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Mercedes-Benz GL 450, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual

 GL-Class

Order No. 6515 4263 13 Part No. 164 584 43 81 USA Edition C  2007

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Operator’s Manual

GL-Class

Summary of Contents for GL 450

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual GL Class Order No 6515 4263 13 Part No 164 584 43 81 USA Edition C 2007 0MtKq 1645844381 Operator s Manual GL Class...

Page 2: ...GL 450...

Page 3: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 4: ...24 Instrument cluster 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 30 Center console 31 Upper part Vehicles without enhanced off road package 31 Upper part Vehicles with enhanced off road pac...

Page 5: ...ng the tailgate 119 Closing the tailgate 121 Automatic central locking 126 Locking and unlocking from the inside 127 Seats 128 Easy entry exit feature for third row seats 128 Front seat active head re...

Page 6: ...r case 199 LOW RANGE mode 199 Differential locks 202 A few words about differentials and differential locks 202 Switching differential locks 203 Good visibility 206 Headlamp cleaning system 206 Rear v...

Page 7: ...f 248 Opening and closing 248 Synchronizing 251 Driving systems 252 Cruise control 252 Distronic 257 Distance warning function 270 Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 271 Off road driving program Vehicles w...

Page 8: ...stem and headlamp cleaning system 379 Tires and wheels 380 Important guidelines 380 Tire care and maintenance 381 Direction of rotation 383 Loading the vehicle 383 Recommended tire inflation pressure...

Page 9: ...he battery 523 Charging the battery 528 Jump starting 529 Towing the vehicle 532 Installing towing eye bolt 534 Stranded vehicle 535 Fuses 536 Fuse box in engine compartment 537 Fuse box in cargo comp...

Page 10: ...her products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and...

Page 11: ...ve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described...

Page 12: ...tail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle...

Page 13: ...r Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day 365 days a year Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac cordance with standard program guide lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a...

Page 14: ...ext operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Truck found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance...

Page 15: ...and crash Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident rollover of the vehicle and severe o...

Page 16: ...t the equipment installed on your ve hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your ve...

Page 17: ...to follow A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol ma...

Page 18: ...fore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious d...

Page 19: ...the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center management or if necessary contac...

Page 20: ...Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of v...

Page 21: ...ision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of the vehicle o...

Page 22: ...21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel Storage compartments...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...

Page 24: ...wheels 380 546 Checking tire inflation pressure 390 Run Flat Indicator Canada vehicles 392 Tire Pressure Monitoring System U S vehicles 394 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System Canada vehicles 396...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 26: ...Glove box release Glove box lock 312 313 a Glove box 312 b Center console 31 c Starter switch 42 d Steering wheel adjustment manual 49 e Hood lock release 374 f Parking brake release 59 g Parking bra...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 28: ...430 Variablespeedlimiter indicator lamp1 l Distance warning lamp2 439 1 Lamp without function It illuminates when the ignition is on It should go out when the engine is running 2 Vehicles without Dist...

Page 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 30: ...Page a Fuel gauge with Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 436 4 Fuel filler flap indica tor The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right hand side 371 b Multifunction display with Outside temperatur...

Page 31: ...t to end a call to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease Item Page 4 Voice control 1 5 Moving within a menu Press button j...

Page 32: ...passenger side 137 5 Parktronic system deactivation switch 289 6 Vehicle level control switch 278 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 82 442 Item Page 8 Storage compartment 314 9 Alarm...

Page 33: ...e 137 5 Rotary switch for differen tial locks 203 6 Switch for LOW RANGE mode 200 7 Switch for Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 272 8 Rotary switch for vehicle level control 281 Item Page 9 Alarm system...

Page 34: ...Lower part Item Page 1 Storage compartment 314 Power outlet 321 Ashtray with cigarette lighter 318 2 Cup holder 317 3 Armrest storage tray release 314 4 Armrest storage compart ment release 314 5 Car...

Page 35: ...148 7 Tilt sliding sunroof switch 248 8 Tele Aid emergency call system button 330 9 Interior rear view mirror 206 a Front right reading lamp 148 Item Page b Front left reading lamp 148 c Garage door...

Page 36: ...3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 51 4 Selection buttons for exteri or rear view mirror adjust ment Power folding exterior rear view mirrors 51 208 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear...

Page 37: ...36 At a glance Storage compartments...

Page 38: ...7 7 Vehicle tool kit spare wheel 488 8 First aid kit 488 9 Cup holder 317 a Door pocket b Parcel net on driver s seat backrest 316 Item Page c Door pocket d Holder for gas cards 209 e Depending on veh...

Page 39: ...38...

Page 40: ...39 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 41: ...k button 4 Panic button page 97 Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The vehicle unlocks The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed...

Page 42: ...KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the respective door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you...

Page 43: ...e indica tor and warning lamps except high beam head lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps ex cept high...

Page 44: ...itch the KEYLESS GO start stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch 1 KEYLESS GO start stop button 2 Starter switch KEYLESS GO start stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada onl...

Page 45: ...g the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster page 430 For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO page 57...

Page 46: ...the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the Sm...

Page 47: ...ccelerator brake pedal safely The position should be as far to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls Seat height Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3...

Page 48: ...in direction of arrow and press down on head restraint 1 Warning G Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an accident Wi...

Page 49: ...age 180 With the easy entry exit feature activated the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you close the driver s door with the ignition switched on or insert the SmartKey into th...

Page 50: ...i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated The adjustmen...

Page 51: ...s located on the lower left of the steering column Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the v...

Page 52: ...rear view mirrors Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come int...

Page 53: ...ve exterior rear view mirror button illuminated If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying f...

Page 54: ...more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or kil...

Page 55: ...se serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G N...

Page 56: ...middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm For this purpose you can adjust the height of the belt outlet page 55 Position the lap b...

Page 57: ...o not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must...

Page 58: ...YLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only Make sure KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 is inserted in the starter switch page 43 i You can also use the touch start function Turn the SmartKey to...

Page 59: ...ng the engine with the SmartKey turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS GO Close any doors that may be open to allow for...

Page 60: ...nded in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an acci dent and or serious injury i Wait for the gear selection process to com...

Page 61: ...ntrol Warning G It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans mission out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could acceler...

Page 62: ...see Lighting page 141 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left Press the combination switch in dire...

Page 63: ...the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions always operate the windshield wipers with wind shield washer flui...

Page 64: ...tem page 379 Do not leave windshield wipers in intermit tent setting when the vehicle is taken to an auto matic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will operate in the presence of water spra...

Page 65: ...e rear window wiper is activated Deactivating intermittent wipe Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 4 page 64 Indicator 6 for the rear window wiper is cleared from the lower multifunction disp...

Page 66: ...0 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and turn off the en gine Allow engine and coolant to cool off Check the coolant l...

Page 67: ...ury or damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always Keep right foot on brake pedal Firmly depress parking brake pedal S...

Page 68: ...r serious personal injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the automatic transmission not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not pre...

Page 69: ...tically shift the transmission to P Only when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch will the transmission automatically shift to P i You can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and...

Page 70: ...n see Locking and unlocking page 108 Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small ch...

Page 71: ...70...

Page 72: ...71 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 73: ...running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster page 26 comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after...

Page 74: ...ormed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact a local authorize...

Page 75: ...from the center of the driver s breast bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion o...

Page 76: ...bags Only during these events will they provide their supplemental pro tection The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their...

Page 77: ...t touch Never place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat In addition improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of ren...

Page 78: ...enger front air bag will only be deployed if the system based on OCS weight sen sor readings senses that the front passenger seat is occupied the 59 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit pag...

Page 79: ...empty front passenger seat and the seat belt fastened latch plate properly in serted into buckle the front passenger side impact air bag will deploy indepen dently of the empty seat The side impact a...

Page 80: ...l times Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 59 indicator lamp as an indi cation of whether or not the front passen ger is properly positioned i The system does not deactivate the...

Page 81: ...on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat remain illuminated or go out With the 59 indicator lamp illuminated the front passenger front air bag is deacti vated With the 59 indicator lamp out th...

Page 82: ...ri ate child restraint on the front passen ger seat A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be serious ly injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag...

Page 83: ...0 i Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have deployed The OccupantClassification System page 79 may have determined that the seat wa...

Page 84: ...hecked as soon as possible by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS Do not place more than 4 4...

Page 85: ...ause injuries to the child in case of an accident instead of increasing protec tion for the child Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation of child seats i For information on infants an...

