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Step 2

Example 1

Example 2

Number of people in the vehicle (driver and

occupants)

Distribution of the occupants

Front: 2
Rear: 3

Front: 1

Weight of occupants

Occupant 1: 150 lbs (68 kg)
Occupant 2: 180 lbs (82 kg)
Occupant 3: 160 lbs (73 kg)
Occupant 4: 140 lbs (63 kg)
Occupant 5: 120 lbs (54 kg)

Occupant 1: 200 lbs (91 kg)

Total weight of all occupants

750 lbs (340 kg)

200 lbs (91 kg)

Step 3

Example 1

Example 2

Permissible load (maximum gross vehicle weight

rating from the Tire and Loading Information

placard minus the gross weight of all occupants)

1500 lbs (680 kg)

750 lbs (340 kg) = 750 lbs

(340 kg)

1500 lbs (680 kg)

200 lbs (91 kg) = 1300 lbs

(589 kg)

394 Wheels and tires

Summary of Contents for G 550 2020

Page 1: ...s or broaden your knowledge with useful tips Here you can find comprehen sive information about operating your vehicle and about services and warranties in printed form You can find the Operator s Man...

Page 2: ...mler AG Vehicle manufacturer Daimler AG Mercedesstrasse 137 70327 Stuttgart Germany Front passenger airbag warning Example WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is ena...

Page 3: ...on of your vehicle may vary and depends on the fol lowing factors R Model R Order R National version R Availability Mercedes Benz reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas R Desig...

Page 4: ...28 QR code for rescue card 28 Data storage 28 Copyright 31 Occupant safety 33 Restraint system 33 Seat belts 35 Airbags 40 PRE SAFE system 48 Safely transporting children in the vehi cle 48 Notes on p...

Page 5: ...area for additional values 215 Overview of displays on the multifunc tion display 216 Adjusting the instrument lighting 217 Menus and submenus 217 Voice Control System 224 Notes on operating safety 22...

Page 6: ...nd loading 400 Changing a wheel 403 Emergency spare wheel 412 Technical data 413 Notes on technical data 413 Vehicle electronics 413 Vehicle identification plate VIN and engine number 415 Operating fl...

Page 7: ...vior or envi ronmentally responsible disposal Observe environmental notes NOTE Damage to property due to failure to observe notes on material damage Notes on material damage inform you of risks which...

Page 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 9: ...und on off 239 F Switches the multimedia system on off 239 G Active Parking Assist 195 H LOW RANGE off road gear 149 I Activates deactivates ESP 166 J Manual gearshifting 145 K DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1...

Page 10: ...T Control panel for Active Lane Keeping Assist 206 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC 184 360 Camera 193 8 At a glance Cockpit...

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Page 12: ...Instrument Display standard 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...

Page 13: ...anada only C Electrical malfunction 484 D L Distance warning 484 E Coolant too hot cold 484 F Coolant temperature gauge 212 G Electric parking brake yellow H 6 Restraint system 34 I Seat belt not fast...

Page 14: ...Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display 12 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps Widescreen Cockpit...

Page 15: ...nction 484 C Brakes red USA only J Canada only D Seat belt not fastened E Fuel level indicator F 8 Fuel reserve with fuel filler cap location indicator 484 G R Rear fog lamp 113 H 6 Restraint system 3...

Page 16: ...14 At a glance Overhead control panel...

Page 17: ...6 4 c Switches the front interior lighting on off 116 5 SOS button 304 6 u Switches the rear interior lighting on off 116 7 p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 116 8 me button 304 9 Eyeglass...

Page 18: ...16 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment...

Page 19: ...loses the right side window 71 6 Operates the outside mirrors 121 7 Locks unlocks the vehicle 69 8 Switches the seat ventilation on off 88 9 Switches the seat heating on off 87 A Adjusts the seats ele...

Page 20: ...18 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns...

Page 21: ...s 416 7 Starting assistance 375 8 Tow starting and towing away 377 9 Flat tire 370 A First aid kit 369 B Hazard warning lamps 114 C Vehicle tool kit 406 D Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for...

Page 22: ...ou to search precisely for keywords R Quick start provides you with important information so that you can start using your vehicle immediately R Tips provides tips on how to use your vehicle in certai...

Page 23: ...up the engine while the vehicle is stationary Drive carefully and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front Avoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Change gear in good time and use...

Page 24: ...been spe cially developed manufactured or selected for Mercedes Benz vehicles and fine tuned for them Therefore only Mercedes Benz Genuine Parts should be used More than 300 000 different Mercedes Be...

Page 25: ...e service report Roadside Assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram offers technical help in the case of a breakdown Your calls to the toll free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answere...

Page 26: ...ect modifications to electronic component parts Modification to electronic components their software or wiring could impair their function and or the function of other networked com ponent parts In pa...

Page 27: ...on tinuing your journey pull over and stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and contact a qualified specialist workshop Declaration of conformity for wireless vehi cle...

Page 28: ...for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another NOTE Battery discharging from using devices connected to the diagnostics connection Using devices at the di...

Page 29: ...GA 30328 In Canada Mercedes Benz Canada Inc Customer Relations Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto Ontario M4G 4C9 Reporting safety defects USA only The following text is published as required of...

Page 30: ...ing driver assistance systems In addition your vehicle provides comfort and entertainment functions which are also made possible by electronic control units Electronic control units contain data memor...

Page 31: ...integrated hands free system or an inte grated navigation system R Entered navigation destinations R Data about the use of Internet services This data can be saved locally in the vehicle or it is loca...

Page 32: ...deactivated In some cases this also applies to the entire vehicle s data connection This excludes in par ticular legally prescribed functions and services Third party services If it is possible to use...

Page 33: ...tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available Mercedes Benz USA LLC MBUSA expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauth...

Page 34: ...pple Inc R Burmester is a registered trademark of Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH R Microsoft and Windows Media are regis tered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Si...

Page 35: ...est R Sit with their feet resting on the floor if pos sible R Always secure persons under 5 ft 1 50 m tall in an additional restraint system suitable for Mercedes Benz vehicles However no system avail...

Page 36: ...ci dent How the restraint system works is determined by the severity of the impact detected and the type of accident anticipated R Frontal impact R Rear impact R Side impact R Rollover The activation...

Page 37: ...specialist workshop after an accident Take this into account partic ularly if an Emergency Tensioning Device is trig gered or an airbag deployed If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are trig gered or...

Page 38: ...far as possible across your hips and pull tight with the shoul der section of the belt Never route the lap belt across your abdomen Pregnant women must also take particular care with this R Never rou...

Page 39: ...or death due to blocked seat belt anchorages The restraint effect of the seat belt is impaired if objects between the front seat and the door are blocking the movable seat belt anchorage on the front...

Page 40: ...workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after an accident NOTE Damage caused by trapping the seat belt If an unused seat belt is not fully...

Page 41: ...any one time Left and right rear seat NOTE Triggering the Emergency Tension ing Device when the rear seat is unoccu pied If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the unoccupied re...

Page 42: ...view of airbags 1 Driver s knee airbag 2 Driver s airbag 3 Front passenger airbag 4 Front passenger knee airbag 5 Window curtain airbag 6 Side airbag The installation location of an airbag can be rec...

Page 43: ...nger seat is unoccupied Stow objects in a suitable place Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time Depending on the detected accident situation the window curtain airbag on the front p...

Page 44: ...R There are no people animals or objects between the vehicle occupants and an air bag R There are no objects between the seat door and door pillar B pillar R There are no hard objects e g coat hanger...

Page 45: ...e cialist workshop WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag A deployed airbag no longer has a protective function and cannot protect as intended in the event of an accident Have the vehicle towed...

Page 46: ...he sitting surface and the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing c...

Page 47: ...airbag Always observe the notes on the function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps page 45 Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica tor lamps Self test of automatic front passenger airbag shutof...

Page 48: ...n occur When installing a child restraint system on the front passenger seat observe the vehicle spe cific information page 59 Depending on the child restraint system and the stature of the child the...

Page 49: ...occupied by a person of smaller stature e g a teenager or small adult the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp either lights up continuously or remains off depending on the result of the classificati...

Page 50: ...that the multi media system is switched on generates a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro tective mechanism of a person s hearing NOTE Damage caused by objects in the footwell or behind t...

Page 51: ...ld Observing laws and legal requirements Always observe the legal requirements when using a child restraint system in the vehicle Observing standards for child restraint sys tems All child restraint s...

Page 52: ...led on a suitable seating position it cannot perform its intended protective func tion The child cannot be restrained in the event of an accident heavy braking or a sudden change of direction Always c...

Page 53: ...the child restraint system Only attach accessories which the manufacturer of the child restraint system has authorized especially for this child restraint system Only use child restraint systems which...

Page 54: ...trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting the vehicle Never leave c...

Page 55: ...s tem Also secure Top Tether if present page 57 Alternative securing system R Vehicle seat belt Front passenger seat Securing system R Vehicle seat belt Be sure to observe R If the front passenger sea...

Page 56: ...he child restraint system When enabled the special seat belt retractor ensures that the seat belts of the front passenger seat and rear seats do not slacken once the child restraint system is secured...

Page 57: ...if the permissible gross mass of the child and child restraint system is exceeded For LATCH type ISOFIX child restraint sys tems in which the child is secured using the integrated seat belt in the chi...

Page 58: ...restraint from the respective seat if possi ble In addition the backrest of the child restraint system must as far as possible lie flat against the backrest of the vehicle seat After the child restra...

Page 59: ...ed can also cause additional injuries e g in the event of an accident Always lock rear seat backrests after installing Top Tether belts Set the rear seat backrests to the upright position Ensure that...

Page 60: ...rear bench seat rear seat or by the seat backrest The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury R Objects or loads in the trunk cargo com partment cannot be restraine...

Page 61: ...traint system is secured page 54 Install the child restraint system The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the sitting surface of the rear seat Always make sure that the sho...

Page 62: ...stem has been removed replace the head restraints imme diately and adjust them correctly O The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest o...

Page 63: ...en left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unattended in the vehicle they could R Open doors thereby endangering other persons or road users R Get out and be struck by oncoming traf fic R...

Page 64: ...g in the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle There are child safety locks for the rear doors and the...

Page 65: ...ded in the vehicle If you leave animals in the vehicle unatten ded or unsecured they could possibly press down buttons or switches Thereby an animal may R activate vehicle equipment and become trapped...

Page 66: ...on R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Keep the vehicle key out of reach of children NOTE D...

Page 67: ...p button on the cockpit the SmartKey is inside the vehicle Changing the unlocking settings Possible unlocking functions of the SmartKey R Central unlocking R Unlocking the driver s door and fuel fille...

Page 68: ...ry DANGER Serious damage to health caused by swallowing batteries Batteries contain toxic and corrosive sub stances Swallowing batteries may cause serious damage to health There is a risk of fatal inj...

Page 69: ...ection of the arrow and remove Remove battery compartment 3 and take out the discharged battery Insert the new battery into battery compart ment 3 Observe the positive pole marking in the battery comp...

Page 70: ...nce from a powerful radio signal source R The SmartKey is faulty Check the battery using the battery check lamp and replace if necessary page 66 Use the emergency key to lock or unlock page 66 Have th...

