Mercedes-Benz GLS 2016 Owner'S Manual Download Page 19

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Installation ..................................... 379

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 248

Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 325

Transmission output (maximum) .... 379

Modifying the programming (key) ..... 83

MOExtended tyres ............................. 347

Motorway mode ................................ 123

MP3

Operating ....................................... 247

Summary of Contents for GLS 2016

Page 1: ...taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way repl...

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Page 4: ...vehicle at all times If you sell the vehicle always pass all documents on to the new owner Your Owner s Manuals Digital in the vehicle The Digital Owner s Manual provides com prehensive and specifica...

Page 5: ...ipers 120 Exterior lighting 120 Interior lighting 125 Replacing bulbs vehicles with LED headlamps 126 Replacing bulbs vehicles with halo gen headlamps 126 Windscreen wipers 128 Climate control 131 Ove...

Page 6: ...ant safety notes 361 Operation 361 Winter operation 363 Tyre pressure 364 Changing a wheel 369 Wheel and tyre combinations 374 Emergency spare wheel 375 Technical data 379 Information on technical dat...

Page 7: ...e 265 Function notes 75 Important safety notes 76 Warning lamp 301 Active Curve System Display message 276 Function notes 198 Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating deactivating on board computer 251 D...

Page 8: ...iding a service message 336 Resetting the service interval dis play 337 Service message 336 Special service requirements 337 ATA Anti Theft Alarm system Activating deactivating 78 Function 78 Switchin...

Page 9: ...em 69 Battery key Checking 84 Important safety notes 84 Replacing 84 Battery vehicle Charging 353 Display message 272 Important safety notes 351 Jump starting 354 Overview 351 Belt see Seat belts Belt...

Page 10: ...anual 303 CD player on board computer 247 Central locking Automatic locking on board com puter 253 Locking unlocking key 81 Centre console Lower section 38 Upper section 37 Child Restraint system 58 C...

Page 11: ...Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights Consumption statistics on board computer 244 Controller 304 Convenience closing feature 95 Convenience opening feature 95 Convenience opening closing...

Page 12: ...ving tips 190 Function notes 184 Important safety notes 184 Selecting 186 Setting the specified minimum distance 188 Stopping 188 Warning lamp 301 Distance warning function Function notes 70 Warning l...

Page 13: ...ackage 192 Reversing camera 207 Traffic Sign Assist 217 Driving tips Aquaplaning 175 Automatic transmission 159 Brakes 173 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 190 Downhill gradient 173 Driving abroad 120 Driving...

Page 14: ...engine with the key 150 Starting with KEYLESS GO 150 Stopping 169 Tow starting vehicle 359 Warning lamp engine diagnos tics 298 Engine electronics Notes 379 Problem fault 154 Engine jump starting see...

Page 15: ...airbag deac tivation Display message 268 Front passenger front airbag deac tivation system Operation 50 Problems 54 System self test 53 Fuel Additives 383 Consumption statistics 244 Displaying the cu...

Page 16: ...s 195 Home address See also Digital Owner s Manual 303 Horn 33 I Ignition lock see Key positions Immobiliser 78 Indicator and warning lamp Restraint system 298 Indicator and warning lamps Coolant 299...

Page 17: ...56 Lashing eyelets 316 Level control AIRMATIC 198 Level control display message 276 Level control vehicle with the Off Road Engineering package Basic settings 193 Function notes 192 Important safety n...

Page 18: ...message 264 Media Interface USB port in the armrest of the centre console 313 see Digital Owner s Manual Memory card audio 247 Memory function 118 Mercedes Benz emergency call system Switch in the ov...

Page 19: ...occupant protection PLUS 56 Restraint system introduction 42 Restraint system warning lamp 43 Seat belts 44 Odometer see Total distance recorder see Trip meter Off road driving Approach departure angl...

Page 20: ...Operating the roller sunblinds for the sliding sunroof 99 Problem malfunction 100 Rain closing feature 99 Reversing feature 97 Parking Important safety notes 168 Parking brake 170 Position of exterior...

Page 21: ...ration of conformity 28 Rain closing feature Sliding sunroof 98 Rain closing feature panorama sliding sunroof 99 Reading lamp 125 Rear bench seat Folding the bench seat forwards back 316 Rear compartm...

Page 22: ...oute guidance navigation Route guidance See also Digital Owner s Manual 303 Route guidance navigation 245 S Safety Children in the vehicle 57 see Occupant safety see Operating safety Safety system see...

Page 23: ...Manual 303 Setting the time See also Digital Owner s Manual 303 Settings Factory on board computer 255 On board computer 251 SETUP on board computer 256 Side lamps Switching on off 121 Side marker lam...

Page 24: ...4 Stowage net 314 Stowage space Stowage net 314 Summer tyres In winter 363 Sun blind Rear side windows 322 Sun visor 322 Suspension settings AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus pension 200 SETUP on board comp...

Page 25: ...ssure reached 350 Using 349 Tool see Vehicle tool kit Top Tether 60 Total distance recorder 244 Tow away protection Activating 79 Deactivating 79 Function 79 Tow starting Emergency engine starting 359...

Page 26: ...364 Tyre pressure loss warning General notes 366 Important safety notes 366 Restarting 366 Tyre pressure monitor Checking the tyre pressure elec tronically 367 Function notes 367 General notes 367 Imp...

Page 27: ...ISTRONIC 301 Distance warning signal 301 ESP 295 ESP OFF 296 Fuel tank 298 LIM cruise control 181 LIM Distance Pilot DISTRONIC 185 LIM variable limiter 183 Overview 35 Parking brake 298 PASSENGER AIR...

Page 28: ...63 Radiator cover 333 Slippery road surfaces 175 Winter tyres Limiting the speed on board com puter 252 M S tyres 363 Wiper blades Cleaning 340 Replacing 129 Replacing on the rear window 130 Replacing...

Page 29: ...he vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic Rmon...

Page 30: ...andard and optional equipment available for your vehicle at the time of pub lication of the Owner s Manual Country spe cific differences are possible Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all...

Page 31: ...ng information applies to all compo nents of the vehicle and the information sys tems and communication devices integrated into the vehicle that receive and or transmit radio waves The components of t...

Page 32: ...y 2005 IEC 61000 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC interference emission 2005 EN ISO 12100 1 Safety of machinery 2009 DIN EN 1012 1 Compressors and vacuum pumps Safety requirements Part 1 Compressor...

Page 33: ...is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor mats on top of one another If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection...

Page 34: ...al en communication informationen_fuer QRCode html Data stored in the vehicle Many of the electronic components in your vehi cle can store data These data memories temporarily or perma nently store te...

Page 35: ...lude Raccident reports Rdamage to the vehicle Rwitness statements Further additional functions that have been con tractually agreed upon with the customer allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by...

Page 36: ...02 C Overhead control panel 40 D Climate control systems 131 E Ignition lock 148 Start Stop button 148 Function Page F Adjusts the steering wheel manually 113 G Adjusts the steering wheel electrically...

Page 37: ...earshift pad dles 160 D Light switch 120 E Diagnostics connection 30 Function Page F Opens the bonnet 333 G Electric parking brake 170 H Ignition lock 148 Start Stop button 148 I Adjusts the steering...

Page 38: ...ion display 243 Rev counter 241 Indicator and warning lamps R Rear fog lamp 121 Engine diagnostics 298 h Tyre pressure monitor 302 6 Restraint system 43 Seat belts 291 Diesel engine preglow 150 A Cool...

Page 39: ...ay messages 258 Back 242 Switches off voice operated control for navigation or LIN GUATRONIC i You can find further information in vehicles with a COMAND Online multimedia system Ron the multimedia sy...

Page 40: ...operating instruc tions c Seat heating 112 s Seat ventilation 113 c Parking Assist PARKTRONIC 201 A ECO start stop func tion 151 Function Page B Hazard warning lamps 122 C PASSENGER AIRBAG indica tor...

Page 41: ...etting 160 J DYNAMIC SELECT controller 155 K Stowage space with Media Interface 313 Function Page L Touchpad see the separate operating instructions M Back button see the sepa rate operating instructi...