Page 86: ...t belts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection...

Page 87: ...h force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or gans such as your liver or spleen Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens...

Page 88: ...third row seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases in frontal or rear end impacts exceeding the system deployment threshold in certa...

Page 89: ...r information on resetting the activated active head restraints see Resetting acti vated head restraints page 497 Warning G Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved b...

Page 90: ...supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Warning G Do not leave children unattended in...

Page 91: ...pecial seat belt retractor will be deactivated i For information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages see Installation of infant and child restraint system page 94 For informati...

Page 92: ...ommended for the size and weight of the child Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances require you to place a c...

Page 93: ...at manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated page 80 Warning G Infants and small children should...

Page 94: ...ular seat belts Posi tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul der not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children over 41 lbs until they reach a heigh...

Page 95: ...the cargo compartment page 301 1 Anchorage ring cover Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from seat backrest of the seat on which a child seat is to be installed 2 Anchorage ring 3 Hook Move the respective...

Page 96: ...ween the seat backrest and the partition net if installed Lower the head restraint if necessary page 133 Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat backr...

Page 97: ...its recessed position back to its original position The rear door windows can again be operated using the switches located in the rear doors Warning G Activate the override switch when children are r...

Page 98: ...is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference r...

Page 99: ...ke pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul sation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantag...

Page 100: ...en deactivated Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS the ESP and the 4 ETS are also switched off The basic driving and braking functions are still available When the ABS is malfunctioning t...

Page 101: ...e BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction...

Page 102: ...ty of others Operational or performance test must only be conducted on a two axle dynamometer If such tests are necessary contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center You could otherwise ser...

Page 103: ...P is deactivated Switching on the ESP Press ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode Switch on the ESP immediately if the aforeme...

Page 104: ...combi nation to stabilize The ESP Trailer Stabilization is functional at vehicle speeds above approximately 40 mph 65 km h when the ESP is switched on EBP The EBP enhances braking effectiveness by al...

Page 105: ...celera tor Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The 4 ETS cannot prevent accidents resul ting from e...

Page 106: ...o be triggered when the vehicle is opened with the mechan ical key see Unlocking the vehicle page 493 a door is opened from the inside see Opening the doors from the inside page 118 Arming the alarm s...

Page 107: ...es out Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or Press the or button on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO Grasp an outside door handle The Smart...

Page 108: ...y function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Transfer case Differential locks Good visibility Climate control 3 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt...

Page 109: ...ing and un locking see the Getting started section page 40 and page 69 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs...

Page 110: ...function avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electro magnetic radiation i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 T...

Page 111: ...lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed Global locking Press button With the tailgate and all doors closed the turn signal lamps flash three ti...

Page 112: ...diately to your car insurance company If necessary have the mechanical lock replaced Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement i If battery check l...

Page 113: ...for tailgate 3 Locking tab for mechanical key 4 Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Panic button page 97 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock...

Page 114: ...tKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle The KEYLESS GO start stop button must be inserted in the starter switch page 43 The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel e...

Page 115: ...arted the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 57 you can turn it off again with the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 68 the SmartKey inserted in the starter switch when the automatic tr...

Page 116: ...tly travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO so when you grasp the driver s door handle only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks Press and hold buttons and si...

Page 117: ...k the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained Check the batteries in the...

Page 118: ...artKey with KEYLESS GO deactivated by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Report the loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company Hav...

Page 119: ...b 1 on the respec tive rear door to unlock door Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re spective rear door to open door i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey or...

Page 120: ...minimum height clearance of 7 4 ft 2 25 m is required to open the tailgate The handle is located on the right of the tailgate s window trim 1 Handle 2 Push 3 Lift i Vehicles without KEYLESS GO The veh...

Page 121: ...pen the tailgate within a few seconds the tailgate lock will automatically engage again Additionally the tailgate will relock automatically if the vehicle was locked when the tailgate was released fro...

Page 122: ...rds automat ically Always make sure there is sufficient over head clearance To stop the opening procedure press or pull remote tailgate switch 1 or press the button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KE...

Page 123: ...Only drive with the tailgate closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and f...

Page 124: ...ce the SmartKey in the cargo compartment Vehicles with KEYLESS GO To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the...

Page 125: ...cargo compartment You may lock yourself out i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it The turn signals will flash three times to confirm lo...

Page 126: ...ehi cle interior i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking i You can also close...

Page 127: ...ximately 9 mph 15 km h or more You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so For information on towing the vehicle see Towing the vehicle page 532 You ca...

Page 128: ...Key or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of...

Page 129: ...n di rection of arrow at resistance point The seat backrest folds forward 1 Easy entry lever Pull and hold easy entry lever 1 once again in direction of arrow at resistance point Lift up the right sec...

Page 130: ...g second row seats page 304 Easy exit feature for third row seats The easy exit strap is located on the right rear of the second row seat base 1 Easy exit strap To exit the vehicle when seated on a th...

Page 131: ...est Warning G When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy entry exit feature before driving off make sure the seats are properly locked the seat backrests are in an upright po sit...

Page 132: ...at you are aware of the traffic situation at all times Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that it is close to the head as po...

Page 133: ...ion and belts are properly positioned on the body Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt page 53 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a s...

Page 134: ...red position Lowering To lower head restraint 1 push release button 2 and press down on head restraint 1 Warning G With a rear seat occupied make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the...

Page 135: ...ehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident With a rear seat occupied make sure to move t...

Page 136: ...the right hand side of the driver s seat backrest 1 Adjustment lever Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position Multicontour seat The multico...

Page 137: ...he backrest support to the bot tom with button 4 or to the center with button 3 Backrest side bolsters Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch 2 Seat heating Th...

Page 138: ...ator lamps Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approx imately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically swit...

Page 139: ...dly until the desired ventilation level is set Switching off Press button 1 repeatedly until all indicator lamps 2 go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One...

Page 140: ...d restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dard 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Ve hicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memory function you can store up to thr...

Page 141: ...Press memory button M Release memory button M and press stored position 1 2 or 3 within 3 seconds All settings are stored to the selected position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold store...

Page 142: ...tops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country in which the vehicle is registe...

Page 143: ...ense plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses brig...

Page 144: ...tch on page 60 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 174...

Page 145: ...1 Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps...

Page 146: ...mp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam Canada only Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B page 141 or...

Page 147: ...This will switch off the corner illuminating front fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or right turn signal If the turn signal should stay on after making the turn the turn signa...

Page 148: ...e starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys The hazard warning flasher switch is located...

Page 149: ...9 Front left interior lamp Automatic control Deactivating Press switch 3 The switch engages in the recessed position The interior lighting and the locator lighting page 175 remain switched off even wh...

Page 150: ...to switch off the respective interior light Switching front reading lamps on and off Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 to switch on the respective front reading lamp Press front reading lamp swit...

Page 151: ...in the dark the corresponding door entry lamps comes on when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed Cargo co...

Page 152: ...button 3 until the desired level of illumination is reached To dim illumination Press and hold button 1 until the desired level of illumination is reached Warning G No messages will be displayed if ei...

Page 153: ...during idling or slow driving This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external di...

Page 154: ...tion display 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Transmission position indicator 4 Status indicator outside temperature or digital speedometer For more information on menus displayed in the multifunctio...

Page 155: ...s The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD operations under Audio for example These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for...

Page 156: ...button k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling u...

Page 157: ...156 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 5 The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 158: ...tings Checking tire inflation pressure Selecting satellite radio station USA only Vehicle level Checking coolant temperature Operating CD player Differential locks Calling up digital speedometer or ou...

Page 159: ...158 Controls in detail Control system This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to a The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 160: ...ory settings Distance warning function on off Fuel consumption statistics from start Loading phone book Instrument cluster submenu DSR Downhill Speed Regulation pro grammed default speed Fuel consumpt...

Page 161: ...lation pressure 390 Checking coolant temperature 160 Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature 161 Calling up maintenance service indicator 418 Warning G Driving when your engine is overhe...

Page 162: ...ifunction display page 466 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited W...

Page 163: ...station is found The station search depends on the se lected setting in the Vehicle submenu of the control system page 179 Pressing button k or j will either start a frequency scan or select the next...

Page 164: ...e COMAND system operating instructions Press button or repeatedly until the settings for the MP3 CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display 1 MP3 mode 2 Current track Press button k...

