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Trailer towing*

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Risk of injury

As soon as you raise the trailer drawbar, the

unladen vehicle rises slightly. The vehicle

then lowers to driving level.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of

the wheel arch or the underbody. You could

otherwise trap yourself or others.

Lift up the trailer drawbar and decouple the

trailer.

Switch off the engine.

Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package*

Make sure the selector lever is set to P.

Depress the parking brake.

Start the engine.

Close the doors and tailgate.

Secure the trailer against rolling away.

Risk of injury

The vehicle is lowered as soon as you dis-

connect the trailer cable. Make sure that

nobody is in the vicinity of the wheel arch

or the underbody. You could otherwise trap

yourself or others.
As soon as you decouple the trailer, the

unladen vehicle rises slightly. Make sure

that you or others are not injured in the

process.

Remove the trailer cable and decouple the

trailer.

Switch off the engine.

Notes on towing a trailer

Risk of accident

When reversing the vehicle towards the

trailer, make sure there is nobody between

the trailer and the vehicle.
Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If

you do not couple the trailer to the towing

vehicle correctly, the trailer could become

detached.
Make sure that the following values are not

exceeded:

The permitted trailer drawbar nose-

weight

The permitted trailer load

The permitted rear axle load of the towing

vehicle

The maximum permissible gross vehicle

weight of both the towing vehicle and the

trailer

You will find the applicable permissible val-

ues which must not be exceeded in the

vehicle documents.
You will find the values approved by the

manufacturer on the vehicle identification

plates and those for the towing vehicle in

the "Technical data" section.

You will find installation dimensions and loads

in the "Technical data" section

(

page 354).

The maximum permissible trailer drawbar

noseweight on the ball coupling is 85 kg.

However, the actual noseweight must not

exceed the value given on the trailer coupling

and trailer identification plates. The lowest

weight applies.

Use a noseweight as close as possible to

the maximum permissible noseweight. Do

not use a noseweight of less than 50 kg,

otherwise the trailer may come loose.

Operation

* optional

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Summary of Contents for R-Class

Page 1: ... taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way replaces the printed version which was delivered with your vehicle Internal use only Disclaimer The following version of the Owner s Manual describes all models series and special equipment of your vehic...

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Page 4: ...fore reserves the right to introduce changes in design equipment and technical features at any time You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descrip tions in this manual Please consult a Mercedes Benz Service Centre if you have any questions The Owner s Manual Brief Instructions Service Booklet and supplements related to vehicle equipment belong with the vehicle You should...

Page 5: ...16 At a glance 19 Safety 39 Controls 67 Operation 217 Practical advice 249 Technical data 337 Contents 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 2 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 6: ...isting the windscreen 172 Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Misted up windows 172 Multi zone Thermotronic 163 Rear compartment air condition ing 166 Rear window heating 173 Setting the air distribution 171 Setting the airflow 172 Setting the air vents 169 Setting the temperature 168 Setting the temperature rear compartment 169 Switching the residual heat func tion on off 174 see Climate control AIRMA...

Page 7: ...n 41 Belt warning 96 Bonnet Bonnet catch 221 Display message 264 Opening closing 220 Bonnet release lever Release lever 221 Brake Parking brake 112 Warning lamp 282 283 Brake Assist see BAS Brake fluid 362 Display message 266 Brake lamps Adaptive 59 Display message 272 Brake system Display message 265 Bulb Brake lamp 310 Changing 308 310 Dipped beam headlamps 308 Licence plate lamp 311 Main beam h...

Page 8: ... headlamp mode Setting on board computer 132 Consumption statistics on board computer 137 Convenience closing 108 Coolant 223 Checking the level 223 Display message 265 269 270 Mixture ratio 360 Temperature gauge 125 Cornering light Display message 270 Cruise control 140 Display message 263 264 Cup holder 183 D Dashboard see Cockpit see Instrument cluster Date Setting on board computer 131 Daytime...

Page 9: ...r axle level control 151 Reversing camera 157 Speedtronic 149 Driving tip Braking 232 Distronic 148 Driving abroad 235 Driving on wet roads 234 Fording 234 Trailer towing 239 Winter 232 DVD audio Operation on board computer 126 DVD video Operation on board computer 127 E Easy entry exit feature Activating deactivating on board computer 135 Easy entry feature 89 3rd row of seats 84 Easy exit featur...

Page 10: ...cally 91 Folding in when locking on board computer 135 Malfunction 295 Parking position 93 Resetting 91 Storing settings 92 Exterior view Overview 20 F Fire extinguisher 251 First aid kit 251 Flat tyre Equipment 313 MOExtended run flat system 322 Preparing the vehicle 313 TIREFIT kit 314 Floormat 215 Foglamps Display message 273 Foot operated parking brake see Parking brake Fording 234 Frequencies...

Page 11: ...fuel 286 Seat belt 284 SRS 41 283 Tyre pressure monitor 284 Indicator and warning lamps 281 Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp Instrument cluster 118 Overview 26 Selecting the language on board computer 131 Instrument lighting 119 Interior lighting 103 Automatic control system 103 Delayed switch off on board computer 133 Emergency lighting 103 Manual control 103 Reading lamp 103 Interio...

Page 12: ...4 Variable Speedtronic 149 Loading guidelines 187 Locking Automatic 75 Emergency locking 303 From the inside central locking button 75 Luggage compartment enlarge ment 190 Luggage cover 197 Luggage net Front passenger footwell 186 Front seats behind 187 Lumbar support 4 way 80 M Main beam headlamps Display message 272 Maintenance Battery 323 Malfunction memory see Message memory menu Maximum speed...

Page 13: ...O head restraints 304 O Oil Consumption 222 Topping up 222 On board computer 120 Additional functions menu 136 AIRMATIC compass menu 128 Audio menu 126 Convenience submenu 130 Display messages 255 DVD menu 127 Factory settings 129 Heating submenu 130 Instrument cluster submenu 130 Lighting submenu 130 Message memory menu 128 Navigation menu 127 Settings menu 129 Standard display menu 125 Telephone...

Page 14: ...05 Range on board computer 138 Rear axle level control 151 Rear compartment seats 81 Rear foglamp Display message 273 Rear view mirror Adjusting 90 Anti dazzle manual 90 Anti dazzle mode automatic 91 Rear window Cleaning 245 Rear window heating 173 Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Rear window wiper 105 Replacing the wiper blade 312 Refuelling 218 Remote control Auxiliary heating 176 Changing the bat...

Page 15: ...ing tilting sunroof 178 Rain closing feature 180 Resetting 180 Sliding sunroof see Panorama sliding sunroof see Sliding tilting sunroof Snow chains 231 Socket 206 2nd row of seats 207 Cockpit 206 Luggage compartment 207 Speed Technical data 344 Speed limiter Speedtronic 149 Speedometer Digital speedometer on board computer 125 Segments 119 Setting the unit on board com puter 130 Speedtronic 149 Di...

Page 16: ...pare wheel 349 Engine 342 Speed 344 Trailer loads 354 Tyres 346 348 Vehicle dimensions 350 Vehicle weights 351 Wheels 346 348 Telephone see Mobile phone Temperature Outside temperature 120 Thermatic Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Thermotronic Malfunction indicator lamp 279 Third brake lamp Display message 272 Tightening torque 322 Time Setting on board computer 131 Setting the time on board com pu...

Page 17: ...nic 149 Vehicle Emergency unlocking 302 303 Individual settings on board com puter 129 Leaving parked up 301 Towing 332 Transporting 332 Vehicle battery 323 Vehicle dimensions 350 Vehicle electronics 339 Vehicle identification number VIN 340 341 Vehicle identification plates 340 Vehicle level Display message 267 268 Vehicle weights 351 W Warning and indicator lamp ABS yellow 281 LIM Cruise control...

Page 18: ...screen washer system 362 Windscreen wipers 104 Cleaning 245 Malfunction 294 Replacing the wiper blades 311 Winter diesel 220 Winter driving 231 232 Winter tyres 231 Limiting the speed on board com puter 151 Index 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 15 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 19: ... driving style RDo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine RDo not warm up the engine with the vehi cle stationary RDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis tance from the vehicle in front RAvoid frequent sudden acceleration RChange gear in good time and use each gear only up to2 3 of its maximum engine speed RSwitch off the engine in stationary traffic Returning used vehicles Me...

Page 20: ...u drive over obstacles at high speed or if the vehicle bottoms out in rough terrain it could cause heavy impacts to the vehicle underbody tyres or wheels This could cause your vehicle to be damaged which in turn might lead to an accident This also applies to vehicles which are equipped with underbody protection You should therefore drive over obstacles slowly and prevent the vehicle from bot tomin...

Page 21: ...c regulations Rnational road traffic licensing regulations G Risk of injury Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehicle Their purpose is to draw your atten tion and the attention of others to various dangers Therefore do not remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so If you remove the warning stickers you or others could be injured by failing to recog...

Page 22: ...ulti function steering wheel 30 Centre console 31 Overhead control panel 33 Door control panel 34 Stowage compartments 36 At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 19 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 23: ...Exterior view 20 Exterior view At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 20 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 24: ...224 Flat tyre 313 8 Opens the bonnet 220 Engine oil 222 Coolant 223 Function Page 9 Windscreen wipers 104 Cleaning the wiper blades 245 Replacing the wiper blades 311 a Cleaning the windows 245 b Sliding tilting sunroof 178 Panorama sliding sunroof 181 c Opening and closing the doors 68 d Front lights 308 e Headlamp cleaning system 102 At a glance optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 ...

Page 25: ...Cockpit 22 Cockpit Left hand drive vehicles At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 22 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 26: ...01 b Centre console 31 c Ignition lock KEYLESS GO button 76 d Adjusts the steering wheel manually 88 e Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 88 Steering wheel heating 89 f Opens the bonnet 220 Function Page g Releases the parking brake 112 h Parking brake 112 j Door control panel 34 k Light switch 97 l Adjusts the headlamp range 100 m Combination switch main beam headlamps 99 turn signals 99 win...

Page 27: ...Cockpit 24 Right hand drive vehicles At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 24 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 28: ...nition lock KEYLESS GO button 76 e Adjusts the steering wheel manually 88 f Parking brake 112 g Adjusts the steering wheel electrically 88 Steering wheel heating 89 Function Page h Combination switch main beam headlamps 99 turn signals 99 windscreen wipers 104 headlamp cleaning sys tem 102 j Cruise control lever cruise control 140 Speedtronic 149 Distronic 143 k Centre console 31 l Locks unlocks t...

Page 29: ...strument cluster 26 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster kilometres At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 26 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 30: ...r 119 k Fuel gauge l Fuel filler cap location cap is on the right at the rear Function Page m Reserve tank warning lamp 286 n Total distance recorder 125 o Trip meter 119 p Multi function display 119 q Gearshift program display 116 r Transmission position dis play 115 s Depending on the setting in the on board computer 125 outside temperature3 digital speedometer t Speedometer the unit can be chan...

Page 31: ...Instrument cluster 28 Instrument cluster miles At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 28 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 32: ...dicator lamp 100 j Rev counter 119 k Fuel gauge l Fuel filler cap location cap is on the right at the rear m Reserve tank warning lamp 286 n Total distance recorder 125 o Trip meter 119 p Multi function display 119 q Gearshift program display 116 Function Page r Transmission position dis play 115 s Depending on the setting in the on board computer 125 outside temperature6 digital speedometer t Spe...

Page 33: ... instruc tions Function Page j k Press briefly to scroll forward and back in a menu 123 In the Audio TV DVD menu selects a stored station an audio track or a video scene 126 In the Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or phone number 139 j k Press and hold in the Audio TV DVD menu selects the next previous station or selects an audio track using rapid scrolling 126 In the T...

