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Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 BlueTEC, Operator'S Manual

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Q

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27

R

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 233

Display message ............................ 251

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 226

see separate operating instructions

Radio-wave reception/

transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 26

Reading lamp ..................................... 118

Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 137

Setting the air vents ...................... 141

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 245

Switching on/off ........................... 114

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 309

Function/notes ............................. 192

Switching on/off ........................... 193

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 106

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 107

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 139

Switching on/off ........................... 138

Rear window wiper

Replacing the wiper blade .............. 124

Switching on/off ........................... 123

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system)

Important safety notes .................. 374

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 33

Important safety notes .................. 158

Refueling process .......................... 159

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 295

Programming (garage door opener) 296

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes .................. 119

Overview of bulb types .................. 119

Reporting safety defects .................... 27

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 249

Warning lamp ................................. 268

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 139

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System)

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 93

Roller sunblinds ............................... 94

Side windows ................................... 89

Tailgate ............................................ 84

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24

Roller blind

see Roller sunblind

Roller sunblind

Opening/closing .............................. 94

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel ..................................... 93

Roof carrier ........................................ 281

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 312

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 375

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 225

S

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 61

Child restraint systems .................... 61

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 49

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 42

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Index

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Summary of Contents for GLK 250 BlueTEC

Page 1: ...GLK Class Operator s Manual Order no 6515080213 Part no 2045844383 Edition A 2014 2045844383 2045844383 GLK Class I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 2: ...trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation RGracenote is a registered trademark of Gracenote Inc RZAGATSurvey and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey LLC In this Operator s Manual...

Page 3: ...Country specification RAvailability Mercedes Benz therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in the following areas RDesign REquipment RTechnical features The equipment in your vehicle may ther...

Page 4: ...I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 5: ...and mirrors 97 Lights and windshield wipers 111 Climate control 127 Driving and parking 143 On board computer and displays 219 Stowage and features 273 Maintenance and care 299 Breakdown assistance 31...

Page 6: ...231 Additives engine oil 372 Air bags Display message 242 Front air bag driver front passenger 46 Important safety notes 44 Knee bag 46 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 49 Pelvis air bag 48 Safety...

Page 7: ...152 Problem malfunction 158 Program selector button 155 Pulling away 147 Starting the engine 147 Steering wheel paddle shifters 156 Trailer towing 155 Transmission position display 153 Transmission po...

Page 8: ...ie down rings 277 Car wash care 306 CD player CD changer on board computer 226 Center console Lower section 37 Upper section 36 Central locking Automatic locking on board computer 232 Locking unlockin...

Page 9: ...eature 90 Coolant engine Checking the level 304 Display message 247 Filling capacity 373 Important safety notes 372 Temperature gauge 220 Warning lamp 269 Cooling see Climate control Copyright 29 Corn...

Page 10: ...39 Display message 259 Emergency locking 83 Emergency unlocking 83 Important safety notes 81 Opening from inside 81 Drinking and driving 166 Drinks holder see Cup holder Drive program Automatic 156 D...

Page 11: ...orce distribution Display message 237 Function notes 72 ECO display Function notes 167 On board computer 224 ECO start stop function Automatic engine start 149 Automatic engine switch off 149 Deactiva...

Page 12: ...g position 108 F Filler cap see Fuel filler flap First aid kit 314 Flat tire MOExtended run flat system 315 Preparing the vehicle 314 see Emergency spare wheel Floormats 298 Fog lamps Switching on off...

Page 13: ...eating see Climate control High beam headlamps Changing bulbs 120 Display message 245 Switching on off 115 Hill start assist 148 HOLD function Deactivating 184 Display message 251 Function notes 183 H...

Page 14: ...hing Adaptive Highbeam Assist on off 231 Switching the daytime running lamps on off on board computer 231 Switching the daytime running lamps on off switch 113 Switching the exterior lighting delayed...

Page 15: ...5 MP3 Operation 226 see separate operating instructions Multifunction display Function notes 222 Permanent display 231 Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on board computer 221 Overview 35 N Na...

Page 16: ...safety notes 92 Parking 164 Important safety notes 164 Parking brake 165 Position of exterior mirror front passenger side 108 Rear view camera 192 see PARKTRONIC Parking aid Active Parking Assist 188...

Page 17: ...ss 159 see Fuel Remote control Garage door opener 295 Programming garage door opener 296 Replacing bulbs Important safety notes 119 Overview of bulb types 119 Reporting safety defects 27 Reserve fuel...

Page 18: ...Refrigerant air conditioning system 374 Washer fluid 373 Settings Factory on board computer 234 On board computer 230 Setting the air distribution 136 Setting the airflow 137 Side impact air bag 47 Si...

Page 19: ...computer 231 SUV Sport Utility Vehicle 25 Switching air recirculation mode on off 139 Switching off the alarm ATA 74 T Tachometer 220 Tailgate Display message 258 Emergency unlocking 88 Important safe...

Page 20: ...nition of terms 351 Direction of rotation 354 Display message 256 Distribution of the vehicle occupants definition 354 DOT Tire Identification Number TIN 350 DOT Department of Transportation definitio...

Page 21: ...oving the ball coupling 216 Storing the ball coupling 217 Trailer loads 376 Towing away With both axles on the ground 324 Tow starting Emergency engine starting 325 Important safety notes 322 Trailer...

Page 22: ...66 W Warning and indicator lamps ABS 263 Brakes 263 Check Engine 268 Coolant 269 Distance warning 271 DISTRONIC PLUS 271 ESP 265 ESP OFF 266 Fuel tank 268 Overview 34 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF 49 Reserve f...

Page 23: ...tires M S tires 332 Wiper blades Cleaning 308 Important safety notes 123 Replacing rear window 124 Replacing windshield 124 Wooden trim cleaning instructions 311 Workshops see Qualified specialist wor...

Page 24: ...hen starting the engine Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and brakin...

Page 25: ...t This Operator s Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print Country specific differences are possible Bear in mind tha...

Page 26: ...ar days Please send your written notice to Mercedes Benz USA LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Maintenance The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the nec...

Page 27: ...icle s speed is not adapted to the road conditions There is a risk of an accident Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle s driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weat...

Page 28: ...to road and traffic conditions In such cases visit a qualified specialist workshop Declarations of conformity Vehicle components which receive and or transmit radio waves USA The wireless devices of...

Page 29: ...others could fail to recognize certain dangers Leave warning stickers in position Observe the following information when driving your vehicle Rthe safety notes in this manual Rthe Technical Data secti...

Page 30: ...access these data and submit them Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes Rwith the consent of the vehicle owner Ron the instruction of prosecuting authorities Rfor use in arbitration of d...

Page 31: ...In addition to the vehicle manufacturer other parties such as law enforcement who have the special equipment can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR Information on copyr...

Page 32: ...30 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 33: ...Dashboard 32 Instrument cluster 33 Multifunction steering wheel 35 Center console 36 Overhead control panel 38 Door control panel 39 31 At a glance I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 34: ...mate control systems 128 D Ignition lock 145 Start Stop button 145 Function Page E Adjusting the steering wheel manually 104 F Adjusting the steering wheel electrically 104 G Cruise control lever 174...

Page 35: ...Coolant temperature 220 Speedometer with segments 221 Function Page Multifunction display 222 A Tachometer 220 i Adjust the instrument cluster lighting using the on board computer Y page 231 Instrume...