Page 165: ...route guidance activated the di rection of travel and maneuver instruc tions appear in the multifunction display Please refer to the COMAND system manual for instructions on how to activate the route...

Page 166: ...itions or system status the vehicle s system has recorded The vehicle status message memory menu only appears if there are any messages stored Press button or repeatedly until the vehicle status messa...

Page 167: ...er switch once and open the driver s door this puts the starter switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two function...

Page 168: ...factory settings Function Page Resetting all settings 167 Submenus in the settings menu 168 Instrument cluster submenu 170 Time date submenu 172 Lighting submenu 174 Vehicle submenu 177 Comfort submen...

Page 169: ...u The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with button scroll up with the button With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the j button to access the individual functions within t...

Page 170: ...Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Compass adjustment Activating easy entry exit fea ture Selecting language Setting the time minutes Setting locator lighting Compass calibration Setting fold...

Page 171: ...r appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with button or...

Page 172: ...n marker with button or to the Instr cluster submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current se...

Page 173: ...tting Press button or to set the hour Setting the time minutes This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Move the selection marker with bu...

Page 174: ...ehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Move the selection marker with button or to the Time Date submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set day appears...

Page 175: ...ed on when the engine is running In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps For more information on...

Page 176: ...the message Function Surround lighting appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to switch the locator lighting function On or Off Turn the ex...

Page 177: ...o position 0 Then turn it to position 2 and back to 0 The headlamps delayed shut off feature is deactivated It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with...

Page 178: ...on is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Determine your location on the basis of the following zone maps Zone map North America Zone map South Ameri...

Page 179: ...wer lines and large antenna masts for example could impair compass calibration Switch off electrical consumers e g climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster Close all doors and the ta...

Page 180: ...or Memory Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the automatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at ve...

Page 181: ...owing functions are available Activating easy entry exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy entry exit feature page 128 Function Page Activating easy entry exit feature 180...

Page 182: ...bmenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Fold in mirrors when locking appears in the multi function display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to switch funct...

Page 183: ...arker is on the current setting Press button or to switch the distance warning function On or Off 1 Symbol for activated distance warning function If the distance warning function is activated you wil...

Page 184: ...2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start i Once DSR is switched on you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever page 273 Function P...

Page 185: ...since last reset Resetting fuel consumption statistics manually Press button or repeatedly until the message From start appears in the multifunction display Press button j or k repeatedly until the m...

Page 186: ...ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we r...

Page 187: ...any time Press button or repeatedly until the message Tel appears in the multifunction display Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may tak...

Page 188: ...ade the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire p...

Page 189: ...is located on the right of the steering column Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshiftin...

Page 190: ...e position D Release the parking brake page 59 Release the brake pedal Carefully depress the accelerator pedal to drive off when it is safe to do so i The current transmission position P R N or D appe...

Page 191: ...hen it is safe to do so Shifting from D R or N to P If you want to select park position P with the transmission being in drive position D reverse position R or neutral position N With the vehicle at a...

Page 192: ...n of the accelerator pedal page 194 the vehicle speed With drive position D selected you can use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons page 197 to influence trans mission shifting by limiting t...

Page 193: ...ight Truck Center SmartKey If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch the transmission will shift to park position P automatically Keep in mind that...

Page 194: ...t when you have to shift the transfer case page 200 or if the ESP is deactivated or malfunctioning Shift into position N only when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads Drive The trans...

Page 195: ...smission in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and or on a hill Set the parking brake Shift into park position P Maneuvering When you...

Page 196: ...hicle moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal The hill start assist system is inactive when starting off on a level road or downhill grades with the transmission in neutral position N with...

Page 197: ...ge appears in the multifunction display 1 Current gear range Effect The transmission shifts through sixth gear only The transmission shifts through fifth gear only The transmission shifts through four...

Page 198: ...re has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces This...

Page 199: ...suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish or t...

Page 200: ...ously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because the ESP operates automatically the engine and ignition must be shut off SmartKey i...

Page 201: ...d During this proce dure do not switch off the engine shift the automatic transmission into another gear If you do not wait until the shifting proce dure has been entirely completed then it might not...

Page 202: ...LOW RANGE mode has been deactivated For messages in the multifunction display see Practical hints section page 486 i You can cancel the procedure by pressing the LOW RANGE switch again while the indi...

Page 203: ...ake the path of least resis tance Meanwhile the opposite wheel sit ting on dry pavement where it could get enough grip to start the vehicle moving sits idle because it receives no power The Electronic...

Page 204: ...necessary to negotiate off road conditions which cannot be handled by the systems automatic 4 ETS the ESP man ual switch position LOW of transfer case this vehicle comes equipped with Switching differ...

Page 205: ...and icy or fouled surfaces i At speeds up to 19 mph 30 km h it is possible to manually lock the differential locks for driving on rough terrain Warning G Never drive on a paved surface with the center...

Page 206: ...1 at the respective symbol comes on Example 5 Center differential is completely locked If the differential locks have been manually engaged the tires will scuff on the road surface when cornering beca...

Page 207: ...ir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 379 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 51 Interior rear view mirror...

Page 208: ...ow Light hitting the mirror s at certain angles incident light could blind you As a result you may not be able to observe traffic con ditions and could cause an accident Warning G In case of an accide...

Page 209: ...terior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or un locking the vehicle although the corre sponding function in the control system is activated page 181 do the following Fold each exterio...

Page 210: ...able to fold the exterior mirrors in If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 1 to fold mirrors...

Page 211: ...e window 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor Swing sun visor 1 down Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 7 page 209 Pivot sun visor 1 to the side Adjust sun visor 1 by pushing or pull ing in the directi...

Page 212: ...con trol panel page 214 or the automat ic climate control panel page 228 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button 1 once more The indicator lamp on the button goes out Alway...

Page 213: ...212 Controls in detail Climate control...

Page 214: ...nter air vent 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side and...

Page 215: ...ate control on off Air supply for rear passenger compartment on off USA only Canada only 7 Temperature control right 8 AC cooling on off Residual heat ventilation 9 Air distribution directs air throug...

Page 216: ...ite to unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls...

Page 217: ...automatically Warning G When the climate control system is switched off the outside air supply and cir culation are also switched off Only choose this settings for a short time Otherwise the windows...

Page 218: ...ature controls 1 and 7 page 214 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably sta...

Page 219: ...b page 214 Adjusting air volume for the center and side air vents Opening the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 page 212 to the right The corresponding center air vents on the left and right...

Page 220: ...f it is iced up You can also use it to defog the windshield and side windows Activating Press button 0 page 214 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The climate control switches to the follow ing...

Page 221: ...res above approximately 41 F 5 C for air drying If the automatic air distribution is switched off Press air distribution button 9 or a page 214 Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode...

Page 222: ...dicator lamp on button is not lit when the air recirculation mode has been switched on automatically i The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically after 5 minutes if the outside temperatur...

Page 223: ...s The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air recirculation mode is deactivat ed Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to th...

Page 224: ...s use of the residual heat produced by the engine Activating Switch off the ignition page 42 Press button 9 page 214 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button 9 page 214 The...

Page 225: ...The cooling function switches off after a short delay 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjustable 3 Rear climate control on automatic mode 4 Air distribution directs...

Page 226: ...g symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually Press the desired air distribution control 4 or 5 The indicator lamp in the U button goes out Adjusting automatically Press button U page 224 The...

Page 227: ...226 Controls in detail 3 zone automatic climate control...

Page 228: ...center air vent 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side a...

Page 229: ...a only 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Rear automatic climate control on off USA only Canada only 9 Temperature control right a Automatic climate control on off b Air distribution passenger side c...

Page 230: ...mate control in either the auto matic or manual mode Nearly all dust particles pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution s...

Page 231: ...educe the air volume to the interior If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the interior before driving off see Summer opening fea ture page 246 The automatic climate con trol will then adjust the i...

Page 232: ...ibution button or the air vol ume button or Q automatic control of either the air distribution or air volume is switched off Setting the temperature Use temperature control 1 and 9 page 228 to separat...

Page 233: ...7 page 226 to the right The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are open Closing the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 page 226 to the left The corresponding center air vents...

Page 234: ...28 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The automatic climate control switches to the following functions automatically maximum blower speed and heating power air flows onto the windshield and th...

Page 235: ...d rear display This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior when windows and tilt sliding sunroof are closed Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent un...