Page 34: ...icle level control rai ses lowers the vehicle 152 7 Automatic transmission gearshift program selection button 116 8 59 warning lamp 50 Function Page 9 Switches the hazard warn ing lamps on off 100 a Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 63 b Deactivates activates Parktronic PTS 155 c Deactivates activates ESP 61 d Switches the left hand seat ventilation on off 86 e Switches the left hand seat hea...

Page 35: ...tional stow age compartment7 202 Socket7 206 Opens the ashtray 8 205 Cigarette lighter 8 206 5 Opens the cup holder 183 7 Not on vehicles with the smoker s package 8 Not on vehicles with a centre console for the 2nd row of seats and a short wheelbase At a glance optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 32 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 36: ...switch the front interior lighting on off 103 5 X To switch the right hand reading lamp on off 103 6 a To open close the sliding tilting sunroof 178 a To open close the panorama sliding sunroof with roller sunblinds 181 7 Rear view mirror 90 8 Transmitter buttons for the garage door opener 211 At a glance optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 33 Dateinam...

Page 37: ...ior mirror electrically folds the exte rior mirrors in out 90 5 Opens closes the side win dows 106 6 Override feature for the rear side windows 57 7 Opens closes the hinged side windows 107 8 Opens closes tailgate 73 At a glance optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 34 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 38: ...35 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 35 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 39: ...Stowage compartments 36 Stowage compartments At a glance 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 36 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 40: ...f Stowage compartment in the centre console 202 Function Page g Additional stowage com partment in the centre con sole10 202 Power socket in the centre console10 206 Ashtray in the centre con sole11 205 Cigarette lighter 11 206 h Cup holder in the centre console 183 j Stowage compartment under armrest in the centre console 202 k Cup holder in the centre console 185 l Stowage compartment under armr...

Page 41: ...icles with Thermatic and without optional equipment e g seat heating for the 2nd row of seats 10 Not for vehicles with smoker s package 11 Not for vehicles centre console for 2nd row of seats and short wheelbase At a glance optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 38 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 42: ...39 Occupant safety 40 Driving safety systems 58 Anti theft systems 63 Safety 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 39 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 43: ...belt helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best position in relation to the airbag Rfor example in a head on collision the seat belt can more adequately prevent the occupant from being propelled towards the force of the impact and is thus better suited to prevent injury Therefore in accident situations where an airbag is deployed it only provides protec tion in addition to the seat belt if the...

Page 44: ...l unit evaluates important phys ical data such as duration direction and force of the vehicle deceleration or acceleration Based on the evaluation of this data and depending on the vehicle s rate of longitudi nal deceleration in a collision in the first stage the airbag control unit pre emptively triggers the belt tensioners i The front belt tensioners can only be trig gered if the belt tongue is ...

Page 45: ...elatively easily deformed are affected and the necessary deceleration does not occur Conversely airbags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformations This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle parts such as lon gitudinal body members are affected and suf ficient deceleration occurs as a result Belt tensioners belt force limiters The seat belts of the front seats t...

Page 46: ...r accident Therefore have belt tensioners which have been triggered replaced at a qualified spe cialist workshop Comply with safety regulations when dis posing of belt tensioners Any Mercedes Benz Service Centre can provide details of these regulations Airbags Airbag deployment slows down and restricts the movement of the vehicle occupant If the airbags are deployed you will hear a bang and a smal...

Page 47: ... steering wheel by the rim This allows the airbag to inflate fully You could be injured if the airbag is deployed and you are holding the inside of the steering wheel Rdo not lean on the doors from inside the vehicle Rmake sure that there are no people ani mals or objects between the vehicle occupants and the area of deployment of the airbag Rdo not place any objects between the seat backrest and ...

Page 48: ...senger front airbag 2 is only deployed if the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp in the centre console is not lit Y page 50 This means that there is not a child restraint system with automatic child seat recognition fitted to the front passenger seat or that a child restraint sys tem with automatic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front passenger seat incorrectly Sidebags G Risk of i...

Page 49: ...icle on which the impact occurs The windowbags are integrated into the side of the roof frame They are located between the front door A pillar and the rear windows D pillar 1 Windowbag Windowbags 1 are deployed Rat the start of an accident with a high rate of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a lateral direction Ron the side on which an impact occurs Rindependently of the front airbags Rrega...

Page 50: ...estraints from triggering cor rectly Consequently the NECK PRO head restraints cannot provide the intended level of protection Do not use head restraint covers If the NECK PRO head restraints are triggered in an accident you must reset the head restraints on the driver s and front passenger seats Y page 304 Head restraints that have been triggered are tilted forwards Children in the vehicle If a c...

Page 51: ...secure a forward facing child restraint system to the front passenger seat that is not equipped with automatic child seat recognition you must move the front passenger seat as far back as possible Rchildren must never travel sitting on the lap of another occupant Due to the forces occurring in the event of a sudden change of direction heavy braking or an accident it would not be possible to restra...

Page 52: ...ild restraint system on a suitable rear seat Ralways move the front passenger seat to the rearmost position if you secure a child in a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat The front passenger front airbag is not dis abled Ron vehicles without automatic child seat recognition in the front passenger seat Ron vehicles without automatic child seat recognition on the front ...

Page 53: ...child restraint system on the front passenger seat Rfit a rearward facing child restraint sys tem on a suitable rear seat or Ronly use a forward facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat and move the front passenger seat to its rear most position Rhave the automatic child seat recognition checked at a qualified specialist work shop To ensure that the automatic child seat rec ogniti...

Page 54: ...ight up briefly if you turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Child restraint system on the front passenger seat 2nd row of seats child restraint sys tem on the left hand and right hand seats 2nd row of seats child restraint system on the centre rear seat 3rd row of seats child restraint system Group 0 up to 10 ...

Page 55: ...prox 8 months and 4 years As recommended16 Universal15 As recommended Universal Group II III 15 to 36 kg between approx 3 and 12 years Not suitable Universal15 As recommended Universal 16 If you are using a child restraint system without automatic child seat recognition move the front passenger seat to its rearmost position 15 Position the rear seat backrest vertically Safety optional 251_AKB 5 7 ...

Page 56: ...onths Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes Group 0 up to 13 kg up to approx 18 months Britax Römer BABY SAFE PLUS E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes Group I 9 to 18 kg between approx 8 months and 4 years Britax Römer DUO PLUS E1 03 301133 A 000 970 11 00 Yes A 000 970 16 00 No17 17 For child restraint systems without automatic child seat recognition move the front passenger s...

Page 57: ...ring system does not provide sufficient protection for children weighing more than 22 kg For this reason do not secure children weighing more than 22 kg in a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX child seat securing system If the child weighs more than 22 kg secure the child restraint system using a lap shoul der belt G Risk of injury The child restraint system cannot perform its protective...

Page 58: ...his reason have child restraint sys tems and their anchorages which have been damaged or subjected to a load in an accident checked immediately at a quali fied specialist workshop X Position the backrest vertically Y page 81 The anchor fittings on the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats are covered by an uphol stered lining 1 Anchor fittings for outer seats in the 2nd row 2 Installation instructio...

Page 59: ...der the head restraint between the two head restraint rods X Hook TopTether hook 3 into TopTether anchorage 2 Make sure that the belt Ris not twisted Ris routed between the backrest and the luggage compartment cover if the lug gage compartment cover is fitted Ris routed between the backrest and the safety net if the safety net is fitted G Risk of injury Do not secure the TopTether hook to the loop...

Page 60: ...velling in the vehicle you can activate the child proof locks for the rear doors Child proof locks for the rear doors The child proof locks on the rear doors enable you to secure each door individually A locked door cannot be opened from the inside The door can be opened from the outside if the vehicle is unlocked G Risk of accident and injury If children are travelling in the vehicle acti vate th...

Page 61: ...by driving too fast This is partic ularly the case when cornering on wet and slippery roads and when driving too close to the vehicle in front The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce this risk nor override the laws of physics For this reason always adapt your driving style to suit prevailing road and weather conditions Maintain sufficient distance from other road users a...

Page 62: ... The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal BAS is deactivated G Risk of accident If BAS has malfunctioned the braking sys tem remains available with full brake boost ing effect However braking force is not automatically increased in emergency braking situations and the stopping dis tance may increase Adaptive brake lamps i Adaptive brake lamps are only available in certain...

Page 63: ...towed with the front or rear axle raised Vehicles with 4MATIC operate the vehi cle only briefly for a maximum of ten sec onds on a brake dynamometer Turn the key in the ignition lock to position 0 or 1 You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system Vehicles with 4MATIC function or per formance tests may only be carried out on a 2 axle dynamometer If you wish to oper ate the vehicle...

Page 64: ...Risk of accident Activate ESP as soon as the situations described above no longer apply ESP will otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehi cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer improves driving stability Rthe engine s torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels can spin Spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action which provid...

Page 65: ...u are travelling The distance warning lamp l in the instru ment cluster will then light up Ryou are approaching the vehicle in front too rapidly An intermittent warning tone will then sound and the distance warning lamp l will light up in the instrument cluster In order to maintain the appropriate distance to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a crash you must apply the brakes yourself G Risk o...

Page 66: ...alarm is not switched off even if you close an open door again 1 Indicator lamp X To prime lock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle can also be used Indicator lamp 1 flashes The alarm sys tem is primed after approximately 10 sec onds X To deactivate unlock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO you can also unlock the vehicle b...

Page 67: ...ay protection in the Display with ignition switched off function contained in the Vehicle submenu Y page 133 the following message appears in the multi function display after switching off the ignition X Press The Tow away protection off message appears in the multi function display i If you press tow away protection will remain primed X Lock the vehicle with the key or on vehicles with KEYLESS GO...

Page 68: ...tivate the interior motion sensor using the on board computer for the next time the vehicle is locked Y page 136 The interior motion sensor remains deactivated until you unlock and lock the vehicle again If you select Interior motion sensor in the Display with ignition switched off func tion contained in the Vehicle submenu Y page 133 the following message appears in the multi function display aft...

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Page 70: ...ers 104 Side windows 106 Driving and parking 110 Transmission 113 Instrument cluster 118 On board computer 120 Driving systems 140 Air conditioning 159 Sliding sunroof 178 Loading and stowing 183 Features 204 Controls 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 67 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 71: ...oof with the key You can open them using the summer opening feature Y page 108 You can close them using the convenience closing feature Y page 108 Factory settings X To unlock centrally press the k but ton The turn signals flash once The locking knobs in the doors pop up The anti theft alarm system is deactivated When it is dark the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on boar...

Page 72: ...hicle must not be greater than 1 m When you pull the door handle the following unlock centrally if the factory settings have not been changed Rthe doors Rthe tailgate Rthe fuel filler flap If you pull on the handle of the tailgate only the tailgate of your vehicle is unlocked When starting the engine and whilst driving KEYLESS GO also checks whether a valid KEYLESS GO key is in the vehicle by peri...

Page 73: ...lly pull the door handle The turn signals flash once The locking knobs in the doors pop up The anti theft alarm system is deactivated When it is dark the surround lighting also comes on if it is activated in the on board computer i If you do not open either a door or the tailgate after you have unlocked the vehi cle it will automatically relock after approx imately 40 seconds i There is a danger o...

Page 74: ...or from the inside at any time even if it has been locked 1 Locking knob 2 Door handle X Pull door handle 2 If the door is locked locking knob 1 pops up The door is unlocked and can be opened Tailgate G Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte rior if the engine is running and the tailgate is open This could poison you You should therefore make sure that the tailgate is always ...

