSI pounds per square inch de...

Page 21: ...RONIC 130 Permissible trailer loads and drawbar noseweights 142 Transfer case General notes 132 Shift range 132 Shifting 132 Shifting general notes 133 Shifting important safety notes 132 Shifting to neutral 134 Switching off the off road gear ratio 133 Switching on the off road gear ratio 133 Transmission see Automatic transmission Transmission positions 107 Transporting the vehicle 224 Traveling...

Page 22: ...P 165 ESP OFF 166 LIM DISTRONIC PLUS 119 LIM variable SPEEDTRONIC 116 Overview 34 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF 43 Restraint system 167 Seat belt 161 Tire pressure monitor 170 Warning triangle 214 Washer fluid Display message 148 Wheel bolt tightening torque 253 Wheels Changing a wheel 250 Checking 231 Cleaning 211 Important safety notes 230 Interchanging changing 250 Mounting a new wheel 253 Mounting a w...

Page 23: ...Wiper blades Cleaning 211 Important safety notes 96 Replacing 96 Wooden trim cleaning instruc tions 212 Index 21 ...

Page 24: ...in the basic menu Installation Check whether or not the Digital Operator s Manual has already been installed To do so call up the Digital Operator s Manual via COMAND as follows X Using the COMAND controller select the symbol from the menu bar in the COMAND display and press W to confirm X Choose the Operator s Manual selection card and press W to confirm There are two possibilities 1 The Digital ...

Page 25: ...rive again and follow the installation instructions as described above Operation Calling up the Digital Operator s Man ual X Press the q control knob on COMAND COMAND switches on The previously selected menu appears after a warning message X Using the COMAND controller select the symbol in the menu bar and confirm with W X Choose the Operator s Manual selection card and confirm with W The basic me...

Page 26: ...ound in the section COMAND under the heading Phone book entering characters Selection list of available keywords Character bar Back button X To enter a keyword turn cVd or slide ZVÆ XVY the COMAND controller to select a character X To confirm the character press W the COMAND controller Selection list is then filtered X Select characters in the same way until COMAND jumps automatically to selection...

Page 27: ... the text the cursor jumps automatically to the drop down warnings environmental information and malfunction information When you have selected the note press W the COMAND controller The warning note environmental note or malfunction information opens up on the same page X To navigate away from the Digital Oper ator s Manual press the button The basic menu for the Digital Operator s Manual opens X...

Page 28: ...ngine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rkeep an eye on the vehicle s fuel consump tion Environmental concerns and recom menda...

Page 29: ...shown in the descriptions and illustrations The original purchase agreement lists all sys tems installed in your vehicle Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation please consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The Operator s Manual and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle Operating safety Important safety notes G WARNING If you...

Page 30: ...two condi tions 1 These devices may not cause harm ful interference and 2 These devices must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired oper ation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com pliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Cana...

Page 31: ...AND mbrace Canada TELEAID If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace additional data about the vehicle s operation the use of the vehicle in certain situations and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and or the mbrace Terms and Conditions Event data recorders This vehicle is equipped...

Page 32: ...per sonnel MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or if the vehicle is leased without the consent of the lessee Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement by federal state or local gov ernment in connection with or arising out of litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates or as required by law ...

Page 33: ...Cockpit 32 Instrument cluster 33 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 38 Door control panel 39 31 At a glance ...

Page 34: ...ifters 107 Instrument cluster 146 Horn A Overhead control panel 38 B PARKTRONIC warning display 128 C Climate control systems 98 D Ignition lock 103 E Adjusts the steering wheel 86 F Cruise control lever 113 G Light switch 90 H Opens the hood 205 32 Cockpit At a glance ...

Page 35: ...plays and controls Function Page Speedometer with segments 146 Multifunction display 146 Tachometer 146 Coolant temperature display 146 A Fuel gage B Instrument cluster lighting control 146 Instrument cluster 33 At a glance ...

Page 36: ...62 A Distance warning 169 B Turn signals 92 C h Tire pressure monitor 170 D 6 Restraint system 42 E ü Seat belt 161 Function Page F Coolant 168 G R Rear fog lamp 91 H O Front fog lamps 91 I Check Engine J 8 Reserve fuel K å ESP OFF 165 L ABS 163 M Brakes red USA only J Canada only 162 34 Instrument cluster At a glance ...

Page 37: ...s a call Exits phone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial mem ory W X Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists a Confirms selections and hides messages B Back Switches off the Voice Con trol System see the sepa rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel 35 At a glance ...

Page 38: ...see separate operating instructions Seat heating 85 s Seat ventilation 84 c PARKTRONIC 128 A ECO start stop func tion AMG vehicles only 105 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 90 C 4 5 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 43 D å ESP 66 36 Center console At a glance ...

Page 39: ...cts LOW RANGE off road gear 132 J Stowage compartment K Opens closes the stowage compartment 193 L Cigarette lighter 197 M Audio controller see the separate operating instructions COMAND controller N Switches the windshield heating on off 100 O Û Selects the drive program 107 Ñ Selects the drive program AMG vehicles P Parking brake 111 Center console 37 At a glance ...

Page 40: ...n off 92 B Opens closes the sliding sunroof 78 C F Roadside Assistance call button mbrace sys tem 200 Function Page D G SOS button mbrace system 198 E ï MB Info call button mbrace system 200 F Rear view mirror 87 G Buttons for the garage door opener 197 H Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and the Voice Control System1 1 The Voice Control System is only available in combination ...

Page 41: ...ent 63 W Opens closes the side windows 77 7Zö Adjusts and folds the exte rior mirrors in out electri cally 87 Function Page r 45 Stores settings for the seat exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel memory func tion 87 A Adjusts the seats 84 B Unlocks locks the vehicle 75 C Opens the door 75 Door control panel 39 At a glance ...

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Page 43: ...Useful information 42 Occupant safety 42 Children in the vehicle 55 Pets in the vehicle 64 Driving safety systems 64 Theft deterrent locking system 68 41 Safety ...

Page 44: ...As an additional safety device the air bag increases the level of protection for vehi cle occupants in the event of an accident For example if in the event of an accident the protection offered by the seat belt is suffi cient the air bags are not deployed When an accident occurs only the air bags that increase protection in that particular accident situation are deployed However seat belts and air...

Page 45: ...ger front air bag is deactivated Depending on the person in the front passenger seat the front passenger front air bag must either be deactivated or enabled see the following points You must make sure of this both before and during a journey RChildren in a child restraint system whether the front passenger front air bag is enabled or deactivated depends on the installed child restraint system and ...

Page 46: ...eir seat belts before starting the journey G WARNING If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened it can not protect as intended Furthermore an incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause addi tional injury for example in an accident dur ing braking or when abruptly changing direc tion This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that all vehicle occupants are seated properly wit...

Page 47: ...ring the seat belt cor rectly while the vehicle is in motion When fastening the seat belt always make sure that Rthe seat belt tongue is only inserted to the belt buckle belonging to that seat Rthe seat belt is tight across your body Avoid wearing bulky clothing e g a winter coat Rthe seat belt is not twisted Only then can the forces which occur be distributed over the area of the belt Rthe should...

Page 48: ...ide if neces sary X To raise slide the belt sash guide upwards The belt sash guide engages in various posi tions X To lower pull release button and slide the belt sash guide downwards X Let go of release button in the desired position and make sure that the belt sash guide engages All seat belts except the driver s seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor to securely fasten child ...

Page 49: ...belt smoothly from the belt outlet and engage fixed belt tongue in belt buckle X To fasten the seat belt pull the seat belt smoothly from the belt outlet and engage movable belt tongue C in belt buckle A X If necessary pull upwards on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body Releasing seat belts Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up Otherwise the seat be...

Page 50: ...e s speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h once and the driver s and front passenger seat belts are not fastened a warning tone sounds A warning tone also sounds with increasing intensity for 60 seconds or until the driver or front passenger have fastened their seat belts If the driver or front passenger unfasten their seat belts during the journey the seat belt warning is activated again i For more informa...