Page 36: ...263 D 6 SRS 267 E Check Engine 268 F h Tire pressure monitor 272 G Seat belt 261 Function Page H Diesel engine preglow 147 I Coolant 269 J K High beam headlamps 115 K L Low beam headlamps 113 L T Park...

Page 37: ...7 Exits phone book redial memory 6 Makes or accepts a call Switches to the redial memory WX Adjusts the volume 8 Mute Function Page A Selects a menu 221 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 22...

Page 38: ...ning lamps 115 ATA indicator lamp 74 45 Indicator lamp 49 ESP 70 A COMAND see the separate operating instructions Function Page B c Seat heating 103 C ECO start stop function 148 D c PARKTRONIC 185 36...

Page 39: ...e compartment 275 Ashtray 283 Cigarette lighter 284 Socket 284 Cup holder 282 Function Page Stowage compartment 275 Audio COMAND controller see the separate operating instructions Center console 37 At...

Page 40: ...button mbrace system 288 Function Page C Rear view mirror 106 D Buttons for the garage door opener 297 E Microphone for mbrace emergency call system telephone and the Voice Control System1 F F Roadsi...

Page 41: ...r 106 B Folds the exterior mirrors in out 107 C Selects the right exterior mirror 106 Function Page D 7 Adjusts the exterior mirrors 106 E W Opens closes the front side windows 89 F W Opens closes the...

Page 42: ...40 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 43: ...Useful information 42 Panic alarm 42 Occupant safety 42 Children in the vehicle 61 Driving safety systems 67 Theft deterrent locking system 73 41 Safety I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 44: ...l protection is provided by RSRS Supplemental Restraint System RNECK PRO head restraints NECK PRO luxury head restraints Rair bag system components with PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp front pass...

Page 45: ...hed on Rthe engine is running and the 6 SRS warning lamp does not go out after a few seconds Rthe engine is running and the 6 SRS warning lamp lights up again Safety guidelines for seat belts Emergenc...

Page 46: ...pped with SRS Also refer them to the applicable section in the Operator s Manual Air bags Important safety notes G WARNING Using unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even prevent deployment of the...

Page 47: ...cially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact air bag inflates This could result in serious or fatal injuries should the side impact...

Page 48: ...vehicle deceleration In the first deployment stage the front air bag is filled with enough propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries The front air bag is fully deployed if a second deployment thr...

Page 49: ...occupants as they are designed to do There is an increased risk of injury Never modify the doors or parts of the doors Always have work on the doors or door paneling carried out at a qualified special...

Page 50: ...ral vehicle deceleration or acceleration e g in a side impact Rindependently of the use of the seat belt Rindependently of the front air bags Rindependently of the ETDs If the vehicle rolls over the p...

Page 51: ...ied correctly the front passenger must sit Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly Rin a position that is as upright as possible with their back against the seat backrest Rwith their feet on the floor...

Page 52: ...ag is deactivated and will not be deployed If the 45 indicator lamp is not illuminated the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed Rin the event of certain frontal impacts Rif...

Page 53: ...stem has been repaired A child in a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates RIf you place a child...

Page 54: ...is sitting correctly on the front passenger seat and is categorized by the OCS system as an adult the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and goes off again after approximately six seconds...

Page 55: ...tays on The front passenger seat is Runoccupied Roccupied with a weight up to that of a typical twelve month old child in a standard child restraint system The OCS is malfunctioning X Make sure there...

Page 56: ...y can become trapped as you adjust the seat Make sure that there are no objects in the footwell or behind the seats when resetting the seats There is a risk that the seats and or the objects could be...

Page 57: ...ould result in injuries NECK PRO head restraints i Resetting the NECK PRO head restraints requires a lot of strength If you have difficulty resetting the NECK PRO head restraints have this work carrie...

Page 58: ...Seat belts cannot protect as intended if Rthey are damaged extremely dirty bleached or dyed Rthe seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices or the belt anchorage...

Page 59: ...sible on your hips and not across the abdomen If the lap belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a crash RNever wear seat belts over rigid or breakable objects in or...

Page 60: ...shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across your body All seat belts except the driver s seat belt are equipped with a special seat belt retractor to securely fasten child restraint s...

Page 61: ...on belt buckle X Guide belt tongue to belt sash guide Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up Otherwise the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism This c...

Page 62: ...even fatal injury Therefore have pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices which have been triggered immediately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop If the front passenger seat is not occupied...

Page 63: ...dren must always be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system recommended for the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint system must be properly secured in accordan...

Page 64: ...amp while driving to make sure the 4 5 indicator lamp is illuminated If the 4 5 indicator lamp goes out or remains out do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been re...

Page 65: ...int is not in use remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident G WARNING If children are left unsupe...

Page 66: ...the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated LATCH type ISOFIX child seat anchors in the rear G WARNING Children that are too large for a child restraint must tr...

Page 67: ...ction This could cause serious or even fatal injuries Top Tether provides an additional connection between a child restraint system secured with a LATCH type ISOFIX child seat mount and the rear seat...

Page 68: ...justment steering wheel adjustment or the memory function If children open a door they could injure other persons or get out of the vehicle and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic Do...

Page 69: ...nly work as effectively as possible when there is adequate contact between the tires and the road surface Please pay special attention to the notes on tires recommended minimum tire tread depths etc Y...

Page 70: ...locking Braking X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over ABS prevents the wheels from locking The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake...

Page 71: ...speed above 20 mph 30 km h if you depress the brake pedal sharply BAS PLUS automatically raises the brake pressure to a value adapted to the traffic situation BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in...

Page 72: ...ld otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system ESP is deactivated if the warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continuously when the engine is running If the warning lamp and the w...

Page 73: ...bilize the vehicle If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer improves driving stability Rengine torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to spin The spinning of the wheels results in a cut...

Page 74: ...ally and acoustically as well as by automatic braking PRE SAFE Brake cannot prevent a collision without your intervention Important safety notes G WARNING PRE SAFE Brake will initially brake your vehi...

Page 75: ...onditions Rthe driver and front passenger have their seat belts fastened and Rthe vehicle speed is between approximately 4 mph 7 km h and 124 mph 200 km h At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph 70 km...

Page 76: ...all system automatically notifies the Customer Assistance Center This is done either by text message or data connection The emergency call system sends the message or data provided that Ryou have subs...

Page 77: ...Useful information 76 SmartKey 76 Doors 81 Cargo compartment 84 Side windows 88 Sliding sunroof 92 75 Opening and closing I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 78: ...he vehicle Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children G WARNING If persons particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold there is a risk of injury possibly e...

Page 79: ...ou can combine the functions of KEYLESS GO with those of a conventional SmartKey Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS GO for instance and lock it using the button on the SmartKey When locking or unlock...

Page 80: ...eously for approximately six seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice Mechanical key General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey or the KEYLESS GO key...

Page 81: ...mechanical key into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover opens Do not hold battery compartment cover closed while doing so X Remove battery compartment c...

Page 82: ...for a long time X Pull the door handle and then turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves X Lock unlock the vehicle using the re...

Page 83: ...supervised in the vehicle they could Ropen the doors thus endangering other people or road users Rget out and disrupt traffic Roperate the vehicle s equipment Additionally children could set the vehic...

Page 84: ...losed the vehicle locks Meanwhile the fuel filler flap will not be locked or unlocked Only open the door when the traffic situation permits If the vehicle was previously locked with the SmartKey or wi...

Page 85: ...X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Y page 78 X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver s door as far as it will go X Turn the mechanical key counter clockwise to position 1 T...