Page 75: ...ide The handle is located on the lower part of the window frame of the tailgate on the right hand side when viewed in the direction of travel 1 Handle 2 To slide the handle to the left 3 To pull the handle upwards X Press handle 1 in the direction of arrow 2 as far as it will go and hold it there X From this position pull handle 1 in the direction of arrow 3 as far as it will go and hold it there ...

Page 76: ...e above and behind the tailgate Opening from the outside You can only open the tailgate after unlocking it first X To unlock centrally press the k but ton on the key 1 Handle X Pull handle 1 The tailgate opens automatically Opening from the outside using the key X Press and hold the i button on the key until the tailgate opens Closing from the outside using the key X Press and hold the i button on...

Page 77: ...herwise lock your self out 1 Closing button 2 KEYLESS GO button X To close press closing button 1 X To close and lock centrally press KEY LESS GO button 2 i If you leave a KEYLESS GO key in the luggage compartment the tailgate will not lock If a KEYLESS GO key has not been recog nised the closing procedure that has already started is cancelled Opening and closing from inside the vehicle You can op...

Page 78: ...gate until you hear two short tones Opening from the inside You can unlock and open the tailgate from the inside Y page 72 Automatic locking feature The vehicle will lock automatically once you have pulled away You can switch off the automatic locking function via the on board computer Y page 134 i The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels begin to turn Th...

Page 79: ...ed KEYLESS GO If you press the KEYLESS GO button repeat edly without depressing the brake pedal its function corresponds to the different key positions in the ignition lock If you depress the brake pedal and press the KEYLESS GO button the engine starts imme diately i To start the engine using the KEYLESS GO button the KEYLESS GO key must be in the vehicle 1 KEYLESS GO button If KEYLESS GO button ...

Page 80: ...ve the KEYLESS GO button from the ignition lock when you leave the vehicle Seats Points to remember You will find information about folding down the rear bench seat in the Luggage compart ment enlargement section Y page 190 Depending on the vehicle s equipment the seats can adjusted either manually electri cally or electrically G Risk of injury The seats can still be adjusted when there is no key ...

Page 81: ... adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment X Lift handle 4 and slide the seat forwards or backwards X Release handle 4 again Make sure that you hear the seat engage into position Backrest angle X Slide the button forwards or back in direc tion of arrow 3 Seat height X Slide the button up or down in direction of arrow 2 Seat cushion angle Adjust the angle so that your thighs are gently supported X Sl...

Page 82: ...justing the seat electrically 1 Head restraint height vehicles with mem ory function 2 Backrest angle 3 Seat fore and aft adjustment 4 Seat cushion angle 5 Seat height i On vehicles with the memory function if PRE SAFE is triggered the front passenger seat will be moved to a better position if it was previously in an unfavour able position Controls optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6...

Page 83: ...ident Never travel without a cor rectly adjusted and engaged head restraint X Slide the button up or down in direction of arrow 1 Head restraint angle X Push or pull the lower edge of the head restraint in direction of arrow 4 way lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back 1 Backrest contour higher 2 Backrest contour ...

Page 84: ...see the Easy entry exit feature for the 3rd row of seats section If the backrests are not locked in position RSharp braking RA sudden change of direction RAn accident could cause the backrests to fold forwards and not provide the intended level of restraint thereby resulting in additional serious or even fatal injury Seat fore and aft adjustment outer seats in the 2nd row 1 Lever X Pull lever 1 in...

Page 85: ... armrest position move the head restraint of the middle seat to the lowest position Y page 83 1 Backrest release loop 2 Backrest 3 Seat cushion X Pull release loop 1 in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position X Fold backrest 2 forwards until it is resting on seat cushion 3 in the armrest position Armrest position X To move the backrest to its upright posi tion pull release loop 1 i...

Page 86: ...d restraint is fully inserted it is nec essary to press release catch 1 X To raise pull the head restraint up to the desired height X To lower press release catch 1 and push the head restraint down until it is in the desired position Adjusting the head restraint angle The angle of the head restraints for the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats is adjusted in the same way as the front head restrain...

Page 87: ...upright and locked in posi tion The outer seats in the 2nd row are only locked if the lock verification indicator is folded in and the indicator area is barely visible If the backrests are not locked in position RSharp braking RA sudden change of direction RAn accident could cause the backrests to fold forwards and not provide the intended level of restraint thereby resulting in additional serious...

Page 88: ... X Slide the seat in the 2nd row of seats for wards to the stop Exit position Moving the outer seats in the 2nd row back to the normal position Seat unlocked 1 Lock verification indicator 2 Indicator area When the seat is unlocked lock verification indicator 1 is folded out and indicator area 2 is clearly visible X To lock the seat fold back the backrest until you hear it engage Controls 251_AKB 5...

Page 89: ...tch 4 to move the thigh cushion into the desired position X Press the æ or ç button to adjust the contour of the backrest to suit your back X Press button 3 to move the point of great est backrest curvature downwards to the lumbar region and press button 2 to move it upwards to the upper back region X Adjust the side cushions of the backrest using button 1 so that you have good lat eral support Se...

Page 90: ...selected 1 Front seat heating 1 Rear seat heating i The system automatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately five minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatically switches off approximately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1 X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock...

Page 91: ...eached with your arms slightly bent Ryou can move your legs freely Ryou can see all the displays in the instru ment cluster clearly Adjusting the steering wheel man ually 1 Release handle 2 Steering column height 3 Steering column fore and aft adjustment X Pull handle 1 out completely The steering column is unlocked X Set the desired steering wheel position X Push handle 1 in completely until it e...

Page 92: ... into the ignition lock with the driver s door closed G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped when you activate the easy entry exit feature If there is a risk of becoming trapped stop the adjustment procedure To halt the pro cedure Rpress the steering column adjustment switch Rpress one of the memory function posi tion buttons The steering column stops moving immedi ately Never ...

Page 93: ...rrors give a larger field of vision At low outside temperatures the exterior mir rors are heated automatically Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1 Adjustment button 2 Right hand exterior mirror 3 Left hand exterior mirror X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button 2 for the right hand exterior mirror or button 3 for the left hand exte rior mirror The indicator ...

Page 94: ...lly as soon as you lock the vehicle from the out side RThe exterior mirrors fold out again auto matically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and then open the driver s or front passenger door i If you have activated this function and fold in the exterior mirrors using button 1 they will not be folded out automatically You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button 1 Automatic anti daz...

Page 95: ...ause an accident M Memory button 1 2 3 Storage position switches X Adjust the seat Y page 77 X On the driver s side also adjust the steer ing wheel Y page 88 and the mirrors Y page 90 X Press the M memory button X Press one of storage position switches 1 2 or 3 within three seconds The settings are stored in the selected pre set position A tone sounds when the set tings have been completed Calling...

Page 96: ... 1 to adjust the exterior mirror to a position which allows you to see the rear wheel and the kerb The parking position is stored i When you shift the automatic transmis sion into another gear the exterior mirror on the front passenger side returns to the driving position Calling up a stored parking position set ting X With the key in position 2 in the ignition lock and with exterior mirror on the...

Page 97: ...ne time Children must never travel sitting on the lap of other occu pants It would not be possible to restrain the child in the event of a sudden change in direction braking or an accident This could result in severe or even fatal inju ries to the child and other occupants RPersons less than 1 50 m tall cannot wear the seat belts correctly For this reason secure persons less than 1 50 m tall in sp...

Page 98: ...cedes Benz for your vehicle 1 Belt sash guide 2 Belt tongue 3 Buckle 4 Release button Routing the belt X Adjust the seat and move the backrest to an almost vertical position Y page 77 X Pull the belt smoothly through belt sash guide 1 X Route the belt over the centre of the shoul der without twisting it X Engage belt tongue 2 into buckle 3 X If necessary adjust the belt to the appro priate height ...

Page 99: ...t passenger have fastened their seat belt i Further information about the seat belt warning lamp Y page 281 Belt height adjustment You can adjust the seat belt height on the driver s seat and front passenger seat Adjust the belt to a height that allows it to be routed across the middle of your shoulder 1 Release catch X To raise slide the belt sash guide upwards The belt sash guide engages in vari...

Page 100: ...t eye level by the central area of the head restraint X Check whether steering wheel 1 is adjus ted properly Y page 88 Make sure that Ryou can hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent Ryou can move your legs freely Ryou can see all the displays in the instru ment cluster clearly X Check whether you have fastened seat belt 2 properly Y page 94 It should Rfit snugly across your body Rbe ...

Page 101: ...ake this a setting using the on board com puter You can activate or deactivate constant headlamp mode using the on board com puter Y page 132 X To switch on turn the light switch to M or U The dipped beam headlamps side lamps and licence plate lamp are switched on when the engine is running i When you turn the light switch to any position other than M or U the cor responding light goes on Automati...

Page 102: ...fog lamps X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on the front fog lamps turn the light switch to the B or C posi tion X Pull the light switch out to the first stop The green indicator lamp next to the light switch lights up X To switch on the rear fog lamp turn the light switch to B or C X Pull the light switch out to the second detent The yellow indicator lamp next to the l...

Page 103: ...azard warning lamp button The hazard warning lamps still operate if the ignition is switched off They switch on auto matically if an airbag is deployed or if you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to a halt from a speed of more than 70 km h X To switch on press button 1 All turn signals flash If you now switch on a turn signal using the combination switch Y page 99 only the turn signal lamp on th...

Page 104: ...d up to the maximum permissible rear axle load or Driver s seat occupied and luggage compartment loaded up to the maximum permissi ble rear axle load Steel spring vehicles 1 Headlamp range control Steel spring vehicles Position Load 0 Driver s seat occupied or Driver s seat and front passenger seat occupied 1 Driver s seat front passenger seat and all the rearmost seats occupied or All seats occup...

Page 105: ... the turn signals or when the steering wheel is turned If you are driving at speeds above 40 km h the cornering light function is deac tivated Activating X Start the engine X Switch on the dipped beam headlamps X Switch off the foglamps X Switch on the turn signal The cornering lamp on the same side as the turn signal comes on even if you turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction after ind...

Page 106: ...e interior lighting goes out after approximately five minutes Emergency accident lighting The interior lighting is activated automatically if the vehicle is involved in an accident X To deactivate press the hazard warning lamp button Y page 100 or X Unlock the vehicle using the key or X Press the button Y page 103 Manual control Front interior lighting X To switch on off press the ð button Rear co...

Page 107: ...tinuous wipe slow t Continuous wipe fast If the windscreen becomes dirty in dry weather conditions the windscreen wipers may be activated inadvertently This could then damage the windscreen wiper blades or scratch the windscreen For this reason you should always switch off the windscreen wipers in dry weather X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock The various wiper set...

Page 108: ...tch off intermittent wiping To wipe with washer fluid Message in the multi function display 6 Rear window wiper symbol Intermittent wipe X Make sure that the key is in position 1 in the ignition lock X To switch on turn switch 1 to position Rear window wiper symbol 6 appears in the multi function display X To switch off turn switch 1 to position Rear window wiper symbol 6 in the multi function dis...

Page 109: ...stem The children could Rbe seriously or even fatally injured on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or even fatally injured by prolonged exposure to extremely high or extremely low temperatures If children open a door they could Rseriously or even fatally injure other peo ple Rget out of the vehicle thereby injuring themselves or be seriously or even fatally injured by a passing vehicle Activate t...

Page 110: ...ly X Immediately after the window locks up pull the switch upwards until the window is closed The side window is closed without the anti entrapment feature Resetting the windows You must reset each side window if Rthe battery has been disconnected or has become discharged Rthe side window no longer opens or closes fully Rthe side windows open again slightly after being closed fully X Close all the...

