Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner'S Manual Download Page 91

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Release the parking brake (

page 101).

Release the brake pedal.

Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

It is only possible to shift the automatic

transmission from position

P to a different

position if you depress the brake pedal.
Only then is the selector lever lock
released.

Upshifts take place at higher engine

speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.

Driving

Driving and parking

Summary of Contents for G-Class

Page 1: ...G Class Owner s Manual Nur f r internen Gebrauch For internal use only...

Page 2: ...l damage alert you to dangers that could lead to damage to your vehicle i These symbols indicate useful instruc tions or further information that could be helpful to you X This symbol designates an in...

Page 3: ...les the layout of components and controls differs accordingly Mercedes Benz is constantly updating its vehicles to the state of the art Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes...

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Page 5: ...7 Seats steering wheel and mirrors 49 Lights and windscreen wipers 57 Climate control 77 Driving and parking 85 Display and display messages 117 Stowing and features 127 Maintenance and care 139 Break...

Page 6: ...6 Automatic car wash 147 Automatic transmission Driving tips 93 Emergency running mode 95 Important safety notes 91 Kickdown 93 Overview 91 Problem fault 95 Pulling away 88 Releasing the parking lock...

Page 7: ...erview of bulb types 64 Reversing lamps 70 Turn signals front 67 Changing gears 92 Checklist After driving off road 107 Before driving off road 107 Child proof lock Rear door 34 Child proof locks Rear...

Page 8: ...s 108 Gravel roads 108 Icy road surfaces 105 Off road driving 106 Off road fording 104 Snow chains 176 Symmetrical dipped beam 58 Towing a trailer 113 Travelling uphill 109 Tyre grip 103 Tyre ruts 108...

Page 9: ...max imum 109 H Hazard warning lamps 61 Headlamp Cleaning system function 61 Cleaning system notes 196 Headlamp range Controlling 61 Headlamps Cleaning 150 Misting up 62 Topping up the cleaning system...

Page 10: ...foglamp 60 Side lamps 59 Slider lock 59 Switching the daytime driving lights on off switch 59 Turn signals 60 see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting Loading guidelines 128 Locking From the inside ce...

Page 11: ...Switching on off 60 Rear lamps see Lights Rear seat bench Folding into an upright position 132 Rear view mirror 55 Rear window heating 81 Rear window wiper Switching on off 74 Refuelling Important saf...

Page 12: ...ortant safety notes 88 Stowage areas 129 Stowage compartment Door stowage compartment 130 Map pockets 130 Stowage compartment platform truck 135 Stowage compartments Glove compartment 130 Important sa...

Page 13: ...7 Switching on off 60 Two way radio Frequencies 189 Installation 189 Transmission output maximum 189 Type identification plate see Vehicle identification plate Tyre pressure Recommended 177 Table sing...

Page 14: ...rning 179 Fitting a new wheel 181 Fitting a wheel 179 Important safety notes 174 Overview 174 Removing a wheel 181 Storing 179 Technical data 182 Tightening torque 182 Wheel size tyre size 182 Winch s...

Page 15: ...nge gear in good time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rmonitor the vehicle s fuel consumption Returning an end of life vehicle Mer...

Page 16: ...heir software or wiring can render the operating permit invalid Declarations of conformity Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com ponents of this vehicle that receive...

Page 17: ...ur name in the following cases Rif your vehicle was not purchased at an authorised specialist dealer Rif your vehicle has not yet been examined at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre It is advisable to reg...

Page 18: ...fault has been rectified the informa tion is deleted from the memory Other mem ory data is constantly overwritten Other devices that store data Depending on the equipment level your vehi cle may feat...

Page 19: ...Cockpit 18 Instrument cluster 19 Centre console 21 17 At a glance...

Page 20: ...s the headlamp range 61 Emergency start facility 163 Instrument cluster 19 A Ignition lock 87 B Glove compartment 130 C Battery main switch1 87 D Steering wheel E Horn F Opening the bonnet 140 1 Only...

Page 21: ...er Coolant temperature gauge 118 Fuel gauge A Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting brighter 119 B Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting dimmer 119 C Inoperative D Total distance recorder trip met...

Page 22: ...125 B Preglow 122 C ADR 95 D Air filter 124 E Transfer case 125 F Engine diagnostics 122 Function Page G ABS indicator lamp 120 H Coolant I Fuel water separator 124 J Parking brake 122 K Oil level 124...

