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Operation

Tires and wheels

The higher the weight of all occupants, the
less cargo and luggage load capacity is
available.

For more information, see “Trailer tongue
load” (

컄

page 362).

Example Combined

weight limit
of occu-
pants and
cargo from
placard

Number of
occupants
(driver and
passengers)

Seating
configura-
tion

Occupants weight

Combined
weight of all
occupants

Available cargo/luggage and trailer
tongue weight (total load limit from
placard minus combined weight of
all occupants)

1500 lbs

front: 2

rear: 3

Occupant 1: 150 lbs
Occupant 2: 180 lbs
Occupant 3: 160 lbs
Occupant 4: 140 lbs
Occupant 5: 120 lbs

750 lbs

1500 lbs - 750 lbs = 750 lbs

1500 lbs

front: 1
rear: 2

Occupant 1: 200 lbs
Occupant 2: 190 lbs
Occupant 3: 150 lbs

540 lbs

1500 lbs - 540 lbs = 960 lbs

1500 lbs

front:1

Occupant 1: 150 lbs

150 lbs

1500 lbs - 150 lbs = 1350 lbs

Summary of Contents for R 350

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual R Class Order No 6515 1803 13 Part No 251 584 13 81 USA Edition B 2006 Ê9 t qMË 2515841381 Operator s Manual R Class ...

Page 2: ...R 350 R 500 ...

Page 3: ... and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time 앫 Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual They are de signed to acquaint you with the opera tion of your Mercedes Benz 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions conta...

Page 4: ...lectronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Upper part 29 Lower part 30 Overhead control panel 31 Storage compartments 32 Door control panel 34 Getting started 35 Unlocking 36 Unlocking with the SmartKey 36 Unlocking with Keyless Go 37 Starter switch positions 38 Adjusting 42 Seats 42 Steering wheel 45 Mirrors 47 ...

Page 5: ...ntry exit feature 132 Lumbar support 136 Multicontour seat 136 Rear seats 137 Seat heating 141 Memory function 144 Storing positions into memory 145 Recalling positions from memory 145 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 146 Lighting 147 Exterior lamp switch 147 Combination switch 151 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 152 Hazard warning flasher 153 Interior lighting 154 Door entry...

Page 6: ...zone automatic climate control 230 Deactivating the climate control system 234 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode 235 Setting the temperature 236 Adjusting air distribution 236 Adjusting air volume 237 Front defroster 238 Maximum cooling MAX COOL 239 Air recirculation mode 239 Air conditioning 241 Using driver side settings for all temperature zones 242 Residual heat and ventil...

Page 7: ...ydroplaning 335 Tire traction 335 Tire speed rating 336 Winter driving instructions 337 Standing water 338 Passenger compartment 338 Driving abroad 339 Control and operation of radio transmitters 339 Catalytic converter 340 Emission control 340 Coolant temperature 341 At the gas station 342 Refueling 342 Check regularly and before a long trip 343 Engine compartment 345 Hood 345 Engine oil 346 Tran...

Page 8: ...4 First aid kit 454 Vehicle tool kit 454 Spare wheel 457 Unlocking locking in an emergency 459 Unlocking the vehicle 459 Locking the vehicle 460 Fuel filler flap 461 Opening closing in an emergency 462 Power tilt sliding sunroof 462 Replacing SmartKey batteries 463 SmartKey 463 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 464 Replacing bulbs 465 Bulbs 465 Replacing bulbs for front lamps 468 Replacing bulbs for rear l...

Page 9: ...me size tires 516 Spare wheel collapsible tire 517 Electrical system 518 Main Dimensions 519 Weights 520 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 521 Capacities 521 Engine oils 523 Engine oil additives 523 Air conditioning refrigerant 523 Brake fluid 523 Premium unleaded gasoline 524 Fuel requirements 524 Gasoline additives 525 Coolants 525 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 528 Technical terms 5...

Page 10: ...other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such parts and acces sories could adversely affect the safety performance or reliability of your vehicle Please do not use them Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by u...

Page 11: ...he right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in this manual including operating instruc tions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicl...

Page 12: ...med for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven that de fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair 2 the same sub...

Page 13: ...er Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day 365 days a year Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac cordance with standard program guide lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation howev er the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes Benz Li...

Page 14: ...t operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Truck found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Cen ter in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for eign countries pleas...

Page 15: ...hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest to you Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi cle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems ...

Page 16: ... A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary of technical terms this symbol is used to in dicate cross references to term definitions Display Words appearing in the...

Page 17: ... nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazard...

Page 18: ...Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Merc...

Page 19: ...afety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the A...

Page 20: ...r a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler its affiliates or sales service ...

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

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...

Page 24: ...x release Glove box lock 294 295 Item Page a Glove box 294 b Electrical outlet 307 c Center console 29 d Starter switch 38 e Steering wheel adjustment manual 45 f Steering wheel adjustment electrical 46 g Hood lock release 345 h Parking brake pedal 65 j Remote tailgate switch 123 Item Page k Parking brake release 56 l Headlamp washer switch 208 m Exterior lamp switch 147 n Door control panel 34 o ...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Page 26: ...em Page 7 Speedometer with Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 404 Brake warning lamp USA only 405 3 Brake warning lamp Canada only 405 v Electronic Stability Program ESP warning lamp 409 Item Page Variable speed limiter indicator lamp1 l Distance warning lamp1 H Combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale 412 1 Warning lamp without function It illuminates when the ignition is on...

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

Page 28: ...malfunction in dicator lamp Canada only 407 A High beam headlamp indicator 151 Item Page a Fuel gauge with Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 409 4 Fuel filler flap indica tor The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right hand side 342 b Multifunction display with Outside temperature display or Digital speedometer depending on selected setting in the control system 161 161 179 Gear position indica...

Page 29: ...m 162 2 Telephone Press button s to take a call t to end a call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease Item Page 4 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display 5 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu ...

Page 30: ... ger side 141 4 Vehicle level control switch 272 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans mission 204 Item Page 6 Front passenger front air bag indicator lamp 89 414 7 Hazard warning flasher 153 8 Alarm system indicator lamp 105 9 Parking assist Parktronic system deactivation switch 277 a Electronic Stability Program ESP switch 101 b Adaptive damping system ADS switch 269 c Seat heating ...

Page 31: ...art Item Page 1 Storage compartment 296 2 Armrest storage tray re lease 296 3 Armrest storage compart ment release 296 4 Storage compartment Ashtray with cigarette lighter 296 303 5 Cup holder 299 6 Card ticket holder Bottle opener 300 300 ...

Page 32: ... sliding sunroof switch Tilt sliding panel switch 255 259 8 Tele Aid emergency call system button 314 9 Vehicles without telephone installed Hands free microphone for TeleAid emergency call system 311 Item Page a Interior rear view mirror 208 b Reading lamp front passen ger side 154 c Vehicles with telephone installed Hands free microphone for TeleAid emergency call system and telephone 311 d Gara...

Page 33: ...32 At a glance Storage compartments ...

Page 34: ...rt ment 299 9 First aid kit vehicle tool kit spare wheel 454 a Third row storage compart ment 298 b Cup holder 302 Item Page c Door pocket d Parcel net on driver s seat backrest 298 e Door pocket f Storage compartment in center console 296 g Storage compartment in center console Ashtray 296 303 h Cupholders 298 j Front armrest storage com partments 296 k Cup holders 302 l Rear armrest storage com ...

Page 35: ... ad justment 48 4 Selection buttons for exteri or rear view mirror adjust ment Power folding exterior rear view mirrors 48 211 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear door win dows 248 6 Rear side window override switch 94 7 Hinged quarter window switch 250 8 Remote tailgate release switch Tailgate opening system 123 124 ...

Page 36: ...35 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Page 37: ...tton 4 Â Panic button 컄 page 95 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The ve hicle unlocks The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed The locator light ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system 컄 page 183 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch For more information see Locking and un...

Page 38: ...ed The locator light ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system 컄 page 183 왘 Enter the vehicle For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 114 i To unlock the vehicle the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the respec tive door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYL...

Page 39: ...leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i When you switch on the ignition the in dicator and warning lamps except high beam ...

Page 40: ...h the KEYLESS GO start stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch the battery may not be sufficiently charged 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary 컄 page 487 앫 Get a jump start 컄 page 496 To prevent accelerated battery dis charge or a completely discharged bat tery always remove the SmartKey from the st...

Page 41: ...is supplies power for some electrical consumers such as seat adjustment Ignition or Position 2 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton twice This supplies power for all electrical consumers All lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instru ment cluster come on If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is...

Page 42: ... button once more the pow er supply is again switched off i When you switch on the ignition the in dicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti vated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated will go out when the engine is r...

Page 43: ... SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked veh...

Page 44: ...h forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seat ing position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The position should be as far to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and head restraint height make sure the sun visor is folded up 컄 page 212 If the head restra...

Page 45: ...thout memory function 1 Head restraint 2 Release button Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat h...

Page 46: ... of the head restraint cushion For more information see Seats 컄 page 132 Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment manual i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi cle at a standstill and make sure the steer ing wheel is securely locked in place before driving off Driving without the steering wheel a...

Page 47: ...up and down as well as in and out before driving off Steering wheel adjustment electrical Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with th...

Page 48: ...instru ment cluster are clearly visible Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi tions i The memory function 컄 page 144 lets you store the settings for the steering wheel column together with the set tings for seat positions and the exterior rear view mirrors Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrol...

Page 49: ...es on for approximately 15 seconds 왘 Push adjustment button 2 up down left or right according to the desired setting Warning G Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Ob jects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before cha...

Page 50: ...erior rear view mirrors If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 1 to fold mirrors in then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjust ment mechanism The mirror housing is then properly po sitioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual...

Page 51: ...belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The airbags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 77 Warning G According to accident statisti...

Page 52: ...e serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor rectly restrained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more t...

Page 53: ...e middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm For this purpose you can adjust the height of the belt outlet 컄 page 52 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time 앫 D...

Page 54: ...ts Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cau...

Page 55: ...A only 2 Canada only 왘 Make sure KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 is inserted in the starter switch 컄 page 40 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P The gear position indicator in the multi function display should be on P 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure 왘 Do not depress the accelerator i You can also use the touch start function Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and...

Page 56: ...allow for better detec tion of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Or 왘 Remove KEYLESS GO start stop button from starter switch 왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Repeat the starting procedure 컄 page 54 Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump start 컄 page 496 If the engine doe...

Page 57: ...e the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an acci dent and or serious injury i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion i Shifting from gear po...

Page 58: ...ever downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re...

Page 59: ...ated on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 왘 Push the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 24 For more information on headlamps see Combination switch 컄 page 151 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch ...

Page 60: ...ending on the inten sity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal minor directional changes move combination switch to point of resistance and release The corre sponding turn signal flashes three times Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass ...

Page 61: ...on on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 352 Do not leave windshield wipers in inter mittent setting when the vehicle is tak en to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will oper ate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result i Intermittent wiping ...

Page 62: ...le in a safe location and 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open the driver s door with the driver s door open starter switch is in position 0 same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage 앫 Remove blockage 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again If the windshield wipers...

Page 63: ...o position 2 or 5 컄 page 61 The wiper operates with washer fluid 왘 Hold rear window wiper switch 1 in position 2 or 5 컄 page 61 until the rear window is clean For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 352 Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged 앫 The engi...

Page 64: ... 왘 Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 351 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel 왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances 왘 Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent of the damage cannot be de termined 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engin...

Page 65: ...n come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Shift the automatic transmission to position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When park...

Page 66: ...u and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or shift the automatic transmission out of position P either of which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the auto matic transmission not fully engaged in position P is dangerous ...

Page 67: ... 199 When parked on an incline also turn front wheel towards the road curb i If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch with the trans mission in a position other than P the transmission will automatically shift to P Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone will not auto matically shift the transmission to P Only when the S...

Page 68: ...nds and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock your vehicle Do not leave children ...

Page 69: ...heft alarm system is armed For more information see Locking and unlocking 컄 page 110 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button on the outside door handle 왘 Press lock button 1 on an outside door handle or on the tailgate 컄 page 120 With the tailgate and all doors closed the turn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs on the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed For more inform...

Page 70: ...69 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Page 71: ...ion with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 24 comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine was started The SRS components are in operational re...

Page 72: ...te a person with disabilities contact a local authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im pacts front air bags side impacts side impact air bags and head protection window curtain air bags or rollovers head pro...

Page 73: ...the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim Placing h...

Page 74: ... If you believe that even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear seat mounted side impact air bags deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center at an additional cost Please contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call our Cust...

Page 75: ...tion to the pyrotechnic ETDs 앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear 앫 Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts 앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide ade quate protection 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing or...

Page 76: ...deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 For your protection and the protection of others when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 Given the consi...

Page 77: ...t air bag The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are deployed 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold 앫 independently of the front air bags i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle decel...

Page 78: ...pied are not fastened with all doors closed 앫 and the vehicle speed does not exceed 15 mph 25 km h the seat belt telltale remains illuminated for as long as either the driver s or front passenger s seat belt is not fastened 앫 and the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h the seat belt telltale starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with increasing intensity until both the driver s and front pas...

Page 79: ...If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt Air bags can only prote...

Page 80: ...ver air bag pas senger front air bag side impact air bags head protection window curtain air bags for side windows and ETD seat belt emergency tensioning device The system is designed to enhance the pro tection offered to properly belted occu pants in certain frontal front air bags and ETD and side side impact window curtain air bags and ETD impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in...

Page 81: ...es 앫 Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pres sure on the abdomen 앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat 앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats al...

Page 82: ... If the seat belts do not release 왘 Adjust the backrest or seat slightly to the rear until the seat belt tension is diminished The locking mechanism releases Warning G The PRE SAFE system is intended to re duce the effects of an accident on properly seat belted vehicle occupants Despite having the PRE SAFE system in your vehi cle the possibility of injuries occurring as a result of an accident can...