Page 111: ...f or the panorama sliding sunroof and the roller sunblinds Rswitch on the seat ventilation of the driv er s seat i The Summer opening feature can only be operated via the key X Point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle X Unlock the vehicle by pressing the k button X Press and hold the k button until the side windows and the sliding tilting sun roof or panorama sliding sunroof are in the...

Page 112: ...nd hold the j button until the side windows and the sliding tilting sun roof or the panorama sliding sunroof are fully closed X Make sure that all the side windows and the sliding tilting sunroof or panorama slid ing sunroof are closed On vehicles with a panorama sliding sun roof X Press and hold the j button again until the roller sunblinds of the panorama slid ing sunroof close With KEYLESS GO 1...

Page 113: ...k of poisoning Never leave the engine running in enclosed spaces The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide Inhaling exhaust fumes consti tutes a health hazard and could lead to loss of consciousness or even death Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine i If you depress the brake when starting the engine pedal travel will be unusually long and there will be less pedal resistan...

Page 114: ... pedal The selector lever lock is released X Petrol engine press KEYLESS GO button 1 once The engine starts automatically X Diesel engine press KEYLESS GO button 1 once Preglow is activated and the engine starts automatically i You can start the engine without preglow if the engine is warm X Press and hold KEYLESS GO button 1 until the engine is running Pulling away Warm up the engine quickly Do n...

Page 115: ...ng back i The brake pedal remains in the depressed position until the hill start assist releases the braking pressure Hill start assist will not function if Ryou are pulling away on a downhill gradient Rthe automatic transmission is in neutral N Rthe parking brake is applied RESP is deactivated due to a malfunction Parking G Risk of accident Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehi...

Page 116: ...sing KEYLESS GO X Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button Y page 76 The engine stops and all the indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out Y page 26 i If you use the KEYLESS GO button to switch off the engine the automatic trans mission shifts to N If you then open the driver s or front passenger door the auto matic transmission shifts to P Transmission Notes on the transmission G Risk of acci...

Page 117: ...k position P X Push the DIRECT SELECT selector lever in the direction of the arrow P i Depress the brake and push the DIRECT SELECT selector lever up or down to disen gage park position If you want to switch from the park position directly to reverse gear depress the brake and push the DIRECT SELECT selector lever up past the first point of resistance If you want to switch from the park position d...

Page 118: ...matic transmission will automatically shift to park position P í Reverse gear Only shift the automatic transmis sion to R when the vehicle is sta tionary ë Neutral Do not shift the automatic trans mission to N while you are driving The automatic transmission could otherwise be damaged If you switch off the engine using the key or the KEYLESS GO but ton the automatic transmission will automatically...

Page 119: ...shift program You can select either gearshift program C or S The program selector button is located on the centre console 1 Program selector button C Comfort For comfort mode S Sport For all normal driving con ditions Only press program selector button 1 when the selector lever is in position P N or D 1 Current gearshift program i If gearshift program C or S is selected the automatic transmission ...

Page 120: ...or pedal once the desired speed is reached The automatic transmission shifts back up Trailer towing X Drive in the middle of the engine speed range on uphill gradients X Shift down to shift range 3 or 2 depending on the incline of the uphill or downhill gra dient Y page 115 even if cruise control is activated DIRECT SELECT steering wheel gear shift buttons You can restrict or derestrict the shift ...

Page 121: ...n on the steering wheel until the corresponding number for the gear disappears from the display The automatic transmission shifts from the current shift range directly to D Instrument cluster Points to remember You will find an illustration of the instrument cluster in the At a glance section Y page 26 G Risk of accident If the instrument cluster or the multi func tion display fails no messages ca...

Page 122: ...io 20 you can set the time using the on board computer Y page 131 Speedometer with segments The segments in the speedometer indicate which speed range is available Distronic mode One or two segments around the stored speed light up Rev counter The red band in the rev counter indicates the engine s overrevving range The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the engine when the red band is reached D...

Page 123: ...d computer to call up information relating to your vehicle and to make and adjust settings You can call up the next service due date select the display language for the instrument cluster and set other functions G Risk of accident Only use the on board computer when road and traffic conditions permit You would otherwise be distracted and unable to con centrate properly on driving and could cause a...

Page 124: ...n audio track using rapid scrolling In the Telephone menu starts rapid scrolling through the telephone book Several functions are combined thematically in the menus For example the Audio TV DVD menu contains functions for operating the radio or DVD player The functions can be used either to look up information or to change settings for your vehicle You can think of the configuration of the menus a...

Page 125: ... display messages that may have been generated 1 Display area for menus or submenus 2 Transmission position 3 Gearshift program 4 Status bar with outside temperature or speed Y page 131 Controls 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 122 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 126: ...On board computer 123 Menus and submenus Controls 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 123 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 127: ...ctions menu Y page 136 RDistance warning sys tem Y page 136 RTow away protec tion Y page 136 RInterior motion sen sor Y page 137 Function 9 Trip computer menu Y page 137 RConsumption statistics Y page 137 RRange Y page 138 a Telephone menu Y page 138 This is what the displays look like when you scroll through the menus The generic terms in the table overview are intended to help you navigate throu...

Page 128: ...select the standard display X Press the j or k button to select the coolant temperature Under normal driving conditions with the cor rect anti corrosion and antifreeze additive concentration the reading may rise to 120 Displaying the digital speedometer or outside temperature If you have selected the digital speedometer for Status line Y page 131 you can switch the display to the outside temperatu...

Page 129: ...on X To select a station using the station search only if no station list is being received press and hold the j or k button 1 Waveband preset number only if the channel is stored 2 Station i DAB radio mode22 Digital Audio Broad casting see separate operating instruc tions Operating the audio player or audio media Audio data from various audio devices or media can be played depending on the equip ...

Page 130: ... Current channel Operating the DVD video X Switch on COMAND and select DVD video see the separate operating instructions X Use the è or button to select the Audio TV DVD menu X Press the j or k button to select a scene Example 1 Disc number only for DVD changer 2 Current scene Navigation menu In the Navigation menu the multi function display shows information from the naviga tion system i Menu ove...

Page 131: ... page 143 i Menu overview Y page 123 Message memory menu Previous display messages can be called up in the Message memory menu You will only see the Message memory menu if there are any display messages G Risk of accident The on board computer only records and displays messages and warnings from cer tain systems For this reason you should always make sure that your vehicle is safe to drive You cou...

Page 132: ...on to select the Settings menu X Press and hold reset button J on the instrument cluster for approximately three seconds A prompt appears in the multi function dis play asking you to press the reset button again to confirm X Press reset button J again The functions of most submenus are restored to the factory settings or X If you want to retain the settings do not press reset button J a second tim...

Page 133: ... entry exit feature Y page 135 RFolding in the exterior mirrors when lock ing the vehicle Y page 135 Selecting the unit of measurement for distance This function is not available on vehicles with speedometers in mph The selected unit of measurement for dis tance applies to Rthe analogue speedometer Rthe total distance recorder and the trip meter Rthe trip computer Rcruise control RSpeedtronic RDis...

Page 134: ...lect the Set tings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Instrument cluster submenu X Press the j button to select Status line display X Press the æ or ç button to select the display in the status line vehicle speed Speed or outside temperature Outside temp The selected display now appears continu ously in the multi function display...

Page 135: ...headlamp mode is a legal requirement Constant is the factory setting X Press è or to select the Set tings menu X Press the j button to call up the selec tion of submenus X Press the æ or ç button to select the Lighting submenu X Press the j button to select Headlamp mode X Press the æ or ç button to set the switch on mode for the headlamps to Man ual or Constant constant headlamp mode X Press the ...

Page 136: ... Before leaving the vehicle turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock and back to position 0 Delayed switch off is deactivated Delayed switch off is reactivated as soon as you restart the engine Activating deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch off Using the Interior lighting delayed switch off function you can set whether the inte...

Page 137: ... the remote control or the auxiliary heat ing button on the centre console The auxiliary heating is switched off automat ically after 50 minutes This time can be changed To do this visit a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of poisoning Exhaust fumes are produced when the aux iliary heating is in operation Inhaling these exhaust fumes can be poisonous You shoul...

Page 138: ...injury When the easy entry exit feature is active the steering wheel moves There is a risk of occupants becoming trapped Before acti vating the easy entry exit feature make sure that nobody can become trapped Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could open the driver s door and thereby unintention ally activate the easy...

Page 139: ...the distance warning system This function is only available with Dis tronic Y page 143 X Press the è or button to select the Additional functions menu X If the Distance warning function is not displayed press the j or k button to select the Distance warning system X Press the æ or ç button to activate or deactivate the Distance warning sys tem When the distance warning system is acti vated the sym...

Page 140: ...Menu overview Y page 123 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel Consumption statistics from start The values refer to the start of the journey X Press the è or button to select From start 1 Kilometres 2 Time 3 Average speed 4 Average fuel consumption If the vehicle is parked for more than 4 hours the From start consumption statistics are reset key in position 0 of the ignition lock ...

Page 141: ... which you are currently driving regarding the use of mobile phones in the vehicle If it is permitted to use mobile phones while the vehicle is in motion you should only use them when the road and traffic conditions allow You may otherwise be distracted from the traffic conditions cause an acci dent and injure yourself and others i Menu overview Y page 123 Use the buttons on the multi function ste...

Page 142: ...ough the tele phone book faster press and hold the j or k button for longer than 1 sec ond X Press the s button to start dialling The Connecting call message appears in the multi function display The number dialled is stored in the redial memory When there is a connection the name of the person called if stored in the phone book or the number dialled appears in the multi function display or X If y...

Page 143: ...ot change down for additional engine braking on a slippery road surface This could cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and the vehicle could skid Use cruise control only if road and traffic con ditions make it appropriate to maintain a steady speed for a prolonged period You can store any road speed above 30 km h G Risk of accident Cruise control cannot take account of road and traffic condi...

Page 144: ...al as it could become trapped You could otherwise cause an accident and injure yourself and others Storing and maintaining the current speed You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 30 km h and ESP is acti vated Y page 60 X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 4 to the pressure point X Remove your foot from the acce...

Page 145: ... increased or reduced Making adjustments in 10 km h incre ments X Briefly press the cruise control lever beyond the pressure point up 1 for a higher speed or down 4 for a lower speed The last speed stored is increased or reduced Deactivating cruise control There are several ways to deactivate cruise control X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards 6 or X Brake or X Briefly press the crui...

Page 146: ...hicle s speed and braking in good time Distronic does not react to Rpedestrians Rstationary obstacles on the road e g sta tionary or parked vehicles Roncoming and crossing traffic Distronic may not detect narrow vehicles driving in front e g motorcycles or vehi cles driving on a different line Therefore always pay attention to traffic conditions even when Distronic is activated Other wise you may ...

Page 147: ...l lever The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control lever indicates which system you have selec ted RLIM indicator lamp off Distronic is selected RLIM indicator lamp lit Variable Speedtronic is selected 1 To store the current speed or a higher speed 2 To adjust the set distance 3 LIM indicator lamp 4 To store the current speed or call up the last stored speed 5 To store the current speed or a low...

Page 148: ...ans of the cruise control lever is assisted by auto matic application of the brakes On long downhill gradients the automatic trans mission also shifts down Making adjustments in 1 km h incre ments X Briefly press the cruise control lever to the pressure point up 1 for a higher speed or down 5 for a lower speed The last speed stored is increased or reduced Making adjustments in 10 km h incre ments ...