Page 23: ...socket 137 Jump starting socket 165 D Increases reduces the temperature air condition ing system 80 E Air recirculation mode 81 Function Page F 24 V power socket 136 G Heating and air condition ing sy...

Page 24: ...lamp 163 Display for 12 V 24 V bat tery voltage and operating hours counter Foglamp indicator lamp 60 A Switches display between 12 V 24 V battery voltage and operating hours coun ter Function Page B...

Page 25: ...Useful information 24 Occupant safety 24 Children in the vehicle 29 Driving safety systems 35 Anti theft systems 36 23 Safety...

Page 26: ...page 24 are complementary co ordinated restraint sys tems They reduce the risk of injury in spe cific pre defined types of accident situations and thereby increase occupant safety How ever seat belts...

Page 27: ...nt airbags inflate with the maximum amount of gas within a few milliseconds i Airbags are not deployed in all types of accidents Also not all airbags are deployed together in an accident The dif feren...

Page 28: ...Rdo not lean forwards e g over the cover of the driver s front passenger front airbag particularly when the vehicle is in motion Rdo not put your feet on the dashboard Ronly hold the steering wheel o...

Page 29: ...on whether the seat belt is being used If the vehicle overturns the front airbags are generally not deployed The front airbags are deployed if the system detects high vehicle deceleration in a longit...

Page 30: ...example This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey Always make sure that the seat is in the upright position G WARNING Seat bel...

Page 31: ...sk of serious or even fatal injury to the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident RChildren less than 1 50 m tall and under twelve years of age must always be secured...

Page 32: ...You can obtain information about the correct child restraint system from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products to clean child restraint systems You can...

Page 33: ...seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehicle occupants When fitting the child restraint system always make sure that it is engaged correctly in the securing rings on both sides ISOFIX i...

Page 34: ...chorage on the side wall X Hook Top Tether hook of Top Tether belt into Top Tether anchorage Ensure that RTop Tether hook is hooked into Top Tether anchorage as shown RTop Tether belt is not twisted X...

Page 35: ...ry I 9 to 18 kg between approximately 8 months and 4 years Category II III 15 to 36 kg between approximately 3 5and 12 years Child restraint system on the front passenger seat2 Universal forward facin...

Page 36: ...the rear side doors and rear door G WARNING If children are travelling in the vehicle they could Ropen doors thus endangering other people or road users Rexit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming tr...

Page 37: ...in this way will the driv ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible ABS Anti lock Braking System Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion...

Page 38: ...thus shortening the stopping distance X Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will function as usual once...

Page 39: ...Useful information 38 Key 38 Doors 39 Rear door 40 Split rear door 42 Platform truck dropsides 44 Windows 46 37 Opening and closing...

Page 40: ...and be injured by the traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and for exam ple trap themselves Children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by Rreleasing the parking brake Rshifting the autom...

Page 41: ...not been activated Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or ro...

Page 42: ...supervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehic...

Page 43: ...e To unlock To lock Door handle X Slide latch upwards The door is unlocked X Pull door handle i If the child proof locks Y page 34 are used to secure the rear door you cannot open it from inside the v...

Page 44: ...cket is closed correctly You could otherwise injure people or cause an accident due to the flailing action of the spare wheel bracket X Raise safety catch and pull lever in the direction of the arrow...

Page 45: ...tering or exiting the vehicle hold on to grab handle on the rear wall and use step above the trailer tow hitch Opening from the inside Make sure that there is sufficient clear ance G WARNING Combustio...

Page 46: ...le Always keep the key out of reach of children X Close the right half of the rear door X Close the left half of the rear door X Insert the key into the door lock X Turn the key clockwise The rear doo...

Page 47: ...procedure on the other side of the platform dropside Removing and installing platform dropsides This must be performed by two persons X To remove a lateral platform dropside fold the rear platform dro...

Page 48: ...s or road users Rclimb out and be injured by the traffic Roperate vehicle equipment and for exam ple trap themselves Children could also set the vehicle in motion for example by Rreleasing the parking...

Page 49: ...window in the rear wall It can be opened and closed by hand Handle X To open pull on handle in the direction of the arrow and slide the sliding window to the desired position X To close slide the sli...