Page 42: ...Stowage space with Media Interface 313 K Touchpad see the separate operating instructions Function Page L Back button see the sepa rate operating instructions M Multimedia system control ler see sepa...

Page 43: ...rior lighting control off 125 A p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 125 B 3 Opens closes the pan orama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds 99 Function Page C Spectacles compartment 314 D...

Page 44: ...n 118 Adjusts the seats 102 A 7 Z Adjusts and folds the exterior mirrors in out electrically 116 Function Page B W Opens closes the side windows 94 C Opens closes the hinged side windows electri cally...

Page 45: ...102 Additionally you must ensure that an airbag can deploy freely Y page 47 The airbag is supplementary to a correctly fas tened seat belt As an additional safety device the airbag increases the leve...

Page 46: ...c deactivation system of the front passenger front airbag The indicator lamps display the status of the front passenger front airbag RPASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for 60 sec onds then both indicator...

Page 47: ...direction of the seat backrest The belt tensioner does not however correct an incorrect seat position or correct the routing of a seat belt that is worn incorrectly If the seat belt is also fitted wit...

Page 48: ...After an accident have the seat belts checked immediately at a qualified spe cialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use seat belts which have been approved specifi cally for your vehi...

Page 49: ...tlet release and slide belt outlet downwards X Let go of belt outlet release in the desired position and make sure that the belt outlet engages Releasing seat belts Make sure that the seat belt is ful...

Page 50: ...that all vehicle occupants Rfasten their seatbelts correctly including pregnant women Rare seated correctly and maintain the fur thest possible distance from the airbags Robserve the following notes...

Page 51: ...are located in the doors Modifications or work not per formed correctly to the doors or door panel ling as well as damaged doors can lead to the function of the sensors being impaired The airbags mig...

Page 52: ...lso offers additional pelvis protection for occupants in the front seats However it does not protect the Rhead Rneck Rarms In the event of a side impact the sidebag is deployed on the side on which th...

Page 53: ...the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must as far as possible be resting on the backres...

Page 54: ...sure that Rthe classification of the person in the front passenger seat is correct and that the front passenger front airbag is enabled or disa bled in accordance with the person in the front passenge...

Page 55: ...s on the front passenger seat Y page 61 and in Suita ble positioning of the child restraint system Y page 62 Alternatively you can fit the child restraint system to a suitable rear seat Rthe front pas...

Page 56: ...far back as possible If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it should not the front passenger seat may not be used Do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger...

Page 57: ...not pull the seat belt tight with the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly X Check that the child restraint syste...

Page 58: ...enabled The front passenger front airbag can be deployed in an accident only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off Observe the information on the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps Y page...

Page 59: ...safe distance from the vehicle in front Drive carefully Function PRE SAFE intervenes Rin emergency braking situations e g when BAS is activated Rin critical driving situations e g when physi cal limit...

Page 60: ...on to pull away If the hazardous situation passes without result ing in an accident the original settings are restored Automatic measures after an acci dent Immediately after an accident the following...

Page 61: ...raint system If you fit a rearward facing child restraint system to the centre rear seat the rear arm rest must be folded back as far as possible Observe the instructions for correct use of the child...

Page 62: ...g system G WARNING ISOFIX child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 22 kg who are secured using the safety belt integrated in the chil...

Page 63: ...on Rear seats and rear seat backrests that are not locked can also cause additional injuries e g in the event of an accident This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Always lock the...

Page 64: ...an thus avoid the risks that could arise as a result of Ra child restraint system that is not detected by the automatic front passenger front airbag deactivation system Runintentional disabling of the...

Page 65: ...the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the child restraint system must as far as possible lie flat against the backrest of the front passenger seat The child restraint system mus...

Page 66: ...arward facing child restraint system of category I on a rear seat you must adjust the driver s or front passenger seat so that the seat does not touch the child restraint system If you use a forward f...

Page 67: ...n always observe the information in the Child restraint system section Y page 58 and the child restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions When you remove the child restraint system you...

Page 68: ...13 kg up to approximately 15 months E ISO R1 IL D ISO R2 IL C ISO R3 IL3 I 9 kg to 18 kg between approximately 9 months and 4 years D ISO R2 IL C ISO R3 IL3 B ISO F2 IUF B1 ISO F2X IUF A ISO F3 IUF Th...

Page 69: ...years Britax R mer DUO plus 04 301133 970 16 00 970 21 00 970 37 00 Category II III 15 kg to 36 kg between approx imately 4 years and 12 years Britax R mer KIDFIX 04 301198 970 19 00 970 22 00 970 38...

Page 70: ...nattended in the vehicle G WARNING If persons particularly children are exposed to heat or cold for a prolonged period there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries Never leave persons particularl...

Page 71: ...e Brake Assist Y page 70 RAdaptive brake lights Y page 72 RESP Electronic Stability Program Y page 73 REBD electronic brake force distribution Y page 75 RADAPTIVE BRAKE Y page 75 RActive Brake Assist...

Page 72: ...brake pedal with full force If ABS intervenes when braking you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions this serves as a remi...

Page 73: ...eeds where no damage to the front of the vehicle is visible Activating deactivating Active Brake Assist is automatically active after switching on the ignition You can activate or deactivate Active Br...

Page 74: ...tion measures PRE SAFE are activated simultaneously Y page 56 Adaptive Brake Assist General information i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 68 With the help of the radar sensor system...

Page 75: ...hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if you travel faster than 10 km h You can also switch off the hazard warning lamps using the hazard warning button Y page 122 ESP Electronic Stability Pr...

Page 76: ...lly active If ESP intervenes the ESP warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster If ESP intervenes X Do not deactivate ESP under any circum stances X When pulling away only depress the acceler ator...

Page 77: ...road terrain is activated automatically once an off road program is activated RVehicles without the Off Road Engineering package Y page 228 RVehicles with the Off Road Engineering pack age Y page 229...

Page 78: ...the important safety notes in the Driv ing safety systems section Y page 68 Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function can help you to minimise the risk of a collision with a vehicle in front or...

Page 79: ...ake especially if Active Brake Assist with cross traffic func tion alerts you To maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a collision you must apply the brakes yourse...

Page 80: ...0 km h Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function may react to Rstationary objects in the path of your vehicle such as stopped or parked vehicles Rpedestrians in the path of your vehicle i If an...

Page 81: ...th left wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface when you brake Rthe vehicle starts to skid Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 68 No steering support is pr...

Page 82: ...then is tow away protection primed X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS GO Tow away protection is primed after approx imately 60 seconds Switching off X To switch off with the key unlock the veh...

Page 83: ...lock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash board The key must be inside the vehicle The interior motion sensor is automatically switched off Deactivating X Remove t...

Page 84: ...ly turned in the ignition lock This could cause the engine to be switched off There is a risk of an accident Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the key Remove any bulky keyrings before insert...

Page 85: ...k or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO To do this you need to carry the key with you You can combine the KEYLESS GO functions with the functions of a conventional key Unlock the vehicle by using KEY...

Page 86: ...cks the vehicle The key now functions as follows X To unlock press the button once X To unlock centrally press the button twice X To lock centrally press the button The KEYLESS GO function is changed...

Page 87: ...environmentally responsible recycling system Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take discharged batteries to a qualified spe cialist workshop or to a col lection point for u...

Page 88: ...heck the key battery Y page 84 and replace it if necessary Y page 84 If this does not work X Unlock Y page 89 or lock Y page 89 the vehicle using the emergency key element There is interference from a...

Page 89: ...is does not work X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary Y page 353 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 354 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine cannot be started usin...

Page 90: ...g the interior motion sensor Y page 80 The doors can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the out side You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they...

Page 91: ...rs can then be opened from the inside after the vehicle has been locked from the outside For all countries when a locked door is opened from inside the vehicle the previous unlocking process will be o...

Page 92: ...s emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide If the tailgate is open when the engine is running particu larly if the vehicle is moving exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment The...

Page 93: ...ndle on the tailgate Opening and closing manually from outside Opening X Press the button on the key X Pull handle and release it The tailgate opens automatically Closing X Pull the tailgate down usin...

Page 94: ...off the engine before opening the tail gate Never drive with the tailgate open The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and...