Page 51: ...aint systems RChild restraint systems should be installed on the rear seats ROnly secure a child in a rearward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat when the front passenger front air bag is deactivated If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit the front passenger front air bag is deactivated Y page 43 RAlways observe the instructions and safety notes on Ch...

Page 52: ...is not lit Y page 59 Rthe restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity Side impact air bags G WARNING Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even prevent the deployment of the air bags inte grated into the seats Consequently the air bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as they are designed to do In addition the func tions of BabySmart may be impaired This poses an increased r...

Page 53: ...s Y page 51 Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags Important safety notes G WARNING The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed There is a risk of injury Do not touch the air bag parts Have a deployed air bag replaced at a qualified spe cialist workshop as soon as possible G WARNING A deployed air bag no longer offers any pro tection and cannot provide the intende...

Page 54: ...he rear compartment are triggered independ ently of the lock status of the seat belts If the restraint system control unit detects a more severe accident further components of the restraint system are activated independ ently of each other in certain frontal collision situations RDriver s air bag RFront passenger front air bag The front passenger front air bag is activated or deactivated depending...

Page 55: ...vehicle rolls over if the system determines that deployment can offer addi tional protection to that provided by the seat belt i Not all air bags are deployed in an acci dent The different air bag systems work independently of each other How the air bag system works is deter mined by the severity of the accident detec ted especially the vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the apparent type of...

Page 56: ...ngages X Repeat this procedure for the second NECK PRO head restraint i Resetting the NECK PRO head restraints requires a lot of strength If you have diffi culty resetting the NECK PRO head restraints have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop NECK PRO luxury head restraints Do not insert your finger between the cushion of the head restraint and the cover Pay par ticular attenti...

Page 57: ...mple Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P Rstart the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment and become trapped There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are s...

Page 58: ...belt is tight and does not loosen Removing the child restraint system and deactivating the special seat belt retractor X Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instruc tions X Press the release button of the seat belt buckle and route the seat belt tongue back towards the belt sash guide The special seat belt retractor is deactiva ted Child restraint system Th...

Page 59: ...r front air bag All child restraint systems must meet the fol lowing standards RU S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand ards 213 and 225 RCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 Confirmation that the child restraint system corresponds to the standards can be found on an instruction label on the child restraint system This confirmation can also be found in the installation instructions...

Page 60: ...ould always be used Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear seats or the rear seat backrests are not locked they could fold forwards in the event of an accident heavy braking or sudden changes of direction As a result child restraint systems cannot perform their inten ded protective function Rear seats and rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries e g in the e...

Page 61: ...increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that the front passenger front air bag has been disabled The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit G WARNING If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit the front passenger front air bag is deactivated It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended protective function A person in the fron...

Page 62: ...mple RLaptop RMobile phone RTransponder cards such as ski passes or access passes The front passenger air bag could deploy acci dentally or not function as intended during an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Do not place any of the devices mentioned above or similar devices on the front passenger seat Be aware of the status of the front passenger front air bag b...

Page 63: ...base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by the head restraint Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingl...

Page 64: ...rd with a transponder such as a ski pass or access pass If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit the front passenger seat may not be used X Visit a qualified specialist workshop The 6 restraint sys tem warning lamp lights up and or the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up briefly when you switch the ignition on G WARNING The BabySmart air bag deactivation system is...

Page 65: ...d could be burned on these parts Child proof locks for the rear doors G WARNING Children could open a rear door from inside the vehicle This could result in serious inju ries or an accident Therefore when children ride in the rear always secure the rear doors with the child proof locks You secure each door individually with the child proof locks on the rear doors A door secured with a child proof ...

Page 66: ...king Rsteering capabilities are reduced Rbraking distance is increased Rvehicle stability in standard driving maneu vers is increased Make sure the differential locks are switched on at all times except when driving off road for example Switch on the differential locks immediately when returning from off road driving If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are inattentive the driving saf...

Page 67: ... ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal X If ABS intervenes continue to depress the brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit uation is over X To make a full brake application depress the brake pedal with full force The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica tion of hazardous road conditions and func tions as a reminder to take extra care while driving Off road A...

Page 68: ...ould otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system ESP monitors the driving stability and the traction Traction is the power transmission between the tires and the road surface ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continu ously when the engine is running If the warning lamp and the å warn ing lamp are lit continuously ESP is not available due to a mal...

Page 69: ...eactivate press button until the å warning lamp lights up in the instru ment cluster X To activate press button until the å warning lamp goes out in the instrument cluster ESP is activated automatically when the engine is started i Vehicles with the ECO start stop func tion the ECO start stop function automat ically switches the engine off when the vehicle comes to a stop The engine starts automat...

Page 70: ...unctioning the rear wheels can lock e g under full braking This increases the risk of skidding and an accident You should therefore adapt your driving style to the different handling characteristics Have the brake system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Observe information regarding indicator and warning lamps Y page 163 as well as dis play messages Y page 148 EBD monitors and controls ...

Page 71: ...he alarm system is armed and you open Ra door Ra door using the mechanical key Rthe rear door Rthe hood The alarm is also triggered if Rthe position of the vehicle is changed Ra window is smashed The alarm is not switched off even if you close the open door that triggered it for example i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds the mbrace emergency call system USA only or Tele Aid system Ca...

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Page 73: ...Useful information 72 SmartKey 72 Doors 75 Rear door 76 Side windows 77 Sliding sunroof 77 71 Opening and closing ...

Page 74: ... to the SmartKey the SmartKey could be uninten tionally turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do notattach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey Remove any bulky key rings before inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock SmartKey functions G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doo...

Page 75: ...he rear door the anti theft alarm system will be triggered Y page 69 X To end the alarm insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock Removing the mechanical key X Push release catch in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove mechanical key from the SmartKey SmartKey battery Important safety notes G WARNING Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan ces If batteries are swallowed it...

Page 76: ...e Smart Key Y page 73 X Press mechanical key into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover opens Do not hold the cover closed while doing so X Remove battery tray cover X Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery falls out X Insert the new battery with the positive ter minal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Make sure that t...

Page 77: ...G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compart ment unless they are firmly secured in place Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child s risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering o...

Page 78: ...raint system s metal parts for example could become very hot and a child could be burned on these parts G WARNING Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger compartment or cargo compart ment unless they are firmly secured in place Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child s risk of injury in the event of Rstrong braking maneuvers Rsudden changes of direction Ran accident ...

Page 79: ...Close the side window Problem a side window cannot be closed and you cannot see the cause If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corr...

Page 80: ...lid ing sunroof is in the closed position Operating the sliding sunroof man ually The actuator is located in the cargo compart ment on the left hand side behind the rear wall trim X Open the rear door X Pull off edge protection from the door pillar in the direction of arrow X Pull away rear panel trim as far as nec essary in the direction of arrow until the electrical connections can be accessed X...

Page 81: ...e electrical connections X Re install rear panel trim When doing so hook lugs B of rear panel trim into vehicle side wall C X Re install edge protection X Close the rear door Sliding sunroof 79 Opening and closing Z ...

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Page 83: ...Useful information 82 Correct driver s seat position 82 Seats 82 Steering wheel 86 Mirrors 87 Memory functions 87 81 Seats steering wheel and mirrors ...

Page 84: ...hicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle The seats can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock G WARNING When you adjust a seat you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped e g on the seat guide rail There is a risk of injury Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat Observe the safety notes on Air bags Y p...

Page 85: ...ild restraint To avoid damage to the seats and the seat heating observe the following information Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats If liquid is spilled on the seats dry them as soon as possible Rif the seat covers are damp or wet do not switch on the seat heating The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats Rclean the seat covers as recommended see the Interior care section Rd...

Page 86: ...upant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level Observe the following when adjusting the head restraints X Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats Otherwise you cannot adjust the height and angle of the head restraints correctly X Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close as possible to your head Adjusting the front seat hea...

Page 87: ...d press release catch X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired position X To lower press release catch and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position Installing removing the rear seat head restraints X To remove pull the head restraint up to the stop X Press release catch and pull the head restraint out of the guides X To re install place the head restraint in the...