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Page 51: ...Useful information 50 Correct driver s seat position 50 Seats 50 Mirrors 55 49 Seats steering wheel and mirrors...

Page 52: ...ge 52 When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the centre of the head restraint X Observe the safety guidelines for...

Page 53: ...Before starting a journey always make sure that the seat belt is in the seat belt guide and all vehicle occupants have fastened their seat belts properly To avoid damage to the seats and the seat hea...

Page 54: ...fitted Ensure that the centre of the head restraints support the back of each vehicle occupant s head at eye level before driving off Observe the following when adjusting the head restraints X Do not...

Page 55: ...the folding seat forward Example folding the folding seat forwards The folding seat has two release handles The folding seat can be folded forward from the rear compartment or from the side Front rel...

Page 56: ...the seat heating has switched off automatically The vehicle s electrical system voltage is too low because too many electrical consumers are switched on X Switch off electrical consumers which you do...

Page 57: ...justing the exterior mirrors manually X Adjust the exterior mirrors in such a way that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions Adjusting the exterior mirrors electri cally X Make su...

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Page 59: ...Useful information 58 Exterior lighting 58 Interior lighting 62 Replacing bulbs 63 Windscreen wipers 73 57 Lights and windscreen wipers...

Page 60: ...oncoming traffic from being dazzled Sym metrical lights do not illuminate as large an area of the edge of the carriageway Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to th...

Page 61: ...s running the dipped beam headlamps side lamps and licence plate lamp are switched on Blackout lighting vehicles with a 24 V electrical system Please note that functions such as the differential lock...

Page 62: ...position The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out Headlamp flasher X To switch on turn the key in the ignition lock to position 1 or 2 or start the engine X Pull the combination switch...

Page 63: ...luggage compartment on load area 2 Driver s seat occupied load in luggage compartment on load area Station wagon g Front seats occupied 1 Front seats and rear bench seat occu pied 2 Front seats and r...

Page 64: ...on the interior lighting auto matically One interior light is located above the rear view mirror and one in the luggage compart ment on the roof lining The switch is located in the lamp Interior light...

Page 65: ...d Rthere are scratches on the glass tube Ryou touch the hot glass tube Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with your bare hands Even minor contamination can burn into the glass surface and reduce...

Page 66: ...il lamp P 2 W5 6 Reversing lamp P 21 W Blackout brake lamp P 2 W5 Rear foglamp P 21 W A Third brake lamp LEDs6 B Licence plate lamp Long wheelbase panel van station wagon W 10 W 6x6 chassis cab with c...

Page 67: ...or vehicles with a bodystyling bar con tact a qualified specialist workshop Y page 15 X Switch off the lights Turning the front foglamp to the side X Turn front foglamp in the direction of the arrow X...

Page 68: ...ps X Remove the headlamp Y page 65 X Remove protective cap X Pull out connector X Turn bulb anti clockwise applying slight pressure and remove it X Insert the new bulb and turn it clockwise applying s...

Page 69: ...tch off the lights X Unscrew screws X Pull the lamp with cover forward out of the recess X Pull seal off cover X Turn bulb anti clockwise applying slight pressure and remove it from the bulb holder X...

Page 70: ...he bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise until it engages X Fit lens X Replace and tighten screws X Fold down protective grid and engage it in anchorage Addition...

Page 71: ...and remove bulb holder X Pull bulb out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder applying slight pressure so that it sits firmly X Insert bulb holder into lens X Fit lens with the indicat...

Page 72: ...remove it from the bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and turn it clockwise until it engages X Fit lens X Replace and tighten screws Reversing lamp rear foglamp Do not fasten the...

Page 73: ...X Replace and tighten screws Blackout brake lamp X Switch off the lights X Unscrew screws X Carefully remove the blackout brake lamp housing from the bumper X Unscrew screws X Remove cover X Turn bulb...

Page 74: ...ing slight pressure and remove it from the bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and applying slight pressure turn it clock wise until it engages X Position cover A and secure with sc...

Page 75: ...amp C Rear foglamp D Licence plate lamp E Reversing lamp X Switch off the lights X Unscrew screws X Remove lens X Turn the corresponding bulb anti clock wise applying slight pressure and remove it fro...