Page 86: ...ng dimensions Y page 375 You should preferably place luggage or loads in the cargo compartment Observe the loading guidelines Y page 274 Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo compartment You could ot...

Page 87: ...g X Pull the tailgate down using recess X Push the tailgate closed from outside the vehicle X If necessary lock the vehicle with the button on the SmartKey Y page 76 or with KEYLESS GO Y page 77 i If...

Page 88: ...ou have opened the tailgate automatically you should wait a moment before closing the tailgate manually Closing G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the tailgat...

Page 89: ...rly if the vehicle is moving exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment There is a risk of poisoning Turn off the engine before opening the tailgate Never drive with the tailgate open The tai...

Page 90: ...opened from outside the vehicle use the emergency release on the inside of the tailgate i Tailgate opening dimensions Y page 375 Opening X Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey Y page 78 X Inser...

Page 91: ...ing feature If a solid object blocks or restricts a side window during the closing process the side window opens again automatically However the automatic reversing feature is only an aid and does not...

Page 92: ...red position If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are closed the roller sunblinds are opened first X Press and hold the button again until the panorama roof with...

Page 93: ...e that all the side windows and the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel are closed On vehicles with a panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel X Touch recessed sensor surface on the door ha...

Page 94: ...o the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel G WARNING While opening and closing the sliding sunroof body parts in close proximity could become trapped There is a risk of injury Make sure that no...

Page 95: ...immediately or Rduring automatic operation push the switch briefly in any direction The closing process is stopped Operating the sliding sunroof Overhead control panel To raise To open To close lower...

Page 96: ...osing make sure that no parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind If somebody becomes trapped Rrelease the switch immediately or Rduring automatic operation push the switch briefly in...

Page 97: ...the closing area in the process This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area If somebody becomes trapped Rrelease the switch...

Page 98: ...96 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 99: ...Useful information 98 Correct driver s seat position 98 Seats 99 Steering wheel 104 Mirrors 106 Memory function 109 97 Seats steering wheel and mirrors I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 100: ...rly When doing so make sure that you have adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint X Observe the safety guidelines on ste...

Page 101: ...rovide protection as intended There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neck area e g in the event of an accident or when braking Always drive with the head restraints installed Before driv...

Page 102: ...The rear compartment head restraints can be removed Y page 102 For more information contact a qualified specialist workshop i Further related subjects RCargo compartment enlargement folding down the r...

Page 103: ...traint supports the back of the head at about eye level General notes Pay attention to the important safety notes Y page 99 Do not rotate the head restraints of the front and rear seats Otherwise you...

Page 104: ...nt until it is in the desired position Installing removing the rear seat head restraints X To remove pull the head restraint up to the stop X Press release catch and pull the head restraint out of the...

Page 105: ...ry Therefore do not switch the seat heating on repeatedly The three red indicator lamps in the button indicate the heating level you have selected i If the battery voltage is too low the seat heating...

Page 106: ...When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle Adjusting the steering wheel manually G WARNING If the steering wheel i...

Page 107: ...re is a risk of an accident Always wait until the adjustment process is complete before driving off The EASY ENTRY EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier You can activate and dea...

Page 108: ...nt For this reason always make sure of the actual distance from the road users traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger field of vision The exterior...

Page 109: ...ted in the on board computer Y page 234 Rthe exterior mirrors fold in automatically as soon as you lock the vehicle from the outside Rthe exterior mirrors fold out again automatically as soon as you u...

Page 110: ...sition the front passenger side exterior mirror in such a way that you can see the rear wheel on that side as soon as you engage reverse gear This setting can be stored using memory button M X Make su...

Page 111: ...With the memory function you can store up to three different settings e g for three different people The following settings are stored as a single memory preset Rposition of the seat backrest and hea...

Page 112: ...110 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 113: ...Useful information 112 Exterior lighting 112 Interior lighting 118 Replacing bulbs 119 Windshield wipers 122 111 Lights and windshield wipers I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 114: ...far ahead as normal Have the headlamps converted at a qualified specialist workshop as close to the border as possible before driving in these countries Conversion to asymmetrical low beam after retur...

Page 115: ...ne is running the vehicle is stationary and in bright ambient light if you turn the light switch to T the daytime running lamps and parking lamps switch on If the engine is running and you turn the li...

Page 116: ...he battery has been excessively discharged the parking lamps or standing lamps are automatically switched off to enable the next engine start Always park your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit accor...

Page 117: ...ch on if Ran air bag is deployed Rthe vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a speed of over 45 mph 70 km h and comes to a halt X To switch on the hazard warning lamps press button All turn signals flash...

Page 118: ...destrians Rwho have poor lighting e g cyclists Rwhose lighting is blocked e g by a barrier In very rare cases Adaptive Highbeam Assist may fail to recognize other road users that have lights or may re...

Page 119: ...detected The high beam headlamps are switched on automatically The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster also lights up If you are driving at speeds below approximately 30 mph 45 km h or other ro...

Page 120: ...rtKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock Automatic interior lighting control X To activate deactivate press the button When the automatic interior lighting control is activated the button is flush...

Page 121: ...these components There is a risk of injury Allow these components to cool down before changing a bulb Do not use a bulb that has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scratched The bulb may expl...

Page 122: ...ckwise and pull it out X At the bulb holder push the bulb upwards disconnect it and pull it out of bulb holder X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder push it down and secure it in place X Attach housi...

Page 123: ...X Align housing cover and turn it clockwise until it engages Turn signal X Switch off the lights X Open the hood X Turn housing cover counter clockwise and pull it out X Grip the back of lever extens...

Page 124: ...Turn fender nut 90 clockwise X Insert the connector X Close the side trim panel Y page 121 Windshield wipers Switching the windshield wipers on off Do not operate the windshield wipers when the winds...

Page 125: ...nd fall Switching the rear window wiper on off Combination switch Switch 2 To wipe with washer fluid 3 I To switch on intermittent wiping 4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping 5 To wipe with washer fl...

Page 126: ...r arms have reached a vertical position turn the SmartKey to position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock Vehicles with KEYLESS GO X Switch off the engine X Remove your foot from the brake pedal X...

Page 127: ...ntil it releases X Remove wiper blade Installing the wiper blade X Place new wiper blade onto wiper arm X Hold wiper arm and press wiper blade in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages X...

Page 128: ...er s door X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windshield wipers back on The windshield wipers fail completely The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning X Select another wiper speed o...

Page 129: ...Useful information 128 Overview of climate control sys tems 128 Operating the climate control sys tems 133 Setting the air vents 140 127 Climate control I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 130: ...engine is running Optimum operation is only achieved with the side windows and roof closed The residual heat function can only be activated or deactivated with the ignition switched off Y page 139 i V...

Page 131: ...switch the rear window defroster on off Y page 138 B To set the temperature right Y page 136 C To activate deactivate air recirculation mode Y page 139 D To set the air distribution Y page 136 E To in...

Page 132: ...um use of dual zone automatic climate control RActivate climate control using the and buttons The indicator lamps in the and buttons light up RSet the temperature to 72 22 ROnly use the windshield def...

Page 133: ...imate control output you can switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Y page 150 Overview of climate control systems 131 Climate control I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 134: ...ction on off Y page 137 D To switch climate control on off Y page 133 E To set the air distribution Y page 136 F To increase the airflow Y page 137 G To reduce the airflow Y page 137 H To adjust airfl...