Page 71: ...s The rear door is unlocked To open a rear door pull the rear door han dle Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside To unlock press button 1 To lock press button 2 This does not loc...

Page 72: ...ecially if the vehicle is in motion Always switch off the engine before opening the rear end door Never drive with the rear end door open WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured items in the vehicle If...

Page 73: ...side window again WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when closing a side window When closing a side window body parts could be trapped in the closing area in the process When closing make sure that no...

Page 74: ...ure that no body parts are in the closing area WARNING Risk of becoming trapped despite there being reversing protection on the side window The reversing function does not react R To soft light and th...

Page 75: ...sing convenience closing When closing make sure that no body parts are in the closing area Press and hold the button on the SmartKey The following functions are performed R The vehicle is locked R The...

Page 76: ...re second re adjustment The side window is closed without the automatic reversing function If the side window is obstructed again and reopens again immediately Immediately after this pull the correspo...

Page 77: ...in the moving parts particularly if unattended Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle NOTE Malfunction caused by snow...

Page 78: ...sliding sunroof will open again automatically The automatic reversing function is only an aid and is not a sub stitute for your attentiveness During the closing process make sure that no body parts ar...

Page 79: ...ately if somebody becomes trapped or Press the button in any direction during the automatic closing process The closing process is stopped If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reope...

Page 80: ...been left inside the vehicle In the event the engine cannot be started yet the vehicle s battery is charged the system is not operational Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call 1 800 FOR M...

Page 81: ...After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey The tow away alarm is only armed when the fol lowing components are closed R The doors R The rear end door The tow away alarm is automatically deactiva ted...

Page 82: ...R Moving objects such as mascots in the vehi cle interior R When the side window is open R When the sliding sunroof is open Activating deactivating the interior motion sensor Multimedia system 4 Vehi...

Page 83: ...rbag as possible R you are sitting in an upright position R your thighs are slightly supported by the seat cushion R your legs are not fully extended and you can depress the pedals properly R the back...

Page 84: ...just the driver s seat the head restraint the steering wheel or the mirror and fasten your seat belt WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the seat height is adjusted carelessly If you adjust the seat h...

Page 85: ...rest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoul der 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat backrest inclination 3 Seat height 4...

Page 86: ...the back of the head at about eye level Adjust the head restraint fore and aft position so that it is as close as possible to the back of your head To adjust the side bolsters of the head restraint pu...

Page 87: ...ad restraint upwards as far as it will go Push release knob 1 in the direction of the arrow and pull out the head restraint Installing Insert the head restraint such that the notches on the bar are on...

Page 88: ...can be selected R Hot Relaxing Back R Hot Relaxing Shoulder R Activating Massage R Classic Massage R Wave Massage R Mobilizing Massage Active Workout The Act Workout Back program requires your active...

Page 89: ...may be temporarily deactivated after it is switched on repeatedly NOTE Damage to the seats caused by objects or documents when the seat heating is switched on When the seat heating is switched on ove...

Page 90: ...equirements R The power supply is switched on To switch on increase the level press but ton 1 repeatedly until the desired ventila tion level is set Depending on the ventilation level up to three indi...

Page 91: ...tch the ignition off the steering wheel heater will switch off Easy entry and exit feature Using the easy entry and exit feature WARNING Risk of accident when driving off while adjusting the easy exit...

Page 92: ...can stop the adjustment process by pressing one of the memory function position switches If the easy entry and exit feature is active the steering wheel will move upwards or towards the dashboard whe...

Page 93: ...d immedi ately release the memory function posi tion button The adjustment process is stopped WARNING Risk of entrapment if the memory function is activated by children Children could become trapped i...

Page 94: ...thrown around Before the journey secure objects lug gage or loads against slipping or tipping over WARNING Risk of injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly If you do not adequately stow objects...

Page 95: ...ble gross mass or the gross axle weight rating for the vehicle including occupants The values are speci fied on the vehicle identification plate on the vehicle s B pillar R Position heavy loads as far...

Page 96: ...r stowage nets Close the lockable stowage spaces before starting a journey Always stow and secure objects that are heavy hard pointed sharp edged fragile or too large in the trunk Observe the notes on...

Page 97: ...cle occupants There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be thrown around Before the journ...

Page 98: ...on the rear side of the rear bench seat Fold the seat backrest back and fold the rear armrest down Fold cover 3 forwards until it comes to rest on the rear armrest Pull the center head restraint of t...

Page 99: ...ench seat rear seat are engaged before every trip NOTE Damage to the seat backrests The seat backrests may be damaged when the rear bench seat is folded forwards Fold the rear bench seat s cushion upw...

Page 100: ...rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident R If this is the case the vehicle occupant would be forced into the seat...

Page 101: ...sing the cargo compartment cover NOTE Damage to the cargo compart ment cover when loading the vehicle The cargo compartment cover may be dam aged when loading the vehicle Do not place any objects abov...

Page 102: ...partition net 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...

Page 103: ...raps until the partitioning net is tight After driving a short distance check the ten sion of the partitioning net and re tension it if necessary To remove pull belt clamp 5 upwards until the lashing...

Page 104: ...or abruptly changing direc tions Only hang light objects on the bag hooks Never hang hard sharp edged or fragile objects on the bag hooks Observe the notes on loading the vehicle page 92 The bag hooks...

Page 105: ...mage due to non approved roof racks The vehicle could be damaged by roof racks which have not been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz Only use roof racks approved for Mercedes Benz Depending on the...

Page 106: ...th the roof rack manufacturer s installation instructions Secure the load on the roof rack Cup holder Installing the cup holder in or removing it from the center console WARNING Risk of accident or in...

Page 107: ...ut the rear armrest can be damaged by body weight Do not sit or support yourself on the rear seat armrest Fold down the rear armrest Place the container into cup holder 1 or remove it Ashtray and ciga...

Page 108: ...element or the socket of the ciga rette lighter In addition flammable materials may ignite if R you drop the hot cigarette lighter R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to objects for example Alw...

Page 109: ...of the stowage compart ment open Using the 12 V socket in the rear passenger compartment Requirements R Only connect devices up to a maximum of 180 W 15 A Pull cover 2 out by its top handle edge Remov...

Page 110: ...r rect handling of the socket You could receive an electric shock R if you reach into the socket R if you insert unsuitable devices or objects into the socket Do not reach into the socket Only connect...

Page 111: ...the event of an accident There is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sudden braking or a sudden change in direction Always stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in the...

Page 112: ...ly available if the igni tion is switched on R Small mobile phones may not be able to be charged in every position of the mobile phone stowage compartment R Large mobile phones which do not rest flat...

Page 113: ...s footwell Objects in the driver s footwell may impede pedal travel or block a depressed pedal This jeopardizes the operating and road safety of the vehicle Stow all objects in the vehicle securely so...

Page 114: ...g light on or off When low beam is activated the T indicator lamp for the parking lights is deactivated and replaced by the L low beam indicator lamp Always park your vehicle safely using suffi cient...

Page 115: ...snow or other causes of poor visibility such as spray In such cases turn the light switch to L The automatic driving lights are only an aid You are responsible for vehicle lighting Switching the rear...

Page 116: ...al indicator will flash three times To indicate permanently press the combi nation switch beyond the point of resistance in the direction of arrow 2 or 4 Activating deactivating the hazard warning lam...

Page 117: ...lamps R High beam headlamps At speeds above 19 mph 30 km h R If no other road users are detected the high beam will be switched on automatically The high beam switches off automatically in the followi...

Page 118: ...rround lighting is switched on the exte rior lighting remains lit for 40 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked When you start the vehicle the surround lighting is deactivated and the automatic driving...

Page 119: ...multi colored animation Select Multi color Anim Activate O or deactivate the function The chosen color combination will change at predefined intervals Activating dependency on air conditioning settin...

Page 120: ...ontinuous wiping fast Turn the combination switch to the correct position 1 5 Single wipe washing push the button on the combination switch in the direction of arrow 1 R Single wipe R Wipes with washe...

Page 121: ...changing the wiper blades Removing the wiper blades Fold the wiper arms away from the wind shield Hold the wiper arm with one hand With the other hand turn the wiper blade in the direc tion of arrow...

Page 122: ...es are being replaced If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades you can be trapped by the wiper arm Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before...

Page 123: ...er blade 1 is sitting correctly Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win dow Mirrors Operating the outside mirrors WARNING Risk of injury from adjusting the vehicle settings while the vehicle is in m...

Page 124: ...the mirror glass If the battery has been disconnected or com pletely discharged you will have to reset the outside mirrors Only then will the automatic mirror folding function work properly To adjust...

Page 125: ...r System limits The system will not go into anti glare mode if R The engine is switched off R Reverse gear is engaged R The interior lighting is switched on Front passenger outside mirror parking posi...

Page 126: ...gs 5 Autom Mirror Folding Activate O or deactivate the function Operating the sun visor Glare from the front fold sun visor 1 down Glare from the side swing sun visor 1 to the side Area permeable to r...

Page 127: ...ol panel overview for 3 zone automatic climate control The indicator lamps in the buttons indicate that the corresponding function is activated 1 w Sets the driver s side temperature 2 _ Sets the driv...

Page 128: ...incline of more than 35 Activating deactivating the A C function via the multimedia system Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 b Climate Control 5 A C The A C function heats cools and dehumidifies the vehi...

Page 129: ...the windows continue to fog up press the button Windows fogged up on the outside Switch on the windshield wipers Press the button Switching air recirculation mode on off Press the g button The interi...

Page 130: ...he air vents If necessary direct the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior To guarantee the fresh air supply through the air vents into the vehicle interior comply with the following R Alway...

Page 131: ...cle equipment and become trapped for example In addition the children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting...

Page 132: ...ts of the engine or exhaust system Therefore check regularly that there are no flammable materials in the engine compartment or on the exhaust system Requirements R The SmartKey is located in the vehi...

Page 133: ...oning adjustment is active Ensure the following before starting the engine R The legal stipulations in the area where your vehicle is parked allow engine starting via smartphone R It is safe to start...

Page 134: ...he smartphone you can stop the vehicle again at any time Further information can be found in the smartphone app Securing the engine against starting before carrying out maintenance or repair work Swit...

Page 135: ...informa tion on ESP Pulling away with optimized acceleration WARNING Risk of skidding and having an accident from wheels spinning When you use optimized acceleration indi vidual wheels could spin and...

Page 136: ...there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floor mats and do not place floor mats on top of one another WARNING Risk of accident due to unsuitable footwear Operation of the pedal...

Page 137: ...f alco hol and drugs while driving Driving when under the influence of alcohol and or drugs is an extremely dangerous combination Even small quantities of alcohol or drugs may affect your reflexes per...

Page 138: ...efully depress the brake pedal at the end of the journey and when starting the next journey Notes on off road driving WARNING Risk of accident if you do not keep to line of fall on inclines If you dri...

Page 139: ...ect Be sure to observe prohibition signs Checklist before driving off road Check the following points before driving off road R Fuel level R Engine oil level fill the engine oil up to the maximum leve...

Page 140: ...ers Once you stop driving on sand immediately increase the tire pressure again You can find information on tire pressure for the vehicle s factory installed tires on the following labels R Tire and Lo...