Page 76: ...on off Station wagons and panel vans only X Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on intermittent wiping press the upper section of switch X To switch off intermittent wipi...

Page 77: ...spring X Slide wiper blade with hinge piece from wiper arm Fitting the wiper blade Wiper arm Wiper blade Locking spring Hinge piece X Slide wiper arm into new wiper blade with hinge piece X Engage lo...

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Page 79: ...Useful information 78 Heating air conditioning system overview 78 Heating and air conditioning sys tem controls 79 Adjusting the air vents 83 77 Climate control...

Page 80: ...workshops Y page 15 Heating air conditioning system overview Important safety notes Observe the settings recommended on the following pages The windows could other wise mist up This could prevent you...

Page 81: ...ontrols Notes on using the heating air condi tioning system i Only use the demisting settings briefly until the windscreen is clear again This prevents the battery from discharging unnecessarily Only...

Page 82: ...utes every month Otherwise the air condition ing system could be damaged The Cooling with air dehumidification func tion is only available when the engine is run ning When cooling is switched on the a...

Page 83: ...air vents all the way down Y page 83 X Tilt the side air vents towards the side win dows Y page 83 X Slide heating system temperature slider B to the right Y page 79 i You should only select this sett...

Page 84: ...ularly once a month for about ten minutes The auxiliary heating must not be switched on when fording The auxiliary heating heats the air in the vehi cle interior without using the heat of the run ning...

Page 85: ...draught free ventila tion position the slider for the centre air vents in the central position and the adjust ment catches of the side air vents in the horizontal position Setting the centre air vent...

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Page 87: ...Useful information 86 Running in notes 86 Driving 86 Automatic transmission 91 Refuelling 96 Parking 100 Driving tips 101 Off road driving systems 110 Towing a trailer 113 85 Driving and parking...

Page 88: ...the point of resistance kick down RThe shift ranges 3 2 or 1 should only be engaged when driving slowly e g when driving in mountainous terrain After 1 500 km you may gradually bring the vehicle up t...

Page 89: ...ith a 12 V electrical system do not have a battery main switch X To switch on turn battery main switch to position 2 The vehicle s 24 V electrical system is sup plied with voltage from the battery i M...

Page 90: ...position N i For further information about the auto matic transmission see Y page 91 i If you depress the brake when starting the engine pedal travel is unusually long and there is less pedal resistan...

Page 91: ...shift the automatic transmission from position P to a different position if you depress the brake pedal Only then is the selector lever lock released i Upshifts take place at higher engine speeds aft...

Page 92: ...lit and the needle of the fuel gauge shows 0 The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle X Bleed the fuel system Y page 100 The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board vo...

Page 93: ...atic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING Objects in the driver s footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardi...

Page 94: ...transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary A Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive wheels Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or...

Page 95: ...is shown in the dis play Driving situations To use the engine s braking effect 5 The braking effect of the engine can be utilised on downhill gradients or when driving Ron steep mountain roads Rin mo...

Page 96: ...ft range X Press the selector lever to the left towards D and hold it in position The automatic transmission shifts to the gear which allows optimum acceleration and deceleration To do this the automa...

Page 97: ...transmission shifts into second gear if R is selected the transmission shifts into reverse gear X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work shop immediately You hear a warning tone...

Page 98: ...others come into contact with fuel observe the following RWash the fuel off any affected areas of skin with water and soap immediately RIf you get fuel in your eyes rinse them thor oughly with clean...

Page 99: ...block makes it possible to keep the engine at operating temperature at out side temperatures of down to 40 The engine is heated electrically Power is sup plied by a power cable connected to a 230 V p...

Page 100: ...ap i Chassis cab platform truck a table with the tyre pressures can be found in the Wheels and tyres section Y page 184 Vehicles without a fuel filler flap Example chassis cab platform truck Example 6...

Page 101: ...ack over the lock X For vehicles with a fuel filler flap close the fuel filler flap Fuel transfer 6x6 chassis cab with crewcab The 6x6 chassis cab with crewcab has an additional fuel tank Fuel can be...

Page 102: ...Parking Important safety notes G WARNING Flammable materials e g leaves grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gases for extended periods T...

Page 103: ...ion lock then the indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster is lit X To release depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed The selector lever lock is released X Pull parking brake up firmly X Press...