Page 135: ...apacity If you require the full climate control output you can switch off the ECO start stop function by pressing the ECO button Y page 150 Operating the climate control systems Switching climate cont...

Page 136: ...tor lamp in the button lights up i When the Cooling with air dehumidification function is activated one of the indicator lamps on the auxiliary heating button will light up on vehicles with auxiliary...

Page 137: ...re quickly Therefore deactivate the cooling with air dehumidification function only briefly Activating switching X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X Set the desired tem...

Page 138: ...22 X To increase reduce the temperature in the rear compartment using the rear control panel press the 9 or button on the rear control panel Only change the temperature setting in small increments St...

Page 139: ...perature setting on the driver s side is not adopted for the other climate control zones X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out Dual zone automatic climate control...

Page 140: ...de X Adjust the side air vents so that the warmed air is directed to the side windows X If the windows continue to fog up activate the Windshield defrosting function i You should only select this sett...

Page 141: ...pollution levels12 or at high outside temperatures air recirculation mode is automatically activated When air recirculation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the g button is not l...

Page 142: ...s maintain a sufficient distance to the air outlets If necessary redirect the airflow to another area of the vehicle interior In order to ensure the direct flow of fresh air through the air vents into...

Page 143: ...ehumidification function Otherwise temperature sensitive items stored in the glove box could be damaged Air vent thumbwheel Air vent X To open close turn thumbwheel clockwise or counter clockwise Sett...

Page 144: ...142 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 145: ...otes on breaking in a new vehicle 144 Driving 144 Automatic transmission 152 Refueling 158 Parking 164 Driving tips 166 Driving systems 173 Towing a trailer 212 143 Driving and parking I n f o r m a t...

Page 146: ...ator pedal past the point of resistance kickdown After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed i You should also observe these notes on...

Page 147: ...arted KEYLESS GO General notes RDo not keep the KEYLESS GO key with electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey with metallic objects e g coins or metal foil inside metallic objects e g...

Page 148: ...or lamp does not go out after starting the engine or lights up while driving see Y page 263 Starting the engine Important safety notes G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle they c...

Page 149: ...or lamp goes out turn the SmartKey to position 3 Y page 145 and release it as soon as the engine is running i You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm Using KEYLESS GO to start t...

Page 150: ...he brake pedal to the accelerator pedal Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist X Take your foot off the brake pedal The vehicle is then held for about a second X Pull away Hill s...

Page 151: ...le Vehicles with automatic transmission If the vehicle is braked to a standstill in D or N the ECO start stop function switches off the engine automatically i The HOLD function can be activated if the...

Page 152: ...149 are fulfilled the symbol is shown in green in the multifunction display If not all conditions for automatic engine switch off Y page 149 are fulfilled the symbol is shown in yellow in the multifun...

Page 153: ...the engine as these will drain the battery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The...

Page 154: ...ne speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position D or R the vehicle could pull away suddenly There is a risk of an accident When engaging transmission position D or R always fir...

Page 155: ...ld otherwise be damaged Engaging park position P automatically Park position P is automatically engaged if Ryou switch off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey Ryou switch off the eng...

Page 156: ...the brake pedal RRemove the Start Stop button from the ignition lock RInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock RSwitch on the ignition RDepress the brake pedal and keep it depressed RShift to neutr...

Page 157: ...the road speed Driving tips Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point The automatic transmission shifts to a lower gear depending on the...

Page 158: ...ft points Manual drive program M General notes In this drive program you can briefly change gear yourself by using the steering wheel paddle shifters The transmission must be in position D You can act...

Page 159: ...onditions the minimum amount of time is extended e g in the case of lateral acceleration during an overrun phase or when driving on steep terrain If manual drive program M has been deactivated the aut...

Page 160: ...on a 2 axle dynamometer The brake system or transfer case could otherwise be damaged Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a performance test To prevent ESP from intervening the ignition must be...

Page 161: ...cidentally refuel with the wrong fuel Otherwise the fuel will enter the fuel system Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine The repair costs are h...

Page 162: ...ok in place and refuel X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off i Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time Otherwise fuel may leak out To close X Replace...

Page 163: ...r approximately ten seconds Y page 145 X Start the engine continuously for up to ten seconds until it runs smoothly If the engine does not start X Turn the ignition on again for approximately ten seco...

Page 164: ...tion about BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and DEF is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Important safety notes on the refilling procedure DEF is a water soluble fluid for the exhaust...

Page 165: ...refill bottle X Set DEF refill bottle as shown on the filler neck and screw it on hand tight X Press DEF refill bottle downward The DEF tank is filled This may take up to one minute i To top up betwee...

Page 166: ...and brake There is a risk of an accident Do not switch off the ignition while driving G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle they could set it in motion by for example Rrelease t...

Page 167: ...pply the parking brake too firmly If the wheels lock release the parking brake until the wheels begin turning again G WARNING If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle they could set it in mot...

Page 168: ...and stop before operating the telephone Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph approximately 50 km h the vehicle covers a distance of 44 ft approximately 14 m per second Drive sensibly save fuel...

Page 169: ...actual fuel consumption and a fixed percentage count in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed consumption figure Apart from driving style consumption is dependent on many factors such as e g Rloa...

Page 170: ...king system to fail There is a risk of an accident Never use the brake pedal as a footrest Never depress the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal at the same time Depressing the brake pedal constantl...

Page 171: ...when driving at a high speed This improves the grip of the brake pads You can find a description of Brake Assist BAS on Y page 68 Mercedes Benz recommends that you only have brake pads linings instal...

Page 172: ...not open any of the vehicle s doors while fording Otherwise water could get into the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle s electronics and interior equipment REstablish how deep the water is and t...

Page 173: ...ll be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style Always adapt your driving style and drive at a speed to suit the prevailing weather co...

Page 174: ...l paddle shifter to shift to a lower gear appropriate to the terrain Rdrive quickly to overcome the rolling resistance Otherwise the vehicle s wheels could become stuck in loose ground Rdrive in the t...

Page 175: ...in reverse gear Always observe the approach departure angle values Y page 376 Maximum gradient climbing capability Always observe the maximum gradient climbing ability values Y page 376 Hilltops When...

Page 176: ...oor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow If there is a change of drivers advise the new driver of the speed stored i Cruise control should not be activated when driving off road Cruise control...

Page 177: ...sed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced i Cruise control is not deactivated if you depress the accelerator pedal For example if you accelerate briefly to overtake cruise control a...

Page 178: ...situations To prevent damage to the vehicle deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and the HOLD function in the following or other similar situations Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash If you fail to adapt...

Page 179: ...in any non approved way 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 Canada Operati...

Page 180: ...TRONIC PLUS once your vehicle is stationary as well X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you or press it up or down DISTRONIC PLUS is selected i DISTRONIC PLUS can only be activated at unde...

Page 181: ...nd you do not need to depress the brake i Depending on the specified minimum distance your vehicle will come to a standstill at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle in front The specified minimum...

Page 182: ...m distance as required by law Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary X To increase turn control in direction DISTRONIC PLUS then maintains a greater distance between your vehicle and...

Page 183: ...ve seconds when you activate DISTRONIC PLUS After this time you will see the following in the multifunction display while DISTRONIC PLUS is activated Vehicle in front if detected Specified minimum dis...

Page 184: ...system the Brake Brake Immediately Immediately message appears in the multifunction display Depress the brake pedal immediately so that the vehicle does not roll away DISTRONIC PLUS is then deactivate...