Page 236: ...as fast as possible the automatic climate control automatically switch es to air recirculation The indicator lamp on button is not lit when the system switches to air recirculation automatically i Th...

Page 237: ...r previous positions The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air recirculation mode is deactivat ed Air conditioning The cooling function only operational when the engine is running cools the ve...

Page 238: ...emperature air volume and air distribution for all temperature zones These settings only need to be made once and the automatic climate control system will automatically regulate the settings for all...

Page 239: ...ndicator lamp on the button goes out Rear automatic climate control The control panel is located at the rear of the front center console i How long the system will provide heating depends on the coola...

Page 240: ...y e page 228 you will see the symbol followed by OFF The rear automatic climate control is switched off 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjustable 3 Temperature con...

Page 241: ...mperature for the rear passenger compartment using temperature control 3 page 239 After approximately 3 seconds after the last adjustment the display switch es back to its standard display and the ind...

Page 242: ...te control will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature for the rear passenger compartment Decreasing the temperature Turn temperature control 3 page 239 slightly counterclock wise The rea...

Page 243: ...olume Adjusting air distribution Move air vent slider 2 to the left right up or down to direct the air in the de sired direction Air vents in the roof liner over the third row seats 1 Thumbwheel for a...

Page 244: ...eft rear door window Switch on the ignition page 42 Warning G When closing the windows make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Activate the override switch pa...

Page 245: ...ith you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal...

Page 246: ...and release Stopping door windows during Express operation Press or pull respective power window switch again Hinged quarter windows The switches for opening and closing the hinged quarter windows ar...

Page 247: ...vehicle before driving off by simulta neously opening the door windows opening the hinged quarter windows opening the tilt sliding sunroof switching on the seat ventilation for the driver s seat Aim t...

Page 248: ...page 69 until the windows and the tilt sliding sun roof are completely closed Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure Warning G When closing the windows...

Page 249: ...is located on the overhead control panel Sunroof switch 1 Push back to slide sunroof open 2 Push forward to slide sunroof closed 3 Push up to raise sunroof at rear 4 Pull down to lower sunroof at rea...

Page 250: ...de from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock your vehicle Do not leave children...

Page 251: ...xpress open Move the sunroof switch in any direc tion The movement of the tilt sliding sun roof stops i If the movement of the tilt sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure the tilt sli...

Page 252: ...x Switch on the ignition page 42 Press and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 page 248 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear Hold the sunroof switch in the direct...

Page 253: ...vailable Vehicle level control page 277 which controls the vehicle level Adaptive Damping System ADS page 276 which adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics Parktronic page 286 and rear view cam...

Page 254: ...t allow safe driving at a constant speed The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control Deactivate the cru...

Page 255: ...he multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control Step on the brake pedal The cruise control is canceled The last speed...

Page 256: ...at may appear Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control However the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast when the vehicle...

Page 257: ...the vehicle has reached the set speed i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine s braking power does not brake the vehi...

Page 258: ...cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving...

Page 259: ...es it recognize or predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles Distronic can only apply a maximum of 20 of the vehicle s braking power It is the driver s responsibility at all tim...

Page 260: ...unction should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed Warning G Close attention to road and traffic condi tions is...

Page 261: ...device will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to...

Page 262: ...which creates a danger of a collision Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede w...

Page 263: ...ars in the multifunction display 1 Distronic activated 2 Set vehicle speed Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard Distronic display in the multi function display...

Page 264: ...essage DISTRONIC Off in the multifunction display In the following cases you cannot activate Distronic up to 2 minutes after starting the engine when you brake when you have set the parking brake when...

Page 265: ...lue is increased in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point Warning G You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increment...

Page 266: ...icle if the engine s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently i The set value is decreased in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resis...

Page 267: ...f prevailing road conditions permit Possible acceleration or decelera tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others i The...

Page 268: ...eding vehicle Turn distance setting switch 1 in direction of arrow 3 Warning G Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph 30 km h by...

Page 269: ...g G Distronic works to maintain the speed se lected by the driver unless a moving obsta cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahea...

Page 270: ...use your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic There will be insuffi cient d...

Page 271: ...ases The warning sound will also cease when the distance to the preceding vehicle is sufficient again with out applying the brakes In this case the distance warning lamp will also go out Switch on the...

Page 272: ...may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the vehicle s brake sys tem through the DSR Sudden and unex pected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control causing an accident and or s...

Page 273: ...n the pro grammed set speed You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and or serious injury to you or others Keep in mind that as soon as yo...

Page 274: ...speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column Cruise control lever 1 Increase set speed 2 Red...

Page 275: ...changed set speed is shown Adjustment in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments Increase set speed Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 page 273 Release...

Page 276: ...n to be more suitable for the off road use of the vehicle In addition the ABS ESP and 4 ETS designed for off road use are automatically activated In the following situations you should switch to the o...

Page 277: ...t of the vehicle The Adaptive Damping System ADS optimizes your vehicle s suspension tuning Suspension tuning Adaptive Damping System ADS page 276 Vehicle level control page 277 Adaptive Damping Syste...

Page 278: ...level Vehicles with ADS If you are driving with the ADS set ting COMF or AUTO the vehicle is raised back to highway level as your driving speed decreases You can select the high speed level via the A...

Page 279: ...ing behavior of the vehicle after changing the vehicle level The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed The ESP cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from ac...

Page 280: ...oad driving or driv ing in rough terrain The in dicator lamp is on Highway For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition The indicator lamp is off i The third available level is the high spee...

Page 281: ...tor lamp 2 page 278 goes out The following message appears in the multi function display for 5 seconds i The message can be cleared by pressing the k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel K...

Page 282: ...ps are on Off road 2 Off road driving Lower and middle indicator lamps are on Off road 1 For driving on easy ter rain Lower indicator lamp is on Highway For normal driving In dicator lamps are off i A...

Page 283: ...fuel consumption may increase handling characteristics of the vehicle may be unfavorable Start the engine page 41 Warning G Vehicle off road level 3 is not intended for use on paved roads This vehicl...

Page 284: ...the following message appears in the multi function display for 5 seconds The lower and middle indicator lamps 3 page 281 comes on continuously While the vehicle is adjusting from off road level 2 to...

Page 285: ...Once off road level 2 is reached you will see for example the following message in the multifunction display While driving the vehicle is automatically lowered as follows At speeds above 55 mph 88 km...

Page 286: ...e the level is being set When the highway level is reached the in dicator lamps 3 page 278 goes out The following message appears in the mul tifunction display for 5 seconds i The setting is stored wh...

Page 287: ...six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for e...

Page 288: ...er than the minimum distance the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system During parking maneuvers pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors e g...

Page 289: ...ne or more distance segments will illuminate depending on the distance When the seventh red distance segment illuminates you have reached the minimum distance Front area An intermittent acoustic warni...

Page 290: ...Indicator lamp Vehicles with enhanced off road package 1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp Switching off Press Parktronic switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 comes on Switching on Press Parktronic switch 1 onc...

Page 291: ...and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on Switch off the ignition page 42 Clean the Parktronic system sensors page 423 Switch on the ignition page 42 or Check the Parktronic system ope...

Page 292: ...ng or foggy it is night or you are parking maneuver ing your vehicle in an area where it is very dark the camera is exposed to a very bright white light the immediate surroundings are illumi nated wit...

Page 293: ...em display Shift the automatic transmission into P N or D to switch off the rear view camera i The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND system display as a mirror image like in the rear view...

Page 294: ...Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 198 lb 90 kg Take into consideration that when the roof is loaded the handling characteristics are dif ferent from those when operating the vehi cles without a r...

Page 295: ...eri odically during longer journeys check all the screws on the bars to make sure that they are secure and tighten them if necessary Repeat these checks at regular intervals as road surface conditions...

Page 296: ...d the weight of the basic cross accessory racks and the load carried together Always adapt your driving style to the road traffic and weather conditions and drive with added caution when the roof is l...

Page 297: ...e with the included Allen wrench until clamping claw 5 is wide open 6 Front basic cross bar 7 Rear basic cross bar 8 Gaps 9 Markings a Roof rails Place front basic cross bar 6 between markings 9 on ro...

Page 298: ...ions Only install the basic cross bars at the des ignated locations and pay attention to the stickers 3 FRONT and REAR page 296 4 Screw for clamping claw 5 Clamping claw b Screws for adjusting clampin...