Page 95: ...off the engine before opening the tail gate Never drive with the tailgate open The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and...

Page 96: ...ning the side windows body parts could become trapped between the side win dow and the door frame as the side window moves There is a risk of injury Make sure that nobody touches the side win dow duri...

Page 97: ...y pull the corresponding button and hold it X To close fully pull the button beyond the point of resistance and release it Automatic operation is started X To interrupt automatic operation press pull...

Page 98: ...a risk of injury Observe the complete closing procedure when the convenience closing feature is oper ating When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area When you lock the v...

Page 99: ...rol panel until the side window is com pletely closed Y page 94 X Hold the switch for an additional second If the side window opens again slightly X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on the do...

Page 100: ...uring automatic operation press the switch briefly in any direction The opening or closing procedure will be stop ped G WARNING If children operate the sliding sunroof they could become trapped partic...

Page 101: ...iding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the key This function remains active for five minutes or until the driver s or front passenger door is opened Rain closing feature When the key...

Page 102: ...he windscreen being monitored by the rain sensor e g because the vehicle is under a bridge or in a carport Operating the panorama sliding sun roof roller sunblinds Important safety notes G WARNING Par...

Page 103: ...tance in the direction of arrow until the panorama sliding sunroof is fully closed X Keep the 2 switch pulled for an additional second X Pull the 2 switch repeatedly to the point of resistance in the...

Page 104: ...to the point of resistance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and reopens aga...

Page 105: ...cross the centre of your shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic area Further related subjects RElectric seat adjustment Y page 104 RAdjusting the steering wheel mechanically Y page 113 or electri...

Page 106: ...omen or neck injuries for example This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost ver...

Page 107: ...t provide the inten ded protection unless they are fitted and adjusted correctly There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or sudden braking for example Alw...

Page 108: ...height slide the switch for the head restraint adjustment Y page104 up or down in the direction of the arrow Adjusting the luxury head restraints The first row of seats has luxury head restraints X T...

Page 109: ...function RThe seat backrest cannot restrain objects or loads in the luggage compartment This poses an increased risk of injury Always ensure that the seat and the seat backrest are engaged as describe...

Page 110: ...onsists of two electrically foldable individual seats which can be lowered into the luggage compartment If the seat is not correctly locked into position the 3rd seat row right Not locked 3rd seat row...

Page 111: ...ded halfway up or down briefly press the button again to stop the automatic movement X Attach the panel using the guide pins X Push the panel downwards until it engages X Fold the seat up and down ful...

Page 112: ...artment enlargement fold ing down the second row of seats Y page 315 RFolding the seats in the third row of seats down up Y page 107 Entry position X Move the head restraint to the lowest position Y p...

Page 113: ...ll then push the vehicle occu pant against the seat belt The seat belt cannot protect as intended and could result in additional injury RA child restraint system will then no longer be supported or po...

Page 114: ...apped There is a risk of injury Always fold back a seat that has been folded forward before pulling away Make sure that the seat and the seat backrest are engaged General notes Getting in or out from...

Page 115: ...here is a risk of injury Therefore do not switch on the seat heating repeatedly Driver s and front passenger seat Rear seats The three red indicator lamps in the button indi cate the heating level you...

Page 116: ...dow heating or interior lighting Once the battery is sufficiently charged the seat heating or seat ventilation will switch back on automatically Steering wheel Important safety notes G WARNING You cou...

Page 117: ...djust the steering wheel position fore and aft adjustment The steering wheel can also be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition lock i Further related subjects REASY ENTRY EXIT feature Y p...

Page 118: ...ave children unattended in the vehicle G WARNING If you drive off while the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is making adjustments you could lose control of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Always wa...

Page 119: ...uce the size of the image Objects visible in the mirrors are closer than they appear You could misjudge the distance from road users driving behind you when changing lanes for instance There is a risk...

Page 120: ...exterior mirror has been pushed out of position forwards or backwards proceed as follows X Vehicles without electrically folding exte rior mirrors manually move the exterior mir ror into the correct...

Page 121: ...e front passenger side returns to the driving position Using the memory button You can store the parking position of the exte rior mirror on the front passenger side using memory button M The reverse...

Page 122: ...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 head restraint Rdriver s side steering whee...

Page 123: ...head lamps to symmetrical dipped beam and after returning back to asymmetrical dipped beam via the Dipped beam headlamps for driving on the right left function in the on board computer Y page 252 If...

Page 124: ...ambient light conditions This is particularly advantageous when there is fog or rain X To switch on the dipped beam headlamps turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start the engine X Tur...

Page 125: ...witch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow or X To switch on the main beam headlamps turn the light switch to L or X Press the combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direct...

Page 126: ...It can be acti vated only when the dipped beam headlamps are switched on Active Rif you are driving at speeds below 40 km h and switch on the turn signal or turn the steer ing wheel Rif you are drivi...

Page 127: ...do have lights or may recognise them too late In this or in similar situations the automatic main beam headlamps will not be deactivated or will be activated despite the presence of other road users...

Page 128: ...itches the front interior lighting automatic interior lighting control off A p Switches the right hand front reading lamp on off B Switches the automatic interior lighting con trol on Rear overhead co...

Page 129: ...d burn yourself on these com ponents There is a risk of injury Allow these components to cool down before replacing the bulb Do not use a bulb if it has been dropped or if its glass tube has been scra...

Page 130: ...s X Remove the cover in the front wheel arch Y page 127 X Turn housing cover anti clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder anti clockwise and pull out X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder X Insert new...

Page 131: ...sensor due to optical influences and the windscreen becom ing dirty in dry weather conditions the wind screen wipers may be activated inadvertently This could damage the windscreen wiper blades or sc...

Page 132: ...if a wiper arm is folded away from the windscreen rear window Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windscreen rear window Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when yo...

Page 133: ...rm X Fold wiper arm back onto the rear window Problems with the windscreen wipers Problem Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions The windscreen wipers are jammed Leaves or snow for example may...

Page 134: ...lters out pollen It also reduces gaseous pollutants and odours A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior For this reason you should always observe the interval for re...

Page 135: ...o set climate control to automatic mode Y page 135 Rear control panel To control the rear compartment climate control automatically To switch the rear climate control on off To direct the airflow thro...

Page 136: ...de Y page 135 Rear control panel L To increase the airflow Y page 137 M To set the temperature Y page 136 N To control the rear compartment climate control automatically Y page 135 O To direct the air...

Page 137: ...buttons light up RVehicles with THERMOTRONIC in auto matic mode you can also use the button to set a climate mode FOCUS MEDIUM DIFFUSE The MEDIUM level is recommen ded RSet the temperature to 22 RUse...

Page 138: ...p X To deactivate press the or but ton The indicator lamp in the or button goes out The cooling with air dehumidifica tion function has a delayed switch off feature Problems with the Cooling with air...

Page 139: ...lect different temperature settings for the driver s and front passenger sides as well as for the rear compartment X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 148 X To increase or decreas...

Page 140: ...tic climate control the temperature setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control the temperature setting for the driver s side is no...

Page 141: ...ossible causes consequences and M M Solutions The rear window heating has switched off prema turely or cannot be switched on The battery has not been sufficiently charged X Switch off any consumers th...

Page 142: ...f or pano rama sliding sunroof the sliding sunroof or panorama sliding sunroof closes simultane ously The indicator lamp in the d button lights up Air recirculation mode is activated If parts of the b...

Page 143: ...ety notes G DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation is not possible toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle especially car bon monoxide This is the case e g in enclosed space...

Page 144: ...nual Optimum comfort can be attained when the sys tem is set to automatic mode Set the temper ature to 22 The auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation can be switched on off using the button on the...

Page 145: ...ay appear in the dis play Display Meaning The auxiliary heating or auxiliary ventilation is switched off The auxiliary ventilation is switched on The number in the display shows the remaining time in...

Page 146: ...vating the set departure time X Briefly press the u button The status of the auxiliary heating is shown in the display X Press the button The first departure time stored appears in the display X Press...

Page 147: ...Adjusting the air vents Important safety notes G WARNING Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents This could result in burns or frostbite in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There...