Page 149: ...umbwheel 2 towards 1 Distronic then maintains a shorter distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front i Make sure that you maintain the mini mum distance to the vehicle in front required by law Adjust the distance to the vehicle in front if necessary Distronic displays in the speedometer 1 Speed of the vehicle in front 2 Segments 3 Stored speed When Distronic is activated one or two seg m...

Page 150: ... Distronic 1 To deactivate Distronic 2 LIM indicator lamp 3 To switch between Distronic and variable Speedtronic There are several ways to deactivate Dis tronic X Briefly press the cruise control lever for wards 1 or X Brake or X Briefly press the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 3 Variable Speedtronic is selected LIM indi cator lamp 2 in the cruise control lever lights up i The last...

Page 151: ... deacti vated Cornering entering and exiting a bend The ability of Distronic to detect vehicles when cornering is limited Your vehicle may brake unexpectedly or belatedly Vehicles travelling in a different line Distronic may not detect vehicles travelling on a different line The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Other vehicles changing lane Distronic has not yet detected the vehic...

Page 152: ...heir grip and the vehicle could skid You can set a variable or permanent limit speed Rvariable for speed limits e g in built up areas Rpermanent for long term speed restric tions e g for driving on winter tyres Y page 151 G Risk of accident Speedtronic is only an aid designed to assist driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time i The speed indicated in the spe...

Page 153: ...cruise control lever to limit the speed to any speed above 30 km h while the engine is running X Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 4 to the pressure point The current speed is stored and shown in the multi function display The LIM indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up Storing the current speed or calling up the last stored speed G Risk of accident Only select a store...

Page 154: ...alue between 160 km h e g for driving with winter tyres and the maximum speed Just before the stored speed is reached it appears in the multi function display Permanent Speedtronic remains active even if variable Speedtronic is deactivated You cannot exceed the stored limit speed even if you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point kickdown Setting permanent Speedtronic X Press the ...

Page 155: ...he desired setting is selected Level control The level control adapts the vehicle level automatically to the current operating and driving situation This results in reduced fuel consumption and improved handling Make changes to the vehicle level while the vehicle is in motion This enables the vehicle to adjust to the new level as quickly as pos sible The vehicle level may change visibly when you p...

Page 156: ...highway level RHighway level 0 mm RHigh speed level 20 mm below highway level Raised level Only select the raised level when this is appro priate for the road conditions Otherwise fuel consumption increases and handling per formance is affected If you select the raised level at a speed above 40 km h the Level selection not per mitted message appears in the multi func tion display 1 Button 2 Indica...

Page 157: ...wheel the message will disappear Once highway level has been reached indi cator lamp 2 goes out A message appears in the multi function display for approxi mately five seconds e g Example display for vehicles with the AIRMATIC package and compass The vehicle is automatically lowered to high way level if you drive faster than 40 km h at raised level It is automatically raised to high way level if y...

Page 158: ... a substitute for atten tive driving You are always responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your immediate surroundings when parking and manoeuvring You could otherwise endan ger yourself and others G Risk of injury Make sure that no persons or animals are in the manoeuvring range Otherwise they could be injured Parktronic is an electronic parking aid It indi cates visually an...

Page 159: ...15 cm If there is an obstacle within this range all warning displays light up and a tone sounds If the distance falls below the minimum clear ance it may no longer be shown Warning displays The warning displays show the distance between the sensors and the obstacle The warning display for the front area is located on the dashboard above the centre air vents The warning display for the rear area is...

Page 160: ...c is deac tivated Trailer towing Parktronic is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer Remove the detachable trailer coupling if it is no longer required Parktronic meas ures the minimum detection range to an obstacle from the bumper not the ball cou pling Reversing camera The reversing camera is an optical aid It shows the area ...

Page 161: ...avy rain snow or fog Rat night or in very dark places Rif the camera is exposed to very bright white light Rif the area is lit by fluorescent light the display may flicker Rif there is a sudden change in tempera ture e g when driving into a heated garage in winter Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged Have the camera position and setting checked at a qu...

Page 162: ...ately for the driver s and front passenger sides Multi zone Thermotronic is a luxury automatic air conditioning system combining an auto matic heating and ventilation system with a cooling system You can control the air con ditioning separately for each zone in the vehi cle The rear compartment air conditioning allows separate settings for the rear com partment 24 Rear compartment air conditioning...

Page 163: ...mperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter filters out most par ticles of dust and completely filters out pollen A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior For this reason you should always observe the interval for replacing the filter which is specified in the Service Booklet As it depends on environmental conditions e g heavy air pollution the...

Page 164: ...ir conditioning automatically i Activate automatic air conditioning The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Y page 167 3 Demists the windscreen i Only use the demisting function until the wind screen is clear again Y page 172 4 Q Increases the airflow Y page 172 Controls 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 161 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf prefligh...

Page 165: ...es the rear compartment air conditioning on off Y page 166 9 a Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents Y page 171 a Y Directs the airflow to the footwells and side air vents Y page 171 b Displays the airflow level c Reduces the airflow Y page 172 d 1 Switches the rear window heating on off i At very low temperatures the rear window heating is only switched on once the vehicle int...

Page 166: ...one Thermotronic Function Recommendation Notes 1 Sets the temperature left i Set the temperature to 22 Y page 168 2 U Controls the air conditioning automatically i Activate automatic air conditioning The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Y page 167 Controls optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 163 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 167: ...s the airflow through the demister vents right Y page 171 8 Operates the rear compartment air conditioning using multi zone Thermotronic Y page 166 9 Sets the temperature right i Set the temperature to 22 Y page 168 a Activates deactivates multi zone Thermotronic i Activate multi zone Thermotronic The indicator lamp in the button goes out Y page 166 b Y Directs the airflow to the footwells and sid...

Page 168: ...airflow Y page 172 g Activates deactivates air recirculation mode i Only use this operating mode for a short time e g in a tunnel Otherwise the windows could mist up due to lack of fresh air Y page 173 h 7 Directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents left Y page 171 j 8 Directs the airflow to the footwells and side air vents left Y page 171 k Interior temperature sensor l MONO functio...

Page 169: ...he button goes out The previously selected settings come into effect again or X Press the U button The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode X To deactivate press the button The indicator lamp in the button comes on Activating and deactivating the rear compartment air conditioning via 2 zone Thermatic X Turn the key to position 2 in the igni...

Page 170: ... or dehumidified The windows could mist up more quickly This may pre vent you from observing the traffic condi tions thereby causing an accident H Environmental note The cooling system uses the refrigerant R134A This refrigerant does not damage the earth s ozone layer Condensation may drip from the underside of the vehicle when Thermatic is in cooling mode X To activate press the 9 button The indi...

Page 171: ...n lock X Activate multi zone Thermotronic X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the U button The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated X To deactivate press the Q or button Automatic airflow is deactivated and the airflow is controlled according to the level set Automatic air distribution remains acti vated or X Press one of the Z ...

Page 172: ... changes back to the standard display about three sec onds after a button is pressed Setting the temperature in the rear compartment using the rear compart ment air conditioning X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To increase reduce turn thumbwheel 2 clockwise or anti clockwise Y page 166 Only change the temperature setting in small increments Start at 22 Adjusting the air vents G ...

Page 173: ...ver shut com pletely even if side air vent 2 is shut Setting the rear compartment air vents Rear compartment air conditioning 1 Control panel for rear compartment air conditioning 25 2 Rear compartment air vent right 3 Rear compartment air vent left When the air conditioning control panel is switched on off the air supply through the rear compartment air vents is also switched on off 25 Rear compa...

Page 174: ...d front passenger sides 2 zone Thermatic multi zone Thermotronic 6 directs the airflow through the demis ter vents Z directs the airflow through the demis ter vents directs the airflow through the demis ter vents 8 directs the airflow through the footwell and side air vents Y directs the airflow through the footwell and side air vents 7 directs the airflow through the centre and side air vents a d...

Page 175: ...ure26 Rair distribution to the windscreen and front side windows Rair recirculation mode off X To switch off press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previously selected settings come into effect again The cooling with air dehu midification function remains on Air recir culation mode remains deactivated or X Press the button or X Press the U button or X Turn the thumbwheels f...

Page 176: ...ving the traffic conditions thereby causing an accident X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button comes on i Air recirculation mode is activated auto matically at high outside temperatures When air recirculation mode is activated automatically the indicator lamp in the button is not lit Outside air is added after about 30 minu...

Page 177: ...ng the con venience opening feature Switching the residual heat on off It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the station ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off The heating time depends on the set interior temperature i The blower will run at a low speed regard less of the airflow setting i If you activate the residual hea...

Page 178: ...n the air conditioning is being controlled manually Optimum comfort can be attained when the system is set to auto matic mode Set the temperature to 22 The auxiliary heating ventilation can be acti vated or deactivated using the remote control or the button on the centre console The on board computer can be used to spec ify up to three departure times one of which may be preselected Y page 135 Swi...

Page 179: ...l are low Replace the remote control bat teries Y page 305 i More information about the auxiliary heating can be found in the Practical advice section Y page 300 Auxiliary heating remote control 1 Display 2 To check the status 3 OFF to deactivate auxiliary heating ventilation 4 ON to activate auxiliary heating venti lation 5 To check the status Using the remote control you can Ractivate or deactiv...

Page 180: ...vehicle is faulty Checking the status of the auxiliary heat ing X Press the p or o button The following messages can appear in the display Display Meaning The auxiliary heating ventilation is deactiva ted A malfunction has occur red in the auxiliary heat ing ventilation The heating or ventilation function selected by the system is not available The vehicle battery is not charged sufficiently or th...

Page 181: ...k in an accident If you are not wearing a seat belt there is a risk that you could be thrown through the opening in the event of the vehicle overturning Therefore always wear a seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries Only open the sliding tilting sunroof if it is free of snow and ice Otherwise mal functions may occur Do not allow anything to protrude from the sliding tilting sunroof The seals cou...

Page 182: ...ured as you close the sliding tilting sunroof with increased force or without the anti entrap ment feature If the sliding tilting sunroof locks up during closing X Immediately after it locks up pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow 2 until the sliding tilt ing sunroof is closed The sliding tilting sunroof is closed with more force If the sliding tilting sunroof lock...

Page 183: ...is under a bridge or in a carport Opening and closing the cover The cover functions as a sunblind When you open the sliding tilting sunroof the cover moves back with it When the sliding tilting sunroof is closed or raised at the rear you can open or close the cover manually Resetting the sliding tilting sunroof Reset the sliding tilting sunroof if it does not open smoothly or if the battery has be...

Page 184: ...ow and ice Otherwise mal functions may occur Do not allow anything to protrude from the panorama sliding sunroof The seals could otherwise be damaged i When the panorama sliding sunroof is open resonance noises may occur as well as the usual airflow noises They are caused by minor pressure fluctuations in the vehi cle interior Change the position of the pan orama sliding sunroof or open a side win...

Page 185: ...ing again X Immediately after it locks up pull the switch again to the pressure point in the direction of arrow 2 until the panorama sliding sunroof is closed The panorama sliding sunroof is closed without the anti entrapment feature Raising The panorama sliding sunroof can be raised at the rear for ventilation X Press the switch in the direction of arrow 3 and hold it until the panorama sliding s...

Page 186: ...y is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Close the roller sunblinds fully X Keep the switch pressed for an additional second X Open the roller sunblinds fully X Keep the switch pressed for an additional second X Raise the panorama sliding sunroof fully X Keep the switch pressed for an additional second X Close the panorama sliding sunroof fully X Keep the switch pressed for an additional second X...