Page 104: ...ad do not stop the vehicle immediately but drive on for a short while This allows the air flow to cool the brakes more quickly If the brakes have been used only moderately you should occasionally test...

Page 105: ...to time before beginning the journey Y page 101 Rdrive for approximately 100 m at a maxi mum speed of 20 km h Tyre traction G WARNING Whereas the vehicle can be fully controlled at a certain speed on...

Page 106: ...p goes out after 15 seconds Fording depth must not exceed 60 cm when the vehicle is loaded and ready to drive Loaded and ready to drive means a full tank all fluids topped up and the driver is in the...

Page 107: ...hassis components This could cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres There is a risk of an accident To avoid hazardous situations Rnever fit snow chains on the front wheels Rfit snow chains to the re...

Page 108: ...ress the brake pedal as doing so could cause you to lose control General notes H Environmental note Protection of the environment is of primary importance Treat nature with respect Observe all prohibi...

Page 109: ...light must not be ignored Continuing your journey when the symbol is shown may result in engine dam age X Engine oil level check the engine oil and top it up if necessary Only then does the engine rec...

Page 110: ...damaged or bottom out and get stuck Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off road terrain or on roads with loose gravel RShift the transfer case to LOW Y page 110 RAvoid high engine...

Page 111: ...iving on sandy and muddy routes with high driving resistance RUse the braking power of the engine when driving down a slope Observe the engine speed do not overrev the engine RSelect a shift range app...

Page 112: ...and do not shift the automatic transmission to another gear H HIGH Position for all normal on road driv ing conditions L LOW Low range position for driving off road Also for use on steep uphill or do...

Page 113: ...has been com pleted the LOW indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out If a shifting procedure is unsuccessful the transfer case shifts back into the neutral posi tion The LOW indicator lamp i...

Page 114: ...pace Rthe driven wheels are not spinning Ryou are not driving on a firm road surface The differential locks can also be engaged or disengaged when the blackout lighting setting is selected The indicat...

Page 115: ...rential locks X Observe the traffic situation X Make slight steering movements while the vehicle is in motion Red function indicator lamps A go out when the differential locks are disengaged Towing a...

Page 116: ...e trailer may come loose Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload i When towing a trailer set the tyre pres sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle for a maxi...

Page 117: ...ehi cle in front than when driving without a trailer RAvoid braking abruptly If possible brake gently at first to allow the trailer to run on Then increase the braking force rapidly RThe values given...

Page 118: ...on the equipment fitted your vehi cle has a 12 pin 24 V and or a 13 pin 12 V trailer socket The 12 pin trailer socket of your vehicle is equipped at the factory with a permanent power supply The perma...

Page 119: ...Useful information 118 Important safety notes 118 Displays and operation 118 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 120 117 Display and display messages...

Page 120: ...a qualified specialist workshop If a blackout lighting setting has been selected the instrument cluster lighting is switched off The instrument cluster and the display do not show any information You...

Page 121: ...ession The ASSYST service interval display Y page 145 is displayed Resetting the trip meter X Press button A on the lower section of the instrument cluster Y page 119 repeatedly until the trip meter i...

Page 122: ...way Y page 100 X Do not top up the brake fluid Topping up will not rectify the fault X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The yellow ABS indica tor lamp is lit while the engine is running ABS Ant...

Page 123: ...g ABS will be available again as soon as the vehicle s on board electrical system voltage increases If the warning lamp is still on X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop J The r...

Page 124: ...page 24 Engine Problem Possible causes consequences and M Solutions The yellow engine diag nostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is running There may be a fault for example Rin the fuel inje...

Page 125: ...t switch off the engine The poly V belt will dry out after fording The red battery charge indicator lamp goes out after 15 seconds The red coolant warn ing lamp comes on while the engine is run ning T...

Page 126: ...nning The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level There is a danger of engine damage X Check the engine oil level Y page 142 and top up the oil if necessary Y page 143 X Have the engine check...

Page 127: ...shes every two sec onds The transfer case is malfunctioning and running in emergency mode X Do not shift the transfer case X Have the transfer case checked as soon as possible at a quali fied speciali...

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Page 129: ...Useful information 128 Loading guidelines 128 Stowage areas 129 Features 136 127 Stowing and features...