Page 185: ...your lane Activating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with crossing traffic for example could cause your vehicle to pull away unintentionally HOLD function General notes The HOLD function can assist t...

Page 186: ...US is deactivated Activating the HOLD function X Make sure that the activation conditions are met X Depress the brake pedal X Quickly depress the brake pedal further until appears in the multifunction...

Page 187: ...t there are no persons animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering When parking pay particular attention to objects above or below the sensors such as flower pots or trailer drawbars P...

Page 188: ...isplay for the front area is located on the dashboard above the center air vents The warning display for the rear area is located on the headliner in the rear compartment Warning display for the front...

Page 189: ...that you have now reached the minimum distance Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating PARKTRONIC Indicator lamp If indicator lamp lights up PARKTRONIC is deactivated i PARKTRONIC...

Page 190: ...to measure the road on both sides of the vehicle A suitable parking space is indicated by the parking symbol Active steering intervention can assist you during parking You may also use PARKTRONIC Y p...

Page 191: ...into the parking space too early G WARNING If there are objects above the detection range Active Parking Assist may turn prematurely You may cause a collision as a result There is a risk of an accide...

Page 192: ...e multifunction steering wheel X Back up the vehicle being ready to brake at all times When backing up drive at a speed below approximately 6 mph 10 km h Otherwise Active Parking Assist will be cancel...

Page 193: ...nsmission to position D or R The Start Park Assist Yes OK No Start Park Assist Yes OK No message appears in the multifunction display X To cancel the procedure press the button on the multifunction st...

Page 194: ...g symbol disappears and the multifunction display shows the Park Assist Canceled Park Assist Canceled message If Active Parking Assist is canceled you must steer again yourself If a system malfunction...

Page 195: ...e in COMAND see the separate COMAND operating instructions X Engage reverse gear The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND display with guide lines X To change the function mode for vehicles...

Page 196: ...n is in position R The distance specifications only apply to objects that are at ground level Additional messages for vehicles with PARKTRONIC Front warning display Additional PARKTRONIC measurement o...

Page 197: ...guide line is then at the end of the parking space The vehicle is almost parallel in the parking space Reverse perpendicular parking with the steering wheel at an angle Turning the steering wheel Red...

Page 198: ...ler function This function is only available on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch and COMAND The following distance specifications refer to trailer tow hitches with ball coupling that have been approv...

Page 199: ...iew of the vehicle This view is calculated from the data supplied by the installed cameras virtual camera The seven split screen views are Rtop view and picture from the rear view camera 130 viewing a...

Page 200: ...tting checked at a qualified specialist workshop Do not use the 360 camera in this case You can otherwise injure others or cause damage to objects or the vehicle Activation conditions The 360 camera i...

Page 201: ...may appear to be further away than they actually are e g Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle Rthe drawbar of a trailer Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch Rthe rear section of an HGV Ra slanted post...

Page 202: ...the front of the vehicle Top view and enlarged rear view Symbol for the split screen setting with top view and rear view camera image enlarged Red guide line at a distance of approximately 12 in 0 30...

Page 203: ...witch the display by selecting the symbol in the display and pressing W the COMAND controller ATTENTION ASSIST Important safety notes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the driver It might not always...

Page 204: ...e assistance graphic shows the symbol when ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated Y page 228 Lane Tracking package General notes The Lane Tracking package consists of Blind Spot Assist Y page 202 and Lane Ke...

Page 205: ...ot driving in the middle of their lane This may be the case if there are vehicles driving at the inner edge of their lanes Due to the nature of the system Rwarnings may be issued in error when driving...

Page 206: ...ailer make sure you have correctly established the electrical connection This can be accomplished by checking the trailer lighting In this event Blind Spot Assist is deactivated The indicator lamp lig...

Page 207: ...shield is dirty fogged up damaged or covered for instance by a sticker in the vicinity of the camera Rthere are no several or unclear lane markings for a lane e g in areas with road construction work...

Page 208: ...the course correcting brake application Active Blind Spot Assist uses the forward facing radar sensor system The free space is then evaluated in the direction of travel and to the side before a course...

Page 209: ...y only detect them too late Active Blind Spot Assist monitors the area up to 10 ft 3 m behind your vehicle and directly next to your vehicle as shown in the diagram For this purpose Active Blind Spot...

Page 210: ...hicle is detected in the side monitoring range you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning You then hear a double warning tone and red warning lamp flashes If the turn signal remains on detect...

Page 211: ...rs in the multifunction display Active Lane Keeping Assist General notes Active Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in front of your vehicle by means of a camera mounted at the top of the windshield...

Page 212: ...ses over a lane marking It will warn you by means of intermittent vibration in the steering wheel for up to 1 5 seconds In order that you are warned only when necessary and in good time if you cross t...

Page 213: ...ve tire has been detected and displayed Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect traffic situations or road users An inappropriate brake application may be interrupted at any time if you Rsteer slig...

Page 214: ...ouple the trailer carefully If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly the trailer could become detached Make sure that the following values are not exceeded Rthe permissible tra...

Page 215: ...speed in the relevant country For certain Mercedes Benz vehicles the maximum permissible rear axle load is increased when towing a trailer Refer to the Technical data section to find out whether this...

Page 216: ...ions Make sure that the ball coupling is installed and secured correctly before every journey Coupling up a trailer Observe the maximum permissible trailer dimensions width and length Most U S states...

Page 217: ...l be less stable when towing a trailer than when driving without one Avoid sudden steering movements RThe vehicle trailer combination is heavier accelerates more slowly has a decreased gradient climbi...

Page 218: ...the type plates of your vehicle and the trailer When calculating how much weight the vehicle and trailer may carry pay attention to the respective lowest values RThe trailerdrawbar load on the ball co...

Page 219: ...uipped at the factory with a permanent power supply The permanent power supply is supplied via trailer socket pin 4 You can connect accessories with a maximum power consumption of 240 W to the permane...

Page 220: ...218 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 221: ...rtant safety notes 220 Displays and operation 220 Menus and submenus 223 Display messages 235 Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 261 219 On board computer and displays I n f o r m a...

Page 222: ...ch you are currently driving when operating the on board computer The on board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display You should therefore make sure...

Page 223: ...d the stored speed light up Operating the on board computer Overview The on board computer is activated as soon as you turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the ignition lock You can control the multifun...

Page 224: ...mory W X RAdjusts the volume 8 RMute Back button Press briefly RBack RSwitches off the Voice Control System see the separate operating instructions RHides display messages calls up the last Trip Trip...

Page 225: ...slightly in vehicles with an audio system and in vehicles with COMAND The examples given in this Operator s Manual apply to vehicles equipped with COMAND Trip menu Standard display X Press and hold t...

Page 226: ...ally reset Further information on the ECO display Y page 167 Digital speedometer Shift recommendation Y page 156 Digital speedometer X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip...

Page 227: ...of direction and visual distance display Change of direction symbol When a change of direction is announced you will see symbol for the change of direction and distance graphic The distance indicator...

Page 228: ...XM satellite radio functions like a normal radio For more information on satellite radio operation see the separate operating instructions i For information on switching waveband and storing stations...

Page 229: ...country in which you are currently driving X Switch on your mobile phone and audio system or COMAND see the separate operating instructions X Establish a Bluetooth connection to the audio system or CO...

Page 230: ...button to start dialing or X If you do not want to make a call press the or button Assistance menu Introduction In the DriveAssist DriveAssist menu you have the following options RDisplaying the assi...