Page 88: ... system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 35 minutes after it is set to level 1 Problems with the seat heating You can find information about this in the Digital Operator s Manual Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while d...

Page 89: ... the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RRear view mirror RExterior mirrors RAutomatic anti glare mirrors RParking position for the exterior mirror on the front passenger side Memory functions In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RStoring settings RCalling up a stored setting Memory functions 87 Seats steering w...

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Page 91: ...Useful information 90 Exterior lighting 90 Interior lighting 92 Replacing bulbs 92 Windshield wipers 95 89 Lights and windshield wipers ...

Page 92: ...ied specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Conversion to asymmetrical low beam after returning Have the headlamps converted back to asym metrical low beam headlamps at a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible after crossing the border again Information in the Digital Operator s Manual In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find inform...

Page 93: ... for the vehicle s lighting at all times X To switch on the fog lamps turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Turn the light switch to T L or Ã X Press the N button The green N indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up X To switch off the fog lamps press the N button The green N indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster goes out Only vehicles with front...

Page 94: ...cally switched off after no more than three minutes Interior lighting An overview of the interior lighting and the overhead control panel can be found in the At a glance section In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RAutomatic interior lighting control RManual interior lighting control RCourtesy lighting in the front doors Replacing bulbs Important safe...

Page 95: ... quali fied specialist workshop RAdditional turn signals in the exterior mir rors RHigh mounted brake lamp RHigh beam low beam headlamps Xenon bulbs RDaytime running lamps RParking lamps standing lamps RLicense plate lamp i Individual segments of the license plate lamp LEDs may fail without a display mes sage appearing in the multifunction dis play Regularly check the license plate lamp If necessa...

Page 96: ... W 5 W Brake lamp tail lamp P 21 5 W Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Side marker lamp T 4 W A Backup lamp P 21 W B Rear fog lamp P 21 W Changing the front bulbs Side marker lamps Do not fasten the screws too tightly You could otherwise damage the lens Front side marker lamp example The bulbs of the front and rear side marker lamps are changed in the same way X Switch off the lights X Unscrew screws X Rem...

Page 97: ...asher fluid X Switch on the ignition X Turn the combination switch to the corre sponding position In the Ä or Å position the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically accord ing to the intensity of the rain In the Å position the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position causing the wind shield wipers to wipe more frequently Switching the rear window wiper on off Combination swit...

Page 98: ... the wind shield until it engages X Position wiper blade horizontally X Press locking spring X Slide wiper blade with hinge piece from wiper arm Installing the wiper blade Windshield wiper arm Wiper blade Locking spring Hinge piece X Slide wiper arm into new wiper blade with hinge piece X Engage locking spring into the end of the wiper arm X Make sure that wiper blade is seated correctly X Fold wi...

Page 99: ...Useful information 98 Overview of climate control sys tems 98 Operating the climate control sys tems 100 97 Climate control ...

Page 100: ...al when the engine is running Opti mum operation is only achieved if you drive with the side windows and sliding sunroof closed The climatic comfort deteriorates whilst the sliding sunroof is open The automatic climate control cannot maintain the set temperature with the sliding sunroof open You have to adjust the climate control manually i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period during warm weat...

Page 101: ...ing with air dehumidification on off A Switches the rear window defroster on off B Sets the temperature right C Activates deactivates air recirculation mode D Sets the air distribution E Increases the airflow F Reduces the airflow G Display H Switches climate control on off I Sets climate control to automatic Overview of climate control systems 99 Climate control ...

Page 102: ...ate control sys tems In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RSwitching climate control on off RSwitching cooling with air dehumidification on off RSetting climate control to automatic RSetting the temperature RSetting the air distribution RSetting the airflow RSwitching the ZONE function on off RDefrosting the windshield RMAX COOL maximum cooling RDefros...

Page 103: ... 102 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 102 Driving 102 Automatic transmission 105 Refueling 107 Parking 110 Driving tips 112 Driving systems 112 Off road driving systems 132 Towing a trailer 137 101 Driving and parking ...

Page 104: ...lect shift ranges 3 2 or 1 when driv ing slowly e g in mountainous terrain After 1 000 miles 1 500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and bring the vehicle to full speed Additional breaking in notes for AMG vehi cles RDo not drive faster than 85 mph 140 km h for the first 1 000 miles 1 500 km ROnly allow the engine to reach a maximum engine speed of 4 500 rpm briefly RChange gear in go...

Page 105: ...the desired drive position when the vehicle is stationary Where possible avoid spinning the drive wheels when pulling away on slippery roads You could otherwise damage the drive train Avoid high engine speeds when the engine is cold The engine s service life could otherwise be significantly shortened Do not use the engine s full performance until it has reached operating temperature AMG vehicles a...

Page 106: ...ine Starting procedure X Shift the automatic transmission to posi tion P The transmission position display in the multifunction display shows P i For further information about the auto matic transmission see Y page 105 i If you depress the brake when starting the engine pedal travel is unusually long and there is less pedal resistance X Make sure that the parking brake is applied X Turn the SmartK...

Page 107: ...or pedal Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient It holds the vehicle for a short time after you have removed your foot from the brake pedal This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and to depress it before the vehicle begins to roll X Ta...

Page 108: ...ital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics REngaging park position P REngaging reverse gear R REngaging neutral N RNeutral N in the ECO start stop function AMG vehicles RShifting to transmission position D RTransmission position D in the ECO start stop function AMG vehicles Transmission position and drive pro gram display If the transmission position display in the mu...

Page 109: ...al Operator s Manual Upshifting In manual drive program M the automatic transmission does not shift up automati cally even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached When the engine limiting speed is reached the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the tachometer There is otherwise a risk...

Page 110: ... otherwise damage the paintwork Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can Otherwise the fuel lines and or injection system could be blocked by particles from the fuel can If you overfill the fuel tank pressure may build up in the fuel tank This could cause fuel to spray out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed There is a risk of injury The fuel tank is full when the fuel pump nozzle first switch...

Page 111: ...Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle A locking pin otherwise prevents the fuel filler flap from closing after the vehicle has been locked Fuel filler flap emergency release The emergency release is located in the cargo compartment on the right hand side when viewed in the direction of travel behind the rear panel trim i The vehicle body in the emergency release area has sharp edge...

Page 112: ...el filler flap using the emergency release Y page 109 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Parking Important safety notes G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi cle they could set it in motion by for example Rrelease the parking brake Rshift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P Rstart the engine In addition they may operate vehicle equip ment and become t...

Page 113: ...s Manual A description of how to switch off the engine can be found in the Digital Operator s Manual Parking brake G WARNING If you must brake the vehicle with the parking brake the braking distance is considerably longer and the wheels could lock There is an increased danger of skidding and accidents Only use the parking brake to brake the vehi cle when the service brake is faulty Do not apply th...

Page 114: ...ion in the Digital Operator s Manual In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RGeneral driving tips REngine oil RBraking Important safety notes Downhill gradients Heavy and light loads Wet roads Limited braking performance on salt treated roads New brake pads linings Servicing the brakes AMG high performance and ceramic brakes RDriving on wet roads RWinter...

Page 115: ...range 1 2 or 3 in good time By doing so you will make use of the braking effect of the engine This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly Use cruise control only if road and traffic con ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 20 mph 30 km h i Cruise control shoul...

Page 116: ...before calling up the stored speed If you do not know the stored speed store the desired speed again X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Cruise control is activated and adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored i If no speed is stored cruise control stores the current speed and maintains it Setting a speed Adjusting Keep in m...

Page 117: ... SPEED TRONIC can neither reduce the risk of acci dent nor override the laws of physics SPEED TRONIC cannot take account of road weather and traffic conditions SPEEDTRONIC is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Only engage SPEEDTRONIC when the current road weather and traffic conditions permit i...

Page 118: ... lever lights up Variable SPEEDTRONIC is selected Storing the current speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 18 mph while the engine is running X Briefly press the cruise control lever up or down The current speed is stored and shown in the multifunction display i On downhill gradients the speed can be exceeded despite variable SPEEDTRONIC In this case you...