Page 83: ...und can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is acti vated The belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely To deacti vate the special seat belt retractor for the front passenger seat the front passenger seat must be in the most backward posi tion The seat belt can again be used...

Page 84: ...t of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances re quire you to place a child ...

Page 85: ...ger seat move the seat as far back as possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activat ed 컄 page 85 Warning G Infants and small...

Page 86: ... or due to objects applying pres sure on the back of the seat Always make sure the seat has clearance in all direc tions at all times Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 59 in dicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly posi tioned When the child restraint is not in use re move it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent ...

Page 87: ...g that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat is classified as being empty the 59 indicator lamp will illumi nate when the engine is started and remain illuminated indicating that the front passen ger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of...

Page 88: ...straint recom mended for the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when c...

Page 89: ...size and weight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger air bag may or may not be activated 컄 page 85 i Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have de ployed The Occupant Cl...

Page 90: ... more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the parcel net on the back of the front passenger seat Otherwise the OCS may not be able to properly approx imate the occupant weight category 앫 Do not place objects under and or around the front passenger seat 앫 Do not hang anything from or attach any items to the seats 앫 Do not stuff objects such as books be tween the middle console and the front passenger seat 앫 Do ...

Page 91: ...fant and child restraint system This vehicle is equipped with tether an chorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seat backrests 왘 Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from seat backrest of the seat on which a child seat is to be installed 1 Anchorage ring cover Warning G If the 59 indicator lamp should not illuminate the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light ...

Page 92: ...n a rear seat if a cargo compart ment cover blind or a partition net is in place behind that rear seat make sure the top tether strap is positioned between the seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover blind or partition net in order for the child seat to be properly secured Warning G When installing a child seat on a third row seat do not fasten hook 3 to the strap be low anchorage ring 2 Oth...

Page 93: ...seats for the installation of a LATCH child seat with matching mounting fittings The LATCH anchors on the second row seats are covered with an upholstery blend 1 Anchors second row seats 2 Indicates the position of the anchors 왘 Remove anchorage ring covers 1 from seat on which a child seat is to be in stalled 3 Anchorage ring covers third row seats Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright po...

Page 94: ...booster Install child seat according to manufactu rer s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1 An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re placed Do not leave children unattended in the ...

Page 95: ...s in the recessed po sition The rear door windows can no longer be operated using the switches located in the rear doors Enabling 왘 Press override switch 1 once more The switch disengages from its re cessed position back to its original po sition The rear door windows can again be operated using the switches located in the rear doors i Operating the rear door windows using the switches located on ...

Page 96: ...cept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ferenc...

Page 97: ...s and hold button 1 for at least 1 second Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again or 왘 Insert SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in starter switch or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 40 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be in the vehicle ...

Page 98: ... spond even to light brake pressure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 24 comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents 앫 Excessive speed especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS BAS ESP and 4 ETS cannot re duce this risk Alwa...

Page 99: ...04 Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS the ESP and the 4 ETS are also switched off The basic driving and braking functions are still available When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the brak ing distance Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase ...

Page 100: ...y road surfaces The ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during braking ma neuvers The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster 컄 page 24 flashes when the ESP is engaged The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G If the BAS is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning but without the addi t...

Page 101: ...luding those resulting from excessive speed in turns fol lowing another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabili ties of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others i The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of ...

Page 102: ...e 4 ETS will still brake a spinning wheel 앫 the ESP continues to operate when you are braking The ESP switch is located on the upper part of the center console 1 ESP switch 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster comes on The ESP is deactivated Warning G The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum stances described below Di...

Page 103: ... to utilize available traction especially under slip pery road conditions The brakes are ap plied to the spinning wheel and power is transferred to the wheel s with traction The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster starts to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as a tire loses traction and the wheel begins to spin Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously the ESP is ...

Page 104: ...d The 4 ETS cannot prevent accidents resul ting from excessive speed Because of the ESP s automatic oper ation the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a ...

Page 105: ...sual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the tailgate 앫 the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activat ing element a door for example is imme diately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 the vehicle is raised see Tow away alarm 컄 page 106 앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan ical key see Unlocking the vehicle 컄 page 459 앫 a door is opened from the ...

Page 106: ... times to indicate that the vehicle is locked The alarm system is armed within ap proximately 10 seconds Alarm system indicator lamp 1 flashes i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system 컄 page 311 provid ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated and that neces sary cellular service and GPS cove...

Page 107: ...0 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle Tow away alarm Once the tow away alarm is armed a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle i The alarm system will rearm automati cally again after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door nor the tailgate is opened i The tow away protection alarm is trig gered for example if the vehicle is lif...

Page 108: ...to retain the default setting you can switch off the tow away alarm temporarily on a one time basis as follows 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 38 With the tow away alarm set to default enabled on in the control system the following message appears in the mul tifunction display 왘 If you now wish to deactivate the tow away alarm on a one time basis press button or on the mul tifunction steering whe...

Page 109: ...n on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO 왘 Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 40 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle i The tow away alarm is switched off on a one time basis only It will be armed automatically the next time you lock the vehicle If you have disabled the tow ...

Page 110: ...nction Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control 3 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Page 111: ...un locking see the Getting started section 컄 page 36 and 컄 page 67 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a differ ent color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisabl...

Page 112: ...This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device m...

Page 113: ...lamps flash three times The locking knobs on the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lamp 5 컄 page 110 flashes twice The SmartKey will...

Page 114: ...are discharged the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey and replace them if necessary 컄 page 463 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 459 앫 Lock the vehicle as described in the Practical hints section 컄 page 460 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle battery connections checked 컄 page 487 If the SmartKey is ma...

Page 115: ...martKeys with KEYLESS GO each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS GO unit The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS GO function The KEYLESS GO function is integrated into the SmartKey On these vehicles the validity of the ...

Page 116: ...icle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury To prevent possible malfunction avoid exposing the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO to high levels of electro magnetic radiation i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device ...

Page 117: ...e the vehicle within ap proximately 3 ft 1 m of the respective door or the tailgate 앫 In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle 앫 All doors must be closed 앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subjec...

Page 118: ...the engine running e g if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO the message Key not detected will appear in the multifunc tion display while driving off Find the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or change its present location immediate ly e g place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket 앫 Remember that the engine can be started by anyone with a SmartKey with ...

Page 119: ... you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO so when you grasp the driv er s door handle only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 6 seconds until battery check lamp 5 컄 page 115 flashes twice The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler...

Page 120: ...er lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO then the battery in the SmartKey is discharged the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the battery in the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 119 and replace it if necessary 컄 page 463 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver door 컄 page 459 앫 Lock the vehicle as described in the Pract...

Page 121: ...lock button on an outside door handle 컄 page 68 or 왘 Vehicles with tailgate opening closing system Press the KEYLESS GO locking closing switch in the tailgate 컄 page 129 The vehicle locks The turn signals flash three times to confirm locking The tailgate swings open upwards auto matically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance Vehicles with tailgate opening closing system To stop ...

Page 122: ...e the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle Front doors 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the respective front door to open door If the door w...

Page 123: ...the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following With the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO 앫 Grasp an outside door handle 앫 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 40 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle Vehicles with tailgate opening closing system To...

Page 124: ...lectrically You can open the tailgate from the inside if the vehicle is stationary A minimum height clearance of 7 2 ft 2 20 m is required to open the tailgate The switch is located on the door control panel 1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator lamp 왘 Pull remote tailgate switch 1 until tailgate begins to open The tailgate opens The indicator lamp in the remote tailgate switch comes on and rema...

Page 125: ...e tailgate switch goes out While the tailgate is closing an acoustic signal sounds To interrupt the closing procedure 왘 Press or pull remote tailgate switch 1 컄 page 123 Warning G Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door mounted remote tailgate switch or with the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Monitor the opening pro...

Page 126: ...r the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured To interrupt the closing procedure press or pull the door mounted remote tailgate switch Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the remote tailgate switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattend...

Page 127: ...ch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the tailgate closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i To prevent an inadvertent lockout do ...

Page 128: ...cedure do one of the following 앫 Press the tailgate closing switch 1 앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey 앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver s door Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equipm...

Page 129: ...e tailgate reopens slight ly i You can also close the tailgate manual ly 컄 page 125 i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehicle Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away...

Page 130: ...le closing e g luggage that has been piled too high the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious p...

Page 131: ...owing 앫 Press the tailgate closing switch 1 앫 Press the KEYLESS GO locking closing switch 앫 Press the Š button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 Press or pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver s door Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unloc...

Page 132: ...Key or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously cen...

Page 133: ...starter switch position 0 or 1 컄 page 38 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button in position 1 컄 page 40 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy entry exit feature is activated To cancel seat steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Press seat adjustment switch 컄 page 43 앫 Move steering column stalk 컄 page ...

Page 134: ...and the sys tem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit the driver s seat will not move to the rear when the easy entry exit feature is activated i For safety reasons the driver s seat will not return to its last set position with the easy entry exit feature activated if the system recognizes the last set posi tion as an extreme forward position In stead...

Page 135: ... in di rection of arrow at resistance point The seat backrest folds down 왘 Push the seat forward as far as it will go You should now have sufficient space to access the vehicle s third row seat Easy entry exit position For information on how to fold down the second row seats completely see Folding second row seats 컄 page 285 Warning G To help avoid personal injury the sec ond row seat backrests mu...

Page 136: ...king on the seat base is visible push seat backrest back until the seat audibly engages With the seat properly locked in posi tion you will not see the red marking on the seat base Warning G Make sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off Do not drive with seats not properly locked Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be danger ous The...

Page 137: ...mbar and side support The seat cushion depth seat backrest cushion height and curvature can be con tinuously varied with switches on the in side of each front seat base after the ignition is switched on 컄 page 38 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest side bolsters 3 Backrest center 4 Backrest bottom 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 Seat cushion depth 왘 Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of yo...

Page 138: ...t recom mended for the size and weight of the child For additional information see Children in the vehicle 컄 page 82 A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively recli...

Page 139: ...왘 To move seat backrest forward lean forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point The seat backrest will move forward against your back 왘 Release handle 1 when the seat back rest has reached the desired position To make sure the seat backrest has en gaged lean firmly against the backrest Seat backrest tilt third row seats The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the outer si...

Page 140: ...ulling it upward to the desired position Lowering 왘 To lower head restraint 1 push release button 2 and press down on head restraint 1 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event ...

Page 141: ...t 1 to its highest position 왘 Push release button 2 and pull out head restraint Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Do not drive the ve...

Page 142: ...olded up disengage the armrest by pushing it towards the rear slightly 왘 Fold the armrest down to the lowest and then to the desired position until it engages 왘 To readjust the armrest to a higher position move armrest up to the desired position until it engages Seat heating Front seat heating The switches for front seat heating are lo cated in the center console The red indica tor lamps in the sw...

Page 143: ... equipped with seat heat ing Vehicle occupants especially occu pants who suffer from spinal cord injuries or spinal cord disorders may not notice that the seat heating is switched on and or if the seat heating does not switch off as intend ed To reduce the risk of burns and personal injury take notice of wether and how the seat heaters are operational and switch off manually if necessary Level off...

Page 144: ...ch 2 Indicator lamps 왘 Operate the seat heating for the second row seats as described in Front seat heating 컄 page 141 i If one or more of the indicator lamps 2 on seat heating switch 1 are flashing there is insufficient voltage due to too many electrical consumers being switched on The seat heating switches off automatically The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as suff...

Page 145: ...aint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dard 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Ve hicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memory function you can store up to three different settings for each front seat The following settings are saved for each stored position on the entry side of the driver s seat 앫 Driver s seat head restraint height and backrest position 앫 Steeri...

Page 146: ...se memory button M and press stored position 1 2 or 3 within 3 seconds All settings are stored to the selected position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold memory position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi tions Do not operate the power seats using memory button M if the seat backrest is in an excessively r...

Page 147: ... 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mir ror M Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Press button 2 on the door control panel The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected The indicator lamp on button 2 comes on 왘 Adjust the passenger side exterior rear view mirror with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the...

Page 148: ...switch is pushed forward and parking lamps ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country in which the vehicle is reg istered you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams Relevant inf...

Page 149: ...n on how to activate the daytime running lamp mode see Day time running lamp mode 컄 page 149 Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic 앫 the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others activate head...

Page 150: ...For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head lamps Canada only The daytime running lamp mode is manda tory and therefore in a constant mode When the engine is running and you shift from a driving position to position N or P the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three minute delay When the engine is running and you 앫...

Page 151: ...Setting locator light ing 컄 page 183 and Setting night secu rity illumination 컄 page 184 Fog lamps Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident i Fog lamps will o...

Page 152: ...r s side only 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop The rear fog lamp switches on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on 컄 page 147 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp switches off The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Combination switch The combination switch is located on t...

Page 153: ...rior lamp switch in position B 컄 page 147 or 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position U 컄 page 147 or 앫 the daytime running lamp mode activated 컄 page 149 Driving forward Switching on corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Depending on whether you are turning left or right switch on the left or right turn signal 컄 page 58 The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the road onto which you ...

Page 154: ...rd Switching on corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to reverse gear R 컄 page 198 The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steering direction and steering angle Switching off corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to a gear other than reverse gear R 컄 page 197 The respective front fog lamp goes out Hazard w...

Page 155: ...ghting on off 3 Automatic interior lighting 4 Front interior lighting on off 5 Front right reading lamp on off 6 Front right interior lamp lens 7 Reading lamps 8 Front left interior lamp lens i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the respective turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on i If the hazard warning ...

Page 156: ...interior lamps go out following an adjustable time delay 컄 page 185 Manual control Switching front interior lighting on and off 왘 Press button 4 The lamps in the front passenger com partment come on 왘 Press button 4 once more The lamps in the front passenger com partment go out Switching rear interior lighting on and off 왘 Press button 2 The lamps in the rear passenger com partment come on 왘 Press...