Page 231: ...ay in the assistance graphics display For further information about ATTENTION ASSIST see Y page 201 Activating deactivating Blind Spot Assist X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the...

Page 232: ...distance The Display Unit Speed Odometer Display Unit Speed Odometer function allows you to choose whether certain displays appear in kilometers or miles in the multifunction display You can determine...

Page 233: ...her information on daytime running lamps Y page 113 Setting the brightness of the display switch X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to sel...

Page 234: ...ront fog lamps RLow beam headlamps RDaytime running lamps RSide marker lamps RSurround lighting in the exterior mirrors Activating deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch off If you activate...

Page 235: ...206 Convenience Activating deactivating the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature G WARNING When the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature adjusts the steering wheel you and other vehicle occupants particularly children could be...

Page 236: ...ror Folding function If the Auto Mirror Folding Auto Mirror Folding function is activated the vehicle s exterior mirror is displayed in orange in the multifunction display X Press the a button to save...

Page 237: ...the notes on the HOLD function Y page 183 and parking Y page 164 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel to hide the display message The display message is cleared The mu...

Page 238: ...an emergency braking situation can increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident X Carefully drive a suitable distanc...

Page 239: ...vailable due to a malfunction BAS PLUS and PRE SAFE Brake may also have failed In addition the and warning lamps light up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds G WARNING The brake system...

Page 240: ...olling away Y page 164 X Consult a qualified specialist workshop X Do not add brake fluid This does not correct the malfunction Check Brake Pad Check Brake Pad Wear Wear The brake pads linings have re...

Page 241: ...on as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 164 X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper Y page 309 X Restart the en...

Page 242: ...6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster X Visit a qualified specialist workshop 6 Rear Center Rear Center Malfunction Malfunction Service Required Service Required G WARNING The air ba...

Page 243: ...r console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on Rthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up and remain lit If the indicator lamp is...

Page 244: ...e child and the child restraint system from the front passenger seat X Make sure that there are no objects on the seat adding to the weight The system may otherwise detect the additional weight and in...

Page 245: ...lay messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions b Check Left Check Left Cornering Cornering Light LightorCheck Right Check Right Cornering Light Cornering Light The left or right hand corn...

Page 246: ...ft Turn Signal Turn SignalorCheck Check Front Right Turn Front Right Turn Signal Signal The front left hand or front right hand turn signal is defective X Check whether you are permitted to replace th...

Page 247: ...lamp is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Check Front Left Check Front Left Parking Parking Lamp Lamp or Check Front Check Front Right Parking Lamp Right Parking Lamp The front left...

Page 248: ...operative Inoperative The active light function is defective X Visit a qualified specialist workshop b Malfunction See Malfunction See Operator s Manual Operator s Manual The exterior lighting is defe...

Page 249: ...Assist Now Available again message is displayed Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Check Coolant Check Coolant Level...

Page 250: ...engine paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 164 X Wait until the engine has cooled down X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiat...

Page 251: ...t Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level A warning tone also sounds X Check the oil level when next refueling at the latest Y page 303 X If necessary ad...

Page 252: ...l AdBlue At Workshop See Workshop See Operator s Manual Operator s Manual The DEF level has fallen below the reserve range A warning tone also sounds X Have DEF refilled as soon as possible at a quali...

Page 253: ...A warning tone also sounds X If necessary take a break During long journeys take regular breaks in good time so you get enough rest Attention Assist Attention Assist Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION...

Page 254: ...longer period Rthe lane markings are worn dark or covered e g by dirt or snow When the causes stated above no longer apply the display message disappears Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping As...

Page 255: ...ge does not disappear X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 164 X Clean the senso...

Page 256: ...er having been temporarily unavailable You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 175 DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS Currently Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator s Manual Operator s M...

Page 257: ...LUS mph mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS Y page 175 Cruise Control Cruise Control Inoperative Inoperative Cruise con...

Page 258: ...4 X Check the tire pressures and if necessary correct the tire pressure X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire pressure is correct Y page 337 Check Check Tire Tire Pressure Pres...

Page 259: ...tires and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tire Y page 314 X Check the tire pressure Y page 338 X If necessary correct the tire pressure Warning Warning Tire Malfunction Tire Malfuncti...

Page 260: ...ire pressure monitor is deactivated X Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving for a few minutes Tire Pressure Tire Pressure...

Page 261: ...RNING You will need to use more force to steer There is a risk of an accident X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a q...

Page 262: ...the ignition lock X Remember to take the KEYLESS GO key with you when you leave the vehicle Key Not Detected Key Not Detected red display message The KEYLESS GO key is not in the vehicle A warning ton...

Page 263: ...SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired position X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Close Doors to Close Doors to Lock Vehicle Lock Vehicle At least one door is open A warning...

Page 264: ...udible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The car is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h or has briefly been driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h X Fasten y...

Page 265: ...ssist BAS PLUS ESP Electronic Stability Program PRE SAFE PRE SAFE Brake the HOLD function hill start assist and ESP trailer stabilization are therefore also deactivated for example ATTENTION ASSIST is...

Page 266: ...nd rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can incre...

Page 267: ...ed specialist workshop USA only J Canada only The red brake warning lamp the yellow ESP and ESP OFF warning lamps and the yellow ABS warning lamp are lit while the engine is running ABS and ESP are no...

Page 268: ...s see Y page 70 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions If ESP cannot be activated X Drive on carefully X Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop The yellow ESP...

Page 269: ...steering movements at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h The functions mentioned above are available again when the warning lamp goes out If the warning lamp is still on X Observe the additional display mes...

Page 270: ...r such legal regulations apply in the state in which you are currently driving 8 The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp m...

Page 271: ...longer being monitored There is a risk of engine damage if the coolant temperature is too high X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine paying attention to road and traffic c...

Page 272: ...elow 248 120 drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic The red coolant warning lamp com...

Page 273: ...The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion G WARNING The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected There is a risk of an accident X Increase the...

Page 274: ...attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 164 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Check the tires and if n...

Page 275: ...Useful information 274 Loading guidelines 274 Stowage areas 275 Features 282 273 Stowage and features I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 276: ...le weight rating GVWR for your vehicle must never be exceeded The gross load limit and the GVWR are specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar of the driver s door Y page 342 The lo...

Page 277: ...o open pull handle and open glove box flap X To close fold glove box flap upwards until it engages The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using the mechanical key X To lock insert the mechanica...

Page 278: ...eby be pushed into the seat belt by the rear bench seat rear seat or by the seat backrest The seat belt can no longer offer the intended level of protection and could even cause injuries RObjects or l...

Page 279: ...uring braking abrupt changes in direction or in the event of an accident The load could slip tip over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle occupants There is a risk of injury Only use the cargo...

Page 280: ...restrain heavy objects items of luggage and heavy loads You could be hit by an unsecured load during sudden changes in direction braking or in the event of an accident There is an increased risk of in...

Page 281: ...sk of injury or even fatal injury Always store objects so that they cannot be flung around Secure objects luggage or loads against slipping or tipping over e g by using tie downs even if you are using...

Page 282: ...in the direction of the arrow until the cargo net is tight X After driving a short distance check the tension of the cargo net and retighten it if necessary Releasing the cargo net Seat belt reel hol...

Page 283: ...all light and flat objects Before you close the tailgate unhook the hook from the rain trough and fold the trunk floor down X To close unhook hook from rain trough X Fasten hook to the bracket on the...

Page 284: ...s of the right size and which have lids The drinks could otherwise spill Cup holder in the front compartment center console Cup holder Cup holder in the rear seat armrest Do not sit on or support your...