Page 119: ...ases DISTRONIC PLUS may Rgive an unnecessary warning and then brake the vehicle Rneither give a warning nor intervene Raccelerate or brake unexpectedly There is a risk of an accident Continue to drive carefully and be ready to brake in particular when warned to do so by DISTRONIC PLUS G WARNING DISTRONIC PLUS brakes your vehicle with up to 40 of the maximum braking force If this braking force is i...

Page 120: ... DISTRONIC PLUS to assist you the following activation conditions must be fulfilled Y page 119 and the radar sensor system must be operational General notes DISTRONIC PLUS regulates the speed and automatically helps you maintain the dis tance to the vehicle detected in front DISTRONIC PLUS brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded On long and steep downhill gradients espe cially i...

Page 121: ...S and variable SPEEDTRONIC C To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS With the cruise control lever you can operate DISTRONIC PLUS and variable SPEED TRONIC X To switch between variable SPEED TRONIC and DISTRONIC PLUS press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow B LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which function you have selec ted RLIM indicator lamp off DISTRONIC PLUS is se...

Page 122: ...the end of a tailback You can only activate DISTRONIC PLUS if Rthe vehicle in front and Ryour vehicle are stationary X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down A DISTRONIC PLUS is selected i DISTRONIC PLUS can only be activated when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds below 20 mph 30 km h if a vehi cle in front has been detected Therefore the DISTRONIC PLUS dist...

Page 123: ...accelerated Acceleration will be interrupted if changing lanes takes too long or if the dis tance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front becomes too small i When changing lanes DISTRONIC PLUS monitors the left lane on left hand drive vehicles and the right lane on right hand drive vehicles Stopping G WARNING When leaving the vehicle even if it is braked only by DISTRONIC PLUS it could roll ...

Page 124: ...ehicle in front or if the vehicle in front is no longer detec ted RESP intervenes or you deactivate ESP Rthe transmission is in the P R or N position Ryou pull the cruise control lever towards you in order to pull away and the front passenger door or one of the rear doors is open Rthe vehicle has skidded If DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the DISTRONIC PLUS ...

Page 125: ...ad because of its narrow width The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Obstructions and stationary vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for obsta cles or stationary vehicles If for example the detected vehicle turns a corner and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that are crossing y...

Page 126: ...rt on the sensors or anything else covering the sensors Rvisibility is poor e g due to fog heavy rain or snow Rthere is a narrow vehicle traveling in front e g a motorcycle or bicycle Rthe road has very wide lanes Rthe road has narrow lanes Ryou are not driving in the middle of the lane Rthere are barriers or other road boundaries i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular ...

Page 127: ...overtaken too closely on the side placing them in the blind spot area Rvehicles being overtaken at a speed differ ence of more than 7 5 mph 12 km h Rvehicles which approach with a large speed differential and overtake your vehicle As a result Blind Spot Assist may not give warnings in such situations There is a risk of an accident Always observe the traffic conditions care fully and maintain a saf...

Page 128: ...function deactivated when you depress the accelerator pedal to pull away i Do not use the HOLD function when driv ing off road on steep uphill or downhill gra dients or on slippery or loose surfaces The HOLD function cannot hold the vehicle on such surfaces Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if Rthe vehicle is stationary Rthe engine is running or it has been switched off by t...

Page 129: ...e vehicle only briefly for a maximum of ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer When doing this turn the SmartKey to posi tion 0 or 1 in the ignition Failure to do this can cause damage to the drive train or the brake system A function or performance test should only be carried out on a two axle dyna mometer Before you operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer please consult a qualified workshop Y...

Page 130: ...iting a park ing space Ensure that the areas in front behind and to the side of the vehicle are safe before maneuvering parking or pulling away There must not be any persons animals or objects in the area in which you are maneu vering PARKTRONIC does not take into account any persons or objects located below or above the detection range As a result PARKTRONIC cannot warn you about objects in this ...

Page 131: ...ir vents The warning display for the rear area is loca ted on the headliner in the rear compartment The warning display for each side of the vehi cle is divided into five yellow and two red seg ments PARKTRONIC is operational if yellow segments showing operational readiness light up The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter mine which warning displa...

Page 132: ...up PARKTRONIC is deactivated i PARKTRONIC is automatically activated when you turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Towing a trailer PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer 130 Driving systems Driving and parking ...

Page 133: ...ortant safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid It is not a replacement for your attention to your imme diate surroundings You are always responsi ble for safe maneuvering and parking When maneuvering or parking make sure that there are no persons animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering Under the following circumstances the rear view camera will not function or will fun...

Page 134: ... Shift ranges G WARNING If you do not wait for the transfer case gear change process to complete the transfer case could remain in the neutral position The power transmission to the driven wheels is then interrupted There is a danger of the vehicle rolling away unintentionally There is a risk of an accident Wait until the transfer case shift process is completed Do not switch off the engine while ...

Page 135: ... case position appears in the multifunction display Indicator lamp lights up X Shift the transmission to position D Switching off the off road gear ratio G WARNING When the transfer case is in the neutral posi tion power transmission to the driven wheels is interrupted As a result the vehicle could roll away There is a risk of an accident Secure the vehicle with the parking brake and on uphill or ...

Page 136: ...r s door the TC In Neutral message appears in the multifunction dis play If you then release the parking brake a warning tone will sound Differential locks General notes G WARNING When the differential locks are engaged ABS 4ETS ESP and BAS are deactivated As a result the wheels could lock when braking and the braking distance is increased There is a risk of an accident Disengage the differential ...

Page 137: ...ame speed regardless of their respective torque Note engaging the differential lock greatly impairs the vehicle s steerability Note it is imperative to use the differential function when driving on firm road surfaces Under no circumstances should the differen tial be locked when driving on firm road sur faces Otherwise the vehicle may not be steerable and you could lose control of the vehicle Ther...

Page 138: ...ock for rear axle and the differential lock for front axle as required Differential lock for the rear axle X To engage press switch Yellow activation indicator lamp A lights up first followed by red function indicator lamp of switch The differential lock for the rear axle is engaged Differential lock for the front axle X To engage press switch First the yellow activation indicator lamp lights up f...

Page 139: ...ctly or not secured with the bolt provided and the corresponding spring cotter the trailer may come loose There is a risk of an accident Always install and secure the ball coupling as described Before every journey ensure that the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and the corresponding spring cotter Please observe the manufacturer s operating instructions for the trailer coupling if a detacha...

Page 140: ... This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly If you need additional braking depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously The maximum permissible speed for vehicle trailer combinations depends on the type of trailer Before beginning the journey check the trailer s documents to see what the max imum permissible speed is O...

Page 141: ...ightened using the incor rect torque As a result the trailer may detach There is a risk of an accident Immediately after installing have the tighten ing torque checked at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use ball couplings tested and approved for use on Mercedes Benz vehi cles This helps to avoid damage to the vehicle Observe the manufacturer s installation in...

Page 142: ...ecured with the bolt and the corresponding spring cotter G WARNING If the ball coupling is not correctly installed and secured it can come loose during the journey and endanger other road users There is a risk of an accident and injury Always install and secure the ball coupling as described Before every journey ensure that the ball coupling is secured with the bolt and the corresponding spring co...

Page 143: ...ened to the vehicle s trailer cou pling not to the bumper or the axle Allow for enough play in the chains to facil itate turning tight corners Ra separate brake system for certain types of trailer Ra safety switch for braked trailers Check the specific legal requirements applicable to your state If the trailer detaches from the towing vehi cle the safety switch applies the trailer s brakes X Make ...

Page 144: ... between two gears when driving up or downhill restrict the shift range Select shift range 4 3 2 or 1 A lower gear and lower speed reduce the risk of engine failure RWhen driving downhill shift to a lower gear to utilize the engine s braking effect Avoid continuous brake application as this may overheat the vehicle brakes and if installed the trailer brakes RIf the coolant temperature increases dr...