Page 141: ...ize dangers The engine is switched off automatically in the following situations if all vehicle conditions for an automatic engine stop are met R You brake the vehicle to a standstill in trans mission...

Page 142: ...n display If you do not switch off the ignition the ignition is automatically switched off after three minutes Deactivating or activating the ECO start stop function Press button 1 A display appears i...

Page 143: ...switch Function of the DYNAMIC SELECT switch Mercedes AMG vehicles observe the notes in the Supplement Otherwise you may fail to rec ognize dangers Use the DYNAMIC SELECT switch to change between the...

Page 144: ...tability in case of a change of drivers Press DYNAMIC SELECT switch 1 forwards to deactivate the Desert drive program The drive program C Comfort is automati cally active after starting the vehicle Co...

Page 145: ...ossible to change the drive program with the DYNAMIC SELECT switch in G Mode The DYNAMIC SELECT switch only works again when G Mode has been deactivated Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever Func...

Page 146: ...st point of resistance The transmission position display shows k in the multifunction display In LOW RANGE off road gear you can shift from h to k and from i to k without having to depress the brake p...

Page 147: ...off the ignition when the vehicle is stationary and the transmission is in posi tion h or k R You open the driver s door when the vehicle is stationary or when driving at a very low speed and the tra...

Page 148: ...wheel gearshift paddle 2 and hold it in place The transmission position h appears in the multifunction display To permanently shift the gears manually in drive program using the steering wheel gearsh...

Page 149: ...disconnected from the drivetrain and continues to run in neutral R The transmission position h is displayed in green in the multifunction display Glide mode is activated if the following condi tions...

Page 150: ...cy operation mode It is only possible to shift to one gear and reverse gear Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Switch the transmi...

Page 151: ...position HIGH RANGE or into the LOW RANGE off road gear Shift ranges HIGH RANGE LOW RANGE Road position for all normal on road driv ing situations Off road gear for driv ing off road when fording and...

Page 152: ...s LOW RANGE 1 button The shift request stays active for a maximum 30 seconds If all requirements for shift oper ation have not been fulfilled within this time shift operation must be started again Shi...

Page 153: ...llow ing driving and driving safety systems are deacti vated R ABS page 165 R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC page 174 R Active Brake Assist R Active Parking Assist page 194 R Active Lane Keeping Ass...

Page 154: ...rted again In some cases you have to drive a few meters before the differ ential locks are properly disengaged Therefore check if function indicator lamps 4 are off when you restart the vehicle Observ...

Page 155: ...te sparks and thereby ignite fuel vapors Before opening the fuel filler cap or tak ing hold of the pump nozzle touch the metallic body of the vehicle This discharges any electrostatic charge that may...

Page 156: ...nozzle switches off Requirements R The vehicle is unlocked page 65 Do not get into the vehicle again during the refueling process Otherwise electrostatic charge could build up again Observe the notes...

Page 157: ...k the vehicle so that no flammable material can come into contact with hot vehicle components In particular do not park on dry grass land or harvested grain fields WARNING Risk of accident and injury...

Page 158: ...ion j When you park the vehicle you can still operate the side windows and the sliding sunroof for approximately five minutes if the driver s door is closed Garage door opener Programming buttons for...

Page 159: ...adio equipment approval number R NZLMUAHL5 USA R 4112A MUAHL5 Canada Press and hold button 1 2 or 3 that you wish to program Indicator lamp 4 flashes yellow It can take up to 20 seconds before the ind...

Page 160: ...ext step within approximately 30 seconds Press previously programmed button 1 2 or 3 repeatedly until the door closes When the door closes programming is com plete Please also read the operating instr...

Page 161: ...Hotline on 1 800 355 3515 R On the Internet at http www homelink com mercedes Opening or closing the door Requirements R The corresponding button is programmed to operate the door Press and hold butto...

Page 162: ...uipment approval numbers Country Radio type approval number Egypt TAC 2511151293 WIR Andorra CE Australia R NZ Barbados MED1578 Chile 2488 DFRS20576 F 74 European Union CE Gibraltar CE Iceland CE Jord...

Page 163: ...cle in motion for example by R Releasing the parking brake R Changing the transmission position R Starting the vehicle Never leave children unattended in the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always ta...

Page 164: ...atically The electric parking brake is released when the following conditions are fulfilled R The driver s door is closed R The engine is running R The transmission is in position h or k and you depre...

Page 165: ...nts R The area of the vehicle that may have been damaged R The force of the impact The following situations can lead to inadvertent activation R The parked vehicle is moved e g in a two story garage D...

Page 166: ...ged first in the following situations R The vehicle s non operational time must be extended R The Battery Charge Insufficient for Standby Mode message appears in the media display Standby mode is auto...

Page 167: ...page 174 R Active Brake Assist page 169 R Active Lane Keeping Assist page 204 R ATTENTION ASSIST page 200 R BAS Brake Assist System page 166 R Hill Start Assist page 178 R EBD Electronic Brakeforce Di...

Page 168: ...ur emergency braking situation with additional brake force If you depress the brake pedal quickly BAS is activated R BAS automatically boosts the brake pres sure R BAS can shorten the braking distance...

Page 169: ...s deactivated you are still assis ted by ESP when braking If the ESP warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster one or several vehicle wheels has reached its grip limit R Adapt the driving style t...

Page 170: ...s with a high center of gravity may tip over before ESP detects this Always adapt your driving style to suit the current road and weather condi tions When driving with a trailer ESP can stabilize your...

Page 171: ...necessary If the autonomous braking function or the situa tion dependent braking assistance is triggered additional preventive measures for occupant protection PRE SAFE may also be initiated if the v...

Page 172: ...ene in the following situations Vehicles traveling in front Up to approx 124 mph 200 km h Stationary vehicles Up to approx 31 mph 50 km h Crossing vehicles No reaction Moving pedestrians Up to approx...

Page 173: ...R For pedestrians or vehicles if they move quickly into the sensor detection range R For pedestrians who are hidden by other objects R If the typical outline of a pedestrian cannot be distinguished fr...

Page 174: ...ng in lane Displays on the multifunction display The status of cruise control and the stored speed are shown in the multifunction display 1 Cruise control is selected 2 Speed is saved cruise control i...

Page 175: ...stored and maintained by the vehicle or Press rocker switch 3 up RES The last stored speed is called up and main tained by the vehicle If the last stored speed has previously been deleted the currentl...

Page 176: ...me System limits The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations R In snow rain fog heavy spray if there is glare in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient light R If...

Page 177: ...driving on a different lane or when changing lanes R to pedestrians animals bicycles or sta tionary vehicles or unexpected obstacles R to complex traffic conditions R to oncoming vehicles and crossin...

Page 178: ...d out WARNING Risk of accident due to Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC still being activated when you leave the driver s seat If you leave the driver s seat while the vehicle is being braked by Active...

Page 179: ...rocker switch 2 up or down Overview of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC displays in the instrument clus ter Assistant display 1 Vehicle in front 2 Distance indicator 3 Set specified distance Active Di...

Page 180: ...ds the vehicle and it can roll away Therefore swiftly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal Never attempt to leave the vehi cle if it is being held by Hill Start Assist HOLD fun...

Page 181: ...ay Release the brake pedal Deactivating the HOLD function Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away or Depress the brake pedal until the dis play disappears from the multifunction dis play The HOLD f...

Page 182: ...ngs Drive program Characteristics A Comfort The suspension setting is comfortable Economy The suspension setting is comfortable C Sport The suspension setting is sporty Desert the availability of this...

Page 183: ...maneuvering and parking in exiting parking spaces In the standard setting an intermittent warning tone sounds from a distance of approximately 1 0 ft 0 3 m to an obstacle in front and approx imately...

Page 184: ...istance of approx 1 0 ft 0 3 m or less System limits Parking Assist PARKTRONIC does not necessa rily take into account the following obstacles R Obstacles below the detection range e g persons animals...

Page 185: ...a qualified specialist workshop Function of the passive side impact protec tion Passive side impact protection is an additional Parking Assist PARKTRONIC function which warns the driver about obstacl...

Page 186: ...cted at the front left orange and rear red Saved obstacles are deleted in the following sit uations for example R You switch off the vehicle R You open the doors After the engine is restarted obstacle...

Page 187: ...ning Tones Adjusting the volume of the warning tones Select Warning Tone Volume Set a value Adjusting the pitch of the warning tones Select Warning Tone Pitch Set a value Specifying the starting point...

Page 188: ...media display show the distances to your vehicle The distances dis played only apply to road level You can select from the following views R Normal view R Wide angle view The area behind the vehicle...

Page 189: ...0 m 5 Red warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC obstacles are very close approximately 1 0 ft 0 3 m or less 6 Orange warning display of Parking Assist PARKTRONIC obstacles are a medium dis tan...

Page 190: ...poor e g at night R The camera lens is obstructed dirty or fog ged up Observe the notes on cleaning the rear view camera page 363 R Cameras or vehicle components in which the cameras are installed ar...

Page 191: ...g The system evaluates images from the following cameras R Rear view camera R Front camera R Two side cameras in the outside mirrors Views of the 360 Camera You can select from different views 1 Off r...

Page 192: ...amp on the PARKTRONIC button lights up and the symbol appears in the multifunction display If the system fails at the rear the display of the segments changes as follows R The rear segments are shown...

Page 193: ...view and no trailer is coupled to the vehicle the following display appears 1 Yellow guide line locating aid 2 Red guide line at a distance of approximately 1 0 in 0 3 m from the ball head of the tra...

Page 194: ...ot activated and you drive faster than 10 mph 16 km h the view of the 360 Camera is switched off and does not reappear automatically when you drive slower again System limits The 360 Camera will not f...

Page 195: ...0 Camera page 363 Activating deactivating the 360 Camera using the button To activate the 360 Camera press button 1 The 360 Camera opens in the off road view in the media display To deactivate the 360...

Page 196: ...assists you in parking and exiting the park ing space Active Parking Assist provides assistance when changing gear accelerating braking and steer ing the vehicle Active Parking Assist is only an aid...

Page 197: ...rain R When transporting a load that protrudes beyond the vehicle R If the parking space is on a steep downhill or uphill gradient R When snow chains are installed R When driving off road Active Park...

Page 198: ...ect the turn signal indica tor accordingly WARNING Risk of accident due to vehi cle swinging out while parking or pulling out of a parking space While parking or exiting a parking space the vehicle sw...

Page 199: ...are responsible for the vehi cle and surroundings during the entire parking procedure Start the vehicle Press button 1 The media display shows the view of Active Parking Assist If the vehicle has bee...

Page 200: ...Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an impact when pulling away If an obstacle is detected in the direction of travel the vehicle s speed is briefly reduced to approx 1 mph 2 km h If a criti...

Page 201: ...or the area adjacent to the vehicle If a critical situation is detected symbol 1 appears in the media dis play If the driver does not respond to the warn ing the vehicle s brakes can be applied automa...

Page 202: ...s in concentration you will be warned again after a minimum of 15 minutes You can have the following status information for ATTENTION ASSIST displayed in the assistance menu of the on board computer R...

Page 203: ...pen the driver s door e g changing drivers or taking a break Setting ATTENTION ASSIST Multimedia system 4 Vehicle 5 k Assistance 5 ATTENTION ASSIST Setting options Select Standard Sensitive or Off Sug...