Page 148: ...utomatic climate control is activated the glove compartment can be ventilated for instance to cool its contents The level of airflow depends on the airflow and air distribution set tings X To open or...

Page 149: ...vent Thumbwheel for rear compartment side air vent X To open or close turn thumbwheel up or down Third row of seats Rear compartment side air vent in the roof lining Rear compartment side air vent Thu...

Page 150: ...rate the vehicle to full road and engine speeds You should also observe these notes on running in if the engine or parts of the drive train on your vehicle have been replaced Always observe the maximu...

Page 151: ...pproximately two seconds recognition time You can then use the Start Stop button Pressing the Start Stop button several times in succession corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition l...

Page 152: ...tion lock You do not have to remove the Start Stop but ton from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle You should however always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle As long as the key...

Page 153: ...n lock This mode for starting the engine oper ates independently of the ECO start stop auto matic engine start function X Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed X Press the Start Stop button on...

Page 154: ...er leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start assist Hill start assist is not active if Ryou are pulling away on a level road or a downhill gradient Rthe transmission is in position N Rthe electr...

Page 155: ...ctivated All vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehi cles automatic engine switch off can take place a maximum of four times in a row initial switch off then three subsequent switch offs The ECO symbol is s...

Page 156: ...ehicles X To switch off in the Comfort drive program press ECO button or X Activate manual gearshifting Y page 160 or X Switch to the Sport Plus or Sport drive pro gram Y page 155 Indicator lamp and t...

Page 157: ...The fuel tank is empty X Refuel the vehicle The engine does not start You cannot hear the starter motor The on board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the...

Page 158: ...ission manage ment Rthe transmission Rthe suspension Rthe steering Rthe availability of the ECO start stop function If the ignition is switched off for less than four hours the previously selected dri...

Page 159: ...is tics on slippery or snow covered roads Additional information on drive programs Y page 159 Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING The automatic transmission switches to neu tral po...

Page 160: ...transmission out of park position P Rstarting the engine There is a risk of an accident and injury When leaving the vehicle always take the key with you and lock the vehicle Never leave children unat...

Page 161: ...stopped Only shift the transmission into position P when the vehicle is stationary Y page 201 Park position P is automatically engaged if Ryou switch off the engine using the key and remove the key R...

Page 162: ...pe of road is suitable e g no steepuphill or downhill gradients Rthe distance to the vehicle in front is sufficient Ryou are no longer depressing the accelerator pedal Gliding mode is deactivated unde...

Page 163: ...ted Rthe drive engine and transmission manage ment Rthe transmission Rthe suspension Rall vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles the steering Rall vehicles except Mercedes AMG vehicles availability of...

Page 164: ...omatically even when the engine limiting speed for the current gear is reached When the engine lim iting speed is reached the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving Always make sure...

Page 165: ...k of engine damage Gear indicator Upshift indicator Before the engine speed reaches the red area an upshift indicator will be shown on the multi function display X When the UP UP message appears in th...

Page 166: ...n is in position N X Stop X Shift the transmission to position P X Switch off the engine X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine X Shift the transmission to position D or R X Have the...

Page 167: ...Notify a qualified specialist workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system Take care not to spill any fuel on painted surfac...

Page 168: ...aking from the vehicle G WARNING The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty There is a risk of fire or explosion X Apply the electric parking brake X Switch off the engine X Remove the key from the igni...

Page 169: ...nd odourless Rnon flammable If you open the AdBlue tank small amounts of ammonia vapour may be released Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and are particularly irritating to the skin mucous mem bran...

Page 170: ...lue filler cap The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto matically when you open or close the vehicle with the key or using KEYLESS GO X To open switch the ignition off X Press the fuel filler f...

Page 171: ...ue refill bottle Only screw on the AdBlue refill bottle so that it is hand tight Otherwise the thread of the AdBlue refill bottle could be damaged and AdBlue could leak out X Unscrew the protective ca...

Page 172: ...ngine The vehicle may roll away There is a risk of an accident After switching off the engine always switch to parking position P Prevent the parked vehi cle from rolling away by applying the parking...

Page 173: ...tion check at regular intervals when the engine is switched off Noises that occur are normal Applying or releasing manually X To apply push handle When the electric parking brake is applied the red in...

Page 174: ...or you have previously driven faster than 3 km h i Ensure that you do not depress the accel erator pedal unintentionally Otherwise the parking brake will be released and the vehicle will start to move...

Page 175: ...vice intervals in the Ser vice Booklet or by the service interval display Fuel consumption also increases when driving in cold weather in stop start traffic on short jour neys and in hilly terrain ECO...

Page 176: ...display border lights up The ECO displaydoes not indicatethe actualfuel consumption The additionally achieved range displayed under Bonus fr start Bonus fr start does not indicate a fixed consumption...

Page 177: ...c conditions This will warm up the brake discs thereby drying them more quickly and protecting them against corrosion Limited braking performance on salt treated roads If you drive on salt treated roa...

Page 178: ...he case of standing water the water level must be no higher than the lower edge of the vehicle body Ryou should drive no faster than walking pace Off road fording Under no circumstances should you acc...

Page 179: ...ation on driving with snow chains Y page 364 Further information on driving with summer tyres Y page 363 Observe the notes in the Changing a wheel section Y page 369 Off road driving Important safety...

Page 180: ...with respect Observe all prohibiting signs Read this section before driving your vehicle off road Practise by driving over more gentle off road terrain first The following driving systems are special...

Page 181: ...self and other road users X If the Off road or Off road Plus drive pro gram is selected select the Individual Sport Comfort or Slippery drive program Y page 155 X Deactivate the LOW RANGE offroad gear...

Page 182: ...ring package Y page 228 RSelect the Offroad drive program vehicles with Off Road Engineering package Y page 229 RSelect LOW RANGE offroad gear vehicles with Off Road Engineering package Y page 230 RRa...

Page 183: ...ffect achieved in the process reduces the stopping distance when driving off road The steerability of the vehicle is considerably reduced if the wheels lock Driving systems Intelligent Drive Mercedes...

Page 184: ...hether LIM indicator lamp is off If it is off cruise control is already selected If it is not press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow A LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever...

Page 185: ...riefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow The variable speed limiter is selected LIM indicator lamp in the cruise control lever is on Cruise control is automatically deactivated...

Page 186: ...trol lever is on The variable speed limiter is selec ted Storing the current speed You can use the cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running X Brie...

Page 187: ...ter is deactivated You cannot exceed the stored limit speed even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown Distance Pilot DISTRONIC General notes Distance Pilot DISTRONIC...

Page 188: ...ONIC is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Do not use Distance Pilot DISTRONIC Rin road and tra...

Page 189: ...vated RThe vehicle must not be skidding RThe Distance Pilot DISTRONIC function must be selected Y page 186 Activating X Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you up or down A Distance Pilot DI...

Page 190: ...RDistance Pilot DISTRONIC does not currently detect a danger of collision If these conditions are met your vehicle accel erates Acceleration will be interrupted if chang ing lanes takes too long or i...

Page 191: ...function The electric parking brake secures the vehicle automatically if with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC activated and the vehicle stationary Ra system fault occurs Rthe power supply is insufficient On...

Page 192: ...the accelerator pedal If you accelerate to overtake Distance Pilot DISTRONIC adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last speed stored after you have finished over taking Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is autom...

Page 193: ...e Pilot DISTRONIC to detect vehicles during cornering is limited Your vehi cle may brake unexpectedly or late RDriving on a different line Distance Pilot DISTRONIC may not detect vehicles which are no...

Page 194: ...aware of other road users e g cyclists that are directly next to your vehicle Obstacles such as traffic pylons on the lane or projecting out into the lane are not detected An inappropriate steering i...

Page 195: ...nction display Steering pilot is deactivated When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is deactivated or not available Steering Pilot is deactivated automatically Level control vehicles with the Off Road Engineer...

Page 196: ...and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts Basic settings The extent to which the vehicle is raised or low ered depends on the basic setting selected Select Rthe Comfort or Sport dr...

Page 197: ...level 1 at speeds up to 100 km h ROffroad level 2 at speeds up to 65 km h ROffroad level 3 at speeds up to 20 km h If you select an offroad level when driving at too high a speed the Please reduce spe...