Page 145: ...to the rear axle load to avoid exceeding the permissible gross axle weight The permissible gross vehicle weight is indicated on the identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side of the vehicle i Mercedes Benz recommends a trailer load where the trailer drawbar noseweight accounts for 8 to 15 of the trailer s per missible gross weight i The weight of additional accessories pas sengers a...

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Page 147: ... information 146 Important safety notes 146 Displays and operation 146 Menus and submenus 147 Display messages 148 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 160 145 On board computer and displays ...

Page 148: ...on restrictions in systems relevant to safety The operating safety of your vehicle may be impaired There is a risk of an accident Drive on carefully Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the mul tifunction display You should therefore make sure your vehicle is operating safely at all ti...

Page 149: ...u switches to the telephone book and starts dialing the selected number RIn the Audio menu stops the station search function at the desired station Right control panel RRejects or ends a call RExits phone book redial mem ory 6 RMakes or accepts a call RSwitches to the redial memory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control System see the separa...

Page 150: ... messages X Press the a or button on the steer ing wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared Display messages with a high priority are shown in red You cannot hide display messages of the highest priority The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been rem edied Message memory menu The on board computer saves certain di...

Page 151: ...ional ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the display message continues to be displayed X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop In...

Page 152: ...instrument cluster The self diagnosis function might not be complete for example G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a suitable ...

Page 153: ...ESP BAS the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilization are unavailable due to a malfunction BAS and the adaptive brake lights may also have failed In addition the å and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds G WARNING The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above The front and rear wheels could therefor...

Page 154: ... Service Required The restraint system is faulty The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop For further information about the restraint system see Y page 42 6...

Page 155: ... warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an accident may not be triggered There is an increased risk of injury X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunc tion Service Required or Side Curtain Airbag Mal function Service Required There is a...

Page 156: ...ld restraint system has been installed on the front passenger seat The BabySmart system is malfunctioning G WARNING The front passenger front air bag can be triggered unintentionally in the event of an accident There is a risk of an accident X Make sure there is nothing between the seat and the child restraint system X Check that the child restraint system is installed correctly X If the 4 5 indic...

Page 157: ...ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 248 120 Other wise the engine could be damaged X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display X If the temperature increases again visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant temperature may rise to ...

Page 158: ... When parking secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified specialist workshop TC shift canceled Reactivate The transfer case has not performed the gear change process X Repeat the gearshift process X Make sure all conditions for changing gears are met Y page 132 TC shift condi tions not fulfilled Max speed 25 mph You have exceeded the maximum speed ...

Page 159: ... Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Shift the transfer case according to driving conditions Y page 132 Preselected dif ferential lock ESP unavailable A differential lock has been engaged The differential gear has not yet locked the respective differential The activation indicator lamp yellow Y page 134 of the switch lights up ESP is unavailable ABS is still available Differential...

Page 160: ...icle against rolling away Y page 110 X If there is a flat tire inspect the tires Y page 216 X Check the tire pressure Y page 235 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Tire Mal function The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display A warning tone also sounds G WARNING If you drive with a flat tire there is a risk of t...

Page 161: ...there is a flat tire inspect the tires Y page 216 h Check Tire Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly The wheel position is shown in the multifunction display A warning tone also sounds G WARNING With tire pressures which are too low there is a risk of the fol lowing hazards Rthey may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase Rthey may wear excessiv...

Page 162: ...he power steering is malfunctioning A warning tone also sounds G WARNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop Wa...

Page 163: ...t passenger seat and stow them in a secure place The warning lamp goes out ü The red seat belt warn ing lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h or has briefly been driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h X Fasten your seat belt Y page 46 The warning lamp goes out and the ...

Page 164: ...itional display messages in the multifunction display USA only J Canada only USA only the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds Canada only the yel low brake system warn ing lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir G WARNING The braking effect may be impaired...

Page 165: ... The wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive...

Page 166: ...eels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec ted The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is a risk of an accident X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h The f...

Page 167: ...ng You have engaged the differential locks ABS is deactivated X Disengage the differential locks Subsequently ABS is reactivated USA only J Canada only å The yellow brake warn ing lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are malfunctioning BAS EBD the HOLD function hill start assist the adaptive brake lights and E...

Page 168: ...ing and an accident X Reactivate ESP For exceptions see Y page 66 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop å The yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS the HOLD function hill start assist the adaptive brake lights and ESP trailer stabilization are una...

Page 169: ... warning lamp is still on X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop å The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running The differential lock is engaged ABS ESP 4ETS and BAS have been deactivated X Disengage the differential lock ESP 4ETS and BAS are subsequently reactivated X Observe the add...

Page 170: ...play messages in the multifunction display X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until the engine has cooled down X Check the coolant level and add coolant observing the warning notes Y page 208 X If you need ...

Page 171: ...nce warn ing lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line of travel at too high a speed X Be prepared to brake immediately X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation You may have to brake or take evasive action Further information on DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 117 Warning and indicator lamps in the ins...

Page 172: ...hicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 110 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X If there is a flat tire inspect the tires Y page 216 X Check the tire pressure Y page 235 X If necessary correct the tire pressure h USA only The yellow tire p...

Page 173: ...mation 172 General notes 172 Important safety notes 172 Declarations of conformity 173 Information on copyright 173 Function restrictions 173 COMAND operating system 174 Online and Internet functions 180 171 COMAND ...

Page 174: ...hile driving you will be distracted from traffic conditions You could also lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Only operate the equipment when the traffic situation permits If you are not sure that this is possible park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equip ment when the vehicle is stationary You must observe the legal requirements for the ...

Page 175: ...rd s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 These devices may not cause interfer ence and 2 These devices must accept any interfer ence including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Information on copyright General information Information on licenses for free and Open Source software used in your vehicle and in the electronic components can be found on thi...

Page 176: ...n use COMAND to operate the follow ing main functions Rthe navigation system Rthe audio function Rthe telephone function Rthe video function Rthe system settings Rthe online and Internet functions Rthe Digital Operator s Manual You can call up the main functions Rusing the corresponding buttons Rusing the main function bar in the COMAND display Rusing the remote control 174 COMAND operating system...

Page 177: ... this main function has a selectable submenu Main function bar You can call up the desired main function from the main function bar When the main function is activated it is identifi able by the white lettering Display selection window Shows the content of the active Audio main func tion in radio mode A Radio menu bar Shows the other functions of the active Audio main function in radio mode COMAND...

Page 178: ...p COMAND and Internet Personal POIs Disc Calls up the weather service SIR IUS Weather Messages street name announcements acoustic informa tion during calls audio fadeout reserve fuel level Memory card Calls up the Mercedes Benz Mobile website O Activates deactivates alter native routes MUSIC REGISTER Avoids an area USB stor age device SIRIUS service Bluetooth Audio Map version Media Inter face AUX...

Page 179: ...ar view camera Manual time setting Language Sets the time date format Favorites button Activates deacti vates Bluetooth Automatic volume adjustment Imports exports data Resets COMAND i Delete your personal data using this func tion for example before selling your vehicle If equipped with the rear view camera when the function is activated and COMAND is switched on the image from the rear view came...

Page 180: ...to Media Inter face or audio AUX mode Switches to Bluetooth audio mode Calls up the telephone basic menu Telephony via the Blue tooth interface A Load eject button Function Page B Selects stations via the sta tion search function Rewinds Selects the previous track C Disc slot To insert CDs DVDs To remove CDs DVDs Updates the digital map D Selects stations via the sta tion search function Fast forw...

Page 181: ...SD memory card slot I Calls up the system menu J Accepts a call Dials a number Redial Accepts a waiting call K Switches the sound on or off Switches the microphone on off Cancels the text message read aloud function Switches off navigation announcements L Rejects a call Ends an active call Rejects a waiting call COMAND controller Overview COMAND controller You can use the COMAND controller to sele...

Page 182: ... the current operating mode X To exit the menu briefly press the k back button COMAND changes to the next higher menu level in the current operating mode X To call up the basic display press and hold the k back button COMAND changes to the basic display of the current operating mode Clear button X To delete individual characters briefly press the 2 clear button X To delete an entire entry press an...