Page 204: ...imum permissible speed To do this you can specify in the multimedia system by how much the maximum permissible speed can be exceeded before a warning is issued You can specify whether the warning is t...

Page 205: ...sued when exceeded Select Warning Threshold Set the desired speed Blind Spot Assist with exit warning Function of Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist uses two lateral rear facing radar sensors to moni...

Page 206: ...es are within the monitoring range Warnings may be issued in error when driving close to crash barriers or similar solid lane bor ders Warnings may be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles...

Page 207: ...nto account road weather or traffic conditions Active Lane Keeping Assist 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...

Page 208: ...t warning A lane correcting brake application cannot always bring the vehicle back into the origi nal lane Always steer brake or accelerate your self especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist warns you...

Page 209: ...arning vibration occurs in the following situa tions R You have switched on the turn signal indica tor R A driving safety system intervenes such as ABS BAS or ESP In the Adaptive setting there will al...

Page 210: ...ailer combination Reduce speed and do not counter steer If necessary apply the brakes NOTE Damage to the engine as a result of overheating If you retrofit a trailer hitch modifica tions to the engine...

Page 211: ...he ball coupling is not installed and engaged correctly it may become detached during travel and endanger other road users There is a risk of fatal injury Install and secure the ball coupling as descr...

Page 212: ...ailer with a height adjustable drawbar Coupling up a trailer NOTE Damage to the battery due to full discharge Charging the trailer battery using the power supply of the trailer can damage the vehicle...

Page 213: ...n the immediate vicinity of the wheel arches when you discon nect the trailer cable Disconnect the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer Uncouple the trailer Place the cover on the...

Page 214: ...afety of your vehicle is impaired park the vehicle immediately and safely Contact a qualified specialist workshop Instrument Display standard 1 Speedometer 2 Multifunction display 3 Tachometer 4 Coola...

Page 215: ...the event of a fire in the engine com partment keep the hood closed and call the fire service Overview of the buttons on the steering wheel 1 Back Home button press and hold on board computer 2 Touch...

Page 216: ...back home button 1 When the on board computer is being operated different acoustic signals will sound as operating feedback e g when the end of a list is reached or when you are scrolling through a li...

Page 217: ...it The following designs can be selected R Classic R Sport R Progressive To select a design swipe upwards or down wards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control The Instrument...

Page 218: ...reen Cockpit the position of the displays will differ from those displayed here Further displays on the multifunction display Z Gearshift recommendation page 146 Active Parking Assist activated page 1...

Page 219: ...page 390 Restart the tire pressure monitor page 390 R ASSYST PLUS call up the service due date page 351 R Vehicles with a Widescreen Cockpit Cool ant coolant temperature display R Engine Oil Level eng...

Page 220: ...Progressive you can view information about the journey in the left hand area of the Instrument Display To select a display swipe upwards or down wards on the left hand Touch Control Displays on the T...

Page 221: ...From Reset R ECO display page 140 To select the function to be reset swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control Press the left hand Touch Control Select Yes Press the left hand Touch Co...

Page 222: ...n R Off Map the map for the current location is not available R Area of Destination Reached you have reached the area of the destination R O you have reached the destination or an intermediate destina...

Page 223: ...will appear next to the station name To select a radio station swipe upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control Selecting the frequency range or memory preset Press the left hand Touch Contro...

Page 224: ...quirements R The mobile phone is connected to the multi media system On board computer 4 Phone Vehicles with the COMAND multimedia sys tem The most recent telephone calls dialed received and missed ca...

Page 225: ...e upwards or downwards on the left hand Touch Control and select 6 Accept or Reject Press the left hand Touch Control You may accept or reject the call using the 6 or button on the steering wheel Inst...

Page 226: ...injury due to objects being stowed incorrectly If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed incorrectly they can slide or be thrown around and hit vehicle occupants In addi tion cup holders open sto...

Page 227: ...nob 8 switches the sound off or on ends the Voice Control Sys tem Turn the control knob up down increases decreases the volume 3 Press the rocker switch up 6 makes accepts a call Press the rocker swit...

Page 228: ...be scrol led or it can be operated by speech or the con troller touchpad Notes on the language setting You can change the language of the Voice Con trol System via the system language settings If the...

Page 229: ...ed R say the Read out station list voice command Essential voice commands Overview of switch voice commands Switch voice commands can be used to open certain applications The voice command selec tion...

Page 230: ...once prior to use Mercedes Benz Apps To switch to Mercedes Benz Apps Connect To switch to Internet mode Vehicle menu To switch to vehicle settings System settings menu To switch to system settings Ove...

Page 231: ...mber can be changed Address in Country Destination entry in a desired country e g address in France Home Starts navigation to home address Work Starts navigation to your workspace POI POI Destination...

Page 232: ...urant Nearest parking lot Nearest rest area with restrooms Nearest gas station Searches for nearby restaurants parking options rest areas with restrooms and gas stations Restaurant along the route Par...

Page 233: ...nearby Navigation to POIs along the route at the destination nearby on the basis of the input of specific categories e g gas station parking lot movie theater Last destinations Selects a destination f...

Page 234: ...nds You can use the telephone voice commands to make phone calls or search through the address book Telephone voice commands Voice command Function Call Name Makes a phone call All address book names...

Page 235: ...l up receivable or saved stations Frequency To enter a frequency directly Next station To switch to the next available station Previous station To switch to the previous station Save station To save a...

Page 236: ...e traffic information service on off Radio info on Radio info off To switch information about the current station on off Overview of media player voice commands Media player voice commands can also be...

Page 237: ...lable tracks albums artists composers genres or playlists are accepted dur ing the search Media search Track Media search Albums Media search Artists Media search Composers Media search Genres Media s...

Page 238: ...sers genres tracks or playlists are searched for Next track To select the next track Previous track To select the previous track Random track list on Random track list off To switch the random track l...

Page 239: ...f vehicle voice commands You can use the vehicle voice commands to directly call up the corresponding menus for the vehicle settings Vehicle voice commands Voice command Function Ambient light menu To...

Page 240: ...o display massage settings Massage driver s seat on To switch on the massage function for the driver s seat Massage driver s seat off To switch off the massage function for the driver s seat Outside t...

Page 241: ...tly driving when operating the multimedia system 1 Touch Control Multimedia system button group on the steering wheel page 213 2 Multimedia system display 3 Main function button group page 243 4 Touch...

Page 242: ...perating Touch Control To call up main functions press button 1 or Press and hold button 3 To call up favorites press button 1 Swipe down on Touch Control 2 To open a list press Touch Control 2 To clo...

Page 243: ...er clockwise or clockwise Slide 1 left or right Slide 4 up or down Slide 2 diagonally Press 7 briefly or press and hold Touchpad Activating deactivating the touchpad Multimedia system 4 System 5 w Inp...

Page 244: ...the function is switched on O a tap on the touchpad is enough to select a menu item Handwriting recognition switching the read aloud function on off Multimedia system 4 System 5 Audio 5 System Feedba...

Page 245: ...applications It is possible to create 20 favorites in total The following functions are available R add pre defined favorites from the follow ing categories page 243 Navigation Entertainment Phone Con...

Page 246: ...ons are displayed Navigate downwards once Select a favorite Navigate downwards once The Favorites menu appears Select Rename Enter the characters To confirm the entry select Moving favorites Press the...

Page 247: ...ymbol appears in the status line of the media display You will also hear traffic announcements and navigation announcements even when the sound is muted To switch on change the media source or turn vo...

Page 248: ...uipment If you operate information and communica tion equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving you will be distracted from the traffic situation This could also cause you to lose control of th...

Page 249: ...rites Call up the Renaming favorites function page 244 To enter a character turn 3 slide 4 and press the controller The character is entered in the input line Use the following entry functions To dele...

Page 250: ...m settings Display Configuring display settings Multimedia system 4 System 5 G Display and Designs Styles Select Designs Select Sport Classic or Progressive Adapting the ambient lighting for the style...

Page 251: ...time zones are displayed Select a time zone The time zone set is displayed after Time Zone Setting summer time The Automatic Daylight Saving Time and Day light Saving Time options cannot be selected i...

Page 252: ...pecial Interest Group SIG Inc Internet connection via Bluetooth is not available in all countries Activating deactivating Bluetooth Requirements R Deactivate Bluetooth Apple CarPlay is not active Mult...

Page 253: ...ce to be connected The connection procedure may differ depending on the device Follow the instruc tions that are shown in the display Further information see the manufacturer s operat ing instructions...

Page 254: ...erating a WPS PIN Select Connect via WPS PIN Genera tion Enter the PIN shown in the media display on the device to be connected and confirm Connecting using a WPS PIN Select Connect via WPS PIN Input...

Page 255: ...your device and follow the instructions message appears Select Continue Accept the connection request from the new device Enter the PIN shown on the external device The device is authorized Authorizin...

Page 256: ...ation can also be shown in Arabic on the navigation map To do so select as the language from the language list Naviga tion announcements are then also made in Arabic Setting the distance unit Multimed...

Page 257: ...ng deactivating PIN protection Requirements To unlock the PIN R There is an Internet connection R A Mercedes me account exists at http www mercedes me R The Personalization service is active page 256...

Page 258: ...ion Activate O or deactivate the function For more information about importing exporting user profiles page 256 Creating a user profile Multimedia system 4 System 5 g Personalization 5 Create Profile...

Page 259: ...le phone require an active Internet connection for the vehicle This is not available in all countries For further information on connecting to the Internet see page 310 Advantages of updating software...

Page 260: ...ou have the following selection options R Download The update will be downloaded in the back ground R Details Information about the pending system update is displayed R Later The update can be downloa...

Page 261: ...tore this to the fac tory settings during a reset Select Yes Enter the current PIN The PIN is reset or Select No The current PIN stays the same after reset ting If you have forgotten your PIN an autho...

Page 262: ...tuations Fast paced music and a vitaliz ing massage provide invigorating stimulation for the vehicle occupants The air is purified using ionization and a pleasant fragrance is released The vehicle int...

Page 263: ...associated functions depend on your vehicle equipment Depending on your equipment fewer functions may be availa ble Starting the ENERGIZING Comfort program Requirements R The ignition is switched on E...

Page 264: ...s The active program is canceled Navigation Switching navigation on Multimedia system 4 Navigation Alternatively press the button The map appears and shows current vehicle position 1 If a climate cont...

Page 265: ...This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying attention to road a...

Page 266: ...elete an entry select 4 if avail able Use the following options R Press briefly deletes the last character entered or the last suggestion adopted R Press and hold deletes the entire entry To set the l...

Page 267: ...y or ZIP During destination entry use the following functions R Switch to handwriting recognition R Switch to character selection R Delete an entry An entry e g POI can be deleted with in a step by st...

Page 268: ...relevant POIs Select The first POI in the list is highlighted Select the POI Example setting the search position for the parking category during active route guid ance Select In the Vicinity Near Des...

Page 269: ...or Select an intermediate destination using Enter Destination during route guid ance Select Set as Next Way Point after entering the destination Editing intermediate destinations Requirements R The de...