Page 187: ...container driver s side press release button 4 in the direc tion of arrow 5 Retainer 3 automatically snaps back into its original position X To close make sure that there is no drink container in the cup holder X Fold cover 1 downwards until it engages Cup holder for the 2nd row of seats below the centre air vents Close the cup holder if you are not using it and before folding down the 2nd row of ...

Page 188: ...p holder in front of the armrest of the 2nd row of seats 1 Cup holder Cup holder in the side trim of the third row of seats 1 Cup holder Roof rack system G Risk of accident and injury An incorrectly secured roof rack ski rack or load could become detached from the vehicle These objects may be thrown around and can injure you or others or cause an accident Follow the roof rack ski rack manufacturer...

Page 189: ...make sure that you can Rraise the sliding tilting sunroof fully Ropen the panorama sliding sunroof fully Ropen the tailgate fully 1 Covers X Fold covers 1 upwards X Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage points under covers 1 Observe the manufacturer s installation instructions Luggage net G Risk of injury Only place lightweight objects in the lug gage net Do not use it to transport heavy shar...

Page 190: ...es the load will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident G Risk of poisoning Keep the tailgate closed when the engine is running Otherwise you could be poisoned by exhaust fumes entering the vehicle The handling characteristics of a laden vehi cle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle You should therefore load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations Lo...

Page 191: ...d on the lashing eyelets evenly Otherwise vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Please observe the loading guidelines Observe the following points or guidelines when securing loads RSecure the load using the lashing eyelets RDo not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load as these are only ...

Page 192: ...ur lashing eyelets in the luggage compartment 1 Lashing eyelets Securing hooks There is a mounting hook on each of the side panels in the luggage compartment 1 Securing hooks Only secure lightweight luggage items max imum 4 kg on the mounting hooks Controls optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 189 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 193: ...seats down in the 2nd row of seats the front seats must not be in the rearmost position Otherwise you could damage the front seats and the 2nd row outer seats Close the cup holder before folding down the 2nd row of seats You could oth erwise damage the seats or cup holder Enlarging the luggage compartment partially Folding the seats in the 3rd row forwards X Move the head restraint of the correspo...

Page 194: ...by objects being thrown around if you brake suddenly change direction abruptly or have an accident Make absolutely sure that you adhere to the specified folding order when fully enlarging the luggage compartment Folding the middle seat in the 2nd row of seats On vehicles with a short wheelbase the head restraint must be removed before the centre seat is folded You could otherwise damage the head r...

Page 195: ...ll only be illuminated if the centre console is fitted in the rear position position 0 Y page 195 X Remove the head restraints of the seats concerned Y page 83 1 Backrest 2 Release catch 3 Seat cushion X Lay the head restraints on the seat cushion of the corresponding seat X Relieve the pressure on backrest 1 and pull release lever 2 upwards in the direc tion of the arrow beyond the pressure point...

Page 196: ...pin 5 of seat cushion 7 3rd row of seats catches fully in recess 4 of backrest 6 X Fold backrest 3 forwards into a horizontal position Moving the seats back into the driving position G Risk of injury Ensure that the seats are locked and the backrests are in the upright position before driving The outer seats in the 2nd row are only locked if the lock verification indicator is folded in and the ind...

Page 197: ... seats 1 Backrest 2 Release catch 3 Seat cushion X Pull release lever 2 upwards beyond the pressure point to the stop and fold backrest 1 upwards by about 45 X Insert the head restraint Y page 83 X Pull release lever 2 to the pressure point and adjust backrest 1 to the desired posi tion X Check that the seat is correctly engaged X Set the seat head restraint to the desired position Y page 83 Lock ...

Page 198: ...ontains a stowage com partment Y page 203 and a cup holder Y page 183 If you are using the fully extended luggage compartment and want an even loading area Y page 190 you must remove the centre console Removing the centre console G Risk of injury Before removing the centre console take out all containers from the centre console cup holder Liquids could otherwise spill onto the passengers and or th...

Page 199: ...upporting base The centre console could otherwise become detached from the supporting base and you and oth ers could be injured by the centre console being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident You can fit the centre console in two different positions In the front position position 1 on vehicles with the long wheelbase you can enlarge the lugga...

Page 200: ...during for instance heavy braking sudden changes of direction or in the event of an accident You could cause an accident or cause injury to yourself and others The luggage compartment cover can be attached behind the 2nd row of seats and 3rd row of seats When loading the vehicle make sure that you do not stack the load in the luggage compartment higher than the lower edge of the side windows Do no...

Page 201: ...ggage compartment cover behind the 3rd row of seats The luggage compartment cover and side panels in the luggage compartment could otherwise be damaged X If fitted remove the protective caps from the side panels on the 3rd row of seats if you wish to install luggage compartment cover 2 behind the 2nd row of seats Protective cap in the right hand side panel on the 3rd row of seats X Push in the bot...

Page 202: ...cover 2 with guide pins 1 pointing directly at guides 3 X Turn extension 4 and luggage compart ment cover 2 towards each other in the direction of the arrow Guide pins 1 engage in guides 3 i If the luggage compartment cover is fitted behind the 3rd row of seats the extensions can be secured to the luggage compart ment cover 1 Guide rail 2 Guide X Slide guide rail 1 into guide 2 to the stop Safety ...

Page 203: ...n the two Velcro fasteners on the safety net holder X Unroll and unfold the safety net The upper and lower guide rods must engage audibly Attaching the safety net Guide rod inserted behind B pillar 1 Retainer 2 Guide rod X Insert guide rod 2 into retainer 1 in the direction of the arrow X Slide guide rod 2 forwards into retainer 1 in the direction of the arrow Tightening the safety net Seat belt r...

Page 204: ...r other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you Rbrake sharply Rchange direction suddenly Rare involved in an accident Sharp edged and fragile objects must not be placed in the luggage net i You will find an overview of the stowage compartments on Y page 36 Glove compartment i Depending on the vehicle s equipment there is an AUX IN connection installed in the glove...

Page 205: ...wage compartments under the arm rest The two stowage compartments under the armrest can be opened separately 1 Release button 2 Release button X To open the stowage tray telephone compartment press release button 1 and fold the armrest upwards X To open the stowage tray press release button 2 and fold the armrest upwards i In vehicles with a rear seat entertainment system a DVD player is installed...

Page 206: ...stow age compartment Y page 205 Lower stowage compartment 1 Cover 2 Release button X Press release button 2 Cover 1 swings backwards Stowage compartment in the centre console 2nd row of seats X Press the release button under the armrest and fold the armrest upwards Stowage compartments in the 3rd row of seats There is a stowage compartment in the side trim on both sides In vehicles with rear com p...

Page 207: ... g for a car park ticket 4 Vanity mirror 5 Mirror cover Mirror in the sun visor Mirror light 1 only functions if the sun visor is clipped into retainer 2 and mirror cover 5 has been folded up Glare from the side Example shows vehicle with sliding tilting sun roof 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor 3 Retainer X Fold down sun visor 1 X Pull sun visor 1 from retainer 3 Controls optional 251_AKB 5 7 e...

Page 208: ...damage the inertia reel Therefore either close the window or retract the roller sun blind before driving at high speeds Ashtray Ashtray in the cockpit 1 Cover 2 Insert X To open open cover 1 Y page 202 X To remove the insert reach into the recess on the rear of insert 2 X Pull insert 2 upwards and remove it X Inserting the insert place insert 2 into the opening from above and press it down until i...

Page 209: ... X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Open cover 1 Y page 202 X Press in cigarette lighter 2 Cigarette lighter 2 will pop out automati cally when the heating element is red hot 12V sockets The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum power consumption of 240 watts If you are using all sockets in the vehicle make sure that you do not exceed the max imum current...

Page 210: ...he sockets is auto matically cut This ensures that there is sufficient power to start the engine Socket in the luggage compartment If accessories are connected make sure that a maximum current draw of 20 A is not exceeded Otherwise you will overload the fuse The socket is located in the luggage compart ment on the right hand side trim X Fold up the socket cover i You can also use the socket when t...

Page 211: ...hicle electron ics and mobile phones Mercedes Benz rec ommends the use of an approved exterior aerial An exterior aerial conducts the elec tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless device to the exterior of the vehicle the field strength within the vehicle interior is lower than in a vehicle that does not have an exterior aerial i There are various mobile phone brackets that may be fitted to your...

Page 212: ...minutes run on time If you make a call during this time the mobile phone will be switched off approximately ten minutes after you have ended the call Run on time You can change the run on time by making an additional phone book entry on the SIM card For the name enter Idletime and for the number enter a figure between 1 and 30 minutes If you have not entered a number or have entered a different nu...

Page 213: ...ving the existing mobile phone bracket Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone bracket 2 To remove the mobile phone bracket 3 Mobile phone bracket X Press the release button in the direction of arrow 1 and remove mobile phone bracket 3 in the direction of arrow 2 Fitting a different mobile phone bracket Example illustration 1 Contact plate 2 Recesses 3 Mobile phone bracket X Insert mobi...

Page 214: ...t results by insert ing new batteries in the garage door s remote control before programming it X Erase the memory of the integrated remote control Y page 212 before programming it for the first time X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press and hold one of transmitter buttons 2 to 4 on the integrated remote control Indicator lamp 1 starts to flash after a short while It flashes ab...

Page 215: ...X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Press the transmitter button on the rear view mirror that you have programmed to operate the garage door Garage door system with fixed code indi cator lamp 1 lights up continuously Garage door system with rolling code indi cator lamp1 flashes briefly and then lights up for approximately two seconds This is repeated for up to 20 seconds i The tran...

Page 216: ... interfere with the compass display Setting the compass You will only see this function if Audio 20 is installed in your vehicle X Use the following zone map to determine your geographical location Controls 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 213 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 217: ...Features 214 Controls 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 214 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 218: ...the Compass calibration active Please drive a full circle message X Drive the vehicle a full circle at approxi mately 5 10 km h When calibration is completed you will see the following message in the multi function display Compass calibration Comple ted successfully If you do not see the Compass calibration Completed successfully message in the multi function display drive another full cir cle If ...

Page 219: ...om becoming too hot It also blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz range 1 Areas transparent to radio waves In order to operate radio controlled equip ment e g toll recording systems areas 1 on the windscreen are transparent to radio waves You can install radio controlled sys tems here These areas can best be seen from outside the vehicle by observing the light reflected off the windscreen Contr...

Page 220: ...ent 220 Tyres and wheels 224 Winter driving 231 Driving tips 232 Driving abroad 235 Trailer towing 235 Service 242 Care 243 Operation 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 217 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 221: ...ealth if your skin comes into direct contact with fuel or if you inhale fuel vapours G Risk of fire Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Never mix diesel with petrol This causes damage to the fuel system and engine and could result in the vehicle catch ing fire Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine E...

Page 222: ...mp tion Avoid driving at full throttle In some countries the available petrol qual ity may not be sufficient and could cause coking around the inlet valve In such cases and in consultation with a Mercedes Benz Service Centre the petrol may be mixed with the additive recommen ded by Mercedes Benz part no A000989254510 You must observe the notes and mixing ratios given on the con tainer Diesel EN 59...

Page 223: ...etrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine Never mix diesel with petrol This would damage the fuel system and engine and could result in a vehicle fire Flow improver The effectiveness of a flow improver is not guaranteed with every fuel Observe the infor mation provided by the manufacturer when using a flow improver Only use flow improv ers that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz In...

Page 224: ...could be injured by the wiper rods Make sure that the windscreen wipers are switched off and that the key has been pulled out of the ignition lock before open ing the bonnet The bonnet release lever is located in the driver s footwell 1 Bonnet release lever X Pull bonnet release lever 1 The bonnet is released Make sure that the windscreen wipers are not folded out away from the wind screen You can...