Page 157: ... above the side windows 1 Second row reading lamp 왘 Press on reading lamp 1 in direction of arrow The reading lamp comes on 왘 Press on reading lamp 1 in direction of arrow once more The reading lamp goes out Switching third row reading lamps on and off The switches for the third row reading lamps are located in the rear overhead control panel 1 Rear right reading lamp on off 2 Rear left reading la...

Page 158: ... the door is closed Cargo compartment lamp The cargo compartment lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened If you leave the tailgate open for an extend ed period of time the cargo compartment lamp will switch off automatically after ap proximately 10 minutes i The rear interior lighting is switched on and off using the button on the front overhead control panel 컄 page 154 i If you turn the SmartKe...

Page 159: ...ent cluster To brighten illumination 왘 Press and hold button 3 until the desired level of illumination is reached To dim illumination 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the desired level of illumination is reached Warning G If the instrument cluster or the multifunction display or both are inoperative or malfunc tioning warning messages will not be re layed when potential danger exists This may cause...

Page 160: ...tect the engine the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature is indicated in the multifunction display 컄 page 161 Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G The outside temperature indicator is not de si...

Page 161: ...can only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient temper atures rise This prevents inaccurate tem perature indications caused b...

Page 162: ...lay 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer 3 Gear position indicator 4 Current transmission program mode 5 Status indicator outside temperature or digital speedometer For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display see Menus 컄 page 164 i The displays for the audio systems radio CD player will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the ...

Page 163: ...rranged in menus each containing a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD operations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone Press button s to take a call t to end a call 3 Selecti...

Page 164: ...ess button k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of func tions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For in structions on using these submenus see Settings menu 컄 page 174 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your...

Page 165: ...164 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 5 The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Page 166: ...ion warning and system status messages stored in memory Checking tire inflation pressure Selecting satellite ra dio station USA only Compass Checking coolant temperature Operating CD player Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature Calling up maintenance service indicator Checking engine oil level i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the s...

Page 167: ...166 Controls in detail Control system This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to 9 The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Page 168: ...ng phone book Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Searching for name in phone book Time Date submenu Calling up range distance to empty Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sarily identical to those shown in the control system disp...

Page 169: ...tire inflation pressure 371 Checking coolant temperature 168 Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature 169 Calling up maintenance service indicator 393 Checking engine oil level R 500 only 347 Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fire You could be se riously burned 앫 Steam from an ove...

Page 170: ... above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i During severe operating conditions e g stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to 248 F 120 C Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning message in the multifunction display 컄 page 434 i You can select whether the digital speedometer or the outside ...

Page 171: ... separate Modular COMAND System operating instructions 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found Function Page Selecting radio station 170 Selecting satellite radio station USA only 171 Operating CD player 171 i You can only store ...

Page 172: ...e CD currently being played appear in the multifunc tion display 1 Current CD for CD changer 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected i Feature description is based on preliminary information available at time of printing Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satel lite radio service provider are required for satellite radio...

Page 173: ...the multi function display 앫 With the Modular COMAND System switched on and route guidance acti vated the direction of travel and ma neuver instructions appear in the multifunction display Please refer to the Modular COMAND System manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system AIRMATIC Compass menu The AIRMATIC Compass menu displays the Airmatic messages and the direction int...

Page 174: ...ars in the multifunction display 왘 Press button k or j The stored messages will now be displayed in order in which they have occurred For malfunctions and warning messages see Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 416 Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages ...

Page 175: ...d from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func tions 앫 The function Reset to factory settings with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display i The vehicle st...

Page 176: ...tion Page Resetting all settings 175 Submenus in the Settings menu 176 Resetting the functions of a submenu 176 Instrument cluster submenu 178 Time date submenu 180 Lighting submenu 182 Vehicle submenu 186 Convenience submenu 189 i The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time After approximately 5 seconds the Settings menu...

Page 177: ...nu You can reset all the functions for each submenu to the factory settings 왘 Move to a function in the submenu 왘 Press the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 158 for approximately 3 seconds The request to press the reset button once more to confirm appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press the reset button once more All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings i The s...

Page 178: ...ting easy entry exit feature Selecting language Setting the time minutes Setting locator lighting Compass adjustment Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Selecting display digital speedometer or outside temperature for status indicator Setting the date month Setting night security illumination Compass calibration Setting fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors Setting the...

Page 179: ...pears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ o...

Page 180: ...th button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting The selected display is then shown continuously in the status indicator lower display The other display now appears in the menu of the standard dis...

Page 181: ... 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the hour Setting the time minutes This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND System and navigation module 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set clock minutes appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the minute setting ...

Page 182: ...equipped with the Modular COMAND System and navigation module 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set date day appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the day setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the day Setting the date year This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with...

Page 183: ...he multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select manual operation manual or daytime running lamp mode constant With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch at position M or U the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running Function Page Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 182 Setting locator li...

Page 184: ...off when the driver s door is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey the lamps will switch off automatically after approxi mately 40 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Function Surround lighting appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the cu...

Page 185: ...arker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps If after turning off the engine you do not open a door the lamps will switch off auto matically after 60 seconds 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlmp delayed shut off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to s...

Page 186: ...r how long you would like the interior lighting to remain on after you have re moved the SmartKey from the starter switch 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Int light delayed shut off appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired l...

Page 187: ...ur vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND system with navigation module Determine your location on the basis of the following zone maps Zone map North America Zone map South America 왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu Function Page Compass adjustment 186 Compass calibration 187 Setting which display to appear with ignition switched off 188 Setting automat...

Page 188: ...e following 앫 Calibrate the compass in open terrain Nearby buildings bridges power lines and large antenna masts for example could impair compass calibration 앫 Switch off electrical consumers e g climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster 앫 Close all doors and the tailgate 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 53 왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press...

Page 189: ...lect the desired setting Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the automatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lock a...

Page 190: ...se the Convenience sub menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features The following functions are available Activating easy entry exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy entry exit feature 컄 page 132 Function Page Activating easy entry exit feature 189 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 190 Setting fold in function for exterior rear ...

Page 191: ...gaged For additional information see Activating exterior rear view mirror park ing position 컄 page 210 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Convenience submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Mirror adjustment parking aid appears in the multifunc tion display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the function on or off Do...

Page 192: ...tow away alarm is to be enabled or disabled With this function set to on the tow away alarm is armed when you lock your vehicle With this function set to off the tow away alarm is not armed automatically when you lock your vehicle You will then have to switch on the tow away alarm manually 컄 page 107 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Vehicle configuration menu appears in the multifunction...

Page 193: ...l the message After start appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 158 until the value is reset to 0 Function Page Fuel consumption statistics after start 192 Fuel consumption statistics since last reset 193 Calling up range distance to empty 193 i When you enter the trip computer menu you will always see the fuel consumption statistic...

Page 194: ...function display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After reset appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 158 until the value is reset to 0 Resetting fuel consumption statistics automatically The fuel consumption statistics reset auto matically to 0 when either of the following values is exceeded 앫 distance covered 10000...

Page 195: ...elephone is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele phone while driving please use the hands free device and o...

Page 196: ...r è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take up to 30 seconds The message Please wait appears in the multifunction display When the message Please wait disappears the phone book has been loaded 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in t...

Page 197: ...n the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button s The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name...

Page 198: ...erse gear N Neutral D Drive position Shifting from P to N Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P 왘 Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed 왘 Move gear selector lever up or down to resistance point to select neutral position N i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalytic converter to heat up m...

Page 199: ... and keep it pressed 왘 Move gear selector lever up past the resistance point to select reverse gear R 왘 Release the parking brake 컄 page 56 왘 Release the brake pedal 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal to drive off when it is safe to do so Shifting from P to D 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed 왘 Move gear selector lever down past the resistance po...

Page 200: ...rive position D or down to resistance point when in re verse gear R to select neutral position N 왘 Release the brake pedal Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects indi vidual gears automatically depending on 앫 drive position D 컄 page 200 with gear ranges 컄 page 202 앫 the selected program mode C S 컄 page 204 앫 the position of the accelerator pedal 컄 page 203 앫 the vehicle speed The cu...

Page 201: ...parking brake in addition to shifting into park position P to secure the vehicle If the vehicle s electrical system is malfunctioning the automatic transmission could remain locked in park position P 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center SmartKey If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch...

Page 202: ...ased the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed To avoid damage to the trans mission never shift into neutral position N while driving If the ESP is deactivated or malfunctioning Shift into neutral position N only if the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads ê Drive The transmission shifts automatically All forward gears are available Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other ...

Page 203: ...e engine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could shift the automatic transmission out of park...

Page 204: ...e the transmission in gear 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and or on a hill 왘 Set the parking brake 왘 Shift into park position P Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking space 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes 왘 Accelerate gently 왘 Never abruptly step on the accelerato...

Page 205: ...releasing the brake pedal The hill start assist system is inactive 앫 when driving downhill 앫 with the transmission in neutral position N 앫 with the parking brake set Working on the vehicle Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the upper part of the center console Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving Warning G The h...

Page 206: ...pshifts occur earlier even when you give more gas The engine then operates at lower rpms and the wheels are less likely to spin Steering wheel gearshift control With drive position D selected you can use the steering wheel gearshift control but tons to manually shift the gears When doing so you are also limiting or extending the gear range Never change the program mode when the automatic transmiss...

Page 207: ...low engine to warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited...

Page 208: ...transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration This will involve shifting down one or more gears Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and ...

Page 209: ... see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 352 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 47 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night position by moving lever 1 towards the windshield The interior rear view mirror is dimmed i The headlamps will automatically be cl...

Page 210: ...xample when transporting cargo which covers the rear window Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and s...

Page 211: ...ide exterior rear view mirror is se lected The indicator lamp in button 2 should come on when you select reverse gear R 왘 If the passenger side exterior rear view mirror is not selected press button 2 The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previous stored driving position 앫 when you switch off the ignition 앫 10 seconds after you have put the automatic transmission out of reverse gear R Appro...

Page 212: ...or rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or un locking the vehicle although the corre sponding function in the control system is activated 컄 page 191 do the following 왘 Fold each exterior rear view mirror in completely 컄 page 212 왘 Fold each exterior rear view mirror out completely 컄 page 212 When the exterior rear view mirrors fold properly upon locking the vehicle the exte rior mir...

Page 213: ...terior mirrors in If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 1 to fold mirrors in then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjust ment mechanism The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mir ror in the usual manne...

Page 214: ...r 4 to access vanity mirror 5 Vanity mirror lamp 3 comes on 왘 After using vanity mirror 5 flip down cover 4 왘 Swing sun visor 1 up Glare through a side window 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor 왘 Swing sun visor 1 down 왘 Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 7 컄 page 213 왘 Pivot sun visor 1 to the side 왘 Adjust sun visor 1 by pushing or pull ing in the direction of the arrows 왘 Swing down additional...

Page 215: ...ert clips 1 into mountings 2 왘 Press on clips 1 to engage in mount ings 2 Always guide the sunshade Do not let it snap back abruptly as the retractor could be damaged With the sunshade raised and the respective door window open the sun shade could disengage and snap back when driving at high vehicle speeds e g on highways and damage the retractor You should therefore always either close the door w...

Page 216: ... panel 컄 page 232 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button 3 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing too many...

Page 217: ...216 Controls in detail Climate control ...

Page 218: ...djustable 5 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 6 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side and door air vent 8 Side air vent adjustable 9 Door air vent fixed a Climate control panel b Door air vent fixed i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center vents 3 and 4 to the middle position ...

Page 219: ... air vents 6 Rear air conditioning on off USA only Canada only 7 Temperature control right 8 AC cooling on off A C Residual heat ventilation REST 9 Air distribution directs air through center and side air vents a Air distribution directs air through the footwells and side vents b Air volume display c Decreasing air volume d Rear window defroster 1 USA only F Canada only e Air recirculation f Inter...

Page 220: ...ite to unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls 컄 page 218 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the...

Page 221: ...218 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The rear climate control is adjust ed automatically For more information on rear climate con trol see Rear climate control 컄 page 228 i When the air conditioning is switched off the outside air supply and circula tion are also switched off Only choose this setting for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up i You can also press button 컄 page 21...

Page 222: ...컄 page 218 The indicator lamp on the U button goes out The automatic operation of air volume switches off The selected blower speed is shown in the air volume display b 컄 page 218 or 왘 Press air distribution button 5 9 or a 컄 page 218 The indicator lamp on the button U goes out The automatic operation of air distribution switches off i When operating the climate control system in automatic mode yo...

Page 223: ...ution Press air distribution button 5 9 or a 컄 page 218 to adjust the air distribution The following symbols are found on the buttons 왘 Press the desired air distribution button 5 9 or a 컄 page 218 The indicator lamp on the button U goes out Adjusting air volume Five blower speeds are available 왘 Press button to decrease or button Q to increase air volume 컄 page 218 to the desired level The indica...

Page 224: ...the windshield and side windows Activating 왘 Press button 0 컄 page 218 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The climate control switches to the follow ing functions automatically 앫 maximum blower speed and heating power 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows side air vents must be open 앫 the air conditioning compressor switches on at outside temperatures above approximatel...

Page 225: ...istribution is switched off 왘 Press air distribution button 9 or a 컄 page 218 Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside e g before driving through a tunnel This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield is...

Page 226: ...dure In case the procedure causes potential dan ger Vehicles with or without tilt sliding sun roof The closing of the windows can be im mediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by moving the switch for the tilt slid ing sunroof in any direction The closing of the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof can b...

Page 227: ...their previous position You can release button once the opening proce dure has begun The windows and or the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel continue opening until they have reached their previous position A window or the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel will only return to its previous position if it has not been moved to another position using the respective window switch or ...