Page 183: ... thereafter Only read and accept the terms of use when the vehicle is stationary i Internet pages cannot be shown on the driver s side while the vehicle is in motion Canada only The COMAND Mercedes Benz Apps and the Internet access are available via the Blue tooth interface In order to use the functions the following conditions are necessary RThe mobile phone supports the DUN Blue tooth profile Di...

Page 184: ...nly When you are driving your vehicle in a differ ent country and using COMAND and Internet functions additional costs may be incurred roaming fees When you are in a different country your SIM card must be enabled for data roaming If your mobile phone network provider does not have a data roaming agree ment with the roaming partner it may not be possible to establish an Internet connection Deactiv...

Page 185: ... provider Y page 184 Rconfigure automatically this option only appears in the list of providers if the con nected mobile phone supports the Blue tooth PAN Personal Area Network pro file Y page 183 Rmanually set the access data of the mobile phone network provider Y page 185 Configuring access data automatically Requirement your telephone must be con nected to COMAND via Bluetooth and must support ...

Page 186: ...le phone network providers who offer multiple access data This depends on the data package used for example The mobile phone network only has one access setting X Select the mobile phone network provider by turning cVd the COMAND controller and press W to confirm A menu appears X To check preset access data select Edit and confirm with W The list of access data appears Y page 185 X Check the acces...

Page 187: ...hone network providers appears and displays the selected provider The currently selected access settings dot in front of the entry are used for the connec ted mobile phone X To return to the carousel view press the back button twice or X Press W the COMAND controller and then the back button Manually setting the access data of the mobile phone network provider List of access data new provider Call...

Page 188: ...obile phone network providers Input field Meaning DNS Address The DNS addresses Domain Name Service can be negotiated auto matically or entered man ually The required infor mation can be obtained from your mobile phone network provider i Most mobile phone network providers sup port the Automatic function If you selected the Manual option you are usually required to enter a DNS address DNS1 DNS2 Fi...

Page 189: ...issors symbol on the bottom right of the carousel view and press W to confirm i If the mobile phone Internet connection is canceled COMAND tries to reconnect You should therefore always close the connec tion on COMAND or via the multifunction steering wheel Internet radio General notes A good Internet connection is required to transmit audio data efficiently To ensure the best possible reception y...

Page 190: ...a connection X Select play again in the Internet radio menu and press W to confirm Ending data transfer X Select É stop in the Internet radio menu and press W to confirm or X Change to another audio source for exam ple Disc If you change to a main function that is not an audio source e g navigation the data con nection remains on You can continue listen ing to the set station Internet Display rest...

Page 191: ...controller and press W to confirm The website is called up Navigating the website Overview Step Result X Turn cVd the controller Navigates from one item that can be selected e g link text field or selec tion list to the next and highlights the respective element on the website Sliding the control ler X Left or right XVY X Up or down ZVÆ X Diagonally aVb Moves the pointer on the page X Press W the ...

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Page 193: ...Useful information 192 Loading guidelines 192 Stowage areas 193 Features 197 191 Stowage and features ...

Page 194: ... you could burn yourself There is a risk of injury Always be particularly careful around the exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim Allow these components to cool down before touch ing them G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide If the tail gate rear door is open when the engine is running particularly if the vehicle is moving exhaust fumes could enter ...

Page 195: ...s Important safety notes G WARNING If objects in the passenger compartment are stowed incorrectly they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations RAlways make sure that objects do not pro trude from stowage s...

Page 196: ...the engine before opening the rear door Never drive with the rear door open Ensure that you remove all containers from the cup holder in the rear before fold ing the seat backrest and the seat cushion of the rear bench seat forwards Observe the loading guidelines Y page 192 The rear bench seat is split symmetrically The left hand and right hand rear bench seats can be folded forward to increase th...

Page 197: ...for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident RThe vehicle occupant would thereby be pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench seat rear seat or by the seat backrest The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries RObjects or loads in the trunk cargo com partment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest There is an increased ...

Page 198: ...o compartment mounted at the sides Cargo compartment cover Important safety notes G WARNING On its own the cargo compartment cover cannot secure or restrain heavy objects items of luggage and heavy loads You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction braking or in the event of an accident There is an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Always store objects so th...

Page 199: ...use the roof rails or other accessories which are mounted on the roof Features Information in the Digital Operator s Manual In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RCup holder RAshtray RCigarette lighter R12 V sockets R115 V socket RGarage door opener RRoof carrier mbrace Important safety notes You must have a license agreement to activate the mbrace serv...

Page 200: ... lamp in the SOS button º Roadside Assistance button or E infor mation button continues to be lit red after the system self diagnosis Rthe Tele Aid inoperative or Tele Aid not activated message appears on the multifunction display after the system self diagnosis If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above the system may not operate as expected In the event of an emergency assistance must be su...

Page 201: ...on is automatically established between the Response Center and the vehicle occupants If the vehicle occupants are able to respond the Response Center will attempt to obtain more detailed information on the emergency i If there is no response from the vehicle occupants an ambulance is immediately sent to the vehicle Making an emergency call G WARNING If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the ...

Page 202: ...istance Representative and the vehicle occupants The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Representative either sends a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or makes arrange ments for your vehicle to be transported to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter You may be charged for services such as repair work and or towing Further details are available in your mbrace manual X Describe the type of a...

Page 203: ... but ton is flashing continuously and no voice connection with the Response center has been established then the mbrace system has not been able to initiate an MB Info call e g the relevant mobile phone network is not available The Call Failed message appears in the multifunction display X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding COMAND button...

Page 204: ... specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another X Slide the seat backwards X To install place the floormat in the foot well X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat out of retain ers X Remove the floormat 202 Features Stowage and features ...

Page 205: ...Useful information 204 Engine compartment 204 Maintenance 209 Care 211 203 Maintenance and care ...

Page 206: ...ood If there is a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and contact the fire department G WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys tem work under high voltage If you touch components which are under voltage you could get an electric shock There is a risk of injury Never touch components of the ignition sys tem or fuel injection system when the ignition is switched on G ...

Page 207: ... approximately 8 inches 20 cm X Check that the hood has engaged properly If the hood can be raised slightly it is not properly engaged Open it again and close it with a little more force Engine oil General notes Depending on your driving style the vehicle consumes up to 0 9 US qt 0 8 liters of oil per 600 miles 1000 km The oil consumption may be higher than this when the vehicle is new or if you f...

Page 208: ...imately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature X Make sure that the SmartKey is in posi tion 2 in the ignition lock X Press the 9 or buttonon the steer ing wheel to select the following message The measurement takes a few seconds You will see one of the following messages in the multifunction display REngine oil level OK RAdd 1 0 qt Canada 1 0 liter to reach maximum oil leve...

Page 209: ... environment Only use engine oils and oil filters that have been approved for vehicles with a ser vice system You can obtain a list of the engine oils and oil filters tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products at any Mercedes Benz Service center Damage to the engine or exhaust system is caused by the following Rusing engine oils and oil filters tha...

Page 210: ...turn counter clockwise and allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap further counter clockwise and remove it If the coolant is at the level of marker bar in the filler neck when cold there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant level is approximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm above marker bar in the filler neck when warm there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank X If necessary add...

Page 211: ...r less check the brake system immediately for leaks Also check the thick ness of the brake linings Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately Do not add brake fluid This does not cor rect the error Only check the brake fluid level when the vehicle is on a level surface If the brake fluid level is between MIN mark and MAX mark on the brake fluid reservoir it is correct Maintenance Service in...

Page 212: ...ed maintenance interval takes only the normal operation of the vehicle into account Under arduous operating conditions or increased load on the vehicle mainte nance work must be carried out more fre quently for example Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi ate stops Rif the vehicle is primarily used to travel short distances Ruse in mountainous terrain or on poor road surfaces Rif the engi...

Page 213: ... then be parked H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man ner Regular care of your vehicle is a condition for retaining the quality in the long term Use care products and cleaning agents rec ommended and approved by Mercedes Benz Exterior care Information in the Digital Operator s Manual In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find ...