Page 225: ...es if the engine was not at operating temperature i e if you only star ted the engine briefly Example 1 Oil dipstick 2 Maximum mark 3 Minimum mark X Pull oil dipstick 1 out of the oil dipstick tube X Wipe off oil dipstick 1 X Insert oil dipstick 1 into the oil dipstick tube to the stop and take it out again The oil level is correct if the level is between minimum mark 3 and maximum mark 2 X Top up...

Page 226: ...ction of travel 1 Cap 2 Expansion tank 3 Marker bar X Slowly turn cap 1 by half a turn anti clock wise to allow excess pressure to escape X Turn cap 1 further anti clockwise and remove it There is sufficient coolant in expansion tank 2 if the coolant is level with the marker bar 3 in the filler neck when cold or approximately 1 5 cm higher when hot X Top up the coolant if necessary X Replace cap 1...

Page 227: ...ed tyres should only be used on wheels that have been specifically approved by Mercedes Benz If you use other tyres and wheels Mercedes Benz cannot accept any respon sibility for damage that may result from this Further information about tyres wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you use tyres other than those tested and recommended for Mercedes...

Page 228: ...spect the inner side of the tyre surface RAll wheels must have a valve cap to protect the valve against dirt and moisture RRegularly check the pressure of all your tyres including the spare tyre particularly prior to long trips and correct the pressure as necessary Y page 226 Notes on driving RWhile driving pay attention to vibrations noises and unusual handling characteris tics e g pulling to one...

Page 229: ... grip Rthe tread on a tyre may not wear evenly You should thus regularly check the tread depth and the condition of the tread across the entire width of all tyres If nec essary turn the steering wheel so that you can see the tyre tread more easily You could otherwise lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident due to the reduced grip of the tyres on the road Tyre pressures i You will find a ...

Page 230: ...hicle H Environmental note Check the tyre pressure regularly at least every 14 days Tyre pressure loss warning system G Risk of accident The tyre pressure loss warning system does not warn you of an incorrectly set tyre pres sure The table on the inside of the fuel filler flap will help you decide whether the tyre pressures should be corrected The tyre pressure loss warning system does not replace...

Page 231: ...at Indicator active Menu R Buttonæ X Press the reset button on the left of the instrument cluster The following message appears in the multi function display Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes Cancel If you wish to confirm the restart X Press the æ button The following message appears in the multi function display Run Flat Indicator restarted After a teach in period the tyre pressure loss warning syst...

Page 232: ...om those measured at a filling station with a pressure gauge The tyres pressures shown by the on board computer refer to those meas ured at sea level The tyre pressure values indicated by a pressure gauge when the vehicle is at high altitude are higher than those shown by the on board computer In this case do not reduce the tyre pressures Tyre pressure warning If the tyre pressure on one or more w...

Page 233: ...ly use wheel bolts of the correct size which have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ depending on the operating conditions Interchange the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tyres Front tyres typically wear more on the shoulders and the rear tyres in the centre Interchange the wheels every 5 000 km to 10 000 km depending ...

Page 234: ...vehicle using permanent Speedtronic28 to the maxi mum permissible speed for the winter tyres Y page 151 Once you have fitted the winter tyres X Check the tyre pressures Y page 226 X Restart the tyre pressure moni tor Y page 228 G Risk of accident If you fit the spare wheel when driving with winter tyres bear in mind that driving sta bility will be impaired owing to unstable cornering characteristi...

Page 235: ... should drive particularly carefully on slip pery road surfaces Avoid sudden accelera tion steering and braking manoeuvres If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed X Shift the selector lever to N X Try to bring the vehicle under control using corrective steering Driving tips Rolling with the engine switched off G Risk of accident Do not switch off the engine w...

Page 236: ...on from the brakes when brak ing for the first time You must brake harder You must therefore maintain a greater dis tance from the vehicle in front Brake firmly after driving on a wet road This way the brake discs will become warm drying more quickly which will protect them against corrosion Limited braking performance on salted roads G Risk of accident The layer of salt on the brake discs and the...

Page 237: ...your speed on wet or icy roads to achieve the same road safety Otherwise you could cause an accident Pay particular attention to the road condi tions at temperatures around freezing point If ice has formed on the road surface e g from fog a light film of water rapidly forms on the ice when you brake considerably reducing tyre grip Drive with particular care in such weather conditions Driving on we...

Page 238: ... you visit a country in which traffic drives on the same side of the road as in the country in which your vehicle was registered You may oth erwise dazzle the oncoming traffic and could cause an accident Trailer towing Fitting the ball coupling Before you can tow a trailer with your vehicle you must fit the ball coupling There is a key for the ball coupling X Make a note of the key number You can ...

Page 239: ...in the handwheel X Insert key 1 into the lock in the hand wheel X Turn key 1 anti clockwise i The key remains inserted when you remove the ball coupling 3 Ball coupling recess 4 Handwheel X Pull handwheel 4 away from the ball cou pling in the direction of the arrow and turn it clockwise until it engages The white dot on the ball coupling is aligned with the red area on the handwheel X Insert the b...

Page 240: ...ed and the key cannot be removed remove the ball cou pling and clean it If the ball coupling can still not be fitted locked after it has been cleaned remove the ball coupling The trailer tow hitch must then not be used to tow a trailer as safe operation is not guaranteed Have the entire trailer tow hitch checked at a qualified specialist workshop Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Be...

Page 241: ...ind the vehicle X Couple up the trailer X Establish the electrical connection between the vehicle and the trailer i If you have coupled a trailer the vehicle will remain at highway level The vehicle automatically lowers to high way level if you drive faster than 8 km h with a trailer The vehicle is not lowered to the high speed level even if you are travel ling at higher speeds This also applies w...

Page 242: ...ler and the vehicle Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully If you do not couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly the trailer could become detached Make sure that the following values are not exceeded RThe permitted trailer drawbar nose weight RThe permitted trailer load RThe permitted rear axle load of the towing vehicle RThe maximum permissible gross vehicle weight of both the towin...

Page 243: ...ve to brake to such an extent to maintain the same speed This relieves the load on the brake system and prevents the brakes from overheating and wearing too quickly If you need additional braking depress the brake pedal repeatedly rather than continuously G Risk of accident Never depress the brake pedal continu ously while the vehicle is in motion e g never cause the brakes to rub by applying cons...

Page 244: ...Y page 248 Trailer power supply When it leaves the factory your vehicle s trailer socket outlet is equipped with a per manent power supply and a power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock The permanent power supply is supplied via trailer socket pin 9 The power supply that is switched on via the ignition lock is supplied via trailer socket pin 10 You can connect consumers with a power ...

Page 245: ...e in km Service A due now The letter indicates how much time the work shop will require to carry out the service work The letters displayed range from A for a short service duration to H for a long service dura tion The service interval display ASSYST PLUS does not record any periods of time during which the battery is disconnected In order to maintain the time dependent service sched ule you shou...

Page 246: ...ce symbol and the service due date are displayed Care Notes on care Regular and proper care maintains the value of your vehicle i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz care products Scratches corrosive deposits areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inade quate care cannot always be completely repaired In such cases visit a qualified spe cialist workshop immediately e g a Mercedes Benz Se...

Page 247: ...ot remove the key from the ignition lock Do not open the driver s or front passenger door when the engine is switched off as this automatically shifts the automatic transmission to park posi tion P and locks the wheels unless you have shifted the automatic transmission to N RVehicles with KEYLESS GO Do not open the driver s or front passenger door when the engine is switched off as this shifts the...

Page 248: ...d on Do not clean the wiper blades too often as this will result in the rubber becoming porous leading to wiper noise Cleaning the windows Do not use dry cloths abrasive products solvents or cleaning agents containing sol vents to clean the inside of the windows Clean the insides of the windows with a damp cloth or commercially available glass cleaner Avoid touching the inside of the rear windscre...

Page 249: ... Do not use cleaners and cockpit care sprays containing solvents to clean the cockpit and steering wheel boss Cleaners containing solvents cause the surface to become porous and in the event of an air bag being triggered plastic parts that have become loose could cause considerable injuries Cleaning the leather upholstery Cleaning RClean genuine leather covers using a damp cloth then wipe the cove...

Page 250: ...y Mercedes Benz for cleaning Infor mation about chrome cleaning agents can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Cleaning Distronic 1 Distronic cover X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 76 in the ignition lock X Clean cover 1 in the radiator grille with water car shampoo and a soft cloth Do not use dry coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub Doing so will scratch or dam age the surfaces...

Page 251: ...r Do not use solvents 1 Ball neck head 2 Locking balls 3 Guide pin 4 Guide faces 5 Release lever 6 Protective cap X Lightly oil or grease positions 1 to 6 and the ball coupling recess of the vehicle after cleaning X Treat the lock under protective cap 6 with an acid and resin free oil X Check that the vehicle s trailer coupling is working properly Observe the note on care provided by the trailer m...

Page 252: ...CK PRO head restraints 304 Changing the batteries 304 Changing the bulbs 306 Replacing the wiper blades 311 Flat tyre 313 Battery 323 Jump starting 329 Towing and tow starting 330 Fuses 333 Practical advice 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 249 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 253: ...Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Example 1 Warning triangle29 X Remove warning triangle 1 Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel Example 1 Warning triangle X Remove warning triangle 1 29 Depending on the date of production of the vehicle the stowage location of the warning triangle may differ from that illustrated Practical advice optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02...

Page 254: ... aid kit X Open the tailgate X Open the luggage compartment floor Y page 250 X Release Velcro fastening 1 X Remove first aid kit 2 Fire extinguisher i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every two years Otherwise it may fail in an emergency Observe the legal requirements in all coun tries concerned The fire extinguisher is located underneath the front of the driver s sea...

Page 255: ... and you could be seriously injured X Open the tailgate X Open the luggage compartment floor Y page 250 If the luggage compartment cover is fit ted roll it open fully Only for luggage compartment covers fit ted behind the 3rd row of seats Fold forwards the section of the luggage compartment cover that is still protrud ing Otherwise the strap of the retaining hook may damage the luggage compart men...

Page 256: ...lockwise and out of tool holder 3 and remove it i If retaining screw 1 does not come out immediately turn tool holder 3 anticlock wise a little Retaining screw 1 should then unscrew with ease X Turn tool holder 3 approximately 180 so that the electrical air pump points back wards Y page 252 X Remove tool holder 3 from emergency spare wheel 2 X Remove emergency spare wheel 2 from the emergency spar...

Page 257: ...should now be positioned in accordance with the instructions on the installation position X Turn the tool holder screw clockwise into the tool holder as far as it will go Setting up the foldable wheel chock The folding wheel chock serves as an addi tional measure for securing the vehicle against rolling away e g when a wheel is being changed 1 To fold the plates upwards 2 To fold out the lower pla...

Page 258: ...Centre for this purpose In particu lar work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Before starting a journey check that the warning and indicator lamps are operating correctly X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock or X Press the KEYLESS GO button twice All warning and indicator lamps except for the turn signal indicator la...

Page 259: ...stems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution 120 km h Maximum speed exceeded The maximum speed has been excee ded31 X Drive more slowly ABS ABS ESP unavaila ble See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ABS and ESP and therefore also PRE SAFE are temporarily unavailable It is possible that self diagnosis is not yet com plete...

Page 260: ...n deactivated The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi ately DISTRONIC km h An activation condition for Distronic is not fulfilled X If conditions permit drive faster than 30 km h and store the speed Y page 143 or X Check the activation conditions for Dis tronic Y page 143 DISTRONIC Ov...