Page 285: ...the direction of the arrow Ashtray Front ashtray The stowage space under the ashtray is not heat resistant Before placing lit cigarettes in the ashtray make sure that the ashtray is properly engaged O...

Page 286: ...onditions permit X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 145 X To open slide cover forwards X Press in cigarette lighter Cigarette lighter will pop out automatically when the hea...

Page 287: ...receive an electric shock There is a risk of fatal injury Only connect appropriate devices to the power socket Note that work and repairs on the 115 V power socket should only be carried out by quali...

Page 288: ...ronic device into 115 V power socket Indicator lamp lights up X To switch off remove the connector from 115 V socket Ensure that you do not pull on the cord 286 Features Stowage and features I n f o r...

Page 289: ...to activate the mbrace service Make sure that your system is activated and operational To log in press the MB Info call button If any of the steps mentioned are not carried out the system may not be...

Page 290: ...nction is indicated as outlined above the system may not operate as expected In the event of an emergency help will have to be summoned by other means Have the system checked at the nearest authorized...

Page 291: ...cle occupants RIf the vehicle occupants respond the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center attempts to get more information on the emergency RIf there is no response from the vehicle occupants an am...

Page 292: ...enter can ascertain the nature of the problem Y page 293 The Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center either sends a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or makes arrangements for your vehicle to be tra...

Page 293: ...essage appears in the multifunction display X To end a call press the button on the multifunction steering wheel or X Press the corresponding button for ending a phone call on the audio system or on C...

Page 294: ...can be opened by the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center The vehicle can be immediately opened remotely within four days of the ignition being turned off After this time the remote unlocking may...

Page 295: ...to the Customer Assistance center The customer service representative can use the received data to decide what kind of assistance is required You are then for example guided to the nearest authorized...

Page 296: ...ou must insert the card into the card slot on the COMAND system before saving A route can be prepared and sent either by a customer service representative or via the mbrace portal on the Internet Each...

Page 297: ...here is a risk of injury When using the integrated garage door opener always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the garage door G WARNING Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaus...

Page 298: ...conds before trying another position X Press and hold button B on remote control A until indicator lamp lights up green If indicator lamp lights up green or flashes then programming has been successfu...

Page 299: ...opener on the rear view mirror take note of the following instructions RCheck the transmitter frequency of garage door drive remote control A This can usually be found on the back of the remote contr...

Page 300: ...ntil the indicator lamp turns green i Make sure that you clear the memory of the integrated garage door opener before selling the vehicle Floormat on the driver s side G WARNING Objects in the driver...

Page 301: ...Useful information 300 ASSYST PLUS 300 Engine compartment 301 Care 305 299 Maintenance and care I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 302: ...The letter A A or B B possibly in connection with a number or another letter shows the type of service A A stands for a minor service and B B for a major service You can obtain further information fro...

Page 303: ...ain further information from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center Engine compartment Hood Important safety notes G WARNING If the hood is unlatched it may open up when the vehicle is in motion and bloc...

Page 304: ...ded away from the windshield You could otherwise damage the windshield wipers or the hood X Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off X Pull release lever on the hood The hood is released X...

Page 305: ...k into the guide tube to the stop and take it out again If the level is between MIN mark and MAX mark the oil level is correct X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark or below add 1 1 US qt 1 0 lit...

Page 306: ...Further information on engine oil Y page 371 Checking and adding other service products Checking coolant level G WARNING Certain components in the engine compartment such as the engine radiator and p...

Page 307: ...WARNING Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable If it comes into contact with hot engine components or the exhaust system it could ignite There is a risk of fire and injury Make sure that no...

Page 308: ...ese cleaning agents can damage the paintwork or plastic parts Make sure that the automatic transmission is in position N when washing your vehicle in a tow through car wash The vehicle could be damage...

Page 309: ...discs and brake pads linings For this reason you should drive for a few minutes after cleaning Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads linings thus drying them The vehicle can then be parked...

Page 310: ...e of recommended and approved Mercedes Benz care products Cleaning the windows G WARNING You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the windshield or wiper b...

Page 311: ...a wet sponge and a mild cleaning agent e g Mercedes Benz car shampoo Or clean the exterior lighting with cleaning cloths Cleaning the mirror turn signals Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths th...

Page 312: ...ried out by a qualified specialist workshop Interior care Cleaning the display For cleaning do not use any of the following Ralcohol based thinner or gasoline Rabrasive cleaning agents Rcommercially a...

Page 313: ...eneral notes Do not use microfiber cloths to clean genuine leather artificial leather or Alcantara covers If used often these can damage the cover i Note that regular care is essential to ensure that...

Page 314: ...s poses an increased risk of injury or fatal injury Never bleach or dye the seat belts Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the seat belts by heating at temperatures a...

Page 315: ...Useful information 314 Where will I find 314 Flat tire 314 Battery vehicle 316 Jump starting 320 Towing and tow starting 322 Fuses 325 313 Breakdown assistance I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 316: ...aid kit at least once a year Replace the contents if necessary and replace missing items Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage well under the cargo compartment floor X To r...

Page 317: ...d tires tires with run flat characteristics you can continue to drive your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires The affected tire must not show any clearly visible da...

Page 318: ...the battery e g removal and installing You should therefore have all work involving the battery carried out at a qualified specialist workshop G WARNING Work carried out incorrectly on the battery can...

Page 319: ...s while the engine is running G WARNING During charging and jump starting explosive gases can escape from the battery There is a risk of an explosion Particularly avoid fire open flames creating spark...

Page 320: ...her batteries the vehicle battery may discharge over time if you do not use the vehicle In this case have the battery disconnected at a qualified specialist workshop You can also charge the battery wi...

Page 321: ...a battery charger which has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz These battery chargers allow the battery to be charged while still installed in the vehicle Only use battery chargers with a maxi...

Page 322: ...cting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles with identical polarity are connected RIt is particularly important to observe the described order when connectin...

Page 323: ...rake firmly X Shift the automatic transmission to position P X Switch off all electrical consumers e g rear window defroster lighting etc X Open the hood Position number B identifies the charged batte...

Page 324: ...ehicle identification plate Y page 366 If DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function is activated the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations To prevent damage to the vehicle deactivate DISTRONIC...

Page 325: ...eye from the vehicle tool kit Y page 314 The brackets for the screw in towing eyes are located in the bumpers They are under the covers at the front and at the rear on vehicles without a trailer coupl...

Page 326: ...ease the brake pedal X Release the parking brake Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if you wish to transport it...

Page 327: ...faulty circuits If a fuse blows all the components on the circuit and their functions stop operating Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same rating which you can recognize by the color an...

Page 328: ...when the cover is open When closing the cover make sure that it is lying correctly on the fuse box Moisture seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair the operation of the fuses X Make sure that the wi...

Page 329: ...X To open lift up cargo compartment floor Y page 281 X Remove stowage compartment X Open cover of fuse box downwards Fuses 327 Breakdown assistance Z I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 330: ...328 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 331: ...g the vehicle 342 Maximum load rating 345 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 346 Tire labeling 347 Definition of terms for tires and loading 351 Changing a wheel 354 Mounting a wheel 355 Wheel and...

Page 332: ...kshop Tires with run flat characteristics Rpay attention to the information and warning notices on MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics Accessories that are not approved for your vehic...

Page 333: ...the condition of the tread across the whole width of the tire Y page 331 If necessary turn the front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the inner side of the tire surface RAll wheels must have a...