Page 198: ...80 km h for longer than 20 seconds Off road level 1 is cancelled Depending on the vehicle s speed and the selected drive program the vehicle is automatically lowered to normal level or low level if yo...

Page 199: ...the trans mission is shifted automatically to position P if Rthe driver s door is open and the driver s seat belt is unfastened Rthe engine is switched off unless it is auto matically switched off by...

Page 200: ...ode In the Comfort drive program the driving char acteristics of your vehicle are more comforta ble Therefore select this drive program if you prefer a more comfortable driving style Also select the C...

Page 201: ...if they are located underneath the vehicle or between the vehicle body and the tyres when the vehicle is lowering There is a danger of injury When lowering the vehicle make sure no one is underneath t...

Page 202: ...aised vehicle level when using snow chains or if the road conditions are very poor Your selection remains stored even if you remove the key from the ignition lock If you try to select raised level at...

Page 203: ...ted when the engine is next started If the ignition is switched off for more than four hours Comfort mode is activated when the engine is next started Sport mode The firmer setting of the suspension t...

Page 204: ...brakes or a pneumatic drill could cause PARKTRONIC to malfunction PARKTRONIC may not function correctly on uneven terrain Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required PARKTRONIC...

Page 205: ...ea is located on the roof lining in the rear compartment The warning display for each side of the vehicle is divided into five yellow and two red segments Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational if y...

Page 206: ...onds Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deacti vated after approx imately five seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC button lights up Parking Assist PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned a...

Page 207: ...may be measured incorrectly Rparking spaces in front of parked trailers the trailer drawbars of which protrude into the parking space might not be identified as such or be measured incorrectly Rsnowf...

Page 208: ...spaces if they are at right angles to the direction of travel You will need to judge whether your vehicle will fit in the parking space When driving at speeds below 30 km h you will see parking symbol...

Page 209: ...d a warning tone sounds The vehicle is now parked The vehicle is kept stationary without the driver having to depress the brake pedal The braking effect is cancelled when you depress the accelerator p...

Page 210: ...ad position You hear a tone and the Parking Parking Pilot Pilot ended ended message appears in the multifunction display You will then have to steer and merge into traffic on your own Parking Assist P...

Page 211: ...ult in inaccuracies in the guide lines on vehicles with a height adjustable chas sis i The reversing camera is protected from rain drops and dust by a flap When the reversing camera is activated this...

Page 212: ...ing wheel angle dynamic A Yellow guide line at a distance of approx imately 1 0 m from the rear of the vehicle B Vehicle centre axis locating aid C Bumper D Red guide line at a distance of approximate...

Page 213: ...t 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 Parking space marking Yellow guide line for the veh...

Page 214: ...om the rear of the vehicle Trailer drawbar This function is available only on vehicles with a trailer tow hitch X Before coupling up a trailer set the height of trailer drawbar so that it is slightly...

Page 215: ...y the installed cameras virtual cam era The seven split screen views are RTop view and image from the reversing cam era 130 viewing angle RTop view and image from the front camera 130 viewing angle wi...

Page 216: ...pecialist workshop Do not use the 360 camera under such cir cumstances You could otherwise injure others or damage objects when parking the vehicle Guide lines are always shown at road level In traile...

Page 217: ...ers RVery close to the front and rear bumpers RIn the area immediately above the recessed tailgate handle RVery close to the exterior mirrors RIn the transitional areas between the various cameras in...

Page 218: ...ng camera image enlarged Red guide line at a distance of approximately 0 30 m from the rear of the vehicle This view assists you in estimating the distance to the vehicle behind you i This setting can...

Page 219: ...otes ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid It may not always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration until too late or may not detect them at all The system is not a substitute for a well rested and atten...

Page 220: ...multi function display you will then hear a warning tone X If necessary take a break X Confirm the message by pressing the a button on the steering wheel On long journeys take regular breaks in good...

Page 221: ...RTraffic signs are hard to detect dirt ice snow RThe traffic signs are insufficiently lit at night RSigns are ambiguous e g traffic signs on con struction sites or in adjacent lanes RThe information i...

Page 222: ...losely on the side placing them in the blind spot area Rwhen the difference in the speed of approach and overtaking is too great As a result Blind Spot Assist cannot warn drivers in these situations T...

Page 223: ...you overtake a vehicle the warning only occurs if the difference in speed is less than 12 km h The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged Blind Spot Assist is then deac tivated The...

Page 224: ...ic conditions Lane Keeping Assist is only an aid You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front for vehicle speed for braking in good time and for staying in lane Lane Keeping Assist doe...

Page 225: ...s you will also receive a visual and audible collision warning If a risk of side impact is detected corrective braking may help you avoid a collision Active Blind Spot Assist eval uates the free space...

Page 226: ...s in the monitoring range are then not indi cated If Active Blind Spot Assist is switched on indi cator lamp in the exterior mirrors lights up yellow up to a speed of 30 km h At speeds above 30 km h t...

Page 227: ...LOW RANGE off road gear is activated vehicles with the Off Road Engineering pack age Ra loss of tyre pressure or a defective tyre is detected Activating Active Blind Spot Assist X Make sure that Acti...

Page 228: ...front is too small and the lane markings thus cannot be detec ted Rthe lane markings change quickly e g lanes branch off cross one another or merge Rthe road is narrow and winding Rthere are highly v...

Page 229: ...s without the Off Road Engineering package Rthe Offroad or Offroad Plus drive program is activated vehicles with the Off Road Engi neering package Rthe LOW RANGE off road gear is activated vehicles wi...

Page 230: ...ving conditions the maximum effect of 4MATIC can only be achieved if you use winter tyres M S tyres with snow chains if necessary Further information about Driving off road Y page 176 DSR Downhill Spe...

Page 231: ...peed or down for a lower set speed The set speed appears in the multifunction display with the DSR symbol When DSR is activated you can change the set speed to a value between 2 km h and 18 km h i The...

Page 232: ...An accelerator pedal curve suitable for the terrain is selected i e the accelerator pedal must be depressed further to accelerate Do not use the Offroad or Offroad Plus drive programs on roads that ar...

Page 233: ...You can select the Offroad Plus drive program at speeds below 40 km h The Offroad Plus drive program automatically switches to the Offroad drive program if you drive faster than 45 km h The Please Ple...

Page 234: ...NGE Only change from HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE if Rthe engine is running Rthe transmission is in position N Ryou are driving at speeds below 40 km h X Press LOW RANGE button Indicator lamp flashes When...

Page 235: ...king brake A warning tone also sounds The gear change process has not been completed LOW RANGE is in the neutral position There is no con nection between the engine and the drive wheels Do not drive a...

Page 236: ...nd do not countersteer Brake if nec essary G WARNING If the maximum permissible load for a carrier system is exceeded the carrier could come loose from the vehicle and endanger other road users There...

Page 237: ...vailable at all RParking Assist PARKTRONIC Y page 201 RBlind Spot Assist Y page 219 RActive Lane Keeping Assist Y page 224 RParking Pilot Y page 204 On vehicles without level control the height of the...

Page 238: ...coupling using the switch in the driver s door or in the tailgate The trailer socket is integrated into the ball cou pling and swivels out with it Release the ball coupling only when the swivel range...

Page 239: ...ding display message has disap peared from the multifunction display Rthe ball coupling encounters an obstacle in the swivel range Folding in X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and the trailer...

Page 240: ...bserve the following when cou pling up a trailer RIf the normal level was not selected previ ously the vehicle automatically adopts the normal level starting from a speed of 30 km h Even at higher spe...

Page 241: ...power supply on or off turn the key to position 2or 0 respec tively Y page 148 Failure check for LEDs If LED lamps are fitted in the trailer a malfunc tion message may appear in the multifunction disp...

Page 242: ...ll coupling does not reach the safely engaged posi tion even after several attempts X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clearance before continu ing the journey X Consult a qualified specialis...

Page 243: ...in the button is flashing permanently The Check trailer Check trailer hitch lock hitch lock message appears in the multifunc tion display There is a malfunction in the release electronics X When the b...

Page 244: ...nd the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob The brightness control knob is located on the bottom left of the instrument cluster Y page 35 X Turn the brigh...