Page 299: ...of the clamping claws is correctly adjusted Press cover strip c piece by piece into groove of basic cross bar Install the basic cross bars as described page 296 Removing the basic cross bars 1 Key 2...

Page 300: ...ys fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible using cargo tie down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sud den...

Page 301: ...ention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely a...

Page 302: ...rings are located in the footwell behind the driver s and passenger seat 1 Cargo tie down ring Third seat row Two cargo tie down rings are located be hind the third row seat backrest For information o...

Page 303: ...hen transporting cargo Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be...

Page 304: ...side in the cargo compartment Example button for the right third row seat 1 Button for returning third row seats to upright position 2 Button for folding the third row seats Push in the head restraint...

Page 305: ...row seats as a footrest while driving Third row seat occupants must like all vehi cle occupants keep both feet on the floor in front of their seat Otherwise occupants could slide under their seat bel...

Page 306: ...at cushion Pull strap 1 in direction of arrow Fold seat cushion 2 forward 3 Lever Pull and hold lever 3 in direction of arrow at resistance point The seat backrest folds down Check for secure locking...

Page 307: ...he head restraints of the third row seats all the way page 133 Remove cargo compartment cover blind page 308 Press and hold button 2 for each side until the third row seats are fully fold ed The cargo...

Page 308: ...ake sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off Do not drive with seats not properly locked Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be danger...

Page 309: ...olling up blind Disengage blind and guide retraction by its handle 1 Removing blind Blind installed behind second row seats 1 Release button 2 Blind Roll the blind up page 308 Push release button 1 Wi...

Page 310: ...right third row seat forward page 303 After wards return the left or right third row seat into its original position i To avoid loss of the mount covers insert the mount covers into the mounts curren...

Page 311: ...above C pillars 2 and the cargo tie down rings behind the third row seat backrest page 301 With the cargo compartment fully ex panded page 304 use holders above B pillars 1 and the cargo tie down rin...

Page 312: ...tion net is still tight and if necessary pull it tight again Loosening the partition net Belt hook attached in the second row foot well 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie down ring Loosen the tightening...

Page 313: ...own automatically For information on CD changer operation see separate COMAND system operating instructions Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care...

Page 314: ...love box separately You can lock the glove box separately e g when the vehicle is in the shop for service Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 493 1 Unlocking g...

Page 315: ...of the cover The cover opens automatically Storage compartment telephone tray under front center armrest A flat storage tray with a deeper storage compartment underneath is located below the armrest B...

Page 316: ...ur vehicle is equipped with a smoking package the storage compartment contains an ashtray page 319 Warning G Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the parcel net o...

Page 317: ...G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equip ment only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a...

Page 318: ...ow side trim Cup holders are located in the side trims of the third row seats 1 Cup holder Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup holder may come loose during braking vehicle maneuvers or an accide...

Page 319: ...ted in front of the second row seats page 319 Ashtray in the center console 1 Ashtray insert 2 Cover plate Opening the ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 2 The ashtray opens automatically Removing asht...

Page 320: ...igarette lighter Switch on the ignition page 42 Close the ashtray when not in use and be fore folding the second row seats Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter t...

Page 321: ...V DC elec trical accessories designed for use with the stan dard cigarette lighter plug type to the 12V power outlets page 320 in your vehicle whenever possible i If the engine is off and the cigarett...

Page 322: ...n cover plate page 314 Pull out cover 1 and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type Power outlet in second row footwell Switch on the ignition page 42 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug ci...

Page 323: ...spective seat halfway in or out page 303 Warning G Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely...

Page 324: ...ing wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel The stalk is on the lower left hand side of the steering wheel 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off Swit...

Page 325: ...switch off the ignition page 41 and open the driver s door Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna...

Page 326: ...ction from the back of the mobile phone and store it in a safe place Be sure to comply with the mobile phone s operating instructions as well Example illustration 1 Insert the mobile phone 2 Connector...

Page 327: ...radle Press release catch in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2 Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone remove the pre...

Page 328: ...side assistance information The Tele Aid system is operational provid ing that the vehicle s battery is charged properly connected not damaged and cel lular and GPS coverage is available The speaker v...

Page 329: ...tem satellites for vehicle loca tion If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be summoned by other means i When a Tele Aid cal...

Page 330: ...such as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehi cle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the...

Page 331: ...until the emergency call is concluded Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos sible if the...

Page 332: ...or and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established Describe the natu...

Page 333: ...be initiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button remains ill...

Page 334: ...ion togeth er with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button See system self check page 328 if the indi cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If t...

Page 335: ...the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is located the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The v...

Page 336: ...tter button Needed for programming not part of vehi cle equipment 5 Hand held remote control of ga rage door opener gate operator or other device 6 Hand held remote control but ton Warning G Before pr...

Page 337: ...step 3 Step 3 Hold end of the hand held remote control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to 12 cm away from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to be programmed while kee...

Page 338: ...motor head unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the training button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there is...

Page 339: ...remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 seconds and again press and hold it for 2 seconds Repeat this se quence on the hand held remote con trol...

Page 340: ...e control 5 This will increase the likeli hood of the hand held remote control sending a faster and more accurate sig nal to the integrated remote control While performing step 3 hold hand held remote...

Page 341: ...hat may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Cana...

Page 342: ...reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interi or through the windows The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in vehicle electroni...

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Page 344: ...343 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 345: ...ine speeds no more than 2 3 of maximum rpm in each gear Shift gears in a timely manner Avoid accelerating by kick down Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gea...

Page 346: ...r in stop and go traf fic on short trips and in hilly areas Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are a very dangerous combina tion Even a small am...

Page 347: ...It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby significantly reducing their effec tiveness It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci dent Operational or perf...

Page 348: ...Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Only instal...

Page 349: ...e s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged Make sure not to endanger any other road users when you engage the parking brake When driving off on a slippery surface do not allow...

Page 350: ...possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the...

Page 351: ...o summer tires Stopping distance however is still consid erably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise appro priate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed...

Page 352: ...by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely af fect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect Depressing the brake peda...

Page 353: ...ing G The outside temperature indicator is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not gu...

Page 354: ...n reverse gear Do not drive along the side of a slope The vehicle might otherwise rollover If in doing so the vehicle begins to show a tendency to roll immediately steer into a line of gravity straigh...

Page 355: ...itions Always make sure the vehicle has enough ground clearance Fasten items being carried as securely as possible page 293 Always navigate gradients with the en gine on and with the transmission en g...

Page 356: ...soil with you In sandy soil drive at a steady speed as al lowed by conditions This helps overcome the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the ground Do no...

Page 357: ...ge 196 Drive slowly Avoid excessive engine speeds drive with moderate engine speeds max 3000 rpm Utilize the engine s braking power when descending a slope observe the engine speed do not overrev the...

Page 358: ...line of gravity and drive with the front wheels pointing straight downhill Otherwise the vehicle may slide sideways off the path and roll over Shift automatic transmission to position 1 page 196 On s...

Page 359: ...heels permitting them to dig into loose ground Remember that when stopped the front wheels slide across a surface and thus lose their ability to steer the vehicle Vehicles with air suspension package...

Page 360: ...center of the ob stacle and repeat same with the rear wheel Do not open any of the vehicle s doors while driving through water Water could otherwise en ter the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle...

Page 361: ...g program page 275 or if equipped the LOW RANGE mode page 199 is switched on Set the raised level page 277 Avoid high engine speeds Shift automatic transmission to position 1 page 196 Drive next to th...

Page 362: ...water Check tires for possible damage Inspect vehicle underbody oil pan brake hoses etc as well as vehicle un derbody for possible damage Check for brush or branches caught in the underbody After con...

Page 363: ...k Center Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight 6945 lbs 3150 kg Gross Vehicle Weight GVW Comprises weight of vehicle includ...

Page 364: ...ht at the hitch ball must be added to the GVW to prevent exceeding your Mercedes Benz tow vehicle s rear GAWR Checking weights of vehicle and trailer To assure that the tow vehicle and trail er are in...

Page 365: ...art the engine page 56 Set the vehicle level to Highway page 277 Vehicle with ADS Set the ADS to AUTO or COMFORT page 276 Turn off the engine page 67 Warning G While you are coupling or decoupling a t...

Page 366: ...railer to prevent load shifts while driving When towing a trailer check occasion ally to make sure the load is secure and that lighting and trailer brakes if so equipped are functioning properly Take...

Page 367: ...he windows switching the climate control fan speed to high and setting the temperature control to the maximum hot position Extreme care must be exercised since your vehicle with a trailer will require...