Page 228: ...l to the ozone layer Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air con ditioning is losing refrigerant The com pressor has turned off Have the air conditioning ...

Page 229: ...on The air volume and air distri bution are adjusted automatically i The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the coolant temperature is too low 앫 if the battery voltage drops 1 Rear climate control on automatic mode 2 Air distribution directs air through the center air vents 3 Rear air conditioning off 4 Air distribution direct...

Page 230: ...mes on The air distribution is adjusted au tomatically Adjusting air volume The air volume for the rear zone corre sponds to the air volume settings for the front passenger side You can switch off the air supply for the rear zone You can switch off the supplied amount of air volume 왘 Press button i The temperature is adjusted according to the settings for the front passenger side made on the front...

Page 231: ...230 Controls in detail 3 zone automatic climate control ...

Page 232: ...ble 5 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 6 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 8 Side air vent adjustable 9 Front passenger door air vent fixed a Climate control panel b Driver s door air vent fixed i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents 3 and 4 to the middle ...

Page 233: ...y F Canada only 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Rear climate control USA only Canada only 9 Temperature control passenger side a Automatic climate control on off b Air distribution passenger side c Air distribution passenger side d AC cooling on off Residual heat ventilation e Display f Decreasing air volume g Air recirculation h Air distribution driver s side j Air distribution driver s side ...

Page 234: ... in either the auto matic or manual mode Nearly all dust particles pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system The air conditioning will not engage no cooling if the A C mode is deactivated 컄 page 242 Warning G When operating the automatic climate con trol the air that enters the passenger com partment through the a...

Page 235: ... the interior If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the interior before driving off see Summer opening feature 컄 page 251 The automatic climate control will then adjust the interior temperature to the set value much fast er Keep the air intake grille in front of the windshield free of snow and debris Warning G When the automatic climate control is switched off the outside air supply and cir cul...

Page 236: ...n button goes out after approximately 3 seconds The rear automatic climate control switches on For more information on rear air condition ing see Rear automatic climate control 컄 page 244 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode You can switch the automatic climate con trol system on and off separately for each zone as needed Activating 왘 Press button U 컄 page 232 while the engine is...

Page 237: ...g in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C The automatic climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible Increasing 왘 Turn temperature control 1 and or 9 slightly clockwise The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Decreasing 왘 Turn temperature control 1 and or 9 slightly counterclockwise The automatic climate ...

Page 238: ... vents on the left and right are closed Opening the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 2 and 7 컄 page 230 downward The corresponding side air vents on the left and right are open Closing the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 2 and 7 컄 page 230 downward The corresponding side air vents on the left and right are closed Adjusting air volume Five blower speeds are available 왘 Press button to decrease o...

Page 239: ... Press button 0 컄 page 232 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 59 왘 Press button U 컄 page 232 AUTO appears in the display of control panel e 컄 page 232 Air volume and air distribution are controlled separate ly for each zone If the automatic air di...

Page 240: ...lates the air in the passenger compartment Activating 왘 Press button 컄 page 232 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Warning G Fogged windows impair visibility endanger ing you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculationmode immediatelyshould clear interior window fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning 컄 page 241...

Page 241: ...osing of the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof can be reversed by again pressing and holding the button Vehicles with panorama roof The closing of the windows and tilt sliding panel can be immediately halted by releasing the button i If you press and hold button the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel will close i To cool the interior as fast as possible the automatic cli...

Page 242: ... and or the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel continue opening until they have reached their previous position A window or the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel will only return to its previous position if it has not been moved to another position using the respective window switch or tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel switch after it was closed with button A window or th...

Page 243: ...ich are harmful to the ozone layer Using driver side settings for all tem perature zones You can use the settings of the driver s side such as temperature air volume and air distribution for all temperature zones These settings only need to be made once and the climate control system will auto matically regulate the settings for all tem perature zones quickly and comfortably Activating 왘 Adjust th...

Page 244: ...or lamp on the button goes out i If you manually set the temperature air volume or air distribution for the pas senger side or the rear passenger com partment when the MONO setting is active the MONO setting will be switched off i How long the system will provide heat ing depends on 앫 the coolant temperature 앫 the battery voltage Regardless of the temperature and air volume set on the automatic cl...

Page 245: ...ioning 왘 Press button The indicator lamp on the button goes out The cooling function switches off after a short delay 1 Increase air volume 2 Air distribution and air volume automatic manual 3 Air distribution directs air through the side air vents 4 Right rear center air vent adjustable 5 Air distribution directs air through the footwells and side air vents 6 Rear automatic climate control on off...

Page 246: ...rol a 컄 page 244 to separately adjust the air temperature of the rear passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C The automatic cli mate control will adjust to the set temper ature as fast as possible i Switch off the rear automatic climate control for improved cooling or heating output in the front passenger compart ...

Page 247: ...switched on 컄 page 234 왘 Press button 컄 page 232 The indicator lamp on button comes on In display e 컄 page 232 you will see the symbol followed by MODE 왘 Set the desired temperature for the rear passenger compartment using temperature control 9 컄 page 232 After approximately 3 seconds after the last adjustment the display switch es back to its standard display and the indicator lamp on button goes...

Page 248: ...1 to the left right up or down to direct the air in the de sired direction Air vents in third row side trim Air vents are located in the left and right side trim below the hinged quarter win dows 1 Defrost air vent for hinged quarter window fixed 2 Air vent adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn thumbwheel 3 downwards to in crease the air volume or 왘 Turn thumbw...

Page 249: ...door window 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 Warning G When closing the windows make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Activate the override switch 컄 page 93 when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children may otherwise in jure themselves e g by becoming trapped in the window opening The closing of a door window can be imme diatel...

Page 250: ...th you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury i You can also open or close the win dows using the SmartKey see Sum mer opening feature 컄 page 251 and Convenience closing feature 컄 page 252 Depending on the current position the power window...

Page 251: ...n and release Stopping door windows during Express operation 왘 Press or pull the respective door win dow switch again Hinged quarter windows The switches for opening and closing the hinged quarter windows are located on the door control panel of the driver s door 컄 page 34 1 Hinged quarter windows opening 2 Hinged quarter windows closing Opening 왘 Press and release switch 1 To stop the hinged quar...

Page 252: ...ective switch for approximately 3 seconds The door window is synchronized Summer opening feature If the weather is warm you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta neously 앫 opening the door windows 앫 opening the hinged quarter windows 앫 opening the tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO at the driver s outside d...

Page 253: ... panel opens 왘 Release button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO to in terrupt the opening procedure If roller sunblinds are open 왘 Press and hold button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The windows and the tilt sliding panel begin to open after approximately 1 second 왘 Release button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO to in terrupt the opening procedure Convenie...

Page 254: ... button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure Vehicles with tilt sliding panel If tilt sliding panel is closed 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO at the driver s outside door handle 컄 page 251 The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be in close proxim ity to the driver s door handle 왘 Press and hold button on the SmartKey or SmartKey wit...

Page 255: ...rtKey with KEYLESS GO until the windows and the tilt sliding panel are completely closed 왘 Release button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO to in terrupt the closing procedure 왘 With the windows and the tilt sliding panel completely closed press and hold button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO once more The roller sunblinds close Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Press and hold the l...

Page 256: ...sliding sunroof is located on the over head control panel Sunroof switch 1 Push back to slide sunroof open 2 Push forward to slide sunroof closed 3 Push up to raise sunroof at rear 4 Pull down to lower sunroof at rear With the sunroof closed or tilted open a screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays When sliding the sunroof open the screen will also retract ...

Page 257: ...rollover occupants not wearing their seat belts or not wearing them properly may be thrown out of the opening Such an opening also presents a potential for injury for occupants wearing their seat belts prop erly as entire body parts or portions of them may protrude from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switc...

Page 258: ...he current position the tilt sliding sunroofs may also open or close when the air recirculation button Ä on the control panel of the climate control 컄 page 218 or auto matic climate control 컄 page 232 is pressed and held i If the movement of the tilt sliding sun roof is blocked during the closing pro cedure the tilt sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly Warning G If the tilt sliding sunroo...

Page 259: ...box 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Press and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 컄 page 255 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear 왘 Hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second 왘 Open the tilt sliding sunroof using the Express open feature 컄 page 257 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens com pletely it is synchronized If the ...

Page 260: ...lose roller sunblinds 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 To open or close the roller sunblinds move the roof panel switch to the resis tance point in the required direction of arrow 1 or 2 Release the roof panel switch when the roller sunblinds have reached the de sired position Fully opening the roller sunblinds Ex press open 왘 Move the roof panel switch past the re sistance point in direction ...

Page 261: ... panel 4 Pull down to lower roof panel Warning G When opening or closing the tilt sliding pan el make sure that there is no danger of any one being harmed by the opening or closing procedure The opening procedure of the tilt sliding panel can be immediately halted by releas ing the switch or if the switch was moved past the resistance point and released by moving the switch in any direction The cl...

Page 262: ...rude from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsu pervised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seals do not tran...

Page 263: ... 1 컄 page 260 and release The tilt sliding panel opens complete ly Stopping the panorama roof with tilt sliding panel during Express open 왘 Move the roof panel switch in any di rection The tilt sliding panel will stop in its cur rent position Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt sliding panel The tilt sliding panel and its roller sun blinds must be synchronized 앫 after the battery has b...

Page 264: ...econd 왘 Pull and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 1 컄 page 260 un til the roller sunblinds are fully opened 왘 Keep holding the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 1 컄 page 260 for approximately 1 second 왘 Press and hold the roof panel switch in direction of arrow 3 컄 page 260 un til the tilt sliding panel is fully raised at the rear 왘 Push and hold the roof panel switch in dire...

Page 265: ...ns of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 22 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle s speed and for safe brake operation Only use the cruise control if the road traffic and weat...

Page 266: ...ceeded The brake pedal is depressed automatically to do this Keep in mind that the cruise control is a con venience system designed to assist the driv er during vehicle operation The driver is and must always remain responsible for the ve hicle s speed and for safe brake operation Keep driver s foot area clear at all times in cluding the area under the brake pedal Ob jects stored in this area may ...

Page 267: ...king brake pedal The cruise control also switches off au tomatically when 앫 the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h 앫 the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch 컄 page 101 앫 you set the automatic transmission to N while driving An acoustic warning sounds and the message Cruise control off appears in the multifunction display Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving ...

Page 268: ...he cruise control lever to the resistance point Warning G You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments When using this feature keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed Increase the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit Other wise sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an ac...

Page 269: ...s each time you press the cruise control lever down to the resistance point Warning G You can decrease the vehicle speed in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments When using this feature keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed Decelerate the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions permit Other wise sudden and unexpected deceleration of...

Page 270: ...e system consists of two components 앫 Suspension tuning Adaptive Damping System ADS 컄 page 269 앫 Vehicle level control 컄 page 270 Adaptive Damping System ADS The fine tuning of the damping is depen dent on 앫 road surface conditions 앫 your driving style 앫 your personal settings The ADS switch is located on the upper part of the center console 1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indica...

Page 271: ...el the engine must be running i The setting is stored when you turn off the engine i Changes to the vehicle level should be made while the vehicle is moving The vehicle will then reach the set level as fast as possible Warning G Make sure that no one is near the wheel housing or under the vehicle when you lower the vehicle while it is standing still Limbs could become wedged into or under the vehi...

Page 272: ... uneven roads adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in damage to the vehicle under body Always make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground clearance before adjusting it to a lower level Before jacking up the vehicle with equipment that lifts one or more of the wheels completely off the ground remove the SmartKey from the ...

Page 273: ... 왘 Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 flashes The vehicle adjusts to the raised level The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set When the raised level is reached indicator lamp 2 comes on continuously and the following message appears in the multi function display i You can select the raised level at vehi cle speeds of up to 25 mph 40 km h At a higher vehi...

Page 274: ...being set When the highway level is reached indica tor lamp 2 goes out and the following message appears in the multifunction dis play Keep in mind that in rough or uneven roads adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the road and result in damage to the vehicle under body Always make sure the vehicle has sufficient ground clearance before adj...

Page 275: ...ont bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes e g trailer couplings painted posts...

Page 276: ...rox 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48 in 120 cm Corners approx 32 in 80 cm During parking maneuvers pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors e g planters or trailer hitches The Parktronic system will not detect such objects at close range and dam age to your vehicle or the object may result Ultrasonic signals from outside sources e g ...

Page 277: ...nts in the dashboard The warning indi cator for the rear area is located in the rear passenger compartment under the roof Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle The Parktronic system is ready when the yellow readiness in...

Page 278: ...tent acoustic warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position D P or the parking brake is set Switching the Parktronic system on off You can switch off the Parktronic system manually The Parktronic s...

Page 279: ... the red distance segments illumi nate and no acoustic warning sounds the Parktronic system sensors are dirty e g slush snow or ice or there is an interfer ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals e g working jackhammers car wash or the air brakes of trucks The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on 왘 Switch off ...

Page 280: ... s installation instructions Otherwise an improperly attached roof rack system or its load could become detached from the vehicle Do not exceed the maximum roof load of 220 lb 100 kg Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded Use only those roof racks approved by Mercedes B...

Page 281: ... Information 컄 page 357 The handling characteristics of a fully load ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis tribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible using cargo tie down rings and fastening materials app...

Page 282: ...e cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the cargo Cargo compartment Four cargo tie down rings are located in the cargo compartment 1 Cargo tie down ring i The cargo compartment is the pre ferred place to carry objects The expanded cargo compartment 컄 page 283 should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo com partment alone i While the ...

Page 283: ...seat 1 Cargo tie down ring Third seat row Two cargo tie down rings are located in the footwell behind the second row seats 1 Cargo tie down ring Hooks Two hooks are located on the rear com partment trim panels one on each side 1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light weight items only The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lbs 4 kg ...