Page 245: ...luster on the right hand side Y page 35 Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant level the coolant temperature may rise to 120 At high outside temperatures and when driving in...

Page 246: ...s briefly RBack RSwitches off voice operated con trol for navigation or LINGUA TRONIC RHides display messages or calls up the last Trip Trip menu function used RExits the telephone book redial memory...

Page 247: ...ssistance Y page 249 RServ Serv menu Y page 251 RSettings Settings menu settings Y page 251 RON OFFROAD ON OFFROAD menu Y page 255 RAMG AMG menu Mercedes AMG vehicles Y page 255 Trip menu Standard dis...

Page 248: ...ction display and not in the digital speedometer display Resetting values X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the function that y...

Page 249: ...of direction A Change of direction symbol On multi lane roads new lane recommenda tions can be displayed for the next change of direction if the digital map supports this data During the change of dir...

Page 250: ...tch on the multimedia system and select audio CD or MP3 mode see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Audio Audio menu X To select the next pre...

Page 251: ...ns X Insert the mobile phone into the bracket Y page 325 or X Establish a Bluetooth connection to the mul timedia system see the separate operating instructions X Press the or button on the steering w...

Page 252: ...lay Y page 250 RActivating or deactivating Steering Pilot Y page 250 RActivating deactivating Active Brake Assist Y page 250 RActivating deactivating Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function Y...

Page 253: ...e or button on the steering wheel to select the Assist Assist menu X Press the 9 or button to select Brake Assist Brake Assist X Press a to confirm The current selection appears X To activate deactiva...

Page 254: ...54 RRestoring the factory settings Y page 255 Instrument cluster submenu Selecting the unit of measurement for dis tance The Display unit Speed odometer Display unit Speed odometer func tion allows yo...

Page 255: ...ntell Light System System inoperative Inactive for left side inoperative Inactive for left side traffic traffic or Intell Intell Light Light System System System System inoperative Inactive for right...

Page 256: ...select the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function If the Acoustic Lock Acoustic Lock function is activated the symbol in the multifunction display lights up orange X Press the a button to save the setti...

Page 257: ...ton to select A A B B or Change C Change C X Press a to confirm You can now change the departure time X Press the or button to select the display to be changed hours minutes X Press the or 9 button to...

Page 258: ...the exterior mir rors in using button they will not fold out automatically Y page 117 You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button Resetting to factory settings X Press the or button o...

Page 259: ...OFF OFF SETUP displays the following information func tions Rthe digital speedometer Rthe gear indicator Rthe engine mode Rthe suspension mode Rthe transmission position Rthe ESP Electronic Stability...

Page 260: ...the engine the RACETIMER is reset to 0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted You cannot delete individual stored laps If you have stopped 16 laps the current lap does not have to be reset X Reset the...

Page 261: ...Parking Y page 168 Hiding display messages X Press the a or button on the steering wheel The multifunction display fades the display message out High priority display messages are shown by the multifu...

Page 262: ...ent X Carefully drive on a suitable stretch of road making slight steering movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the...

Page 263: ...e stretch of road making slight steering movements at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multifunction display still shows...

Page 264: ...ion tion to to release release the the parking brake parking brake The red indicator lamp lights up You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the ignition was switched off X Key turn t...

Page 265: ...ally If the red indicator lamp continues to flash X Do not drive on X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 370 X Shift the transmission to position P X Turn the front wheels towards the kerb...

Page 266: ...elease the electric parking brake If the electric parking brake still cannot be released X Consult a qualified specialist workshop If the electric parking brake still cannot be applied X Consult a qua...

Page 267: ...nce the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function or PRE SAFE PLUS is functional again If the display message does not disappear...

Page 268: ...is outside the operating temperature range RThe on board voltage is too low Once the causes listed above no longer apply the display message goes out Active Brake Assist or PRE SAFE PLUS is operative...

Page 269: ...display message does not disappear X Stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 168 X Switch off the engine X Clean all sensors...

Page 270: ...onsult workshop workshop The restraint system has malfunctioned at the rear on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster G WARNING The airbags or belt tensioners ma...

Page 271: ...ON indicator lamps light up simultaneously for approximately six seconds RThe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must then light up and remain lit after the self diagnosis If the indicator lamp is o...

Page 272: ...BAG indicator lamps in the centre console and the multifunction display and check the following Seat unoccupied and ignition switched on RA self diagnosis is carried out The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and...

Page 273: ...ified specialist workshop b Malfunction Malfunction See See Own Own er s Manual er s Manual The exterior lighting is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Vehicles with trailer tow hitch a...

Page 274: ...Plus is operational again Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus inoper Assist Plus inoper ative ative Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus is faulty X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Engine...

Page 275: ...ne radiator is not blocked e g by frozen slush X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature is below 120 The engine may otherwise be damaged X Pay att...

Page 276: ...pproved engine oils can be obtained from any quali fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Add 1 litre engine Add 1 litre engine oil when next refu oil when next r...

Page 277: ...e See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual The AdBlue level has fallen below the reserve range A warning tone also sounds X Have AdBlue refilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop or X Ad...

Page 278: ...Assist inoperative inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Please reduce speed Please reduce speed You cannot change the vehicle level Possible causes RYo...

Page 279: ...x speed Max speed 20 km h 20 km h The vehicle is being adjusted to off road level 3 In addition the vehicle level display appears above the display mes sage The display message refers to the maximum s...

Page 280: ...W RANGE Stop Apply parking brake Apply parking brake A gearshift process has been cancelled LOW RANGE is in the neutral position There is no connection between the engine and the drive wheels X Pull o...

Page 281: ...the HOLD function later Y page 195 Lane Lane Keeping Keeping Assist Assist currently unavaila currently unavaila ble ble See See Owner s Owner s Man Man ual ualorActive Lane Active Lane Keeping Assist...

Page 282: ...e when tow available when tow ing a trailer See ing a trailer See Owner s Manual Owner s Manual Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is deactivated while tow ing a trailer You have establishe...

Page 283: ...Steering Pilot is also temporarily inoperative Possible causes RThe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other...

Page 284: ...tional again If the display message does not disappear X Stop the vehicle paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 168 X Clean the windscreen St...

Page 285: ...peed below 30 km h for example RESP is deactivated The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit X If conditions permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed or X Check the activation conditions for...

Page 286: ...168 X Check the tyres and if necessary follow the instructions for a flat tyre Y page 346 X Check the tyre pressures and if necessary correct the tyre pres sure X Restart the tyre pressure loss warni...

Page 287: ...e Warning tyre defect Warning tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display G WARNING If you drive with a flat ty...

Page 288: ...or D X Shift the transmission to position P or N Apply Apply brake brake to to dese dese lect Park P posi lect Park P posi tion tion You have attempted to shift the transmission to position D R or N w...

Page 289: ...ansmission Mal Transmission Mal function Stop function Stop A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo nents A warning tone also sounds The transmission shifts automatically to po...

Page 290: ...or because it has already been triggered X Consult a qualified specialist workshop C At least one door is open A warning tone also sounds X Close all doors _ 2nd seat row left 2nd seat row left Not l...

Page 291: ...y be coupled during the swivelling procedure Do not attempt to speed up slow down or initiate the swivelling process using your hand foot or other aids X Move the ball coupling of the trailer tow hitc...

Page 292: ...tional readiness symbol appears in the multifunction display Top up washer fluid Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below the minimum X Top up the was...

Page 293: ...ds X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 168 X Insert the key into the ignition lock and bring into key mode R...

Page 294: ...their seat belt X Fasten your seat belt Y page 46 The warning lamp goes out There are objects on the front passenger seat X Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and stow them in a secure...

Page 295: ...WARNING There is insufficient brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir There is a risk of an accident X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to road and traffic conditions Do not continue dri...

Page 296: ...erefore lock if you brake hard for example The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking situation If ESP is not opera...

Page 297: ...t and rear wheels could therefore lock if you brake hard for exam ple The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected The braking distance may increase in an emergency braking si...

Page 298: ...ssages in the multifunction display X Drive on carefully X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately J N The red brake system warning lamp and the yellow ESP ESP OFF and ABS warning lamps ar...