Page 214: ...in an automatic car wash from the very start If the vehicle is very dirty pre wash it before cleaning it in an automatic car wash After using an automatic car wash wipe off wax from the windshield and the wiper blades This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the wind shield Interior care Information in the Digital Operator s Manual In the Digital Operator s Manual you...

Page 215: ...Useful information 214 Where will I find 214 Flat tire 216 Battery vehicle 216 Jump starting 220 Towing and tow starting 222 Fuses 225 213 Roadside Assistance ...

Page 216: ...Replace the con tents if necessary and replace missing items Vehicle tool kit General notes i When they leave the factory vehicles are not equipped with the tools needed to change a wheel such as a jack or lug wrench Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the vehicle To obtain tools approved for your vehicle contact a quali fied specialist workshop The vehicle tool kit contains Rvehicle t...

Page 217: ...unt more than one spare wheel or emergency spare wheel that differs in size Ronly use a spare wheel or emergency spare wheel of a different size briefly Rdo not switch ESP off Rhave a spare wheel or emergency spare wheel of a different size replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions as well as the tire type must be correct i When changing a whe...

Page 218: ...ground as far away as possible from traffic X Switch on the hazard warning lamps Y page 90 X Apply the parking brake X Bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Move the selector lever to position P X Switch off the engine X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock The steering wheel lock stays active for as long as the SmartKey is removed X All occupants must get out of the vehi...

Page 219: ... on a bat tery RIt is important that you observe the descri bed order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and dis connecting the jumper cables RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while...

Page 220: ...hieve the maxi mum possible service life it must always be sufficiently charged Comply with safety precautions and take pro tective measures when handling batteries Risk of explosion Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited when handling the bat tery Avoid creating sparks Battery acid is caustic Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear eye protection Keep children away Observe this Operato...

Page 221: ...k of an explosion Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump starting Only charge the battery using the jump starting connection point Only use battery chargers with a maxi mum charging voltage of 14 8 V Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still...

Page 222: ...observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting the jumper cables RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminals while the engine is running G WARNING A discharg...

Page 223: ...section and insulated terminal clamps RIf the battery is fully discharged leave the battery that is being used to jump start connected for a few minutes before attempting to start This charges the battery slightly RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch Make sure that Rthe jumper cables are not damaged Rwhen the jumper cables are connected to the battery uninsulated sections of the terminal ...

Page 224: ... system If your vehicle is being towed much more force may be necessary to steer or brake There is a risk of an accident In such cases use a tow bar Before towing make sure that the steering moves freely G WARNING When towing or tow starting another vehicle and its weight is greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle the Rthe towing eye could detach itself Rthe vehicle trailer combi...

Page 225: ...Y page 103 The battery must be connected and charged Otherwise you Rcannot turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 103 Rcannot shift the automatic transmission to position N i Disarm the automatic locking feature before the vehicle is towed Y page 75 You could otherwise be locked out when push ing or towing the vehicle Towing eyes Towing eyes front Towing eyes front Towing eye ...

Page 226: ...ng cable to the towing eyes Y page 223 X Make sure that the vehicle cannot roll away X Release the parking brake X Load the vehicle onto the transporter As soon as the vehicle has been loaded X Apply the parking brake X Shift the automatic transmission to posi tion P X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni tion lock Y page 103 and remove it X Secure the vehicle Recovering a vehicle that has ...

Page 227: ...and injury Always replace faulty fuses with the specified new fuses having the correct amperage Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the compo nents on the circuit and their f...

Page 228: ... pull cover outwards in the direction of the arrow and remove it X To close clip in cover on the front of the dashboard X Fold cover inwards until it engages Fuse box in the front passenger foot well Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair ...

Page 229: ... battery case do not usually need to be replaced If a fuse change is nec essary consult a qualified specialist work shop Fuse box in the cargo compartment Make sure that no moisture can enter the fuse box when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Open the rear do...

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Page 231: ...nt safety notes 230 Operation 230 Winter operation 232 Tire pressure 232 Loading the vehicle 238 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 242 Tire labeling 244 Changing a wheel 250 Wheel and tire combinations 254 229 Wheels and tires ...

Page 232: ...tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center if you require information on tested and rec ommended wheels and tires for summer and winter driving Advice on purchasing and car ing for tires is also available there Accessories that are not approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or are not being used correctly can impair the operating safety Before purchasing and using non approved accessories visit a...

Page 233: ...ng other things on the following factors RDriving style RTire pressure RDistance covered Tire tread G WARNING Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction The tire is no longer able to dissipate water This means that on wet road surfaces the risk of hydroplaning increases in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the driving con ditions There is a risk of accident If the tire pressure ...

Page 234: ...as well as steer ing and braking may be greatly impaired There is a risk of an accident Follow recommended tire inflation pressures and check the pressure of all the tires includ ing the spare wheel Rmonthly at least Rif the load changes Rbefore beginning a long journey Runder different operating conditions e g off road driving If necessary correct the tire pressure i The specifications on the sam...

Page 235: ...t to the higher values Rif you want to drive with an increased load and or Rif you want to drive at higher road speeds i The tire pressures for increased loads and or higher road speeds shown in the tire pressure table may have a negative effect on driving comfort If the tire pressure is not set correctly this can lead to an excessive build up of heat and a sudden loss of pressure For more informa...

Page 236: ...de Rin the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap Observe the following for the tire pressure on the spare wheel Rthe tire and loading information table on the B pillar on the driver s side Rthe tire pressure sticker on the inside of the fuel filler flap Underinflated or overinflated tires Underinflation G WARNING Tires with pressure that is too low can over heat and burst as a ...

Page 237: ...Air is released from the tire X Check the tire pressure again with the tire pressure gauge X Screw the valve cap onto the valve X Repeat these steps for the other tires Tire pressure monitor Important safety notes G WARNING Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked at least once a month when cold and inflated to the pressure rec ommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire an...

Page 238: ... warning message will appear if the tire pressure drops signifi cantly The tire pressure monitor does not warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure Observe the notes on the recommended tire pressure Y page 232 The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn you of a sudden loss of pressure e g if the tire is penetrated by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicl...

Page 239: ...ct the Serv menu X Press the 9 or button to select Tire Pressure X Press the a button The current tire pressure of each tire is shown in the multifunction display If the vehicle has been parked for over 20 minutes the Tire pressure will be displayed after driving a few minutes message appears After a teach in process the tire pressure monitor automatically detects new wheels or new sensors As long...

Page 240: ...Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 103 X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Serv menu X Press the 9 or button to select Tire Pressure X Press the a button The multifunction display shows the cur rent tire pressure for the individual tires or the Tire pressure will be displayed after driving a few minutes mes sage X Press the button The Us...

Page 241: ...can be carried by one axle front or rear axle Do not exceed the maximum gross vehicle weight or the maximum gross axle weight rating for the front or rear axle Maximum permissible gross mass X Specification for maximum permissible load is listed on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs The gross weight of al...

Page 242: ...mation placard X Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle X Step 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo grams or XXX lbs X Step 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in you...

Page 243: ... a trailer Y page 269 Step 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Combined maximum weight of occupants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occupants 5 3 1 Distribution of the occupants Front 2 Rear 3 Front 1 Rear 2 Front 1 Weight of the occu pants Occupa...

Page 244: ...ross vehi cle weight and maximum gross axle weight rating have your loaded vehicle including driver occupants load and full trailer load if applicable weighed on a suitable vehicle weighbridge Trailer load noseweight The trailer load noseweight affects the gross weight of the vehicle If a trailer is attached the trailer load noseweight is included in the load along with occupants and luggage The t...

Page 245: ... wet surface as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance The safe speed on a wet snow covered or icy road is always lower than on dry road surfa ces You should pay special attention to road con ditions when temperatures are around freez ing point Mercedes Benz recommends a minimum tread dep...

Page 246: ...speed rating G WARNING Exceeding the stated tire load bearing capa city and the approved maximum speed could lead to tire damage or the tire bursting There is a risk of accident Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire load rating and speed rating required for your vehicle Tire width Height width ratio in percentage Tire code Rim diameter A Load bear...