Page 368: ...vehicle is temporarily raised because the springs are relieved of load Be especially careful during this process as you could otherwise injure yourself and or others Make sure that any persons remaini...

Page 369: ...led on the outside of the vehicle Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna Warning G Do not forget that your primary responsibili ty is to drive the v...

Page 370: ...g to Mercedes Benz servicing require ments For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet To prevent damage to the catalytic convert ers use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable...

Page 371: ...which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You c...

Page 372: ...efly push on fuel filler flap at the po sition indicated by the arrow The fuel filler flap opens slightly Open the fuel filler flap completely Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until pos...

Page 373: ...e fuel tank may create pres sure in the system which could cause a gas discharge This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump noz zle which could cause personal injury i Leav...

Page 374: ...le lighting Check function and cleanliness For infor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs page 500 For more information see Exterior lamp switch page 141 Tire inflation pressure For mo...

Page 375: ...n the engine is switched off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns only touch owner serviceable components described in the Operator s Manual and comply with all relevant safety pre...

Page 376: ...cm The hood will lock audibly Check to make sure the hood is fully closed If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps then it is not properly closed Open it again and let it drop with so...

Page 377: ...out oil dipstick 1 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading The oil lev...

Page 378: ...ehicle must be parked on level ground Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles For a listing of approved eng...

Page 379: ...on on coolant see Coolants page 556 Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling...

Page 380: ...ards Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer sol vent antifreeze dependingon ambient temperatures For mor...

Page 381: ...individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer and type as...

Page 382: ...conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replac...

Page 383: ...rs as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible...

Page 384: ...ded tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle The certification label found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle call...

Page 385: ...rgo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in t...

Page 386: ...itle 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Step 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should nev...

Page 387: ...e cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 Step 6 if applicable If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to...

Page 388: ...upants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupa...

Page 389: ...age 388 must never exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum...

Page 390: ...ire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehic...

Page 391: ...ely 1 5 psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature Checking tire inflat...

Page 392: ...s wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being over heated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handli...

Page 393: ...as indicat ed on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficie...

Page 394: ...ge appears in the multifunction display Press the reset button on the instru ment cluster page 151 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes Cancel...

Page 395: ...e driver s door B pillar or if available the supplemental tire pressure in formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due to a sudden dramatic loss of pres...

Page 396: ...l flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subse quent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indic...

Page 397: ...els that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors It monitors the tire inflation pres sure as selected by the driver in all four tires A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure...

Page 398: ...lation pressure according to the placard on the driver s door B pillar or if available the supplemental tire pressure in formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap The TPMS is not able to issue a...

Page 399: ...ing ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached t...

Page 400: ...ad to tire failure from being overheated adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling characteristics cause uneven tire wear be more pr...

Page 401: ...er 6 Tire ply material page 409 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 400 8 Load identification page 404 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect rati...

Page 402: ...s expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 400 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tir...

Page 403: ...ly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 page 400 and Tire speed rating 6 page 400 are also referred to as serv...

Page 404: ...rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service descriptio...

Page 405: ...imum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of...

Page 406: ...m bols For more information on retreaded tires see page 380 Tire size The code 3 page 405 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 page 405 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a...

Page 407: ...flation pressure for the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires...

Page 408: ...nts in addition to these grades Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or...

Page 409: ...government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance...

Page 410: ...lled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bars Aspect rat...

Page 411: ...The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GTW Gross Trailer Weight The GTW...

Page 412: ...d in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim PSI Pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for air pressure bar...

Page 413: ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using...

Page 414: ...ing to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained page 383 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires an...

Page 415: ...nditions prevail Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction...

Page 416: ...ains Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel page 548 Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may v...

Page 417: ...following messages will appear in the multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXXX miles km Service A in XXX days Service A in X...

Page 418: ...m you will see the fol lowing message in the multifunction display Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles km Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day In addition a signal sounds when the...

Page 419: ...resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such informa tion is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or dir...

Page 420: ...es and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions near the ocean in industrial areas smoke ex...

Page 421: ...Power washer Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care...

Page 422: ...washing the vehicle underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Hand wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mer...

Page 423: ...preventing the vehicle from be ing pulled through a car wash Make sure that the windshield wiper switch is set to 0 page 62 Otherwise e g the rain sensor could activate and cause the wipers to move un...

Page 424: ...detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for pl...

Page 425: ...Applying strong pressure may damage the sensor covers Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washe...

Page 426: ...YLESS GO Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield To clean the window interior do not use a dry cl...

Page 427: ...stle brush or a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Warning G Do not use cleaners containing solvents or cockpit care sprays to clean the cockpit or the steering wheel Cleaners containing so...

Page 428: ...with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet The seat belts m...

Page 429: ...are onto a soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure for cleaning the upholstery Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Do not use solvents...

Page 430: ...will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery...

Page 431: ...lable If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock...

Page 432: ...tify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have you...

Page 433: ...g In ad dition the yellow ABS malfunc tion indicator lamp and the yellow ESP warning lamp come on and a warning will sound A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning page 103 was detected Hav...

Page 434: ...limp home emergency opera tion mode page 198 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service stat...

Page 435: ...he fuel cap may not be closed properly The fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 371 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by...

Page 436: ...ions page 101 If leaving the ESP switched off adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions If the ESP cannot be switched on Have the system checked at an autho rized Merc...

Page 437: ...onic system are deactivated When driving off apply as little throt tle as possible While driving ease up on the acceler ator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather condi tions...

Page 438: ...your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off Fasten your seat belts Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not the seat belt tell tale always comes on and remains lit fo...

Page 439: ...an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front pas senger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts Fasten your seat...

Page 440: ...a malfunction in the restraint systems The air bags or emergency tensioning device ETDs could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy unexpectedly in an accident Drive with added caution to the nearest...

Page 441: ...c situation around you Read and observe messages in the multifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS ma...

Page 442: ...pping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached...

Page 443: ...enger seat The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Also read and observe messages in the multifunction display and fo...

Page 444: ...g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints push ing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight If the front passenger fr...

Page 445: ...reset button page 151 or button j k or on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using...

Page 446: ...le to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warn ing indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics ma...

Page 447: ...the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident unavailable See Operator s Manual The ABS w...

Page 448: ...iagnosis has not yet been completed yet The display will clear after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC inoperative The cruise control i...

Page 449: ...SP is switched off Switch on the ESP page 102 The automatic transmission is set to position P R or N Set the automatic transmission to position D page 190 The vehicle is secured with the parking brake...

Page 450: ...ctionality is impaired by external interferences e g high frequency sources such as toll stations speed measuring systems etc Leave the area of the external interference Activate the Distronic again p...

Page 451: ...heavy precipitation or fog Clean the Distronic cover in the radiator grille page 423 Restart the vehicle Distronic becomes operational again without the engine being restarted when dirt on the radiat...

Page 452: ...ll in position D R or N Before you leave the vehicle make sure that the automatic transmission is set to position P and that the parking brake is engaged Drive to workshop without shifting gears The a...

Page 453: ...increases the risk of an accident In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The ESP or the ESP display is malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an aut...

Page 454: ...y should disappear If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear Have the generator alternator and the battery checked If the yellow ESP warning lamp v flashes while driving and this...

Page 455: ...to start engine You have attempted to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the auto matic transmission was set to position R or D Set the automatic transmission to position P o...

Page 456: ...er Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light...

Page 457: ...ge 66 Switch off the ignition page 42 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary Remove any other...

Page 458: ...unction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display I...

Page 459: ...ossible and check the front passenger seat for the following Apply the parking brake page 66 Switch off the ignition page 42 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle Adjust the se...

Page 460: ...on display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If abo...

Page 461: ...n Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Tire pressure Check tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires Carefully bring...

Page 462: ...re monitor Wheel sensor missing One or more sensors defect e g battery is empty One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS checked by an...

Page 463: ...ake pedal force is required and the stopping dis tance is increased Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so Apply the parking brake page 66 Check the poly V belt If it is...

Page 464: ...6 Do not continue to drive Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center y inoperative Downhill Speed Regulation is malfunctioning Have the Downhill Speed Regulation checked by an authorized M...

Page 465: ...e See Operator s Manual The EBP the ABS and the ESP have switched off due to a mal function The BAS is also switched off The brake system is still func tional but without the EBP the ABS and the ESP a...