Page 270: ...position Confirm the entry To calculate a route select Start Route Guidance If a route has already been created select Start New Route Guidance or Set as Way Point Entering the destination as a 3 wor...

Page 271: ...n on the touchpad the faster the map moves Press the Touch Control the controller or the touchpad If several destinations are located around the crosshair a list shows the available POIs and roads If...

Page 272: ...et as Next Way Point the selected destina tion address is set as the next intermediate destination Route guidance begins Taking alternative routes into consideration Select an alternative route page 2...

Page 273: ...erries motorail trains tunnels unpaved roads Select O or deselect avoid option Using toll roads Select Use Toll Roads Select Cash or Electronic Billing or Off The route takes into account roads that r...

Page 274: ...ng the automatic gas station search on off Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options Switch Reserve Fuel on O or off Switched on O when the fuel reserve level is reached a prompt appears asking wheth...

Page 275: ...traffic situation This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle whilst paying a...

Page 276: ...The display is split into two parts The map is displayed on the left on the right there is a detailed image of the intersection or a 3D image of the upcoming change of direction R Change of direction...

Page 277: ...uidance is finished When an intermediate destination has been reached you will see the intermediate destina tion flag with the number of your inter mediate destination After this route guidance is con...

Page 278: ...ted R The route is recalculated The minimum volume can be individually set at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Via system settings select System Select Audio Select Navigation and Traffic Announce m...

Page 279: ...e guidance continues as normal Overview of off road status during route guidance Due to roadworks for example there may be dif ferences between the data on the digital map and the actual course of the...

Page 280: ...estinations are saved in the previ ous destinations A prompt appears on the media display A destination has been received without picture information select Yes If route guidance is not active select...

Page 281: ...ation 5 Z Options The subscription expiration date is automatically displayed R one month before the expiration date R one week before the expiration date R on the expiration date To display manually...

Page 282: ...l area reports e g fog and warning messages are dis played Activating free flow and traffic display Activate O Free Flowing Traffic and Traffic Delays The traffic delay is displayed for the current ro...

Page 283: ...POI category 5 Switches the display of personal POI sym bols on the map on or off 6 Switches one of the following displays on or off depending on the equipment Weather information Satellite map Traffi...

Page 284: ...of or advertising by these companies for the navigation system itself Setting the map scale Requirements R The map is shown Multimedia system 4 Navigation To zoom in swipe down on the Touch Con trol o...

Page 285: ...t the symbols for the available categories None switches the display off Select a setting User Defined select categories The POI symbols of the selected categories are displayed O or not displayed Sel...

Page 286: ...edia system 4 Navigation 5 Route and Position 5 Avoid Options 5 Areas Select Avoid New Area To search for an area via the map select Using Map Move the map or To search for an area using an address se...

Page 287: ...d from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center You can receive updates to the digital map there Online map update The online map update service from Mercedes me connect can be used to update map data The o...

Page 288: ...degrees minutes and seconds R height rounded R number of GPS satellites from which a signal can be received Setting the map scale automatically Multimedia system 4 Navigation 5 Z Options The map scale...

Page 289: ...on equip ment while the vehicle is in motion If you operate communication equipment integrated in the vehicle when driving you will be distracted from the traffic situation This could also cause you t...

Page 290: ...in the vehicle Further information can be obtained from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or at http www mercedes benz com connect Telephone menu overview 1 Bluetooth device name of the currently con...

Page 291: ...g modes overview Depending on your equipment the following tel ephony operating modes are available R A mobile phone is connected to the multime dia system via Bluetooth page 290 R Two mobile phones a...

Page 292: ...stem enter the pass key and select a On the mobile phone enter the passkey again and confirm Up to 15 mobile phones can be authorized on the multimedia system Authorized mobile phones are reconnected...

Page 293: ...mobile phones two phone mode Requirements R The mobile phones are authorized page 290 Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 Devices In the device overview select a mobile phone which has already been authorize...

Page 294: ...ring a URL to be viewed in the multi media system see the manufacturer s oper ating instructions R Setting up the vehicle s Wi Fi access data via the system settings page 252 Further information can b...

Page 295: ...stem 5 Audio 5 Phone Select Call Volume or Ringtone Volume Set the volume Starting stopping mobile phone voice recog nition Requirements R The mobile phone is connected to the multi media system page...

Page 296: ...Accepting rejecting a waiting call Requirements R There is an active call page 293 If you receive a call while already in a call a message is displayed An acoustic signal also sounds Select Accept The...

Page 297: ...er set the following options can be used to search for contacts R searching by initials R searching by name R searching by phone number Enter characters into the search field A selection of possible c...

Page 298: ...act saved in the multimedia system is identified by the f symbol Calling a contact Multimedia system 4 Phone 5 Contacts Enter characters into the search field Select the contact Select the telephone n...

Page 299: ...le phone supports the MAP Bluetooth profile the text message func tions can be used on the multimedia system You can obtain further information about set tings and supported functions of Bluetooth cap...

Page 300: ...ds automatically after you have finished speaking After the voice message has been processed it is shown as text To replace a message select Replace mes sage The text that has been dictated and shown...

Page 301: ...ary equipment is required for this You can obtain this at an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter The Mercedes Benz Link control box uses the Android operating system The service provider is responsible f...

Page 302: ...he central control element or the Siri voice operated control system You can activate the voice operated control system by pressing and holding the button on the multifunction steering wheel When usin...

Page 303: ...ll up Apple CarPlay in the main menu Calling up Apple CarPlay sound settings Multimedia system 4 Connect 5 Apple CarPlay 5 Sound Select the sound menu page 336 Ending Apple CarPlay Multimedia system 4...

Page 304: ...e Only one route guidance can be active at a time If route guidance is active on the multimedia sys tem it is closed when route guidance is started on the mobile phone Connecting a mobile phone via An...

Page 305: ...data When using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay cer tain vehicle data is transferred to the mobile phone This enables you to get the best out of selected mobile phone services Vehicle data is not direc...

Page 306: ...n cover 2 briefly to open Press and hold SOS button 3 for at least one second If a Mercedes me call is active an emergency call can still be triggered This has priority over all other active calls Inf...

Page 307: ...ulti media system reminds you after a certain amount of time that a service is due A prompt appears asking if you would like to make an appointment To arrange a service appointment select Call After y...

Page 308: ...able but can be sup ported in the future If the data protection prompt has been rejected the following data is transmitted R Reason for the initiation of the call R Rejection of the data protection pr...

Page 309: ...r tal https me secure mercedes benz com Mercedes Benz emergency call system Information on the Mercedes Benz emer gency call system Your vehicle is equipped with the Mercedes Benz emergency call syste...

Page 310: ...all G appears in the display You can find more information on the regional availability of eCall system at http www mercedes benz com connect_ecall If there is a malfunction in the emergency call syst...

Page 311: ...call res cue teams and or the police to the accident site If no connection can be made to the emergency services either a corresponding message appears in the media display Dial the local emergency nu...

Page 312: ...hile the vehicle is in motion Mobile communications devices distract the driver from the traffic situation This could also cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle As the driver only operate mo...

Page 313: ...nt Connection status Connection status overview 1 Display of the communication module recep tion field strength 2 Display of existing connection Displaying the connection status Multimedia system 4 Sy...

Page 314: ...acted from the traffic situation This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle Only operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you cannot be sure of this stop the vehicle...

Page 315: ...up the web browser settings Multimedia system 4 Connect 5 z Browser 5 Z Options 5 Browser Settings The following functions are available R Block Pop Ups R Activate Javascript R Allow Cookies Activate...

Page 316: ...ountry data volume may need to be purchased R A fast Internet connection for data transmis sion free of interference The services are country dependent For more information consult an authorized Merce...

Page 317: ...r Create an account for the online provider TuneIn radio and then log in on the multi media system Your favorites are imported to the multimedia system Deleting favorites Select Favorites Select a sta...

Page 318: ...ed 32 bit address space Supported formats R MP3 R WMA R AAC R WAV R FLAC R ALAC Observe the following notes R Due to the large variety of available music files regarding encoders sampling rates and da...

Page 319: ...Canada iPhone iPod iPod classic iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Lightning is a trademark of Apple Inc Notes on copyright Audio files that...

Page 320: ...Inserting The multimedia connection unit is located in the stowage compartment under the armrest Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot until it engages The side with the con tacts must face...

Page 321: ...r of tracks in the track list 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen for video playback A Options Connecting USB devices NOTE Damage caused by high tempera tures High temper...

Page 322: ...Select Current Track List Select a track Selecting playback options Multimedia system 4 Media 5 Z Options Playing back similar tracks Select Play Similar Tracks A track list with similar tracks is cr...

Page 323: ...3 mph 5 km h the video image is hidden from the driver If available the channel and program information is continuously displayed Due to the large variety of available video files regarding encoders s...

Page 324: ...he track list 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen for video playback A Options Activating deactivating full screen mode Multimedia system 4 Media 5 Media Sources Select a...

Page 325: ...tists R Albums R Tracks R Folders R Music Genres R Year R Composers R Videos R Podcasts Apple devices R Audiobooks Apple devices Select a category The categories are available as soon as the entire me...

Page 326: ...a Interface Multimedia system 4 Media 5 Media Sources Connect a data storage medium to the USB port page 319 Select a media device Playable music files are played back Overview of Media Interface 324...

Page 327: ...e track list 5 Search 6 Playback Control 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen video playback only A Options Bluetooth audio Information about Bluetooth audio Before using your Bluetooth audio equipme...

Page 328: ...rol 7 Media Sources 8 Sound 9 Full Screen video playback only A Options Searching for and authorizing a Bluetooth audio device Requirements R Bluetooth is activated on the multimedia system and audio...

Page 329: ...nstruc tions A code is displayed on the multimedia sys tem and on the audio device Confirm on both devices if the codes are identical The audio equipment is connected and play back starts With some au...

Page 330: ...io equip ment for the first time it is connected after confirming the instructions for the mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions Disconnecting Bluetooth audio equipment Multimedia...

Page 331: ...Radio overview 1 Active frequency band 2 Station name or set frequency 3 Artist title album and radio text 4 Station list 5 Presets 6 Radio Source 7 Sound 8 Options Multimedia system 329...

Page 332: ...ected Select a frequency band Selecting a radio station Multimedia system 4 Radio Navigate up or down Calling up the radio station list Multimedia system 4 Radio 5 Select a station Searching for radio...

Page 333: ...dio employs a fleet of high performance satellites to broadcast around the clock throughout the USA and Canada The satellite radio program is avail able for a monthly fee Information about this can be...

Page 334: ...on status Establish a telephone connection Follow the service staff s instructions The activation process may take up to ten minutes You can also have the satellite service acti vated online To do so...

Page 335: ...Category 4 Channel name 5 Artist track and album 6 SiriusXM Radio Channels 7 Presets 8 Radio Source 9 Sound A Playback Control B Options Selecting a satellite radio category Multimedia system 4 Radio...

Page 336: ...ermine a four digit character sequence and select All channels with adult content are locked Unlocking a channel Enter the four digit character sequence and select All channels with adult content are...

Page 337: ...another Smart Favorites station the music track currently playing on the station is automat ically restarted from the beginning of the track Adding a channel to Smart Favorites Multimedia system 4 Rad...