Page 284: ...s and always use the partition net 컄 page 290 when transporting cargo Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle Always use the cargo ti...

Page 285: ...ng Third row seat occupants must like all vehi cle occupants keep both feet on the floor in front of their seat Otherwise occupants could slide under the seat belt in a collision If occupants slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries Do not fold the second row seats and allow third row seat occupants to use folded second row se...

Page 286: ...direction of the arrow 1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion 3 Release lever When the second row seats are folded forward the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position Other wise you could damage the front and second row seats i The rear center console can remain installed if installed in the most for ward position 컄 page 309 However the cargo compartment floor will then not be an even plane ...

Page 287: ... the head restraints of the third row seats all the way 컄 page 139 1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest 왘 Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1 왘 Remove cargo compartment cover blind 컄 page 288 if so equipped 왘 Pull release handle 1 on seat backrest 2 in direction of arrow Seat backrest 2 is released 왘 Slowly move seat backrest 2 forward Seat cushion 7 is released and folds forward ...

Page 288: ... properly locked in posi tion you will not see the red marking on the seat base i The second row seats must be in their rearmost position 컄 page 137 Warning G Make sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off Do not drive with seats not properly locked Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be danger ous The seat could move forward and the...

Page 289: ...le 1 Removing blind Blind installed behind second row seats 1 Release button 2 Blind 왘 Roll the blind up 왘 Push release button 1 왘 Pull blind 2 to the left against the spring pressure until the spring in the blind audibly engages 왘 Remove the blind With the cargo compartment cover blind installed do not pile luggage high er than the lower edges of the rear side windows i The cargo compartment cove...

Page 290: ... Guide pins 4 must point directly at guidings 3 왘 Turn extension 2 and blind 1 in op posite directions as indicated by the ar rows Guide pins 4 must engage in guidings 3 When not in use you can attach the cover blind extensions to the cover blind 5 Extension guide rail 6 Mounting For installation behind third row seats the blind extensions must not be in stalled Otherwise the blind could be damage...

Page 291: ...cargo tie down rings in the third row footwell 컄 page 282 Warning G Make sure the partition net is properly en gaged top and bottom position and the tight ening belts are securely fastened Never use a damaged partition net To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occu pant compartment during a collision or sud den maneuver always use partition net when transpor...

Page 292: ... 왘 Unfold the partition net The partition net bar must audibly en gage Engaging partition net 1 Holder 2 Mounting hook 왘 One after the other engage mounting hooks 2 in holder 1 왘 Push mounting hooks 2 forward into holder 1 Tightening partition net in second row 1 Tensioner 2 Hook 3 Tie down ring 왘 Guide hook 2 towards tie down ring 3 왘 Pull tensioner 1 down in direction of arrow towards tie down r...

Page 293: ...ss the red button on the partition net bar 왘 Fold partition net bar 왘 Roll up the partition net 왘 Close zipper on partition net package Tightening partition net in third row 1 Hook 2 Tie down ring 왘 Insert hook 1 in tie down ring 2 3 Partition net ring 4 Tensioner hook 5 Tensioner 왘 Pull tensioner 5 up in direction of ar row towards partition net ring 3 왘 Insert tensioner hook 4 in partition net r...

Page 294: ...tensioner hook 4 from partition net ring 3 왘 Disengage hook 1 from tie down ring 2 왘 Remove mounting hooks 2 from holder 1 see Engaging partition net 컄 page 291 왘 Roll up the partition net 왘 Press the red button on the partition net bar 왘 Fold partition net bar 왘 Roll up the partition net 왘 Close zipper on partition net package ...

Page 295: ... COMAND System operating instructions Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Always use partition net when transporting cargo Partition net cannot secure hard or heavy objects Parcel nets cannot ...

Page 296: ...ve box separately You can lock the glove box separately e g when the vehicle is in the shop for service 왘 Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 459 1 Unlocking glove box 2 Locking glove box 왘 Insert mechanical key into glove box lock 왘 Turn mechanical key to position 2 왘 Turn mechanical key to position 1 to unlock the glove box i The separate locking status...

Page 297: ...t center console The storage compartment also contains a power outlet 컄 page 306 1 Cover 2 Chrome label 왘 Tab lightly on chrome label 2 of cover 1 Cover 1 swings open Front armrest storage compartments Two storage compartments are located be low the armrest Both can be opened sep arately 1 Button to open storage tray 2 Button to open storage compartment i If your vehicle is equipped with a smoking...

Page 298: ...age compartment is located in the armrest of the rear center console be tween the second row seats 왘 Press button under armrest and lift up armrest Rear storage compartment A storage compartment is located in front of the second row seats 1 Storage compartment cover 2 Release button 왘 Press release button 1 on storage compartment cover 2 The storage compartment cover opens automatically i If your ...

Page 299: ...o not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the parcel net on the back of the front passen ger seat Otherwise the Occupant Classifi cation System OCS 컄 page 85 may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category Parcel nets are intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported...

Page 300: ...rs that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When not in use keep cu...

Page 301: ...r un derneath Removing 1 Card ticket holder with bottle opener 왘 Lift card ticket holder 1 at the rear and take it out The bottle opener is located underneath the card ticket holder and has openers for crown caps and screw caps 2 Opener for screw caps 3 Opener for crown caps Reinserting 1 Tabs 2 Card ticket holder 왘 Guide tabs 1 into openings 왘 Guide rear of card ticket holder 2 into the cupholder...

Page 302: ...t cover 1 opens automatically 왘 Press storage compartment cover 2 down in direction of arrow as far as it will go 3 Cup holder 왘 Pull out cup holder 3 in direction of ar row as far as it will go Closing cup holder 왘 Push cup holder in until it engages 왘 Close storage compartment cover i Vehicles with rear center console 컄 page 308 are not equipped with cupholders in front of the second row seats C...

Page 303: ...Cupholders are located in the side trims of the third row seats 1 Cup holder Ashtrays Your vehicle is equipped with an ashtray and a cigarette lighter 컄 page 305 locat ed in the front center console and an ash tray located in front of the second row seats 컄 page 304 i If your vehicle is not equipped with a smoking package it has a storage compartment 컄 page 296 with a power outlet 컄 page 306 inste...

Page 304: ...late 2 Ashtray insert 왘 Grip ashtray insert 2 on the sides and pull it out upwards Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Insert ashtray insert 2 and push down until the ball catch engages 왘 Close ashtray cover plate 1 Warning G Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement Set automatic transmis sion to P With the automatic transmission set to P turn...

Page 305: ...1 왘 Press ashtray cover 2 down in direc tion of arrow as far as it will go 1 Ashtray cover 2 Ashtray insert 왘 Push on ashtray insert 2 and pull it out upwards Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Insert ashtray insert 2 into opening 왘 Push down ashtray insert 2 until it engages 왘 Close ashtray cover 1 i Vehicles with rear center console 컄 page 308 are not equipped with an ashtray in front of the second r...

Page 306: ...hi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury The lighter socket can accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories up to a maximum of 85 W designed for use with the standard cigarette lighter plug type Keep in mind however that connecting accessories to the lighter socket for example extensive connect ing and disconnecting or using plugs that do not fit properly can damage the ...

Page 307: ...lighter is not designed for use with the electric air pump 컄 page 483 Use a power outlet 컄 page 306 for electric air pump operation i If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively the vehicle battery may become dis charged If you use all power outlets in the vehi cle make sure that the maximum cur rent drawn does not exceed 55 A i The power outlets can be used to accommo...

Page 308: ...over and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type Power outlets in second row footwell 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type Power outlet in cargo compartment 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type ...

Page 309: ...an even plane 컄 page 284 Warning G Remove all containers that may be stored in the cupholders of the rear center console Otherwise liquids could spill on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equipment Hot liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty To prevent damage to the...

Page 310: ...out removing the rear center console However for the storage compartment and the cupholders in the rear center con sole to be illuminated the rear center con sole must be installed in the most rearward position position 0 1 Latch position 1 2 Latch position 0 3 Rear center console base 4 Anchorage point position 1 5 Anchorage point position 0 i Rear center console base 3 cannot be removed Warning ...

Page 311: ...pped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the...

Page 312: ...information The Tele Aid system is operational provid ing that the vehicle s battery is charged properly connected not damaged and cel lular and GPS coverage is available The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the Modular COMAND System or on the multifunction steering wheel To raise turn the rotary volume control on Modular COMAND System clockwise or...

Page 313: ...bal Positioning System satel lites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be sum moned by other means i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated the Modular COMAND System audio is muted and the selected mode radio CD etc pauses The optional cellular phone if installed inserted in cradle switches off If ...

Page 314: ...ch as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehi cle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident provi...

Page 315: ...lash until the emergency call is concluded 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center 왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the Response Center Warning G If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously...

Page 316: ...lor and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established 왘 Describe the nature of the need for as sistance Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle vehicle in a dangerous road location please do not wait for voice co...

Page 317: ...tton remains illumi nated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the system self check after switching on the igni tion together with the SOS button and the Information button See system self check 컄 page 312 if the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button is flashing continuously and there w...

Page 318: ...nearest Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and servic es is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i While the call is connected you can change to the navigation menu by pressing NAV button on the Modular COMAND System i The indicator lamp in ...

Page 319: ... your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possible i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud ed Emergency calls can only be termi nated by a Response Center or Customer Assistance Center represen tative whereas Roadside Assista...

Page 320: ... services In the event your vehicle was stolen 왘 Report the incident to the police The police will issue a numbered incident report 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes BenzResponse Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is located the Response Center ...

Page 321: ...ammed to the garage door opener gate operator or other device you wish to operate See the follow ing instructions for programming informa tion Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming not part of vehi cle equipment 5 Hand held remote control of ga rage door opener gate operator or other device 6 Hand held remot...

Page 322: ...ep 3 Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programming a gate operator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that ...

Page 323: ... the signal transmitter but ton Step 6 왘 Press and hold the just trained signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 and observe the indicator lamp 1 If the indicator lamp 1 stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the respective signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 is pressed and re leased Step 7 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons repeat the ste...

Page 324: ... operator s manual Step 9 왘 Press the training button on the ga rage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow ing two steps Step 10 왘 Return to the vehicle and firmly press hold for 2 seconds and release the pro grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 왘 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec...

Page 325: ...ul ly trained 왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 cycle your hand held remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 seconds and again press and hold it for 2 seconds Repeat this se quence on the hand held remote con trol until the frequency signal has been learned Upon successful training the indicator lamp 1 will flas...

Page 326: ...rated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte grated signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to activate the remote con trolled device The integrated remote control trans mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the integrated remote control memory 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Simultaneously p...

Page 327: ...available for the same device try the programming steps again using that other hand held remote control Make sure new batteries are in the hand held remote control before beginning the procedure 앫 Straighten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated re...

Page 328: ... Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i If your vehicle is not equipped with AIRMATIC the multifunction displa...

Page 329: ...ssion of signals through the glass by in vehicle electronic devices e g electronic toll collection devices To allow the use of these devices in the ve hicle infrared transparent areas are placed in the windshield Warning G Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely fas tened using eyelets 2 a...

Page 330: ...329 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Page 331: ...m in each gear 앫 Shift gears in a timely manner 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick down 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever 앫 Select gear ranges 3 2 or 1 컄 page 202 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program 컄 page 204 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km After 1000 miles 1500 km you may grad...

Page 332: ...y driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are a very dangerous combina tion Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you dri...

Page 333: ...in the reservoir Have the brake system inspected immedi ately Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without...

Page 334: ...imited Warranty Warning G If other than recommended brake pads are installed or other than recommended brake fluid is used the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired This could result in an accident When driving down long and steep grades relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine s braking powe...

Page 335: ...ght foot on brake pedal 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Set the automatic transmission to position P 앫 When parked on an incline turn front wheel towards the road curb 앫 Turn the SmartKey to starter switch position 0 and remove or press KEYLESS GO start stop button vehi cles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock vehicle when leaving Warning G ...

Page 336: ... close to the freezing point Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather...

Page 337: ...our vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h R 350 R 500 with Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with W rated tires which have a speed rating of 168 mph 270 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h Avoid spinning of one drive wheel This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz...

Page 338: ...ore information see Winter driving 컄 page 390 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains 컄 page 391 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of control loss Warning G Make sure not to endanger any other road users when car...

Page 339: ...to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine compartment Water in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine damage Any such dam age is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Always fasten ite...

Page 340: ...lled on the outside of the vehicle Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna Warning G Do not forget that your primary responsibili ty is to drive the vehicle Only operate the Modular COMAND System radio or tele phone1 if road weather and traffic condi tions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is cov...

Page 341: ...to Mercedes Benz servicing require ments For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet To prevent damage to the catalytic con verters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat and potentially start a fire Warning G As with ...

Page 342: ... not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fire You could be se riously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Tur...

Page 343: ...do not top up or overfill Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel filler neck Do not drop the cap It could damage the vehicle pain...

Page 344: ...Engine oil 컄 page 346 i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 average of 96 RON 86 MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump For more information on gasoline see the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the...

Page 345: ...ghting Check function and cleanliness For infor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs 컄 page 465 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 147 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 365 If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below have the brake system checked for br...

Page 346: ...Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Make sure the hood ...

Page 347: ...rature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fire department Warning G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ig nition coils spark plug sockets diagnostic socket of the ignition syst...

Page 348: ...ess button k or j on the steering wheel until the following message appears in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the indicator 앫 Engine oil level ok 앫 Add 1 0 qt to reach max oil level Canada 1 0 liter 앫 Add 1 5 qts to reach max oil level Canada 1 5 liters 앫 Add 2 0 qts to reach max oil level Canada 2 0 liters 왘 If necessary add engine oil For addi...

Page 349: ...ill appear Engine oil level Reduce oil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center For more information on messages in the display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section 컄 page 437 Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick R 350 only When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the en...