Page 299: ...y notes on ESP Y page 73 N The yellow ESP OFF warning lamp is lit while the engine is running ESP is deactivated G WARNING If ESP is deactivated ESP is unable to stabilise the vehicle Further driving...

Page 300: ...warning lamps are lit while the engine is running ESP BAS Active Brake Assist Active Brake Assist with Cross Traffic Assist ESP trailer stabilisation PRE SAFE PRE SAFE PLUS the HOLD function hill star...

Page 301: ...l type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run ning A fault may exist with the following for example REngine manag...

Page 302: ...re gauge is malfunctioning The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored The engine could be dam aged if the coolant temperature is too high X Stop the vehicle immediately paying attention to r...

Page 303: ...o the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous terrain and stop start traffic N The red coolant warning lamp comes on while the e...

Page 304: ...g lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion The distance to the vehicle in front is too small for the speed selected X Increase the distance N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the veh...

Page 305: ...ng manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away Y page 168 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display X Chec...

Page 306: ...d regulations during your journey Road and traffic rules and regulations always have priority over multimedia system driving recommendations Function restrictions For safety reasons some functions are...

Page 307: ...the map Rsave entries The controller can be Rturned 3 Rslid left or right 1 Rslid forwards or back 4 Rslid diagonally 2 Rpressed briefly or pressed and held 7 Back button You can use the button to ex...

Page 308: ...th COMAND Online Further information can be found in the Digital Owner s Manual Selecting a route type and route options Multimedia system X Select Navi NaviQNavigation Navigation The map displays the...

Page 309: ...pt will appear asking whether you wish to end the current route guidance X Select Cancel Cancel current current route route guidance guidance or Set as intermediate destination Set as intermediate des...

Page 310: ...sed con firm the connection to the multimedia system and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth pro files The prompt to confirm may take up to two minutes to be displayed see the manu facturer s operating ins...

Page 311: ...part ment of the centre console X Insert USB cable into the module X Slide the module into the bracket until it audi bly engages X Connect the USB cable to the USB port Activating and connecting the m...

Page 312: ...ng a mobile phone Multimedia system X Select Connect device Connect deviceQSearch for Search for phones phonesQSAP phone SAP phoneQStart Start search searchQMB SAP module phones MB SAP module phones X...

Page 313: ...n 00080 Text message down loading is deactiva ted 00081 Text message down loading is activated For further information on receiving text mes sages when using the telephone module see the manufacturer...

Page 314: ...card slot until the SD card engages The side with the con tacts must face downwards Removing an SD card X Press the SD card The SD card is ejected X Remove the SD card Connecting USB devices There ar...

Page 315: ...ads as far forwards as pos sible and as low down in the load compart ment as possible Rthe load must not protrude above the upper edge of the seat backrests Ralways place the load against the rear or...

Page 316: ...out partition X To install insert partition and push it back until it engages Stowage compartment telephone compartment under the armrest Vehicles without touchpad X To open pull handle up The armrest...

Page 317: ...entre console X To open slide cover forwards Stowage compartment appears X To close pull cover back as far as it will go Stowage compartment in the rear centre console X To open briefly press the stow...

Page 318: ...gage compartment Important safety notes G WARNING If the rear bench seat rear seat and seat backrest are not engaged they could fold for wards e g when braking suddenly or in the event of an accident...

Page 319: ...e move the front seats as far forward as possible X Move the head restraints to the lowest posi tion Y page 105 X Pull release loop of seat cushion X Fold seat cushion upwards X Pull release handle in...

Page 320: ...n the bag hooks The bag hook can bear a maximum load of 3 kg Do not use it to secure a load There is a bag hook in the luggage compartment on the right hand side X Press bag hook marking X Turn bag ho...

Page 321: ...nels of the seat row in which the luggage compartment cover is to be installed Use a suitable object here e g a coin X Fit the protective cap to the side trim panel in the other row of seats X Insert...

Page 322: ...compartment floor 1 Luggage compartment floor released 2 Luggage compartment floor locked The luggage compartment floor can be locked and unlocked using the emergency key element Roof carrier Importan...

Page 323: ...tion RAlways stow objects in such a way that they cannot be tossed about in these or similar situations RAlways make sure that objects do not proj ect from stowage spaces luggage nets or stowage nets...

Page 324: ...ghts up X To switch off the function press button repeatedly until the indicator lamp on the but ton goes out When the heating function is used the metal insert of the cup holder is heated Once a cert...

Page 325: ...p back suddenly as this would damage the automatic roller mechanism Do not drive the vehicle with the roller sun blind hooked in and the side windows opened simultaneously The roller sunblind can jump...

Page 326: ...s the top of cover The ashtray opens X To remove the insert push into recess from the right Ashtray insert slides out slightly to the right X Lift insert up and out X To refit the insert place insert...

Page 327: ...nt centre console The socket is not intended for operating the tyre inflation compressor X To open slide the cover to its foremost posi tion X Lift up the cover of the socket X To close pull the cover...

Page 328: ...mobile phones RF transmitters Y page 379 General notes There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted in your vehicle in some cases these are country specific More information on suitable...

Page 329: ...or with the integrated garage door opener per sons in the range of movement of the garage door can become trapped or struck by the garage door There is a risk of injury When using the integrated garag...

Page 330: ...et out of the vehicle X Press the programming button on the door drive unit Usually you now have 30 seconds to initiate the next step X Get into the vehicle X Press previously programmed button or of...

Page 331: ...Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 BE Belgium Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 18 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 BG Bulgaria Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 12 A...

Page 332: ...al num ber Frequency range MHz LI Liechten stein Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 14357 27 May 05 MHz 27 40 433 868 LT Lithuania Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 27 4 1B 1609 6 May 05 MHz...

Page 333: ...tober 2005 MHz 27 40 433 America Country Radio type approval num ber Frequency range MHz BB Barba dos Registration not required MHz 27 40 433 868 CL Chile 38447 F 23 No 3 3634 MHz 40 433 3943 DFRS0516...

Page 334: ...e that there is always sufficient room for the pedals Do not use loose floormats and do not place several floor mats on top of one another X Driver s and front passenger seat slide the corresponding s...

Page 335: ...g and hair for exam ple away from moving parts G WARNING The ignition system and the fuel injection sys tem operate with a high voltage If you touch the live components you could receive an electric s...

Page 336: ...ise you could damage the windscreen wip ers or the bonnet X Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off X Pull release lever on the bonnet The bonnet is released X Reach into the gap pull bo...

Page 337: ...vehicle on a level surface Rthe engine should be switched off for approx imately five minutes if the engine is at normal operating temperature Rif the engine is not at normal operating tem perature e...

Page 338: ...or and parts of the exhaust system There is a risk of injury when accessing the engine compartment As far as possible allow the engine to cool down and only touch the components descri bed in the foll...

Page 339: ...type of service and service intervals see the separate Service Booklet You can obtain further information from a Mercedes Benz Service Centre i The ASSYST PLUS service interval display does not show...

Page 340: ...ling for long periods In these or similar operating conditions have for example the air filter engine oil and oil filter changed more frequently The tyres must be checked more frequently if the vehicl...

Page 341: ...cle could be damaged RVehicles with a key do not remove the key from the ignition lock Do not open the driver s door or front passenger door when the engine is switched off Otherwise the automatic tra...

Page 342: ...tic plates or similar items to painted surfaces You could otherwise damage the paintwork Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be...

Page 343: ...screen wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades Do not use dry cloths abrasive cleaning agents solvents or solvent based cleaning agents to clean the inside of the window...

Page 344: ...eaners such as wheel cleaner Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust The aluminium inserts could otherwise be damaged Cleaning the sensors If you clean the sensors with a high pressure c...

Page 345: ...aning the trailer tow hitch H Environmental note Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi ronmentally responsible manner Do not clean the ball coupling with a high pressure cleaner Do not use solv...

Page 346: ...ing the seat covers General notes Do not use a microfibre cloth to clean covers made out of real leather artificial leather or DINAMICA If used frequently this can dam age the cover i Note that regula...

Page 347: ...bleach or colour seat belts Do not clean the seat belts using chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the seat belts at temperatures above 80 or in direct sun light X Use clean lukewarm water and soap so...