Page 338: ...automatic volume adjustment Multimedia system 4 Media 5 Sound 5 Automatic Volume Adjustment Automatic volume adjustment compensates for differing volumes when changing between audio sources Activate O...

Page 339: ...press the button Switching surround sound on off in the Burmester surround sound system Multimedia system 4 Media 5 Sound 5 Surround Sound Activate O or deactivate the function Adjusting the sound foc...

Page 340: ...ay any liquids onto the display NOTE Damage to the rear display and or the rear bench seat The rear displays of the Rear Seat Entertain ment System and or the rear bench seat can be damaged when foldi...

Page 341: ...cially available corded headphones Bluetooth headphones or Bluetooth speakers see the manufacturer s operating instructions When using headsets disturbance to play back may occur The Rear Seat Enterta...

Page 342: ...ar dis plays can for example break loose and be thrown around injuring vehicle occupants in the following situations R During heavy braking R In the event of a sudden change of direc tion R In the eve...

Page 343: ...ing the start stop button page 129 Press and hold button 5 on the rear display until the symbols at the side light up page 339 During the charging process a charging sym bol appears at the top left of...

Page 344: ...age 341 Clean the contacts Insert the rear display into the console page 340 or Have the fuses for the vehicle seat checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Operating a rear display To select a m...

Page 345: ...edia from a USB device connec ted to the other rear display 3 To access media from a device connected via HDMI 4 To open a browser 5 To open system settings 6 To open comfort settings page 345 7 To sh...

Page 346: ...th a 3 pin stereo jack 3 5 mm 1 Audio L audio signal for left channel 2 Audio R audio signal for right channel 3 Ground Connecting Bluetooth headphones with the Rear Seat Entertainment System On the h...

Page 347: ...rch name of the device as well as the password for Wi Fi security For sufficient security you should use a password with 8 16 charac ters R Wi Fi Connection In this menu you can switch the Wi Fi on of...

Page 348: ...he list of avail able end devices and enter the password The connection between both rear displays is established On the transmitting rear display select Share Screen on the homescreen Select Share On...

Page 349: ...ta storage media and devices supported by the Rear Seat Entertainment System R USB storage device R iPod R iPhone R MTP devices Audio formats supported by the Rear Seat Enter tainment System R MEPG 2...

Page 350: ...a devices with an HDMI connection Playback via Apple devices e g an iPhone requires an MHL adapter MHL stands for Mobile High Definition Link For DTS Patents see http patents dts com Manufactured unde...

Page 351: ...ack within the playback list 4 Media number and number of media in the playback list 5 Currently set volume For video playback additional display of the currently set brightness For image playback onl...

Page 352: ...reen to the left or right Playback of the file is continued from the selected position Playing the previous or next file Tap q back or r forwards on the touchscreen With every tap you skip one file ba...

Page 353: ...the back button on the left hand side of the steering wheel Make sure to observe the following further rela ted subject R Operating the on board computer page 213 Information on regular maintenance wo...

Page 354: ...ion and block your view Never unlatch the engine hood while driving Before every trip ensure that the engine hood is latched WARNING Risk of accident and injury when opening and closing the engine hoo...

Page 355: ...ion sys tem when the ignition is switched on WARNING Risk of burns from hot com ponent parts in the engine compartment Certain components in the engine compart ment can be very hot e g the engine the...

Page 356: ...t as quickly as possi ble R warm up the engine R park the vehicle on a level surface R leave the engine running at idle speed On board computer 4 Service 5 Engine Oil Level You will see one of the fol...

Page 357: ...ent parts described in the following WARNING Risk of fire and injury from engine oil If engine oil comes into contact with hot component parts in the engine compart ment it may ignite Make sure that n...

Page 358: ...scribed in the following WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant The engine cooling system is pressurized particularly when the engine is warm If you open the cap you could be scalded by hot coolant...

Page 359: ...ribed in the following WARNING Danger of burns when open ing the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment you could come into contact with ho...

Page 360: ...hicle when using a car wash ensure the following beforehand R Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the HOLD function are deactivated R The 360 Camera or the rear view camera is switched off R The side...

Page 361: ...the nozzle of the power washer directly at sensitive parts such as tires slits electrical components batteries light bulbs and ventilation slots Washing the vehicle by hand NOTE Stepping on the wheel...

Page 362: ...s R Bird droppings soak with water and rinse off afterwards R Tree resin oils fuels and greases remove by rubbing gen tly with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid R Coolant and brake fl...

Page 363: ...not use car wash programs with a final hot wax treat ment R Do not use paint cleaners buffing or polishing products gloss preservers e g wax R Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified...

Page 364: ...life and color of decorative foils are impaired by Sunlight Temperature e g hot air blower Weather conditions Stone chippings and dirt Chemical cleaning agents Oily products R Do not use polish on ma...

Page 365: ...ound the tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and supervise children especially closely in this area Allow vehicle parts to cool down before touching them Observe the following information Notes on cleanin...

Page 366: ...board Do not clean the aluminum inserts on the running board with alkaline or acid based cleaning agents Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust The aluminum trim inserts could otherwise...

Page 367: ...t clean the ball neck with a power washer or solvent Notes on care of the interior WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts breaking off after the use of sol vent based care products Care and cleanin...

Page 368: ...c trim R Clean with a damp microfiber cloth R For heavy soiling use care product recommended for Mercedes Benz R Do not attach stickers films or similar materials R Do not allow cosmetics insect repel...

Page 369: ...leather care agents that have been rec ommended for Mercedes Benz R Do not allow the leather to become too damp R Do not use a microfiber cloth DINAMICA seat cov ers Clean with a damp cloth Do not use...

Page 370: ...tments in which safety vests can be stored 1 Maximum number of washes 2 Maximum wash temperature 3 Do not bleach 4 Do not iron 5 Do not tumble dry 6 Do not dry clean 7 Class 2 safety vest The requirem...

Page 371: ...e warning triangle Fold side reflectors 1 upwards to form a tri angle and attach at the top using upper press stud 2 Fold legs 3 down and out to the side First aid kit soft sided overview First aid ki...

Page 372: ...e connect you can make a call for breakdown assistance via the overhead control panel in the case of a breakdown page 304 R All vehicles change the wheel page 406 The emergency spare wheel is only ava...

Page 373: ...r view camera If necessary turn cover ring 3 slightly Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel Observe the notes on the emergency spare wheel Spare wheel bracket with protective tire cover Removing the...

Page 374: ...our vehicle may be restricted You could lose control of the vehicle in the following situations R when braking R in the event of abrupt steering maneuvers and or when the vehicle s speed is not adapte...

Page 375: ...contain pollutants It is illegal to dispose of them with the household rubbish Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified specialist worksho...

Page 376: ...as igniting Make sure that the positive terminal of the connected battery does not come into contact with vehicle parts Never place metal objects or tools on a battery When connecting and disconnectin...

Page 377: ...ing cables with a sufficient cross section and insulated terminal clamps R Non insulated parts of the terminal clamps must not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper cable charging...

Page 378: ...process During starting assistance let the engines run for several minutes During starting assistance before discon necting the jumper cable switch on an elec trical consumer in your own vehicle e g...

Page 379: ...ure that the vent hose is always con nected to the original opening on the side of the battery Install any existing or supplied cell caps Otherwise gases or battery acid could escape R Make sure that...

Page 380: ...transport the vehicle page 380 A towing vehicle with lifting equipment is required for vehicle transportation NOTE Damage due to towing away at excessively high speeds or over long dis tances The driv...

Page 381: ...towing process Safety related functions are limited or no lon ger available in the following situations R the ignition is switched off R the brake system or power steering sys tem is malfunctioning R...

Page 382: ...the transmission to position i Towing away in the event of transfer case damage Remove the propeller shafts between the axles and the transfer case Towing away in the event of front axle dam age Remov...

Page 383: ...tart NOTE Damage to the automatic trans mission due to tow starting The automatic transmission may be damaged in the process of tow starting vehicles with automatic transmission Vehicles with automati...

Page 384: ...sure that the seal of the lid is positioned cor rectly on the fuse box If the newly inserted fuse also blows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified special ist workshop Ensure the followi...

Page 385: ...Ensure that cover 2 sits on the fuse box Tighten screws 1 Close the hood Opening and closing the fuse box in the cockpit The fuse box is on the side of the dashboard under a cover Contact an authorize...

Page 386: ...pate water This means that in heavy rain or slush the risk of hydroplaning is increased in particu lar if vehicle speed is not adapted to suit the conditions If the tire pressure is too high or too lo...

Page 387: ...des Benz Center R For safety reasons only use snow chains that have been specifically approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz or snow chains with the same quality standard R If snow chains are inst...

Page 388: ...as a result of overheating R Impaired handling characteristics R Irregular wear R Increased fuel consumption WARNING Risk of accident from exces sive tire pressure Tires with excessively high pressur...

Page 389: ...0 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi Take this into account when checking the tire pressure of warm tires The tire pressure recommended for increased load speed in the tire pressure table can affect the ride comfort...

Page 390: ...e cap of the tire to be checked Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve Read the tire pressure If the tire pressure is lower than the recom mended value increase the tire pressure to the...

Page 391: ...installation of replace ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehi cle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires...

Page 392: ...The teach in process takes longer if you have engaged the differential locks Check the tire pressure again at a later date Compare the tire pressure with the recom mended tire pressure for the current...

Page 393: ...re pressure page 385 Radio equipment approval of the tire pres sure monitoring system Radio equipment approval numbers Country Radio type approval number Canada IC 2546A AG5SP4 USA FCC ID MRXAG5SP4 FC...

Page 394: ...manufacturers under Title 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pur suant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Step 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupant...

Page 395: ...e values stated on the vehicle identification plate Further related subjects R Calculation example for determining the max imum load page 393 R Tire and Loading Information placard page 391 R Tire pre...

Page 396: ...lbs 73 kg Occupant 4 140 lbs 63 kg Occupant 5 120 lbs 54 kg Occupant 1 200 lbs 91 kg Total weight of all occupants 750 lbs 340 kg 200 lbs 91 kg Step 3 Example 1 Example 2 Permissible load maximum gros...

Page 397: ...Department of Trans portation s Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand ards tire manufacturers are required to grade their tires on the basis of the following three per formance factors 1 Tread wear grade...

Page 398: ...ARNING Risk of accident from tire overheating and tire failure The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinfla ti...

Page 399: ...an be used by the manufacturer as a code to describe specific characteristics of the tire R Manufacturing date manufacturing date 5 provides information about the age of a tire The 1st and 2nd positio...

Page 400: ...the permissible speed rating Exceeding the specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved...

Page 401: ...de that specifies the maximum load bearing capacity of a tire e g 91 corre sponds to 1356 lbs 615 kg The load bearing capacity of the tire must be at least half the permissible axle load of your vehi...

Page 402: ...Rubber Association of Canada RAC regarding the tire traction on snow Load index 8 8 R No specification given standard load SL tire R XL or Extra Load extra load tire or rein forced tire R Light Load...

Page 403: ...art of the tire identification It specifies the speed range for which a tire is approved GVW Gross Vehicle Weight the gross vehicle weight comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools the...

Page 404: ...event the tire from changing length on the wheel rim Side wall the part of the tire between the tread and the tire bead Weight of optional equipment the combined weight of the optional equipment weigh...