Page 350: ...the instrument cluster flashes Adding engine oil i The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Main tenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles For a list ing of approved engine oils and oil fil ters refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamp...

Page 351: ... 1 back on filler neck For more information on engine oil see Technical data section 컄 page 521 and 컄 page 523 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center check the automatic trans mission Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It will ca...

Page 352: ...ace and tighten cap 1 For more information on coolant see the Technical data section 컄 page 525 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if...

Page 353: ... Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze de pending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system reservoir For more information see Windshield and headlamp washer fluid m...

Page 354: ... heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manu...

Page 355: ...ove conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regula...

Page 356: ...pears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recom mend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply re...

Page 357: ...he proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 앫 The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification label also tells you about the fro...

Page 358: ...information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly caus ing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Data shown on placard examples are for illustration p...

Page 359: ...e and trailer tongue if applicable should never exceed the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear seating capacity Depending on production date your vehicle may be equipped with placard Example A or plac ard Example B Your vehicle may not be equi...

Page 360: ...Example B 왘 Locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on your vehicle s placard Step 2 왘 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Step 3 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs Step 4 왘 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX a...

Page 361: ...le cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 컄 page 362 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configura tions and number and size of occupants The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle s pla...

Page 362: ...ccupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 front 1 rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 lbs Occupant 3...

Page 363: ... all cargo and the trailer tongue load 컄 page 362 must never exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle have the loaded vehicle including driver passengers and all cargo and if ap plicable trailer ...

Page 364: ...formation pertaining to special driving situations For more information see Important notes on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 364 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fue...

Page 365: ... on the inside of the fuel filler flap on how to adjust the cold tire in flation pressure If you do not adjust the tire inflation pressure excessive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tir...

Page 366: ...tire 왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve 왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 357 or if available the inside of the fuel filler flap If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire in flation pressure Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underin...

Page 367: ...ing rapid acceleration or high speeds in curves i If you have overfilled the tire release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a tip of a pen Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge Warning G When the multifunction display shows the message Tire pressure Check tires one or more of your tires is significantly un der inflated You should stop an...

Page 368: ...cator does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected tire inflation pressures Always adjust tire inflation pres sure according to the placard on the driver s door B pillar or fuel filler flap The Run Flat Indicator does not replace reg ular checks of the tire inflation pressures since a gradual pressure loss in all four tires cannot be detected by the Run Flat Indicator The Run Flat Indicator is...

Page 369: ...sure values for all four tires If you wish to cancel activation 왘 Press button ç or 왘 Wait until the message Tire pressure now OK disappears Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS USA only i The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS is equipped with a combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale in the instrument cluster 컄 page 24 Depending on...

Page 370: ...r those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly underinflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a sig...

Page 371: ...e TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal function develops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a malfunction using the TPMS telltale flas...

Page 372: ...on pressure to the infla tion pressure recommended for the vehicle operating condition Tire pres sure should only be adjusted on cold tires Observe the recommended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 357 Some vehicles may have supplemental tire pressure information for driving at high speeds 컄 page 364 or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicl...

Page 373: ...ion pres sure values are matched with the tires The individual values are displayed af ter a few minutes driving Warning G It is the driver s responsibility to calibrate the TPMS on the recommended cold infla tion pressure Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You might lose control over the vehicle i With a spare wheel without wheel sen sor mounted the system may st...

Page 374: ...ase note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction...

Page 375: ... page 158 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Check current tire pressure 왘 Press the æ button The following message will appear in the multifunction display Tire pressure monitor reactivated The TPMS will now monitor the tire in flation pressure values of all four tires If you wish to cancel activation 왘 Press the ç button Warning G It is the driver s responsibility to ...

Page 376: ...topping distance Tire labeling Besides tire name sales designation and manufacturer name a number of markings can be found on a tire Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle s tires Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likel...

Page 377: ...ignation No letter preceding the size designation as illustrated above Passenger car tire based on European design standards Letter P preceding the size designation Passenger car tire based on U S design standards Letter LT preceding the size designation Light Truck tire based on U S design standards Letter T preceding the size designation Temporary spare tires which are high pressure compact spar...

Page 378: ...icated in inches in Tire load rating The tire load rating 5 컄 page 376 is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support For example a load rating of 91 corre sponds to a maximum load of 1356 lbs 615 kg the tire is designed to support See also Maximum tire load 컄 page 382 where the maximum load as sociated with the load index is indicated in kilograms and lbs Warning G The ti...

Page 379: ...컄 page 376 are also referred to as service descrip tion Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire failure causing loss of vehicle control and possibly resulting in an accident and or personal injury and possible death for you and for others i...

Page 380: ... ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 275 40 ZR 18 99Y The Y speed rating in paren thesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being above 186 mph 300 km h Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maximum permissible speed of the tire All season and winter tires Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S for winter tires up to 1...

Page 381: ...imum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchase...

Page 382: ...bols For more information on retreaded tires see 컄 page 353 Tire size The code 3 컄 page 381 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 컄 page 381 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 컄 page 381 identifies the week and year of manufac ture The first two figures...

Page 383: ...inflation pressure for the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can...

Page 384: ...ments in addition to these grades Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride com fort we...

Page 385: ...d government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high tem perature can cause the material of t...

Page 386: ...lled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bars Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated and...

Page 387: ... The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the Certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GTW Gross Trailer Weight The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo equipment luggage etc loaded on the trailer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools spare ...

Page 388: ...dered in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim PSI Pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for air pressure bar kilopascal kPa Recommended tire inflation pressure Recommended tire inflation pressure listed on placard located on driver s door B pillar for normal driving conditions Provides best handling trea...

Page 389: ...at provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire Vehicle capacity weight Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual t...

Page 390: ...es sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained 컄 page 356 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks i e the inner side of the wheels tires during each rotation Check for and ensure proper t...

Page 391: ...ons prevail Not all M S rated radial ply tires provide special winter per formance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction perfor mance requirements of the Rubber Manu facturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Canada RAC and have been designed specifically for use in snow conditions Use of wi...

Page 392: ...Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability ...

Page 393: ...r in the multi function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXXX miles km Service A in XXX days Service A in X day Carry out Service A The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display Types A through H are classified based on estimat ed time needed to perform the mainte na...

Page 394: ...ny authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed mainte nance service Calling up the maintenance service indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 38 The standard display of the control sys tem appears 컄 page 168 왘 Press button k or j on the mul tifunction steering wheel until the maintenance service indicator with the service symbol...

Page 395: ...tor in the maintenance relevant informa tion for your vehicle Such information is available either from either an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset have an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter correct it Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed Resetting the syste...

Page 396: ... your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the facto ry with a wax base ru...

Page 397: ...well as references to Mercedes Benz approved car care products Power washer Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on main taining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense j...

Page 398: ...ent make sure to protect electrical compo nents and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents Corrosion protection such as MB Anticor rosion Wax should be applied to the en gine compartment after every engine cleaning Before applying all control link age bushings and joints should be lubricat ed The poly V belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax Vehicle washing In th...

Page 399: ...icle is pulled through a car wash 앫 do not remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or when using KEYLESS GO 앫 do not turn off the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open the driver s door Otherwise the transmission will shift to P and lock the wheels preventing the vehicle from being pulled through a car wash Due to the width of the vehicle fold in exterior rear view mirrors pri...

Page 400: ...ce they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner Instead use damp cloth to clean those orna mental moldings Very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome plated use a chrome cleaner If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome plated contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Only use window cleaning solutions tha...

Page 401: ...not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch vehicles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before cleaning the windshield and or the wiper blades Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the w...

Page 402: ...nts Do not touch the protective layer with hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the rear part of the tilt sliding panel Otherwise you may scratch or damage the protective layer Only use acid free cleaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for an extended...

Page 403: ...od trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these may be abrasive To prevent scratches do not use scour ing agents The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Do not...

Page 404: ...What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Page 405: ...he ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 416 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as pos...

Page 406: ...nsufficient brake fluid in the reservoir 왘 Risk of accident Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and notify an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warn...

Page 407: ... In addition the yellow ABS mal function indicator lamp and the yellow ESP warning lamp come on and a warning will sound A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning 컄 page 102 was detected 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident ...

Page 408: ...e to its limp home emergency operation mode 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accurate identifi cation of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front left ar...

Page 409: ...l cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 342 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Your fuel tank is empty 왘 After refueling start turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succession The limp home mode is canceled Yo...

Page 410: ... possible v The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss of at least one tire 왘 When driving off apply as little throt tle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the acceler ator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather condi tions 왘 Do not deactivate the ESP Exceptions 컄 page 101 Fa...

Page 411: ...ccupied 왘 Remove the items from the front passenger seat and put them in a safe place The red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an in termittent warning chime with in creasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds from the time the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h You and or your front passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts 왘 Fasten your seat belts There are it...

Page 412: ...o the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center immedi ately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in ser...

Page 413: ... display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale goes out after few minutes driving H Combination low tire pres sure TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS or Advanced TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated There is a malfunction in the TPMS or Advanced TPMS 왘 Read and observe messages...

Page 414: ...d stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating proper...

Page 415: ...r seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 왘 Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 423 Warning G If the 59 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front pa...

Page 416: ... g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight 왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out have the system checked as soon as pos sible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not transport a child on the front passen ger seat until t...

Page 417: ... of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 158 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 173 Remember that clearing a message will only make the mes sage disappear Clearing a message will not correct the condition that caused th...

Page 418: ...ence the messages are divided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 418 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 429 i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti vated as well as the multifunction dis play to come on Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in work ing order before starting your jou...

Page 419: ...ck during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS display is mal functioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capabili...

Page 420: ... the battery checked When the voltage is above this value again the ABS is operational again and the message in the multifunction display should disappear Cruise control Drive to workshop Cruise control is malfunctioning 왘 Have cruise control checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center ESP unavailable See Operator s Manual In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The ESP is...

Page 421: ...r after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h Malfunction Visit workshop In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The ESP has detected a malfunc tion and switched off The ABS may still be operational 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these in...

Page 422: ...ion was set to position R or D 왘 Set the automatic transmission to position P or N Make sure the brake pedal is depressed when attempting to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button PRE SAFE unavailable See Operator s Manual If ESP and PRE SAFE malfunc tion messages are displayed simul taneously PRE SAFE has been deactivated as a result of these mal functions All other occupant safet...

Page 423: ...Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly...

Page 424: ... ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary 왘 Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat is empty 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g ob jects s...

Page 425: ...hould not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 85 the 59 indicator lamp...

Page 426: ... soon as possible and check the front passen ger seat for the following 왘 Turn off the ignition 컄 page 38 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position 컄 page 43 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g ob jects such as books briefcases etc lodged underneath behind or around the seat Such forces may cause th...

Page 427: ...hould not appear in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 85 the 59 indicator lamp...

Page 428: ...checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Run Flat Indicator unavailable The Run Flat Indicator has been switched off due to an error 왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Tire pressure Check tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abru...

Page 429: ...by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Tire pressure monitor temporarily unavailable The TPMS or Advanced TPMS is unable to monitor the tire pressure due to 앫 a nearby radio interference source 앫 excessive wheel sensor temperatures 왘 As soon as the causes for the malfunction are no longer present the TPMS or Advanced TPMS auto matically becomes active again after a few minutes of drivin...

Page 430: ...capability Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping dis tance is increased 왘 Stop in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it ...

Page 431: ... Stop vehicle The battery is defective 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so 왘 Do not continue to drive 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 2 Brake wear Visit workshop The brake pads have reached their wear limit 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the in...

Page 432: ...ly Changed braking behavior Drive with extreme care A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning 컄 page 102 was detected 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the multi function display 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to fol...

Page 433: ... add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the message Brake fluid too low Visit workshop displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriousl...

Page 434: ...f you have to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol displ...

Page 435: ...uld otherwise damage the engine Warning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out ...

Page 436: ...ot continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative wa ter pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 왘 Observe the coolant tempe...

Page 437: ...ized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible The displays for several systems have malfunctioned Some sys tems themselves may also have malfunctioned 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The follow ing systems may have f...

Page 438: ...346 Engine oil level Stop engine off There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as as it is safe to do so in a safe location 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 349 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 346 Engine oil level Reduce oil level You have added too much engine oil There is a risk of dam aging the engine or t...

Page 439: ...il specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution N Engine oil level Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 346 and add oil as required 컄 page 349 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible leaks Oil sensor malfunctio...

Page 440: ...e leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 342 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center a Hood open Trunk open You are driving with the hood or the tailgate open 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 345 or the tailgate 컄 page 124 You are trying to lock the vehicle with the KEYLESS GO function with a door...

Page 441: ...locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is momentarily not recognized 왘 Change the position of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch if necessary Key not recognized The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not recognized while the ignition is switched on 컄 page 38 and a door is op...

Page 442: ...eplace key Drive to workshop There is no additional code avail able for SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Key Check battery The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO are dis charged 왘 Replace the batteries 컄 page 464 Do not forget key This message appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the driver s door is opened wit...

Page 443: ...ke lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Brake lamp Drive to workshop Brake lamp illumination is de layed or lamp is permanently on 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Display malfunction Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light T...

Page 444: ...active Bi Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Active headlamps Display malfunction The active Bi Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible High beam left The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possi...

Page 445: ... 148 왘 Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch 컄 page 147 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Low beam left The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Bi Xenon headlamp 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Low beam right The right low beam lamp is malfunctio...

Page 446: ...lb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Parking lamp front right Substitute bulb on The right front parking lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Reverse lamp left The left backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Reverse lamp right The right backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon ...

Page 447: ...stitute bulb on The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal rear right Substitute bulb on The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal front left Substitute bulb on The left front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substit...

Page 448: ... This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Turn signal in mirror right The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible ...

Page 449: ...brupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel Caution Tire defect Vehicles with Advanced TPMS One or more tires are deflating The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to...