Page 348: ...t X Open the tailgate X Remove first aid kit from the luggage net Check the expiry date on the first aid kit at least once a year Replace the contents if necessary and replace any missing items Fire e...

Page 349: ...artment floor upwards Y page 319 X Use the TIREFIT kit Y page 348 i The tyre inflation compressor weighs approximately 1 6 kg The tyre inflation compressor is maintenance free If there is a malfunctio...

Page 350: ...cient power to start the engine MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics General notes With MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat char acteristics you can continue to drive your vehi cle ev...

Page 351: ...es down to 20 G WARNING In the following situations the tyre sealant is unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis tance as it is unable to seal the tyre properly Rthere are cuts or punctures in the...

Page 352: ...otes on the cigarette lighter Y page 323 Observe the notes on sockets Y page 324 X Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock Y page 148 X Presson andoffswitch on thetyreinflation compressor to I...

Page 353: ...ll be easily seen by the driver After use excess tyre sealant may run out of the filler hose This could cause stains Therefore place the filler hose in the plastic bag which contained the TIREFIT kit...

Page 354: ...he vehicle for example Rwhen braking Rin the event of abrupt steering manoeuvres and or when the vehicle s speed is not adapted to the road conditions There is a risk of an accident In the event of a...

Page 355: ...tervals in the Service Booklet or contact a qualified specialist work shop for more information Always have work on the batteries carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Should it in exceptiona...

Page 356: ...not breathe in any battery gases Do not lean over the battery Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Immediately rinse off battery acid thoroughly with plenty of clean water and seek medical...

Page 357: ...or tools on a battery RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminals when connecting and disconnecting a battery RWhen jump starting make sure that the battery poles w...

Page 358: ...ouch Make sure that RThe jump leads are not damaged RNon insulated parts of the terminal clamps do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jump leads are connected to the battery RThe j...

Page 359: ...and its weight is greater than the permissible gross weight of your vehicle the Rtowing eye may be torn off Rcar trailer combination may swerve or even overturn There is a risk of an accident When tow...

Page 360: ...t countries when towing It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed If the vehicle has suffered transmission damage have it transported on a transporter or trailer The automatic...

Page 361: ...vehicle is not permitted The drive train may otherwise be damaged All vehicles You may only secure the vehicle by the wheels not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components Otherwise t...

Page 362: ...e fuse allocation chart is located in the fuse box under the rear bench seat Y page 360 If the newly inserted fuse also blows have the cause traced and rectified at a qualified special ist workshop e...

Page 363: ...up in the direction of the arrow and remove it X To close check whether the seal is lying cor rectly in cover X Insert cover at the side of the fuse box into the retainers X Fold down cover and close...

Page 364: ...wheel tyre combinations at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Information on tyre pressure can be found Rin the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap Rin the Tyre pressure section Modification work...

Page 365: ...risk of accident If the tyre pressure is too high or too low tyres may exhibit different levels of wear at differ ent locations on the tyre tread Thus you should regularly check the tread depth and th...

Page 366: ...des Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage G WARNING Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres sure loss As a result you could lose control of your vehicle There is a risk of acci...

Page 367: ...annot be fitted to all wheel tyre combinations Permitted wheel tyre combi nations Y page 374 Ruse snow chains only if the road surface is completely snow covered Remove the snow chains as soon as poss...

Page 368: ...pecified the tyre pressures stated on the tyre pressure table apply for all tyres approved at the factory for this vehicle If a tyre size precedes a tyre pressure value the following tyre pressure inf...

Page 369: ...high speeds or driving with high rates of acceleration Ryou are towing a very heavy or large trailer Ryou are driving with a heavy load in the vehi cle or on the roof Restarting the tyre pressure loss...

Page 370: ...sudden loss of air bring the vehicle to a halt by braking carefully Avoid abrupt steering manoeuvres The tyre pressure monitor has a yellow warning lamp in the instrument cluster for indicating a pre...

Page 371: ...If the position of the wheels on the vehicle is changed the tyre pressures may be displayed in the wrong positions for a short time After a few minutes of driving this is rectified and the tyre press...

Page 372: ...tion Y page 346 Information on driving with MOExtended tyres in the event of a flat tyre can be found under Breakdown assis tance Y page 347 Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel in the event of a fl...

Page 373: ...of a flat tyre observe the additional notes on vehicle preparation under Flat tyre Y page 346 X Stop the vehicle on solid non slippery and level ground X Apply the electric parking brake manually X M...

Page 374: ...emergency spare wheel Observe the following when raising the vehi cle Ronly use the vehicle specific jack that has been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz to raise the vehicle If the jack is used i...

Page 375: ...of 3 cm from the ground Removing a wheel Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt The threads of the wheel bolts and wheel hubs could otherwise be damaged when the bolts are tightened When fitting rem...

Page 376: ...Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the cen tring pin and push it on X Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger tight X Unscrew the centring pin X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger ti...

Page 377: ...n addition when driving with a load tyre dimension variations could cause the tyres to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components This could result in damage to the tyres or the vehicle M...

Page 378: ...h Snow chains must not be fitted to emergency spare wheels General notes You can ask for information regarding permitted emergency spare wheels at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre Fitting the emergency...

Page 379: ...from the lasing eyelets X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag with the Minispare emergency spare wheel X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and remove the Minispare emergency spare wheel Stowing the...

Page 380: ...e wheel is packed in an emergency spare wheel bag The emergency spare wheel bag is secured to the lashing eyelets in the luggage compartment Removing the emergency spare wheel X Unhook retaining sprin...

Page 381: ...Press on and off switch Aon the tyre inflation compressor to I The tyre inflation compressor is switched on The tyre is inflated The tyre pressure is shown on pressure gauge X Pump the tyre to the sp...

Page 382: ...ed incor rectly or is not a low reflection type This could jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Have the low reflection exterior aerial fitted at a qualified s...

Page 383: ...Mobile communications 2G 3G 4G 10 W The following can be used in the vehicle without restrictions RRF transmitters with a maximum transmis sion output of up to 100 mW RRF transmitters with transmitte...

Page 384: ...alth There is a risk of injury Observe the instructions on the respective original container when using storing and dis posing off service products Always store ser vice products in the sealed origina...

Page 385: ...h fuel immediately Tank capacity Model Total capa city All models 100 0 l Model Of which reserve fuel Mercedes AMG vehicles Approx 14 0 l All other models Approx 12 0 l Petrol Fuel grade Do not use di...

Page 386: ...results in noticeably higher fuel con sumption and the engine power output is noticeably reduced Avoid driving at full throt tle If no fuel other than petrol with 91 RON or a lower grade is available...

Page 387: ...g at filling stations AdBlue Important safety notes Comply with the important safety notes for ser vice products when handling AdBlue Y page 381 AdBlue is a water soluble fluid for the exhaust gas af...

Page 388: ...pproved for your vehicle You can find the correct values for your model with the help of the VIN on the vehicle identifi cation plate Y page 380 Petrol engines in certain countries different engine oi...

Page 389: ...ation on coolants can be found in the Mercedes Benz Specifications for Ser vice Products MB Specifications for Service Products 310 1 e g on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com Or contact a qu...

Page 390: ...to 100 parts water At temperatures below freezing X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and washer fluid e g MB WinterFit For the correct mixing ratio refer to the infor mation on...

Page 391: ...ground clear ance AIRMATIC package 276 mm All other models Maximum ground clear ance ON OFFROAD pack age 306 mm Minimum ground clear ance 201 mm Roof load 100 kg Vehicle data for off road driving Ford...

Page 392: ...ad level 3 33 27 Mercedes AMG vehicles Normal level in sports mode with AMG RIDE CON TROL 19 19 Raised level 22 21 Vehicles with AMG bodystyling Vehicles without the Off Road Engineering pack age Norm...

Page 393: ...awbar nose weight is not included in the trailer load 140 kg Permissible rear axle load during trailer towing 1925 kg GLS 500 4M ATIC Permissible trailer load unbraked 750 kg Permissible trailer load...

Page 394: ...d Permissible rear axle load during trailer towing The actual drawbar load may not be higher than the specified value The value can be found on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates T...

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