Page 405: ...he specified tire load rating or the permissible speed rating may lead to tire damage and to the tires bursting Therefore only use tire types and sizes approved for your vehicle model Observe the tire...

Page 406: ...of the valve This could otherwise damage the electronic component parts Have the tires changed at a qualified specialist workshop only NOTE Damage to summer tires at low ambient temperatures At low a...

Page 407: ...mum speed this must be indicated by an appropriate label in the driver s field of vision R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for the first 60 miles 100 km R Replace the tires after six years at th...

Page 408: ...ing so page 406 Notes on storing wheels When storing wheels observe the following notes R After removing wheels store them in a cool dry and preferably dark place R Protect the tires from contact with...

Page 409: ...the hub caps if necessary page 407 Raise the vehicle page 408 Removing and installing hub caps Requirements R The vehicle is prepared for a wheel change page 406 Plastic hub cap To remove turn the cen...

Page 410: ...ss on low ering screw 2 on the jack Turn pump lever 1 clockwise as far as it will go Lowering screw 2 is closed 3 Adapter To raise the vehicle at the front adapter 3 must be secured on the jack To rai...

Page 411: ...the bolts com pletely WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect positioning of the jack If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip with th...

Page 412: ...hen changing a wheel avoid applying any force to the brake discs since this could impair the level of comfort when braking NOTE Damage to threading from dirt on wheel bolts Do not place wheel bolts in...

Page 413: ...e first wheel bolt the wheel rim paint can be damaged Press the wheel firmly against the wheel hub when screwing on the first wheel bolt Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a diagonal pattern in the ord...

Page 414: ...rely impair the driving characteris tics To prevent hazardous situations Adapt your driving style accordingly and drive carefully Never mount more than one emergency spare wheel or spare wheel that di...

Page 415: ...ration of two way radios If you operate two way radios incorrectly in the vehicle the electromagnetic radiation could interfere with the on board electronics e g R if the two way radio is not connecte...

Page 416: ...smission output Frequency band Maximum transmis sion output Short wave 3 54 MHz 100 W 4 m frequency band 74 88 MHz 30 W 2 m frequency band 144 174 MHz 50 W trunked radio sys tem Tetra 380 460 MHz 10 W...

Page 417: ...ification number Vehicle identification plate Canada only 1 Maximum gross vehicle weight 2 Permissible front axle load 3 Permissible rear axle load 4 Paint code 5 VIN vehicle identification number The...

Page 418: ...IN vehicle identification number as label Additional plates 1 Plate with information about emissions test ing including confirmation of emissions guidelines at the U S federal level as well as for Cal...

Page 419: ...ify operating fluids approved by Mercedes Benz by the following inscriptions on the container R MB Freigabe e g MB Freigabe 229 51 R MB Approval e g MB Approval 229 51 Further information on approved...

Page 420: ...3 methanol by volume e g M15 M30 M85 M100 R Gasoline with additives containing metal If you have accidentally refueled with the wrong fuel Do not switch on the ignition Consult a qualified specialist...

Page 421: ...ercedes Benz recommends that you use fuel brands that have additives In some countries the fuel available may not have sufficient additives Residue could build up in the fuel injection system as a res...

Page 422: ...ange including the oil filter Capacity Model Capacity G 550 10 0 US qt 9 5 liters Notes on brake fluid Observe the notes on operating fluids page 416 WARNING Risk of an accident due to vapor pockets f...

Page 423: ...310 1 At http bevo mercedes benz com In the Mercedes Benz BeVo app R At a qualified specialist workshop NOTE Overheating at high outside tem peratures If an inappropriate coolant is used the engine c...

Page 424: ...ing point e g MB SummerFit R Below freezing point e g MB WinterFit For the correct mixing ratio refer to the informa tion on the antifreeze container Mix the washer fluid with the windshield washer fl...

Page 425: ...workshop only Refrigerant filling capacity Filling capacity for refrigerant and PAG oil Model Refrigerant G 550 24 2 0 4 oz 685 10 g Model PAG oil G 550 2 8 0 4 oz 80 10 g Vehicle data Vehicle dimens...

Page 426: ...sible fording depth when driving through stand ing water R a bow wave forms during fording R water accumulates during fording of flow ing water Do not exceed the maximum permissi ble fording depth and...

Page 427: ...incline of 45 Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter rain page 136 Model Maximum gra dient climbing ability G 550 100 Trailer hitch General notes on the trailer hitch The installation of a t...

Page 428: ...50 562 2 lbs 255 kg The actual tongue weight may not be higher than the specified value The value can be found on the vehicle identification plates of the trailer hitch or of the trailer The lowest we...

Page 429: ...ol Press the symbol to show further information on the multifunction display Press the symbol to hide the display message You can hide low priority display messages by pressing button or the left hand...

Page 430: ...ing the wheels could lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gen...

Page 431: ...ck when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance in an emer gency braking situation ca...

Page 432: ...ssage does not disappear consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately Drive carefully Inoperative See Operator s Manual ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems ma...

Page 433: ...ng If EBD ABS and ESP are malfunctioning the wheels can lock when braking and ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired...

Page 434: ...anada only Turn On the Ignition to Release the Parking Brake The red F USA only or indicator lamp Canada only is lit You have attempted to release the electric parking brake with the ignition switched...

Page 435: ...parking brake is applied while you are driving R A condition for automatic release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled page 162 R You are performing emergency braking using the electric par...

Page 436: ...tor lamp and the red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp are lit The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release Switch off the ignition and turn it back on Release the electric parking b...

Page 437: ...der any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the parked vehicle against rolling away The yellow indicator lamp is on and the red F indicator lamp USA only...

Page 438: ...e and then apply the electric parking brake manually page 162 If it is still not possible to apply the electric parking brake Consult a qualified specialist workshop Where necessary also secure the pa...

Page 439: ...r any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Do not add brake fluid Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not cont...

Page 440: ...system malfunction R The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up when the ignition is switched on R The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights up continuously or repeatedly during a journey...

Page 441: ...ight not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceleration Have the window airbag checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Consult a qualified specialis...

Page 442: ...nt passenger airbag and the front passenger knee airbag are enabled while the vehicle is in motion in the following situations R even when a child a small adult or an object weighing less than the sys...

Page 443: ...t Func tions Currently Limited See Operator s Manual Active Brake Assist is temporarily unavailable or only partially available The ambient conditions are outside the system limits page 169 Drive on A...

Page 444: ...ified specialist workshop Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator s Manual The radar sensor system is malfunctioning Possible causes R Dirt on the sensors R Heavy rain or snow R Extended country driving with...

Page 445: ...TTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue or an increasing lack of concentration on the part of the driver page 200 If necessary take a break Active Parking Assist and PARKTRONIC Inoperative See Operator s...

Page 446: ...amera view may be limited by the windshield Drive on As soon as the ambient conditions are within the system limits the system will become available again Vehicles with Active Steering Assist If the d...

Page 447: ...windshield Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily unavailable The system limits have been reached page 203 Drive on Once the cause of the probl...

Page 448: ...e vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions and restart the engine If the display message continues to be displayed consult a qualified specialist workshop Traffic Sign Assist Camera View Rest...

Page 449: ...cannot be activated as not all activation conditions have been fulfilled Comply with the activation conditions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC page 175 Suspended If you activate the accelerator p...

Page 450: ...ems and driving safety systems may also be malfunctioning Consult a qualified specialist workshop Active Distance Assist Now Available Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again and can be...

Page 451: ...the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions WARNING Danger of burns when opening the hood If you open the hood when the engine has overheated or during...

Page 452: ...h engine off press and hold Start Stop but ton for at least 3 secs or press 3 times You have pressed the start stop button while driving Information about switching off the engine while driving page 1...

Page 453: ...gine damage if you continue driving Do not continue driving under any circumstances Consult a qualified specialist workshop Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying atten...

Page 454: ...sible in accordance with the traffic conditions Do not con tinue driving under any circumstances Leave the engine running Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away If the display m...

Page 455: ...l page 355 Notes on engine oil page 419 5 Engine Oil Level Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off Display message only for certain engines The engine oil level is too low NOTE Engine damage caused by drivin...

Page 456: ...immediately and have the engine oil level reduced 5 Engine Oil Pressure Stop Switch Off Engine Display message only for certain engines The engine oil pressure is too low NOTE Engine damage caused by...

Page 457: ...s Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions To Deselect P or N Depress Brake and Start Engine You have attempted to shift the transmission out of park position j or neutral i and into another tra...

Page 458: ...transmission position Depress the brake pedal Select transmission position h k or neutral i N Permanently Active Risk of Rolling Away While the vehicle is rolling or while you are driving neutral i h...

Page 459: ...shop Stop Vehicle Leave Engine Running Wait Transmission Cooling The transmission is overheating Pulling away may be temporarily impaired or not possible Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon...

Page 460: ...an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning it is not able to issue a warning if there is pressure loss in one or mor...

Page 461: ...n accident due to insufficient tire pressure Tire pressures that are too low pose the following hazards R The tires may burst especially as the load and vehicle speed increase R The tires may wear exc...

Page 462: ...The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly The wheel position is displayed WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with a flat tire Flat tires are dangerous in the following ways R...

Page 463: ...res are displayed in red At temperatures close to the limit value the tires are displayed in yellow WARNING Risk of an accident from driving with overheated tires Overheated tires may burst particular...

Page 464: ...dis play message The SmartKey cannot be detected and may no longer be in the vehicle The SmartKey is no longer in the vehicle and you switch off the engine R You can no longer start the engine R You c...

Page 465: ...vehicle Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions d Vehicle Ready to Drive Switch the Ignition Off Before Exiting You are leaving the vehicle when it is in a ready to dri...

Page 466: ...specialist workshop immediately Steering Malfunction Stop Immediately See Opera tor s Manual The steering is malfunctioning Steering capability is considerably impaired WARNING Risk of accident if st...

Page 467: ...driving Before every trip ensure that the engine hood is latched Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions Close the hood LOW RANGE Malfunction There is a transfer...

Page 468: ...c parking brake Where necessary also secure the vehicle against rolling away Engage the park position j LOW RANGE Max Speed 6 mph The maximum speed for changing gear of 6 mph 10 km h has been exceeded...

Page 469: ...s were not met Engage neutral i Repeat the gear change LOW RANGE Disengage Dif ferential Locks One or more shifting conditions were not met The differential locks must be disengaged to enable the HIGH...

Page 470: ...ion other driving safety systems are switched off Drive on carefully Activate the Desert drive program only when driving on sand Deactivate the Desert drive program immediately after driving on sand D...

Page 471: ...tial locks immediately after off road driving Drive on carefully Switch on the differential locks only for off road driving Switch off the differential locks immediately after off road driving Front R...

Page 472: ...Do not shift the transfer case Use the electric parking brake to secure the vehicle against rolling away Visit a qualified specialist workshop Different Locking Sys Cooling Down Please Wait The diffe...

Page 473: ...th the air flap of the air intake Fording is not possible Drive on carefully Visit a qualified specialist workshop Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped b...

Page 474: ...tting diodes in the lamp have failed b Malfunction See Opera tor s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty Consult a qualified specialist workshop Vehicles with a trailer hitch A fuse may have blown Pu...