Page 466: ...e a malfunction in the fuel injection system ignition system exhaust system fuel system Have the engine checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Driving with the message Che...

Page 467: ...soon as it safe to do so Apply the parking brake page 66 Turn off the engine Check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative wa...

Page 468: ...riving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause seri...

Page 469: ...temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if coolant temperature is above 158 F 70 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The...

Page 470: ...oil should be topped to the required level with an ap proved oil specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible soluti...

Page 471: ...engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine and or the catalytic converter gaso line engine or the oxidation catalyst diesel engine Have oil siphoned or drained off Observe all legal requirement...

Page 472: ...operly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 371 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz...

Page 473: ...vehicle cannot be centrally locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is momentarily not recognized Change the position of the SmartKey with K...

Page 474: ...need a new key There is no additional code avail able for SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Change key batteries The batter...

Page 475: ...soon as possible Brake lamp Left The left brake lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 507 Brake lamp Right The right brake lamp is malfunc...

Page 476: ...lfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 505 High beam Left The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possibl...

Page 477: ...s possible page 510 AUTO Light inoperative The light sensor is malfunction ing The headlamps do not switch on automatically In the control system set lamp operation to manual mode page 142 Switch on h...

Page 478: ...nt Left The left front side marker lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 506 Marker lamp Front Right The right front side marker lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as s...

Page 479: ...ge 67 Switch off lights or remove key You have opened the driver s door while the exterior lamp switch is in position U and the SmartKey is still in the start er switch The parking lamps are still on...

Page 480: ...g used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 507 Turn signal Rear Right The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used Replace the bulb as soon as possible page...

Page 481: ...rgency power battery for the Tele Aid system is malfunctioning If the vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or drained Tele Aid will not be operational Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authoriz...

Page 482: ...abrupt steering and braking maneuvers If necessary change the wheel Caution tire defect Vehicles with Advanced TPMS One or more tires are deflating The respective tire is shown in the multifunction d...

Page 483: ...wheel Check tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display Carefully bring the ve...

Page 484: ...at are connected to the trailer power socket e g a bicycle rack p Reduce speed to under 20 mph You are driving too fast for the set vehi cle level Do not drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h Visit worksho...

Page 485: ...g down You have selected a higher vehicle level Due to frequent level changes within a short period the compressor must first cool down Let the compressor cool until the message disappears The selecte...

Page 486: ...under 20 mph You are driving too fast for the set vehicle level Do not drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h being lowered Max 20 mph The vehicle is being lowered from off road level 3 to off road level 2...

Page 487: ...and have been deactivated as a re sult Continue driving with added caution The lock function is unavailable Wait for the lock system to cool down The differential locks will be reactivat ed as soon as...

Page 488: ...r LOW RANGE page 200 Visit workshop If parked engage pk brake The LOW RANGE system is malfunctioning Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Engage the parking brake if parked Visit an authorized Merc...

Page 489: ...red under the cargo compartment floor The vehicle tool kit includes Towing eye bolt Wheel wrench Alignment bolt Vehicle jack Fuse chart Spare fuses Fuse extractor Collapsible wheel chock Wheel bolts f...

Page 490: ...orage well casing proceed as described on page 492 6 Spare fuses fuse chart fuse extractor 7 Vehicle jack 8 Collapsible wheel chock 9 Wheel bolt wrench a Towing eye bolt b Alignment bolt c Velcro stra...

Page 491: ...age the strap of the securing hook and lower the cargo compartment floor page 488 before closing the tailgate Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up...

Page 492: ...up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad ditionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the p...

Page 493: ...different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a Minispare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The Minispare wheel is...

Page 494: ...l key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 and hold it there Pull the door handle until the locking knob moves up page 118 The driver s do...

Page 495: ...locking knobs of the front passenger door and the rear doors manually Exit the vehicle Close the driver s door Enter the vehicle through the rear left door Press down the locking knob of the driver s...

Page 496: ...uch as a coin into the slot of lock 1 page 494 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90 in direction of arrow Remove cover 2 page 494 3 Fuel filler flap release Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in direct...

Page 497: ...page 68 Open the driver s door this puts the starter switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door can then be closed again Press on cover 1 at the p...

Page 498: ...ward towards the head re straint cover in direction of arrow until it engages Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat After resetting the active head restraints st...

Page 499: ...recycling Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove mechanical key 1 from the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 493 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Insert mechanic...

Page 500: ...ne free cloth insert new batteries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place Slide mechanical key 1 back i...

Page 501: ...t regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a...

Page 502: ...Do not re place the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center D2S 35 W 4 Additional turn signal lamp LED 5 Side marker lamp WY 5 W Lamp Type 6 Turn signal lamp 345...

Page 503: ...rning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before chang ing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you t...

Page 504: ...ion M page 141 Open the hood page 374 1 Housing cover for low beam halogen headlamp 2 Housing cover for high beam halogen bulb high beam and high beam flasher 3 Bulb socket for parking and standing la...

Page 505: ...t 2 clockwise until it engages Place cover 1 on the opening in the headlamp housing Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag es Bi Xenon low beam high beam headlamp High beam bulb halogen headlamp 1 High...

Page 506: ...it engag es Turn signal lamp bulb 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlamp housing Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb socket 1 I...

Page 507: ...og lamp cover 1 Cover 2 Front fog lamp or corner illuminating front fog lamp Insert a suitable object e g screwdriv er at point indicated by the arrow and pry out cover 1 Cover 1 is released Swing cov...

Page 508: ...r 1 and press it in until it engages Additional turn signal lamps bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func tion t...

Page 509: ...wn the cover 2 1 Lock 2 Storage compartment Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90 Remove storage compartment 2 Opening the passenger side t...

Page 510: ...og lamp driver s side only Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced turn the respective bulb 1 5 counterclockwise Pull the bulb out of the housing Insert the new bulb into the bulb sock et Turn th...

Page 511: ...ing high measured from the center Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important To check and readjust a head lamp follow the steps described Park the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet 7 6 m from...

Page 512: ...ertical ad justment until the headlamp is adjust ed as shown 1 page 510 Turn clockwise for upward movement and counterclockwise for downward move ment Graduations screw 2 0 50 pitch screw 3 0 67 pitch...

Page 513: ...Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Change the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and f...

Page 514: ...safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch vehicles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise t...

Page 515: ...r arm 1 as shown Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wip er blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow Remove wiper blade 2 Installing 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper a...

Page 516: ...he roadway Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a Minispare wheel mount...

Page 517: ...heels of the axle not being worked on Vehicles with factory mounted running boards Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors type jack located under the cargo compartment floor designed for use with fa...

Page 518: ...on an in cline Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3 is fully seated in take up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground Continue to turn crank 4 until the wheel is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm...

Page 519: ...e 488 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the veh...

Page 520: ...d Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck C...

Page 521: ...cle tool kit items back into the storage well Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb ft 150 Nm...

Page 522: ...disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling i Mercedes Benz recommends to have the...

Page 523: ...ized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for more information The factory equipped VRLA battery is leak proofed Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical s...

Page 524: ...strongly recommend that it be performed by a qualified technician or an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center only Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only underta...

Page 525: ...ng the dotted white line see illustration until you reach the perforated part Start cutting at the point indicated by the arrows Cut carpet using a sharp object knife etc Enter the front passenger com...

Page 526: ...he engine or all electrical systems using the KEYLESS GO start stop button Open the driver s door With the driver s door open the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 same as with the SmartKey...

Page 527: ...g 7 Positive terminal 8 Negative terminal Disconnect battery negative lead 8 from negative terminal Remove positive terminal cover Disconnect the battery positive lead 7 Step 7 Removing 9 Battery vent...

Page 528: ...battery page 526 to page 523 Step 10 Reconnecting If the battery has been removed first carry out step 8 in reverse order page 527 Open the driver s door Make sure all electrical consumers are turned...

Page 529: ...g any interruption of battery power e g due to reconnection Set the clock page 172 Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga tion module Time and date are set auto matically Synchronize the door windows...

Page 530: ...ry explosion and severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contac...

Page 531: ...brake Set automatic transmission to position P Open the hood page 374 Open cover of positive terminal 2 1 Positive terminal of charged battery 2 Positive terminal of discharged battery 3 Negative ter...

Page 532: ...cable Clamp the cable to negative terminal 3 of the charged battery first Start the engine of the disabled vehi cle You can now turn on the electrical con sumers Do not switch on the headlamps under a...