Page 450: ...e wheel Check tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required 왘 If necessary change the wheel Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat...

Page 451: ... cannot save any more data 왘 Have the service memory checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center K Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding portion of the tilt sliding sunroof open 왘 Close the tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 255 J Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the Sma...

Page 452: ...he emergency power battery for the Tele Aid system is malfunctioning If the vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or drained Tele Aid will not be operational 왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center t Function unavailable This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone...

Page 453: ... vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Visit workshop The AIRMATIC is malfunctioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h depending on the set vehicle level 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Visit workshop The AIRMATIC is functional only to a limited extent 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h depending on the set veh...

Page 454: ...ol was activated too long too frequently 왘 Let the compressor cool until the message disappears The selected level will be set once the compressor has cooled down Level selection not permitted You are driving too fast for the desired level selection 왘 Reduce vehicle speed 왘 Set the next higher level 컄 page 271 When the message Compressor cool ing down appears in the multifunction display driving i...

Page 455: ...udes 앫 Towing eye bolt 앫 Wheel wrench 앫 Alignment bolt 앫 Vehicle jack 앫 Fuse chart 앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor 앫 Collapsible wheel chock 앫 Wheel bolts for spare wheel 1 Cargo compartment floor lowered 2 Handle cover 왘 Open the tailgate 컄 page 122 왘 Push in handle cover 2 and pull han dle in direction of arrow 왘 Lift cargo compartment floor 1 i Check expiration dates and contents for completenes...

Page 456: ...ceed as described on 컄 page 458 6 Wheel bolt wrench 7 Electric air pump 8 Jack 9 Spare fuses fuse extractor fuse chart a Spare wheel collapsible tire b Alignment bolt c Towing eye bolt d Collapsible wheel chock e Spare wheel bolts f Vehicle tool kit storage well casing 왘 To remove jack b loosen the hook and loop fastener With the cargo compartment cover blind installed behind the third row seats 컄...

Page 457: ...e vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking...

Page 458: ...he tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of base plate 3 Spare wheel Your vehicle is equipped with a spare wheel with collapsible tire The spare wheel is located underneath the cargo compartment floor Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounte...

Page 459: ...d or re placed as appropriate 앫 Do not operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted Removing the spare wheel 1 Spare wheel 2 Retaining screw 3 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing 왘 Remove the jack from the vehicle tool kit 컄 page 455 왘 Loosen retaining screw 2 by turning it counterclockwise 왘 Remove vehicle tool kit storage well casing 3 왘 Remove spare wheel 1 i For information on h...

Page 460: ... key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow 왘 Slide mechanical key 2 out of the housing i Unlocking the driver s door with the mechanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO...

Page 461: ...nger door the rear right door and the tailgate 왘 Open the driver s door and the rear left door 왘 Press the central locking switch on the driver s door 컄 page 131 The locking knobs of the front passen ger door and the rear doors move down If the vehicle battery is disconnected or drained 왘 Press down the locking knobs of the front passenger door and the rear doors manually 왘 Exit the vehicle 왘 Clos...

Page 462: ...to the slot of lock 1 왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90 in direction of arrow 왘 Remove cover 2 3 Fuel filler flap release 왘 Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in di rection of arrow The fuel filler flap is unlocked 왘 Open the fuel filler flap 컄 page 342 i The fuel filler flap release may differ depending on production date If your vehicle is not equipped with the fuel filler flap release as il...

Page 463: ...same as with the SmartKey re moved from starter switch The driver s door can then be closed again 왘 Press on cover 1 at the position indi cated by the arrow 왘 Take off cover 1 2 Crank 왘 Take crank 2 out of the Operator s Manual pouch 왘 Insert crank 2 into hole 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to 앫 slide sunroof closed 앫 raise sunroof at the rear 왘 Turn crank 2 counterclockwise to 앫 slide sunroof open 앫 lo...

Page 464: ...atteries to accept old batteries for recycling SmartKey Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove mechanical key 1 from the SmartKey 컄 page 459 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 in side open ing in direction of arrow 왘 Using mechanical key 1 push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compart ment 3 Warning G Keep the batteries out of reach o...

Page 465: ...SS GO Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove mechanical key 1 from the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 459 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into opening 왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the SmartKey housing 3 Batteries 4 Contact spring 왘 Pull out batteri...

Page 466: ...djusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a dis tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Backup bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction 앫 Turn sign...

Page 467: ...he Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center D2S 35 W 5 Headlamps High beam high beam flasher H7 55W Bi Xenon headlamps High beam high beam flasher spot lamp H7 55W 6 Sidemarker lamp WY 5 W 7 Corner illuminating front fog lamp H11 55W Lamp Type 8 High mounted brake lamp LED 9 Tail brake and sidemarker lamp P 21 W a Turn signal lamp PY 21 W b Backup lamp P 21 W ...

Page 468: ...des Benz Light Truck Center 앫 the additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors 앫 the high mounted brake lamp 앫 the Bi Xenon low beam lamps 앫 the Bi Xenon high beam flasher spot light 앫 the front sidemarker lamps Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before chang ing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized...

Page 469: ...n signal lamp 3 Bulb socket for low beam headlamp 4 Bulb socket for high beam headlamp Low beam headlamp bulbs 왘 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise 왘 Remove cover 1 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 counterclockwise 왘 Pull bulb socket 3 out of the head lamp housing 왘 Pull the low beam bulb out of bulb socket 3 왘 Insert the new low beam bulb into bulb socket 3 왘 Insert bulb socket 3 into the head lamp housing 왘 Turn...

Page 470: ...ad lamp housing 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 clockwise until it engages 왘 Place cover 1 on the opening in the headlamp housing 왘 Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag es Front turn signal lamp bulbs 왘 Pull bulb socket 2 out of the head lamp housing 왘 Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb socket 2 왘 Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb socket 2 왘 Insert bulb socket 2 into the head lamp housing Bi Xeno...

Page 471: ... parking and standing lamp 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise 왘 Pull bulb socket 1 out of the housing 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 1 왘 Insert the new parking and standing lamp bulb into bulb socket 1 왘 Insert bulb socket 1 into the housing 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise until it engages Warning G Do not remove the low beam high beam cover for the Bi Xenon headlamp Because of high voltage ...

Page 472: ...er 2 Cover 2 is released 왘 Swing cover 2 outwards and take it off 4 Retaining screws 왘 Remove screws 4 that retain front fog lamp 1 왘 Remove corner illuminating front fog lamp 1 5 Corner illuminating front fog lamp bulb socket 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 counterclockwise 왘 Pull bulb socket 5 out of the housing 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 5 왘 Insert the new corner illuminating front fog lamp bulb i...

Page 473: ...be re placed Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Front sidemarker lamp bulbs Since replacing the sidemarker lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process we recommend you have the sidemarker lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp d...

Page 474: ...emarker standing and parking lamp bulb socket 2 Turn signal lamp bulb socket 3 Fog lamp bulb socket driver s side only 4 Backup lamp bulb socket 왘 Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced turn the respective bulb socket 1 4 counterclockwise 왘 Pull the bulb socket out of the housing 왘 Similarly turn the bulb counterclock wise carefully and pull the bulb out of bulb socket 왘 Insert the new bulb ...

Page 475: ...Replacing bulbs License plate lamp 1 License plate lamp cover 2 Screw 왘 Loosen screws 2 왘 Remove license plate lamp cover 1 왘 Replace the license plate lamp bulb 왘 Reinstall license plate lamp cover 1 왘 Retighten screws 2 ...

Page 476: ...er when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted Make sure the wiper blades are proper ly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage For your convenience we recommend that you have this work carried out b...

Page 477: ...e windshield Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back Rear wiper blade Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch vehicles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Hold on to the wiper when folding the wipe...

Page 478: ...n direction of arrow 왘 Remove wiper blade 2 Installing 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade 왘 Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper arm 1 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper blade 2 by pushing it in direction of ar row until it locks into place 왘 Check whether the wiper blade is securely fastened 왘 Fold the wiper arm to rest on the rear window Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back Make ...

Page 479: ...tKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The spare wheel is for ...

Page 480: ...hill place the wheel chock and another sizable object as follows 왘 Place the wheel chock and another sizable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during...

Page 481: ...ket 3 Jack 4 Crank 왘 Place jack 3 on firm ground 왘 Position jack 3 under the take up bracket 2 so that it is always vertical plumb line as seen from the side even if the vehicle is parked on an in cline 왘 Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3 is fully seated in take up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground 왘 Continue to turn crank 4 until the wheel is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ...

Page 482: ...n trunk with spare wheel Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised 앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the bolts and wheel hub threads Wheel bolts 2 must be us...

Page 483: ...amaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off This could cause an accident Make sure to use the correct wh...

Page 484: ... in the starter switch to position 1 or 왘 Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once without depressing the brake pedal 왘 Press I on electric air pump switch 2 The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the collapsible tire Warning G Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric air pump 컄 pag...

Page 485: ...tion pressure using the vent screw Warning G Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during inflation Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when using the equipment Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yel low label on the spare ...

Page 486: ...lb ft 150 Nm Warning G Follow recommend tire inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Warning ...

Page 487: ...nd all other vehicle tool kit items back into the storage well i The removed road wheel cannot be stored in the spare wheel well under the cargo compartment floor but should be transported in the cargo compartment wrapped in a protective wrap 컄컄 ...

Page 488: ...ntain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling i Mercedes Benz recommends to have the battery replaced at authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries A ...

Page 489: ...condition testing intervals As with any other battery the battery may discharge if the vehicle is not operated for an extended period of time You can connect a battery maintenance charge unit tested and approved for use on your vehicle model or disconnected the battery to prevent battery discharge Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for more information The factory equipped VRLA...

Page 490: ... Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for further information Warning G Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit Use leak proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident Warning G Disconnecting removing reinstalling and rec...

Page 491: ...in direction of arrow as far as it will go Left seat rail cover 2 cannot be re moved i With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button will have no effect i If your battery is discharged the vehi cle must be jump started 컄 page 496 using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment or an accessory ...

Page 492: ...y from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 After turning off the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button with the driver s door closed the starter switch is in position 1 With the driver s door opened the start er switch is set to position 0 same as SmartKey removed from starter switch 컄 page 39 Step 3 Disconnecting 4 Seat r...

Page 493: ...ing nuts 7 Step 6 Disconnecting 8 Battery cover with integrated air channel 9 Pulling battery cover out a Lifting battery cover 왘 Lift battery cover 8 slightly in direc tion of arrow a 왘 Pull battery cover 8 in direction of arrow 9 왘 Remove battery cover 8 i To release the floor carpet perforations see dotted line in above illustration you will have to apply somewhat great er force when pulling th...

Page 494: ...over g Negative terminal 왘 Disconnect battery negative lead from negative terminal g 왘 Remove the cover from positive termi nal f 왘 Disconnect battery positive lead from positive terminal f Step 9 Removing 왘 Take out battery Step 10 Reinstalling 왘 Carry out step 9 컄 page 493 first and then step 7 컄 page 493 both in re verse order b Battery ventilation hose h Vent plug The battery battery ventilati...

Page 495: ... the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 same as SmartKey re moved from the starter switch 컄 page 39 왘 Connect the positive lead to the posi tive terminal and fasten it s cover 컄 page 493 왘 Connect the negative lead to the nega tive terminal 컄 page 493 Never invert the terminal connections i The following procedures must be car ried out following any interruption of battery power e g due ...

Page 496: ...batteries to accept old batteries for recycling Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tes...

Page 497: ...d to a battery explosion and severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and v...

Page 498: ...charged battery 3 Negative terminal of charged battery 4 Positive terminal of charged battery 왘 Connect positive terminals 2 and 4 with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 4 first 왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed 왘 Connect negative terminals 1 and 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first 왘 Start the engi...

Page 499: ...on the lights under any circumstances 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 1 and 3 and then from the positive terminals 2 and 4 You can now turn on the lights 왘 Have the battery checked at the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not tow start the vehicle ...

Page 500: ...sis or suspension parts Use the towing eyes Switch off the ESP 컄 page 101 tow away alarm 컄 page 107 and the automatic central locking 컄 page 130 Do not tow start the vehicle Do not tow with one axle raised Doing so could damage the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty All wheels must be on or off the ground Observe instructions for towing the ve hicles with all ...

Page 501: ...le s electrical sys tem Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert Warning G With the engine not running there...

Page 502: ...ion see Bat tery 컄 page 487 and Jump starting 컄 page 496 When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the ignition in position 2 컄 page 38 the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel is turning at a speed of approx 9 mph 15 km h or above To prevent the vehicle doors from locking deactivate the automatic central locking...

Page 503: ...into the vehicle toolkit 컄 page 455 왘 Engage cover 1 at top and press at bottom Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud should be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago nally since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment Never try to free a vehicle that is st...

Page 504: ...l kit 컄 page 455 앫 Fuse chart The fuse chart explains the fuse alloca tion and fuse amperages 앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor Warning G Only use fuses approved for Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question Otherwise a short circuit could result and cause a fire Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz and that have the specified amperage rati...

Page 505: ...d from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Release clamp 1 왘 Lift fuse box cover 2 up 왘 Install main fuse box cover in reverse order Fuse box in cargo compartment The fuse box is located behind under the cargo compartment cover on the right hand side of the spare wheel well 왘 Open the tailgate 컄 page 122 왘 Lift the cargo compartment cover 컄 page 454 왘 Secure cargo compa...

Page 506: ...ashboard on the passenger side 왘 Open the front passenger door 1 Cover Opening 왘 Pull cover 1 in direction of arrow Closing 왘 Clip upper end of cover 2 into open ing 왘 Push on lower end of cover 2 until it engages Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver to open fuse box cover 1 as this could damage it ...

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Page 508: ...507 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Page 509: ...More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts should be installed The use of non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Merced...

Page 510: ...ies 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Should y...