Page 475: ...s are still switched on Turn the light switch to the position b Intell Light System Inoper ative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The lighting system continues to function properly without the f...

Page 476: ...ist Camera View Restricted See Operator s Manual The camera view is restricted Possible causes are R Dirt on the windshield in the camera s field of vision R Heavy rain snow or fog Driving systems and...

Page 477: ...Display standard Widescreen Cockpit Instrument Display Depending on the display setting the positions of the indicator lamps on the Instrument Display may differ from the example shown Progressive set...

Page 478: ...malfunction ESP ESP OFF L Distance warning page 484 Electric power steering malfunction page 489 Off road gear page 149 On road position page 149 Check Engine page 484 Electrical malfunction page 484...

Page 479: ...ing if EBD or ABS is malfunctioning If EBD or ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock when braking The steering capability and braking characteristics are thus severely impaired The braking distance...

Page 480: ...warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is malfunctioning Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is malfunctioning If ESP is...

Page 481: ...ctivated If ESP is deactivated ESP cannot carry out vehicle stabilization The availability of further driving safety sys tems is also limited Drive on carefully Only deactivate ESP for as long as the...

Page 482: ...stics may be impaired The braking distance can increase in emergency braking situations Stop in a safe location immediately Do not continue driving Consult a qualified specialist workshop WARNING Risk...

Page 483: ...g brake applied USA only Red indicator lamp electric parking brake applied Can ada only Yellow electric parking brake indicator lamp is mal functioning The red electric parking brake indicator lamp fl...

Page 484: ...the restraint system is malfunctioning restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may not deploy as intended during an accident This may affect the Emergency Tensioning Devices or...

Page 485: ...ir seat belts Fasten your seat belt page 38 If you have placed objects on the front passenger seat the seat belt warning lamp may remain lit 7 Seat belt warning lamp flashes The red seat belt warning...

Page 486: ...ist page 169 Engine Warning indicator lamp Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Engine diagnosis warning lamp The yellow Check Engine warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A malfun...

Page 487: ...dropped into the reserve range Refuel 8 Fuel reserve warning lamp The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp lights up while driving There has been pressure loss in the fuel system The fuel filler cap is no...

Page 488: ...her escaping operating fluids Before opening the hood allow the engine to cool down In the event of a fire in the engine compartment keep the hood closed and call the fire service Pull over and stop t...

Page 489: ...warning lamp pressure loss malfunction is lit The tire pressure monitoring system has detected tire pressure loss in at least one of the tires WARNING Risk of an accident due to insufficient tire pres...

Page 490: ...ins lit The tire pressure monitoring system is defective WARNING There is a risk of an accident if the tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning If the tire pressure monitoring system is malfu...

Page 491: ...malfunctioning WARNING Risk of accident if steering capability is impaired If the steering does not function as intended the vehicle s operating safety is jeopardized Pull over and stop the vehicle sa...

Page 492: ...notes 169 Setting 171 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC 174 Calling up a speed 175 Displays in the Instrument Display 177 Function 174 Increasing decreasing speed 175 Requirements 175 Steering wheel b...

Page 493: ...et see Air water duct Air pressure see Tire pressure Air vents 128 Adjusting front 128 Adjusting rear 128 Air vents see Air vents Air recirculation mode 127 Air water duct 358 Keeping free 358 Airbag...

Page 494: ...ystem 78 Activating deactivating the interior motion sensor 80 Arming disarming the tow away alarm 79 Deactivating the alarm 79 Function 78 Function of the interior motion sensor 79 The tow away alarm...

Page 495: ...145 Transmission position display 143 Transmission positions 143 Automatic transmission problem see Transmission problem Axle load Towing a trailer 426 B Bag hook 102 Ball neck Installing 209 BAS Brak...

Page 496: ...axle damage 380 Towing away in the event of malfunc tions 380 Towing away in the event of rear axle damage 380 Towing away various malfunctions notes 380 Transporting the vehicle 380 Breakdown see Fla...

Page 497: ...ge of ownership 23 Changing a wheel Preparation 406 Raising the vehicle 408 Changing a wheel see Emergency spare wheel Changing gears 145 Manually 145 Changing hub caps 407 Character entry On the touc...

Page 498: ...ndensation from the windows 127 Residual heat 127 Setting the climate style 126 Ventilating the vehicle convenience opening 72 Windshield heater 128 Climate style Function 126 Setting 126 Cockpit 6 Ov...

Page 499: ...ronic control units 28 Online services 30 Vehicle 28 Date Setting the time and date automati cally 249 Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lights Daytime running lights 116 Switching on off...

Page 500: ...isplay 216 Display content Setting the additional value range 215 Display message 427 Calling up on board computer 427 Notes 427 Display messages mph 448 mph 447 12 V Battery See Operator s Manual 450...

Page 501: ...uired Example 439 Malfunction Drive at Max 50 mph 444 b Malfunction See Operator s Manual 472 Obtain a New Key 461 Off 447 Off 447 F Parking Brake See Operator s Manual 434 h Please Correct Tire Press...

Page 502: ...ghbeam Assist Currently Unavailable See Operator s Manual 474 Adaptive Highbeam Assist Inopera tive 474 Air Intake Malfunction See Opera tor s Manual 470 Apply Brake to Shift from P 456 Apply Brake to...

Page 503: ...ace the Key in the Marked Space See Operator s Manual 463 PRE SAFE Inoperative See Opera tor s Manual 441 Radar Sensors Dirty See Operator s Manual 442 Reversing Not Possible Service Required 457 Serv...

Page 504: ...Assist 169 BAS Brake Assist System 166 EBD electronic brake force distribu tion 168 ESP trailer stabilization 168 Off road ABS 166 Overview 165 Radar and ultrasonic sensors 164 Responsibility 164 Dri...

Page 505: ...e ESP Electronic Stability Program Emergency First aid kit soft sided 369 Overview of the help functions 18 Reflective safety vest 368 Removing the warning triangle 369 Setting up the warning triangle...

Page 506: ...ding in out 121 Operating the memory function 91 Parking position 123 Setting 121 External device Locking child safety lock 253 Eyeglasses compartment 95 F Fatigue detection see ATTENTION ASSIST Favor...

Page 507: ...tomatic search 266 Switching automatic search on off 272 Using automatic search 272 Gasoline 418 Gearshift recommendation 146 Genuine parts 21 Glide mode 147 Glove box Locking unlocking 94 H Handbrake...

Page 508: ...r lamps 475 Intelligent Light System Adaptive Highbeam Assist 114 Interior lighting 116 Ambient lighting 117 Reading light 116 Setting 116 Switch off delay time 117 Interior motion sensor Activating d...

Page 509: ...rior lighting see Lights Lights 112 Adaptive Highbeam Assist 114 Adjusting the instrument lighting 217 Automatic driving lights 113 Combination switch 113 Hazard warning lights 114 High beam 113 High...

Page 510: ...ssage see Display message Map 279 281 282 Avoiding an area 284 Avoiding an area overview 284 Changing an area 284 Deleting an area 285 Displaying the compass 286 Displaying the map version 284 Display...

Page 511: ...s 91 Steering wheel Calling up saved settings 91 Steering wheel Saving settings 91 Menu on board computer Assistance 217 Designs 215 Maintenance 217 Media 221 Navigation 219 Overview 213 Radio 221 Tel...

Page 512: ...f buttons 213 Multifunction steering wheel see Steering wheel Multimedia system 239 Activating deactivating standby mode 164 Adjusting the volume 245 Central control elements 240 Configuring display s...

Page 513: ...n a new vehicle 132 O Occupant safety Pets in the vehicle 63 Occupant safety see Airbag see Automatic front passenger front airbag shutoff see PRE SAFE anticipatory occu pant protection see Restraint...

Page 514: ...C 181 Activating 184 Adjusting warning tones 185 Function 181 Problems 182 Side impact protection 183 Switching off 184 System limitations 181 Parking assistance systems see Active Parking Assist Park...

Page 515: ...e ATA anti theft alarm system Pulling away see Notes Q QR code Rescue card 28 Qualified specialist workshop 26 R Radar and ultrasonic sensors Damage 164 Radio Activating 328 Activating deactivating ra...

Page 516: ...amera 193 Setting favorites 360 Camera 193 Rear window Changing the wiper blade 120 Rear window wipers Activating deactivating 118 Rear end door Closing 70 Opening 70 Opening dimensions 423 Recovering...

Page 517: ...86 Satellite radio Activating deactivating TuneStart 335 Adding a channel to Smart Favorites 335 Deleting a channel 334 Displaying EPG information 334 Displaying service information 336 Information 33...

Page 518: ...ont air bag shutoff 45 Sensors Care 363 Service center see Qualified specialist workshop Service interval display see ASSYST PLUS Service station search Starting automatic search 272 Setting a speed s...

Page 519: ...update 257 Important system updates 258 Information 257 Performing 258 Sound PRE SAFE Sound 48 Wheels and tires 384 Sound see Burmester surround sound system see Sound settings Sound settings 336 Adju...

Page 520: ...heater 89 Steering wheel heater Switching on off 89 Steering wheel paddle shifters 145 Stowage areas see Loading see Stowage compartment Stowage compartment 93 Armrest 93 Center console 93 Door 93 Ey...

Page 521: ...a mobile phone 292 Disconnecting a mobile phone 292 Importing contacts 296 Importing contacts overview 295 Incoming call during an existing call 294 Information 289 Interchanging mobile phones 291 Me...

Page 522: ...size designation 398 Traction grade 395 Tread wear grade 395 Tire load maximum 397 Tire pressure 387 388 Checking manually 388 Checking tire pressure monitoring system 390 Maximum 397 Notes 385 Resta...

Page 523: ...ing characteristics 384 Toll system Windshield 124 Tongue weight 426 Top Tether 57 Total distance 218 Displaying 218 Touch Control 240 On board computer 213 Operating 240 Setting the sensitivity 240 T...

Page 524: ...Trailer tow hitch Axle load 426 General notes 425 Notes 207 Tongue weight 426 Towing capacity 425 Transfer case HIGH RANGE 149 LOW RANGE 149 Shifting 149 Transferred vehicle data Android Auto 303 Appl...

Page 525: ...riod 163 Problem notification 27 QR code rescue card 28 Qualified specialist workshop 26 Raising 408 Standby mode function 164 Starting emergency operation mode 130 Starting Remote Online 132 Starting...

Page 526: ...5 Seat 415 Windshield 415 Vision Removing condensation from the windows 127 Windshield heater 128 Voice command types Voice Control System 226 Voice Control System 225 Application specific voice comma...

Page 527: ...p flashes 488 h Tire pressure monitoring sys tem warning lamp lights up 487 L Warning lamp for distance warning function 484 Warning lamp for electric power steering 489 Yellow electric parking brake...

Page 528: ...91 Tire characteristics 398 Tire pressure notes 385 Tire pressure monitoring system function 388 Tire pressure table 387 Tire Quality Grading 395 Tire size designation 398 Traction grade 395 Tread wea...

Page 529: ...lacing 119 Wireless charging Function notes 109 Mobile phone 110 Wireless vehicle components Declaration of conformity 25 Workout program Overview 86 Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index 5...

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