Page 334: ...es on the emergency spare wheel Y page 361 MOExtended tires tires with run flat properties With MOExtended tires tires with run flat characteristics you can continue to drive your vehicle even if ther...

Page 335: ...hains to the front wheels Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the rear wheels On some tire sizes there is not enough space for snow chains To avoid damage to the vehicle or tires observe the Wheel...

Page 336: ...nded tire pressures for cold tires on a fully loaded vehicle and for the maximum permissible vehicle speed i The specifications given on the following Tire and Loading Information placard are examples...

Page 337: ...sible spare wheel Rin the Wheel and tire combinations section Y page 359 in this Operator s Manual Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard on the B pillar on the driver s side If the tire pressur...

Page 338: ...mation placard on the B pillar on the driver s side Rin the tire pressure table on the inside of the fuel filler flap Rprinted in yellow on the rim of the emergency collapsible spare wheel depending o...

Page 339: ...alve cap onto the valve X Repeat these steps for the other tires Tire pressure loss warning system Canada only General notes While the vehicle is in motion the tire pressure loss warning system monito...

Page 340: ...ion lock X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Service Service menu X Press the 9 or button on the steering wheel to select the Tire Tire Pressure Pressure menu X Press the a butto...

Page 341: ...ure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate if the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pres...

Page 342: ...s the tire pressure values indicated by a pressure gauge are higher than those shown by the on board computer In this case do not reduce the tire pressures The operation of the tire pressure monitor c...

Page 343: ...r you can also define reference values manually as described here The tire pressure monitor then monitors the new tire pressure values X Set the tire pressure to the value recommended for the correspo...

Page 344: ...ication plate informs you of the gross vehicle weight rating It is made up of the vehicle weight all vehicle occupants the fuel and the cargo You can also find information about the maximum gross axle...

Page 345: ...d cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s Tire and Loading Information placard X Step 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your veh...

Page 346: ...ants and cargo data from the Tire and Loading Information placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of people in the vehicle driver and occupa...

Page 347: ...exceed the permissible gross vehicle weight Gross axle weight rating the maximum permissible weight that can be carried by one axle front or rear axle To ensure that your vehicle does not exceed the...

Page 348: ...specified U S government course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon th...

Page 349: ...mperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all pa...

Page 350: ...nal tires B represents diagonal radial tires Optionally tires with a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufacturer e g 245 40 ZR 18 Rim diame...

Page 351: ...the service specification must be given in parentheses Example 275 40 ZR 18 99 Y Speed rating Y indicates that the maximum speed of the tire is over 186 mph 300 km h Ask the tire manufacturer about th...

Page 352: ...is made up of manufacturer identification code tire size tire type code and manufacturing date A i Tire data is vehicle specific and may deviate from the data in the example DOT Department of Transpor...

Page 353: ...uniform standard to grade the quality of tires with regards to tread quality tire traction and temperature characteristics Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using U S government testing pr...

Page 354: ...gage and the drawbar noseweight if applicable The gross vehicle weight rating is specified on the vehicle identification plate on the B pillar on the driver s side Maximum loaded vehicle weight The ma...

Page 355: ...loose from the wheel rim Sidewall The part of the tire between the tread and the bead Weight of optional extras The combined weight of those optional extras that weigh more than the replaced standard...

Page 356: ...op Always observe the instructions and safety notes in the Mounting a wheel section Y page 355 The wear patterns on the front and rear tires differ depending on the operating conditions Rotate the whe...

Page 357: ...cles with KEYLESS GO open the driver s door The on board electronics have status 0 which is the same as the SmartKey having been removed X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO remove the Start Stop button from th...

Page 358: ...ill and downhill slopes Rbefore raising the vehicle secure it from rolling away by applying the parking brake and inserting wheel chocks Never disengage the parking brake while the vehicle is raised R...

Page 359: ...jack at jacking point X Turn ratchet wrench until jack sits completely on jacking point and the base of the jack lies evenly on the ground X Turn ratchet wrench until the tire is raised a maximum of 1...

Page 360: ...spare wheel Always use wheel bolts to mount the collapsible spare wheel Using other wheel bolts to mount the collapsible spare wheel could damage the brake system Be sure to use the original length w...

Page 361: ...MO1 Mercedes Benz Original only certain AMG tires Mercedes Benz Original Extended tires may only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz Only use tires wheels or access...

Page 362: ...optional extras If you would like to equip your vehicle with approved winter tires you may also in certain circumstances require rims of the appropriate size The size of the approved winter tires may...

Page 363: ...J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1 87 in 47 5 mm Emergency spare wheel Important safety notes G WARNING The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel and the wheel...

Page 364: ...re wheel the system may still display the tire pressure of the removed wheel for a few minutes The value displayed for the mounted emergency spare wheel is not the same as the current tire pressure of...

Page 365: ...in the ignition lock X If the tire pressure is higher than the specified pressure press pressure release button until the correct tire pressure has been reached X Unscrew union nut on the air hose fr...

Page 366: ...e 280 kPa 2 8 bar 41 psi 6 0 B x 17 H2 ET 25 i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel 20 Use of snow chains is not permitted Observe the notes in the section on...

Page 367: ...ng technical data 366 Warranty 366 Identification plates 366 Service products and filling capaci ties 367 Vehicle data 375 Vehicle data for off road driving 375 Trailer tow hitch 376 365 Technical dat...

Page 368: ...et Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties RNew Vehicle Limited Wa...

Page 369: ...hicle identification plate Y page 366 Engine number Emission control information plate including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards Engine number stamped into the cr...

Page 370: ...g MB 229 5 They have not necessarily been approved by Mercedes Benz Fuel Important safety notes G WARNING Fuel is highly flammable If you handle fuel incorrectly there is a risk of fire and explosion...

Page 371: ...um grade unleaded gasoline is unavailable and unleaded gasoline of a lower grade is used for refueling observe the following precautions Ronly fill the fuel tank to half full with regular unleaded gas...

Page 372: ...158 Bio diesel FAME fatty acid methyl ester Mercedes Benz USA approves the use of bio diesel B5 for all BlueTEC diesel engines The concentration of bio diesel in the ULSD may not exceed 5 by volume P...

Page 373: ...7 5 l Engine oil General notes Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a specification other than is necessary to fulfill the prescribed service intervals Do not change the engine oil or oil filter i...

Page 374: ...an accident You should have the brake fluid renewed at the specified intervals When handling brake fluid observe the important safety notes on service products Y page 367 The brake fluid change inter...

Page 375: ...ze corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accordance with MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 i When the vehicle is first delivered it is filled with a coolant mixture that ensures adequate antif...

Page 376: ...34a and the PAG oil approved by Mercedes Benz may be used The approved PAG oil may not be mixed with any other PAG oil that is not approved for R 134a refrigerant Otherwise the climate control system...

Page 377: ...time of going to print All models Vehicle length 178 6 in 4536 mm Vehicle width including exterior mirrors 79 4 in 2016 mm Wheelbase 108 5 in 2755 mm Turning radius 38 2 ft 11 65 m Maximum roof load 1...

Page 378: ...ability see Y page 173 Trailer tow hitch Mounting dimensions If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted changes to the engine cooling system and drive train may be necessary depending on the vehicle...

Page 379: ...The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the trailer drawbar can be loaded Limit for Mercedes Benz approved trailer couplings Trailer tow hitch 377 Technical...

Page 380: ...378 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

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Page 382: ...380 I n f o r m a t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

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