Page 130: ...ide If the tail gate rear door is open when the engine is running particularly if the vehicle is moving exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment There is a risk of poisoning Turn off the en...

Page 131: ...Rtake care when loading rocks rubble or bulky waste Do not drop them onto the platform from a great height Ruse tensioning chains as required to pre vent the loading tailgate from bending out wards R...

Page 132: ...gines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide If the tail gate rear door is open when the engine is running particularly if the vehicle is moving exhaust fumes could enter the passenger c...

Page 133: ...ward until it engages Folding back the seat backrest Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back Otherwise it could be dam aged X Rear bench seat fold...

Page 134: ...ould result in additional injury RObjects or loads in the boot luggage com partment cannot be restrained by the seat backrest This poses an increased risk of injury Before every trip make sure that th...

Page 135: ...y particular attention to the notes on materials which are ready to be discarded Transportation aids and lashing material must not be used if there is for example Rno identification or the identificat...

Page 136: ...ad compartment X To fit the lashing eyelet insert lashing eyelet into securing rail in the direc tion of the arrow X Move lashing eyelet into the desired position X Tighten cap nut Lashing eyelet is f...

Page 137: ...e compartment is locked A stowage compartment for accessories is located at the front on the right underneath the platform It has a permissible load weight of 10 kg X To open hold stowage compartment...

Page 138: ...r and the maximum roof load of 200 kg Features Sun visors Sun visor overview Sun visor Bracket Glare from the side Sun visor Bracket X Fold down sun visor X Pull sun visor from bracket X Swing sun vis...

Page 139: ...r i If the engine is switched off only use the winch briefly The battery may otherwise discharge X Unscrew cover of winch socket anti clockwise and fold it to one side The winch socket is deactivated...

Page 140: ...m the radio aerial X Manually unscrew the radio aerial anti clockwise To secure the radio aerial X Manually screw the radio aerial in clock wise X Place assembly tool around radio aer ial X With assem...

Page 141: ...Useful information 140 Engine compartment 140 Service 145 Care 147 139 Maintenance and care...

Page 142: ...er leaking service products There is a danger of injury Allow an overheating engine to cool down before opening the bonnet If there is a fire in the engine compartment leave the bonnet closed and noti...

Page 143: ...h a suitable tool e g screwdriver A in the direction of the arrow X Push gas filled strut off ball fixture in the direction of the arrow X Raise bonnet carefully until it rests against the windscreen...

Page 144: ...ay inaccurate values Some of these values are legally required and must always be correct Engine oil Notes on oil level Depending on your driving style the vehicle consumes up to 0 8 litres of oil per...

Page 145: ...the environment Do not add too much oil If the oil level is above the max mark on the dipstick too much oil has been added This can lead to damage to the engine or the catalytic con verter Have exces...

Page 146: ...stem it could ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that no windscreen washer con centrate is spilled next to the filler neck Example washer fluid reservoir X To open pull cap upwards by...

Page 147: ...lowing messages in the dis play Rafter switching on the ignition the service message flashes for a few seconds Ra minus sign before the service due date Maintaining the time dependent service schedule...

Page 148: ...is shown in the instrument panel display After approximately ten seconds you will hear an acoustic signal A service message showing a new value is shown in the instru ment panel display X Release sel...

Page 149: ...discs and the brake pads linings thus drying them The vehicle can then be parked up H Environmental note Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning cloths in an environmentally responsible man ner Regul...

Page 150: ...can lead to leaks or failures Cleaning the wheels Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust This could damage wheel bolts and brake components Do not park up the vehicle for an e...

Page 151: ...abrasive products solvents or cleaning agents containing sol vents to clean the inside of the windows Do not touch the insides of the windows with hard objects e g an ice scraper or ring There is othe...

Page 152: ...he moving parts X Check that the vehicle s trailer tow hitch is working properly i Maintenance of the ball coupling hook and trailer tow hitch can also be performed at a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 153: ...ked ROnly use leather care agents that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz You can obtain these from a quali fied specialist workshop Leather is a natural product It has natural surface pro...

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Page 155: ...Useful information 154 Where will I find 154 Flat tyre 159 Battery 160 Jump starting 163 Towing and tow starting 166 Electrical fuses 169 153 Breakdown assistance...