Page 511: ...ion Number VIN 왘 Move second row seat 4 on passen ger side to the rear as far as possible 컄 page 137 왘 Fold carpet 5 in direction of arrow You may have to cut the perforated car pet using a sharp object e g a knife i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illus tration Refer to certification l...

Page 512: ...n labels 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission stan dards 9 VIN visible lower edge of windshield a Engine number engraved on engine ...

Page 513: ...y 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator R 500 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley ...

Page 514: ...6 8 Bore 3 66 in 92 90 mm 3 82 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 39 in 86 00 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 213 cu in 3498 cm3 303 cu in 4966 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 268 hp 6000 rpm2 200 kW 6000 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft 2400 5000 rpm 350 N...

Page 515: ... fuel consumption Moreover tires and rims not approved by Mercedes Benz may under load exhibit dimensional variations and dif ferent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehi cle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard...

Page 516: ...ed from an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory equipped wheel rim tire configuration on your vehicle Appearance Package Sport Package etc equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires See an authorized...

Page 517: ...s light alloy 7 5 J x 17 H2 8 J x 18 H2 8 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 2 20 in 56 mm 2 64 in 67 mm 2 64 in 67 mm Summer tires1 255 50 R19 103W All season tires1 235 65 R17 104H M S 255 55 R18 105H M S Winter tires1 2 235 65 R17 104H M S 255 55 R18 105H M S 1 Radial ply tires 2 Not available as factory equipment ...

Page 518: ...essure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yel low label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the collapsible tire to the recommended tire inflation pres sure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the collapsible tire differs from the t...

Page 519: ...0 Generator alternator 14 V 150 A 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 70 Ah 2 V 95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A NGK PFR 5R 11 Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm ...

Page 520: ... R 500 Overall vehicle length 203 0 in 5157 mm Overall vehicle width 75 7 in 1922 mm Overall vehicle height 65 4 in 1661 mm Wheelbase 126 6 in 3215 mm Track front 65 6 in 1665 mm Track rear 65 3 in 1658 mm Ground clearance 5 8 in 148 mm Turning circle 40 7 ft 12 4 m ...

Page 521: ...520 Technical data Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Page 522: ...ter Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter R 350 R 500 8 5 US qt 8 0 l 9 0 US qt 8 5 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmis sion 9 5 US qt 9 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer case 0 53 US qt 0 5 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil Front axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil Power steering approx 1 3 US qt 1 2 l MB Po...

Page 523: ...mum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 8 2 US qt 7 8 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer so...

Page 524: ...oiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz is recommended Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with additional in formation Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those express ly required for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS P...

Page 525: ... requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline To maintain the engine s durability and performance p...

Page 526: ... Products pamphlet for a listing of approved product s Follow directions on product label Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes Benz vehicles...

Page 527: ...e protec tion to approx 49 F 45 C the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifreeze If the coolant level is low water and MB 325 0 anticorrosion antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage Please make sure the mixture ...

Page 528: ... shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 anticorrosion anti freeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Ben...

Page 529: ...mperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 앫 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gal 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and commercially avail able premixed windshield washer solven...

Page 530: ...sist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied Bead 컄 page 386 Bi Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps Bi Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam CAC Customer Ass...

Page 531: ... the oil at different tempera tures The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin or the lower the temperature it can tol erate without becoming viscous the better the viscosity ESP Electronic Stability Program Improves vehicle handling and direc tional stability ETD Emergency Tensioning Device Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys tem...

Page 532: ... an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone Locking knob Knob on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un locked Pushing the locking knob down on an individual door from inside will lock that door Maintenance System U S vehicles Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte nance service ...

Page 533: ... Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial Avoid this en gine speed range as it may result in se rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Occupant distribution 컄 page 387 Parktronic Parking assist System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during park ing maneuvers Poly V belt drive Drives engine components alternator A...

Page 534: ...g The average of both the MON Motor Octane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Sidewall 컄 page 387 SRS Supplemental Restraint System Seat belts emergency tensioning de vice and air bags Though independent systems they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection Tele Aid System Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand The Te...

Page 535: ...ge 388 Treadwear indicators 컄 page 388 TWR Tongue Weight Rating 컄 page 388 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 컄 page 388 Vehicle capacity weight 컄 page 388 Vehicle level control The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed The driver can set the ground clearance manually for example on very rough roads VIN Vehicle Identification Numb...

Page 536: ...ic 276 Windshield wipers 59 Adding Coolant 351 Engine oil 349 Additional turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 466 Adjusting 42 Air distribution 222 236 Air volume 222 237 Backrest tilt 44 Exterior rear view mirror 48 Head restraint height 44 Head restraint tilt 45 Instrument cluster illumination 158 Interior rear view mirror 48 Mirrors 47 Multicontour seat 136 Seat cushion depth 136 Seat cushion tilt...

Page 537: ...tion 170 Selecting satellite radio station 171 Audio system CD mode 171 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 209 Automatic central locking Activating deactivating control system 188 Automatic climate control Front defroster 238 Residual ventilation 243 Automatic climate control 3 zone 230 Adjusting air distribution 236 Adjusting air volume 237 Air recirculation mode 239 Rear passenger compartm...

Page 538: ...lbs replacing 465 Additional turn signal lamps 466 Backup lamps 466 Bi Xenon headlamps 466 Brake lamps 466 Front fog lamp 471 Front fog lamps 466 Front lamps 466 Headlamps 466 License plate lamps 466 474 Parking lamps 466 Rear fog lamps 472 Rear side marker lamp bulbs 472 Sidemarker lamps 466 Standing lamps 466 Tail lamp assemblies 472 Tail lamps 466 Turn signal lamps 466 C CAC Customer Assistance...

Page 539: ...S 371 Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 368 Child safety 82 Air bags 72 Infant and child restraint systems 78 82 LATCH child seat mounts 92 Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation Cigarette lighter Front center console 303 Cigarette lighter 305 Cleaning Headlamps 208 Headliner 402 Light alloy wheels 401 Plastic and rubber par...

Page 540: ...r submenu 178 180 Lighting submenu 182 Malfunction memory menu 173 Menus 164 165 Selecting radio system 170 Selecting satellite radio system 171 Settings menu 174 Standard display menu 168 Submenus 163 165 TEL menu 194 Trip computer menu 192 Vehicle submenu 186 Convenience submenu 189 Activating easy entry exit feature 189 Coolant 351 525 Adding 351 Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity 526 Checking l...

Page 541: ...er 62 Residual heat 228 243 Seat heating 143 Tow away alarm 107 Deep water see Standing water Defogging Windshield 224 238 Delayed switch off Interior lighting 185 Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing A number telephone 195 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driv ing Digital speedometer 168 Direction of rotation tires 356 Discharged battery Jump starting 496 Disconnecting Vehicl...

Page 542: ...203 Accelerator position 203 Kickdown 203 E Easy entry exit feature 132 Activating 189 EBP 102 Electrical fuses 503 Electrical system Technical data 518 Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP Electronic Stability Program see ESP Electronic Traction System see 4 ETS Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 314 With Tele Aid 313 Emergency operation Limp Home Mode 207 Emergency operations Closing...

Page 543: ...lts 50 First aid kit 454 Flat tire 478 Lowering the vehicle 485 Preparing the vehicle 479 Spare wheel 457 Flexible Service System PLUS FSS PLUS 530 Floormats 328 Fluid level Automatic transmission 350 Fog lamp rear Switching on 151 Fog lamps front Messages in display 442 Replacing bulbs 466 Switching on 151 Folding Exterior mirrors 211 4 ETS 102 Front air bags 75 Front defroster 223 238 Front fog ...

Page 544: ...or lever Message in the display 421 Position 200 Position automatic transmission 199 Global Locking 112 Unlocking 112 Global Positioning System GPS 531 Glove box 294 Closing 294 Opening 294 Good visibility 208 GPS 531 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW 386 GVW 386 531 GVWR 386 531 H Hard plastic trim ...

Page 545: ...Inside rear view mirror Antiglare 209 Installing Front wiper blades 476 477 Infant and child restraint systems 90 Vehicle battery 489 Instrument cluster 24 158 531 Cleaning 401 Illumination 158 Lamps in 409 Outside temperature indicator 159 Selecting language 178 Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 154 Activating automatic control 155 Deactivating automatic control 155 Delayed s...

Page 546: ...Messages in display 444 Replacing bulbs 466 474 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 401 Light sensor 444 Lighter see cigarette lighter Lighting 147 Automatic headlamp mode 148 Cargo compartment lamp 157 Daytime running lamp mode 149 Door entry lamps 157 Front fog lamps 151 High beams 151 Instrument cluster illumination 158 Interior 154 Locator lighting 150 Low beam 147 Night security illumination 150 Park...

Page 547: ...vehicles 531 Malfunction Displaying 173 Malfunction memory 173 Calling up 173 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 461 Interior lighting control 155 Locking the vehicle 460 Power tilt sliding sunroof 462 Unlocking the driver s door 459 Manual seat Adjusting head restraint tilt 45 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 239 Maximum inflation pressure 387 Maximum load rating 387 531 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 387 ...

Page 548: ... 444 Lamps exterior 442 Oil 437 438 Parking brake 431 SmartKey 441 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 440 Tele Aid 450 451 Telephone 451 Washer fluid 451 Multifunction steering wheel 28 532 N Navigation system 172 Night security illumination 150 Normal occupant weight 387 532 O Occupant Classification System 85 Self test 90 Occupant distribution 387 Occupant safety 70 Children and air bags 72 Children in th...

Page 549: ...of with power tilt sliding panel 259 Panorama roof with tilt sliding panel Cleaning 401 Parcel nets 298 Parking 334 Parking and locking 64 Parking brake 56 65 Engaging 65 Message in display 431 Releasing 56 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 466 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 146 Parktronic 274 532 Cleaning system sensor 399 Range of the sensors 275 Sensor cover 399 Warning indicators 276 ...

Page 550: ... the display 416 Spare wheel 457 Vehicle jack 456 Vehicle tool kit 454 Premium unleaded gasoline 524 PRE SAFE 81 532 Preventive occupant safety see PRE SAFE Problems While driving 62 With vehicle 18 Product information 9 Production options weight 387 532 Program mode selector switch 533 PSI 387 388 533 Q Quick search Phone book 195 R Radio Selecting stations 170 Selecting stations satellite 171 Ra...

Page 551: ... blades 475 Rear wiper blade 477 Vehicle battery 489 Wheel 481 Removing spare wheel 458 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 472 Brake lamp bulbs 472 Bulbs 465 Front lamp bulbs 468 License plate lamp bulbs 474 Low beam bulbs 468 Rear fog lamp bulbs 472 Rear lamp bulbs 466 472 Rear side marker lamp bulbs 472 Rear turn signal bulbs 472 Rear wiper blade 476 Wiper blades 475 Replacing front fog lamp bulb 471 R...

Page 552: ...lf test Occupant Classification System 90 Tele Aid 312 Service Calling up the service indicator 393 Parts 508 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 509 Service and warranty information 10 Service indicator Calling up 393 Clearing 393 Service life tires 354 Setting Convenience functions 177 189 Cruise control 265 Day clock 181 Daytime running lamp mode 182 Higher speed in cruise control 267 Hours cl...

Page 553: ...martKey 110 Battery 463 Battery check lamp 112 118 Checking the batteries 113 119 Factory setting 112 Global locking 112 Global locking and unlocking 112 Global unlocking 112 Loss of 114 Selective setting 112 Starter switch positions 38 Unlocking with 36 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 114 Factory setting 118 Global locking 118 Loss of 121 Messages in display 440 Remote control 115 Selective setting 118 ...

Page 554: ...186 Sun visor 212 Sunshade Rear door window 214 Third row 214 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 533 Switching off Automatic central locking control system 188 ESP 101 Hazard warning flasher 154 Headlamps 65 Seat heating 143 Switching on Automatic central locking control system 188 ESP 102 Front fog lamps 151 Hazard warning flasher 154 Headlamps 58 High beams 151 Rear fog lamp 151 Seat heating 142 ...

Page 555: ...olen vehicle recovery services 319 System self check 312 Telematics 533 Telephone 310 Answering a call 195 Dialing a number from the phone book 195 Ending a call 195 Loading phone book 195 Messages in the display 451 Operating 194 Redialing 196 Temperature Setting interior temperature 222 236 Tires 364 Third row sunshade 214 3 zone automatic climate control 230 Ticket holder 300 Tie down rings Car...

Page 556: ...2 Towing the vehicle Stranded vehicle 502 TPMS malfunction telltale 25 Traction 205 388 534 Transfer case 534 Tread 388 534 Tread depth 355 Tread depth tires 390 Treadwear indicators 388 534 Trip computer 192 Trip odometer Resetting 159 Turn signal lamps Cleaning lenses 399 Replacing bulbs 466 Turn signals 58 Turning off the engine 66 TWR Tongue Weight Rating 534 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Sta...

Page 557: ...el 402 Tar stains 396 Vehicle washing 397 Vehicle identification number VIN 511 Vehicle jack 456 Vehicle lighting Checking 344 Vehicle loading terminology 385 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 388 Vehicle tool kit 454 Collapsible wheel chock 455 457 Vehicle washing 397 VIN Vehicle Identification Number 511 534 W Warning indicators Parktronic 276 Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 77 Parking brake 57...

Page 558: ...t wiping 59 Interval wiping 60 Normal wiper speed 59 Rear window wiper washer 61 Replacing wiper blades 475 Simultaneous wiping and washing 62 Single wipe 60 Switching on 59 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 60 Winter driving Snow chains 391 Tires 390 Winter driving instructions 337 Winter tires 390 Wiper blades Replacing 475 Wiper washer Rear window 61 Wiping And washing simultaneously 60 Inter...

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Page 560: ...ww mercedes benz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 3056 31 Press time June 13 2005 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extr...

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