Page 533: ...g eyes Switch off the ESP page 101 and the automatic central locking page 126 Do not tow start the vehicle Do not tow with one axle raised Doing so could damage the transfer case which is not covered...

Page 534: ...and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warning flasher will operate again i...

Page 535: ...olt Installing towing eye bolt Take the towing eye bolt and wheel bolt wrench from the vehicle tool kit page 488 Screw towing eye bolt in clockwise to its stop and tighten with wheel wrench Removing t...

Page 536: ...r mud should be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago nally since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment N...

Page 537: ...he gear position indicator in the multi function display should be on P Turn off all electrical consumers Turn off the engine page 41 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS...

Page 538: ...fuses page 375 Fuse box in cargo compartment The fuse box is located in the cargo com partment behind the passenger side trim panel 1 Lock 2 Cover Removing installing cover Open the tailgate page 119...

Page 539: ...and remove Closing Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front Press cover 1 back on until it engag es Emergency engine shut down If the engine cannot be turned off as de scribed in the Getting started...

Page 540: ...539 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants...

Page 541: ...More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactu...

Page 542: ...New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are...

Page 543: ...w rear seat page 543 on the lower edge of the windshield page 543 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN i D...

Page 544: ...mission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 6 Engine number engraved on engine 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN visible low...

Page 545: ...hnical data Layout of poly V belt drive GL 450 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alte...

Page 546: ...on 4 stroke engine gasoline injection No of cylinders 8 Bore 3 66 in 92 90 mm Stroke 3 38 in 86 00 mm Total piston displacement 285 cu in 4663 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 335...

Page 547: ...e at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the driver s door B pillar page 542 Some vehicles may have supplemental tire i...

Page 548: ...2 8 5 J x 20 H2 Wheel offset 2 36 in 53 mm 2 20 in 56 mm 2 20 in 56 mm Summer tires1 275 50 R20 109W All season tires1 1 Radial ply tires 265 60 R18 110H M S 275 55 R19 111H M S Winter tires1 2 2 Not...

Page 549: ...w label located on the Minispare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the tire to the...

Page 550: ...Electrical system Electrical system Model GL 450 Generator alternator 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15...

Page 551: ...level 72 4 in 75 6 in 1840 mm 1920 mm Overall vehicle height depending on set vehicle level vehicles with enhanced off road package 72 4 in 76 8 in 1840 mm 1950 mm Wheelbase 121 1 in 3075 mm Ground c...

Page 552: ...551 Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max 198 lb 90 kg...

Page 553: ...onment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter 9 0 US qt 8...

Page 554: ...0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning...

Page 555: ...Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with additional in formation Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenanc...

Page 556: ...s flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid in haling fumes and skin or clothing contact extinguish all smoking materials Di...

Page 557: ...arch R octane num ber and the Motor M octane number R M 2 This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ra...

Page 558: ...entration or bring it back up to the proper level To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticor rosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze protection to approx 22 F 30...

Page 559: ...a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 anticorrosion anti freeze agent Before the start of the winte...

Page 560: ...ratures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ration For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34...

Page 561: ...560...

Page 562: ...ar 225 240 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 220 234 Air suspension package 276 Adaptive Damping System ADS 276 Messages in the multifunction display 483 Vehicle level co...

Page 563: ...6 Accelerator position 194 Emergency operation limp home mode 198 Gear ranges 196 Gear selector lever 56 188 Gear selector lever position 192 Gear shifting malfunctions 198 Hill start assist system 19...

Page 564: ...426 Carriers 293 Catalytic converter 369 CD changer 163 312 CD player 163 Center console Lower part 33 Upper part Vehicles with enhanced off road package 32 Upper part Vehicles without enhanced off r...

Page 565: ...ibration 178 Calling up the compass 340 Control and operation of radio transmitters 368 Control system 153 Multifunction display 153 Multifunction steering wheel 154 Resetting to factory default 167 C...

Page 566: ...al speedometer 153 161 Distronic 260 Maintenance service indicator 416 Messages in the multifunction display 444 Multifunction display 153 Outside temperature 153 161 Selecting 171 Symbol messages 462...

Page 567: ...Air suspension package 276 Cruise control 252 Distronic 257 Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 271 Off road driving program Vehicles without enhanced off road package 275 Parktronic system 286 Rear view ca...

Page 568: ...ations 376 Cleaning 421 Compartment 374 Emergency engine shut down 538 Malfunction indicator lamp 29 465 Maximum engine speed 152 545 Messages in the multifunction display 465 Number 543 Starting 56 S...

Page 569: ...ing system 373 559 Fog lamps 144 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 146 Messages in the multifunction display 474 Rear fog lamp 145 Replacing bulbs 506 4 ETS 104 Off road 4 ETS 104 Front air bags 77...

Page 570: ...26 Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 188 Messages in the multifunction display 454 Position indicator 191 196 Transmission position 192 Global locking unlocking see Key SmartKey Glove box 3...

Page 571: ...503 504 Switching on 61 145 High mounted brake lamp 501 Hill start assist system 195 Hinged quarter windows see Power windows Hood 374 Messages in the multifunction display 471 Opening 374 Hooks Loadi...

Page 572: ...ng sunroof Summer opening feature 246 Remote control 108 Replacing batteries 498 Selective setting 110 Starter switch positions 42 Starting the engine 56 Turning off the engine 68 Unlocking and openin...

Page 573: ...d Regulation 272 Engine diagnostics 29 433 434 ESP 27 435 436 Fog lamps Front rear 141 Front passenger front air bag off 31 32 77 442 443 Fuel reserve 29 436 High beam headlamps 29 Instrument cluster...

Page 574: ...nance System U S vehicles 416 Resetting service indicator 418 Service indicator message 416 Service term exceeded 417 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Maximum cooling MAX COOL see Automatic climate...

Page 575: ...rn signals 479 Vehicle battery 462 Windshield washer fluid 480 Multifunction steering wheel 30 154 Button operation 154 N Navigation system 164 See separate COMAND System operating instructions Net Pa...

Page 576: ...er footwell 316 Front seat backrests 316 Parking 66 348 On hills 66 Over things that burn Potential consequences 66 369 Parking brake 59 66 Lamps Indicator and warning 431 Messages in the multifunctio...

Page 577: ...eration 96 Summer opening feature 246 Synchronizing Door windows 246 Practical hints 488 Premium unleaded gasoline 555 Problems While driving 65 With starting see Starting difficulties With the vehicl...

Page 578: ...0 501 506 Fog lamp Rear 500 501 507 Fog lamps Front 500 501 506 High beam headlamps 500 501 504 License plate lamps 500 501 510 Low beam headlamps 500 501 503 Parking standing lamps 500 501 505 507 50...

Page 579: ...302 Selector lever see Gear selector lever Self test Lamps in the instrument cluster 430 OCS 83 Tele Aid 328 Vehicle battery 521 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance...

Page 580: ...509 Standing water Driving through 358 Starter switch 25 42 Positions 42 Starting difficulties Engine 58 Starting Engine 56 Steep terrain Driving 356 Steering column 49 50 Steering wheel 48 Adjustment...

Page 581: ...ies fuels coolants lubricants etc 552 553 Coolant 553 556 Dimensions Vehicle 550 Electrical system 549 Engine 545 Engine oil 552 554 Engine oil additives 554 Fuel requirements 556 Fuels coolants lubri...

Page 582: ...Tie down rings 300 Tightening torque Screws Basic cross bars 296 297 298 Wheel bolts 520 Tilt sliding sunroof see Power tilt sliding sunroof Time 172 TIN 404 411 Tire and Loading Information Placard...

Page 583: ...TPMS USA only 394 TPMS malfunction telltale 440 Traction 350 408 412 Tread 412 Tread depth 382 414 Treadwear indicators 412 Vehicle maximum load on 412 Wear pattern 413 Winter tires 414 Tongue Weight...

Page 584: ...ns 550 Locking unlocking 40 66 108 Locking unlocking in an emergency 493 Modifications and alterations Operating safety 17 Proper use of 17 Towing 532 Washing 419 Weights 551 Vehicle and trailer weigh...

Page 585: ...489 Change 516 Removing 518 Spare 492 516 Tightening torque 520 Wheel Tires and 380 Wheels Sizes 547 Window curtain air bags 78 Windows see Power windows Windows cleaning 425 Windshield Cleaning 425...

Page 586: ...www mercedes benz ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinti...

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