Page 156: ...n fasteners 90 using a suitable object e g a coin X Remove cover X Unclip tensioning straps X Remove warning triangle Setting up the warning triangle X Fold feet down and out to the side X Pull side r...

Page 157: ...aps The tabs open up X Remove fire extinguisher by handle i Have fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years It may otherwise fail in an emer gency Observe the legal r...

Page 158: ...Turn rotary knob anti clockwise and fold cover up X Lift tab as indicated by the arrow and unhook it X Remove jack Vehicles with a folding seat the jack is at the rear under the front passenger seat X...

Page 159: ...ve bracket Spare wheel bracket in the rear com partment General notes Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h if a spare wheel of a different size is fitted i When changing a wheel you should also ob...

Page 160: ...e outside under the vehicle on the left behind the cab Folding up the underride guard X Remove four bolts using the two piece wheel wrench size 19 from the vehicle tool kit Y page 155 X Fold up underr...

Page 161: ...el on the spare wheel carrier Folding down the underride guard X Hold underride guard X Remove bolt Y page 158 X Fold down underride guard X Screw in all four bolts Flat tyre Preparing the vehicle X S...

Page 162: ...k of an explosion Before handling the battery touch the vehicle body to remove any existing electrostatic build up G WARNING Battery acid is caustic There is a risk of injury Avoid contact with the sk...

Page 163: ...process and when jump starting For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use batteries which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes Benz These batteries provide in...

Page 164: ...e of 14 8 V Only charge the installed battery with a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still installed in...

Page 165: ...battery in the centre console is discharged you can start the vehicle using the emergency start facility X To start with the emergency start facility switch off all power consumers X Switch on the bat...

Page 166: ...e jump leads that have a sufficient cross section and insulated terminal clamps X Make sure that the jump leads cannot come into contact with parts such as the pulley or the fan These parts move when...

Page 167: ...ump lead with plug connectors is required X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed X Turn cover anti clockwise and swing it to the side X Connect the jump starting sockets of...

Page 168: ...e its weight should not be greater than the per missible gross weight of your vehicle Information on your vehicle s gross vehicle weight rating can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page...

Page 169: ...k Y page 87 X When the vehicle is stationary depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Shift the automatic transmission to posi tion N X Release the brake pedal X Release the parking brake Y pag...

Page 170: ...o position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it Y page 87 X Secure the vehicle Station wagon the lashing points for trans portation are on the sidewall They can be found at the height of the A and B p...

Page 171: ...to posi tion N Y page 91 X Shift the transfer case to neu tral Y page 111 In the event of damage to the transfer case Have the propeller shafts between the axles and the transfer case removed In the e...

Page 172: ...be off The fuses are located in various fuse boxes RMain fuse box in the centre console RFuse box in the front passenger footwell The fuse allocation chart is on the underside of the lower cover of th...

Page 173: ...i The fuse allocation of the fuse box in the front passenger footwell may vary depend ing on the equipment fitted Electrical fuses 171 Breakdown assistance Z...

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Page 175: ...Useful information 174 Important safety notes 174 Operation 174 Winter operation 176 Tyre pressure 177 Changing a wheel 178 Wheel and tyre combinations 182 173 Wheels and tyres...

Page 176: ...urchasing and using non approved accessories visit a qualified specialist work shop and enquire about Rsuitability Rlegal stipulations Rfactory recommendations Information on the dimensions and types...

Page 177: ...e spare wheel particularly prior to long trips Adjust the tyre pressure as necessary Y page 177 The service life of tyres depends on various factors including the following Rdriving style Rtyre pressu...

Page 178: ...be changed for a brief period Rhave the emergency spare wheel or spare wheel of a different size replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop You must make sure the wheel has the correct whee...

Page 179: ...and check the tyre pressure of all the tyres includ ing the spare wheel Rat least every two weeks Rwhen the load changes Rbefore embarking on a longer journey Rfor changed operating conditions e g of...

Page 180: ...r too low can Rshorten the service life of the tyres Rcause increased tyre damage Rhave a negative effect on handling charac teristics and thus the driving safety e g aquaplaning i The tyre pressure v...

Page 181: ...s with circu lar jet nozzles to clean the vehicle Have dam aged tyres or chassis components replaced immediately Fitting a wheel Preparing the vehicle X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 159 X I...