Page 247: ...ndex see Load index Y page 246 Speed rating speed rating B specifies the approved maximum speed of the tire i Tire data is vehicle specific and may devi ate from the data in the example Regardless of the speed rating always observe the speed limits Drive carefully and adapt your driving style to the traffic condi tions i Since 2009 tires in Europe which corre spond to the noise limitations of Dire...

Page 248: ...er is set your vehicle is prevented from exceeding 130 mph 210 km h The speed rating of tires mounted at the fac tory may be higher than the maximum speed that the electronic speed limiter permits Make sure that your tires have the required speed rating e g when buying new tires The required speed rating for your vehicle can be found in the Tires section Y page 256 Further information about readin...

Page 249: ... on the tire manufacturer New tires have a code with two symbols Retreaded tires have a code with four symbols For further information about retreaded tires see Y page 230 Tire size identifier describes the tire size Tire type code tire type code can be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture date of manufacture A provides information...

Page 250: ...r the vehicle regardless of whether it is actually installed on the vehicle or not Rim This is the part of the wheel on which the tire is mounted GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating The GAWR is the maximum gross axle weight rating The actual load on an axle must never exceed the gross axle weight rating The gross axle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the ...

Page 251: ...ximum load on one tire This is calculated by dividing the maximum axle load of one axle by two PSI pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for tire pressure Aspect ratio Relationship between tire height and tire width in percent Tire pressure This is pressure inside the tire applying an outward force to each square inch of the tire s surface The tire pressure is specified in pounds per s...

Page 252: ...section Y page 216 contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tire Rotating the wheels G WARNING Interchanging the front and rear wheels may severely impair the driving characteristics if the wheels or tires have different dimensions The wheel brakes or suspension components may also be damaged There is a risk of acci dent Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires ar...

Page 253: ...ge 216 X Remove the vehicle tool kit and the jack Y page 214 X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away X Remove the spare wheel from the spare wheel bracket Y page 215 i Vehicles without a spare wheel or emer gency spare wheel are not equipped with a tire change tool kit at the factory For more information on which tools are required to perform a wheel change on your vehicle e g lug wre...

Page 254: ...r mats RDo not use wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achieve its load bearing capacity due to the restricted height RMake sure that the distance between the underside of the tires and the ground does not exceed 1 2 in 3 cm RNever place your hands and feet under the raised vehicle RNever lie under the raised vehicle RNever start the engine wh...

Page 255: ...sult you could lose a wheel while driving There is a risk of an acci dent Never oil or grease wheel bolts wheel nuts In the event of damage to the threads contact a qualified specialist workshop immediately Have the damaged wheel bolts wheel nuts or hub threads replaced renewed Do not con tinue driving G WARNING If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts when the vehicle is raised the jack could...

Page 256: ...esignation Rmodel When replacing tires make sure to use the correct Rdesignation Rmanufacturer Rmodel G Warning A flat tire severely impairs the driving steer ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident do not drive with a flat tire Immediately replace the flat tire with your spare wheel or consult a qualified specialist workshop For safety reasons Mercedes Benz r...

Page 257: ...p the vehicle with Rtires of the same size on a given axle left right Rtires of the same type on your vehicle at a given time summer tires winter tires all weather tires all terrain tires i The following pages contain information on approved wheels and tire sizes for equipping your vehicle with winter tires Winter tires are not available at the factory as standard equipment or optional extras If y...

Page 258: ...ercedes Benz Center Winter tires Tires Alloy wheels 265 55 R19 109H M S 9 5J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 97 in 50 mm i You can obtain information about tires and tire dimensions that are not listed here at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Spare wheel The spare wheel must be inflated to the maximum tire pressure given in the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap i The spare wheel corresponds to...

Page 259: ...Useful information 258 Identification plates 258 Service products and filling capaci ties 259 Vehicle data 266 Vehicle data for off road driving 267 Trailer tow hitch 268 257 Technical data ...

Page 260: ...e identification number VIN and paint code number In the Digital Operator s Manual you will find information on the following topics RVehicle identification plate RVIN REngine number X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate Example vehicle identification plate USA only VIN Paint code Example vehicle identification plate Canada only VIN Paint code i The data shown on the v...

Page 261: ...oil RCoolant RBrake fluid RWindshield washer fluid RClimate control system refrigerant Components and service products must be matched Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz Damage which is caused by the use of products which have not been recommended is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty or goodwill ges tures They are listed in this Mercedes Benz Operator s Manual in the appropriat...

Page 262: ...Of which reserve All models Approx 3 7 US gal 14 0 l Gasoline Fuel grade Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a gasoline engine Do not switch on the igni tion if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine Notify a quali fied specialist workshop and have ...

Page 263: ...leaded gasoline with an octane rating of 95 RON 85 MON may be used as a temporary measure if the rec ommended fuel is not available This may reduce engine performance and increase fuel consumption Do not drive at full throt tle Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 RON 82 5 MON may also be used as an emergency measure if the rec ommended fuel is not available Doing so results in no...

Page 264: ... otherwise cause engine damage or damage to the exhaust gas aftertreatment Follow the instructions in the service inter val display regarding the oil change Other wise you may damage the engine and the exhaust gas aftertreatment When handling engine oil observe the impor tant safety notes on service products Y page 259 The engine oils are matched to the perform ance of Mercedes Benz engines and se...

Page 265: ... Only the refrigerant R 134a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes Benz may be used The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for R 134a refrigerant Other wise the climate control system may be damaged Service work such as topping up refrigerant or replacing components may only be carried out by a qualified specialist workshop All applicable regulations must ...

Page 266: ...e damage the engine Further information on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Service Products MB BeVo 310 1 e g on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Or con tact a qualified specialist workshop Always use a suitable coolant mixture even in countries where high temperatures prevail Otherwise the engine cooling system is not sufficiently protected from corrosion ...

Page 267: ...ame specification Information on other products with the same specifications that are approved by Mercedes Benz can be obtained at an author ized Mercedes Benz Center or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com If the coolant level is too low MB 325 0 anti freeze corrosion inhibitor should be added Have the engine cooling system checked for possible leaks Capacity Model Capacity G 550 Approx...

Page 268: ...onal equipment Rthe vehicle length specified includes the front license plate adapter Dimensions and weights G 550 G 63 AMG Upper edge clear ance 75 in 78 9 in 1905 mm 2005 mm 74 5 in 78 4 in 1892 mm 1992 mm Lower edge clear ance 26 8 in 30 7 in 680 mm 780 mm 26 3 in 30 2 in 667 mm 767 mm Range of movement 36 7 in 931 mm 36 7 in 931 mm G 550 Vehicle length 183 5 in 4662 mm Vehicle width including ...

Page 269: ...ata for off road driving Fording depth The depth of water must not exceed the value specified in the table Note that the possible fording depth is less in flowing water The table shows fording depth when loa ded and ready to drive Fording depth 24 in 60 cm For more information about off road fording see the Digital Operator s Manual Approach departure angle G WARNING If you drive on a steep inclin...

Page 270: ...when pulling away on a steep uphill slope the front wheels have a tendency to spin 4ETS detects this and brakes the wheels accordingly The rear wheel torque is increased making it easier to drive off For further information about the maximum gradient climbing ability see the Digital Oper ator s Manual Trailer tow hitch Mounting dimensions If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the ...

Page 271: ... drawbar noseweight 2 Front seats 220 lbs 100 kg 562 lbs 255 kg 3 2 front seats 1 rear seat 176 lbs 80 kg 562 lbs 255 kg 4 2 front seats 2 Rear seats 132 lbs 60 kg 456 lbs 207 kg 5 2 front seats 3 rear seats 0 lbs 0 kg 423 lbs 192 kg The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given The value can be found on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates The lowest weig...

Page 272: ...Ball position Ball position of the ball coupling When choosing a ball coupling the dimen sions stated in the illustration must not be exceeded 270 Trailer tow hitch Technical data ...

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