Page 182: ...derlay must be used On a slippery surface a non slip underlay must be used e g rubber mats RDo not use wooden blocks or similar objects as a jack underlay Otherwise the jack will not be able to achiev...

Page 183: ...y surface The bolt nut and wheel hub threads could otherwise be dam aged when you screw them in X Unscrew the wheel bolts wheel nuts com pletely X Remove the wheel Fitting a new wheel G WARNING Oiled...

Page 184: ...in and close the drain plug X Use the bolts to secure the defective wheel to the spare wheel bracket at the rear Y page 157 or the spare wheel bracket underneath the vehicle Y page 158 X Stow the jack...

Page 185: ...in the Tyre pressure section Y page 184 For further information on tyre pressure see Y page 177 Check tyre pressures regularly and only when the tyres are cold i Notes on the vehicle equipment always...

Page 186: ...e spare wheel matches the standard tyres i You can obtain information about tyres and tyre dimensions that are not listed here at any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Tyre pressure Wheels Tyre size Permis...

Page 187: ...560 kg 3 0 bar 3 5 bar Light alloy wheels 7 5J x 16 H2 ET 63 7 5J x 16 ET 63 285 75 R1615 6500 kg 3 5 bar 4 2 bar i The stated tyre pressures are minimum pressures on fully laden vehicles and must not...

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Page 189: ...on 188 Information on technical data 188 Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 188 Vehicle electronics 189 Identification plates 191 Service products and capacities 191 Vehicle data 196 Trailer tow hitch 198 18...

Page 190: ...he same quality as new parts For these the same war ranty applies as for new parts The use of non approved parts could affect your vehicle s operating safety Therefore Mercedes Benz recommends genuine...

Page 191: ...modifications should always be carried out at qualified specialist work shop Only have work carried out on the engine electronics and its associated parts such as control units sensors and connector...

Page 192: ...RF radio fre quency transmitters Comply with the legal requirements for add on parts If your vehicle has fittings for two way radio equipment use the power supply or aerial connections intended for us...

Page 193: ...identification plate Vehicle identification number VIN In addition to the information on the vehicle identification plate the vehicle identification number VIN is also stamped onto the chas sis on th...

Page 194: ...ING Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health There is a danger of injury Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin eyes or clothing Do not inhale fuel vapours Keep fuels out of the...

Page 195: ...ons Flow improvers Flow improvers can be added to improve the cold resistance of diesel fuel The effective ness of flow improvers cannot be guaranteed with all fuels Only use flow improvers tested and...

Page 196: ...oils can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the oil change carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz approval is indica ted on...

Page 197: ...ercedes benz com i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop Coolant Important safety notes G WARNING If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com ponents in the engi...

Page 198: ...le for plastic lamp lenses e g MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps Do not use distilled or de ionised water in the washer fluid reserv...

Page 199: ...mensions given may vary depending on vehicle equipment Vehicle weights Unladen weight in accordance with EC Directive 2590 kg The unladen weight includes the driver 68 kg luggage 7 kg and all fluids f...

Page 200: ...eight 2030 2090 mm Ground clearance 264 mm Wheelbase 3120 1100 mm i Vehicle dimensions may vary depending on vehicle equipment Vehicle weights Unladen weight in accordance with EC direc tive 3650 kg T...

Page 201: ...er tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dimension including protective cov ering is 897 mm Station wagon hook trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension For trailer tow hitches fi...

Page 202: ...sion For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dimension is 990 5 mm Chassis cab hook trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension For trailer tow hitches fitted at the facto...

Page 203: ...ssis cab 6x6 with crewcab hook trailer tow hitch Anchorage points Overhang dimension For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dimension is 1 125 mm Trailer loads Long wheelbase panel...

Page 204: ...g a trailer 2120 kg18 2145 kg18 Maximum gross vehicle weight when towing a trailer 6700 kg Chassis cab Permissible trailer load unbraked 750 kg Permissible trailer load braked 2400 kg17 Maximum drawba...

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Page 207: ...rial office You are welcome to forward any queries or suggestions you may have regarding this Owner s Manual to the technical documenta tion team at the following address Daimler AG HPC R822 D 70546 S...

Page 208: ...Order no 6515 4146 02 Part no 461 584 55 81 Edition J 2012 1a 4615845581 4615845581 Nur f r internen Gebrauch For internal use only...

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