Page 261: ... Distronic becomes available again and the dis play message disappears when Rthe dirt e g slush falls off while you are driving Rthe system detects that the sensors are fully available again Rthe system is within the operating temperature range If the display message does not disappear X Clean the Distronic cover in the radiator grille Y page 247 X Restart the engine ESP unavailable See Owner s Ma...

Page 262: ...omatically The display message disappears and the v warning lamp goes out ESP inoperative See Owner s Manual G Risk of accident ESP and therefore also Brake Assist and PRE SAFE are unavailable due to a mal function The v warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster The brake system continues to function normally but without the functions listed above X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualifi...

Page 263: ... ignition lock and remove it X Wait until the total distance recorder has dis appeared from the multi function display X Calibrate the compass Y page 215 No Service Your vehicle is outside the network pro vider transmitter receiver range X Wait until the operational readiness symbol appears in the multi function display Y page 138 Drive to work shop without changing gear The transmission position ...

Page 264: ...shop Tyre pressure monitor inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is malfunc tioning X Have the tyre pressure monitor and wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop Tyre pressure monitor inoperative No wheel sensors The tyre pressure monitor is deactivated because the vehicle is fitted with wheels that do not have suitable wheel sensors X Have wheels with suitable wheel sensors fitted at a q...

Page 265: ...essure monitor and wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop Once wheels with suitable wheel sensors have been fitted again the tyre pressures are dis played in the multi function display after driv ing for a few minutes Tyre pressure monitor currently unavail able The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily deactivated The voltage of the vehicle s electrical system is too low or radio inter ...

Page 266: ...sure warning mes sage X Make sure that the pressure set is correct for all tyres Y page 226 X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning sys tem Y page 228 Run Flat Indi cator inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is deactivated due to a malfunction X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Please correct tyre pressures Vehicles with tyre pressure monitor The pressure is insufficient in one ...

Page 267: ...s as intended Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Display messages...

Page 268: ...safely when traffic con ditions allow and check the poly V belt X If it has torn do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop X If it is not damaged have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop Battery Alternator Stop vehicle The battery is faulty X Pull over as soon as it is safe to do so X Do not continue driving under any circumstan ces X Consult ...

Page 269: ...soon as it is safe to do so X Do not continue driving under any circumstan ces X Consult the nearest qualified specialist work shop X Do not top up the brake fluid This will not rec tify the malfunction Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake 1 Restraint sys malfunction Con sult workshop G Risk of injury The restraint systems are faulty X Vi...

Page 270: ...ing angles Otherwise the front wing or the tyres could be damaged when you drive on Listen for scraping sounds X Do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h If the display message does not disappear X Have the vehicle checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop Level selection not permitted You cannot change the vehicle level Pos sible causes RVehicles with AIRMATIC you are exceeding the speed permis...

Page 271: ... the message disappears The vehicle then contin ues rising to the selected level Malfunction The rear axle level control or AIR MATIC has malfunctioned X Vehicles with rear axle level control do not exceed a maximum speed of 80 km h X Vehicles with AIRMATIC drive as appropriate for the current vehicle level but no faster than 80 km h X Make sure that there is sufficient ground clear ance X Have th...

Page 272: ... temperature gauge Y page 125 X If the temperature increases again visit a quali fied specialist workshop immediately D Coolant Stop car turn engine off The poly V belt may have torn X Stop the vehicle Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Switch off the engine X Check the poly V belt X If it has torn do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist workshop X If it is not...

Page 273: ...ed beam or Right hand dipped beam The right hand or left hand dipped beam headlamp is faulty X Halogen headlamp replace the bulb Y page 306 X Bi xenon headlamp visit a qualified special ist workshop AUTO lights inop erative The light sensor is faulty Constant head lamp mode is switched on X Switch the lights to manual control in the on board computer Y page 132 X Switch the lights on and off using...

Page 274: ...ght hand turn signal is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 306 Turn signal in mir ror left or Turn signal in mir ror right The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty This mes sage will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Turn signal front left or Turn signal front right The front left hand or right hand turn sig nal is faulty X Re...

Page 275: ...main beam headlamp is faulty X Halogen headlamp replace the bulb Y page 306 X Bi xenon headlamp visit a qualified special ist workshop Licence plate lamp left or Licence plate lamp right The left hand or right hand licence plate lamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 306 Switch off lights You did not switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle X Turn the light switch to M or U or X If the rea...

Page 276: ... page 310 Parking lamp front left or Parking lamp front right The front left hand or right hand parking lamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 306 Reversing lamp left or Reversing lamp right The left hand or right hand reversing lamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 306 Left hand tail lamp or Right hand tail lamp The left hand or right hand tail lamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 306 Pr...

Page 277: ...he engine oil level is OK X Visit a qualified specialist workshop If the engine oil level is not OK X Top up the engine oil X If the warning message disappears consult a qualified specialist workshop X If the warning message does not disappear do not drive on Consult the nearest qualified spe cialist workshop H Tyre pressure Cau tion tyre defect G Risk of accident At least one tyre is rapidly defl...

Page 278: ...essure s Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor the pressure of at least one tyre is too low or there is a significant discrepancy between the tyre pressures of the individ ual wheels X Check the tyre pressure at the next opportunity and correct it if necessary Y page 226 I Change key batter ies The KEYLESS GO key batteries are dis charged X Change the batteries Y page 305 I Key does not belong to ...

Page 279: ... a new key The key no longer functions X Visit a qualified specialist workshop I Pull starting but ton out then insert key Continuously unable to detect the KEY LESS GO key X Operate your vehicle using the KEYLESS GO key in the ignition lock X Visit a qualified specialist workshop X inoperative Bat tery weak The battery voltage is insufficient The auxiliary heating ventilation has switched off or ...

Page 280: ...uaranteed X Refuel at the nearest filling station t Please enter PIN You have not yet logged on to your mobile phone X Enter the PIN for the SIM card t Bluetooth ready The Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the audio system or COMAND APS is not activated X If desired activate the Bluetooth connection between your mobile phone and the audio sys tem or COMAND APS please refer to the ...

Page 281: ...use consequence Suggested solutions One or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing There is insufficient voltage because too many consumers are switched on The seat ventila tion has switched itself off auto matically X Switch off consumers that are not required e g reading lamps interior lighting etc The seat ventilation will automatically switch back on as soon as t...

Page 282: ... qualified specialist workshop The indicator lamp in the 1 rear window heating button is flashing The rear window heat ing has switched itself off prema turely or cannot be switched on There is insufficient voltage because too many consumers are switched on X Switch off consumers that are not required e g reading lamps interior lighting etc The rear window heating will automatically switch back on...

Page 283: ... to the front passenger seat The auto matic child seat recognition is malfunctioning X Remove electronic equipment from the front passenger seat e g Rnotebook Rmobile phone Rcards with transponders e g ski passes or access passes If the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp is still lit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51...

Page 284: ...fied specialist workshop as soon as possible The yellow ABS warning lamp comes on while the engine is running G Risk of accident ABS has been deactivated due to undervoltage It is possible that the battery is not being charged Therefore the following systems are for example also deactiva ted Brake Assist ESP BAS and PRE SAFE The brake system continues to function normally but without electronic su...

Page 285: ...isk of accident ESP ABS or traction control has intervened because at least one wheel has reached its grip limit and is threatening to spin or lock Cruise control or Distronic is deactivated X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when pull ing away X Release the accelerator pedal while you are driving X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions X Do not dea...

Page 286: ...t be triggered at all X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately 3 The red brake system warning lamp comes on while you are driving You will also hear a warning tone You are driving with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake The warning lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases 3 The red brake system warning lamp comes on while the engine is run ning You will also hear a w...

Page 287: ...ed spe cialist workshop H The yellow tyre pressure monitor warning lamp is on G Risk of accident The tyre pressure monitor has detected a sudden or significant pressure loss in at least one of the tyres X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Observe the additional messages in the multi function display Y pa...

Page 288: ...them safely The warning lamp goes out The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and you hear an intermittent warning tone G Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt At the same time you are driving faster than 25 km h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Fasten your seat belt Y page 94 The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases G Ri...

Page 289: ...ment without deactivating the anti theft alarm system first X Switch off the alarm Y page 63 You hear a warning tone A message appears in the multi function display X See the explanations for the display message Y page 255 You hear a warning tone You are driving with the parking brake applied X Release the parking brake You hear a warning tone You did not switch off the lights when leaving the veh...

Page 290: ...y X Remove the ignition key Do not restart the engine under any circumstances The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion X Consult a qualified specialist workshop You are unable to determine the extent of the damage X Consult a qualified specialist workshop You cannot detect any damage X Start the engine as normal The NECK PRO head restraints on the driver s and front passenger seats hav...

Page 291: ...p The fuel filler flap cannot be opened The fuel filler flap is not released The batteries in the vehicle key or the KEYLESS GO key are dis charged X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element Y page 302 X Open the tailgate Y page 71 X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap via the emergency release Y page 303 The fuel filler flap is released but the opening mechanism is jam med X Consult a ...

Page 292: ...ey in posi tion 2 Y page 76 in the ignition lock X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs smoothly The fuel system is now free of air If the engine does not start X Wait two minutes X Repeat the starting procedure for up to 40 seconds If the engine still does not start X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008...

Page 293: ... operating The reserve fuel warning lamp is on and the fuel gauge shows 0 The fuel tank has been run dry X Refuel the vehicle X Bleed the fuel system Y page 289 The engine will not start You can not hear the starter motor oper ating The on board voltage is too low because the starter battery is too weak or discharged X Jump start the vehicle Y page 329 If the engine does not start despite attempti...

Page 294: ...he engine and the coolant to cool down X Check the coolant level Y page 223 Observe the warning notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary If the coolant level is correct the radiator fan may be faulty The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi ciently X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 C you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist...

Page 295: ...ible to shift into 2nd gear and reverse gear X Stop the vehicle X Move the selector lever to P X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 76 in the ignition lock X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine X Move the selector lever to position D or R If D is selected the transmission shifts into 2nd gear if R is selec ted the transmission shifts into reverse gear X Have the transmission check...

Page 296: ...shop Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds The Parktronic sensors are dirty or there is interference X Clean the Parktronic sensors Y page 247 X Switch the ignition back on Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds The problem may be caus...

Page 297: ... consequence Suggested solutions The windscreen wipers are jam med Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windscreen wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons you should remove the key from the ignition lock X Remove the cause of the obstruction X Switch the windscreen wipers back on The windscreen wipers fail com pletely The windscreen wiper drive is malf...

Page 298: ...entrapment feature Y page 107 Mirrors Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions An exterior mirror has been pushed out of position Vehicles with exterior mirrors that cannot be folded in out electri cally X Push the mirror into the correct position manually Vehicles with electrically folding exterior mirrors X Press the mirror folding button Y page 90 repeatedly until you hear a disti...

Page 299: ...sing the emergency key element Y page 302 X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop The battery charge indicator lamp of the key does not go on during the test The key batteries are discharged X Change the batteries Y page 305 You have lost a key X Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the ...

Page 300: ... seat heating or interior lighting and try to start the engine again If this does not work X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary Y page 323 or X Jump start the vehicle Y page 329 or X Consult a qualified specialist workshop Practical advice optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 297 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 301: ...eplace them if necessary Y page 305 There is a fault with KEYLESS GO X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key To do this point the tip of the key at the driver s door handle from close range and try to open the vehicle again X Have the KEYLESS GO key checked at a qualified specialist work shop There is interference from a pow erful source of radio waves X Unlock th...

Page 302: ...ancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X If necessary have the manual locks changed too Trailer towing Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions The ball coupling cannot be locked The key cannot be removed from the ball coupling G Risk of accident The ball coupling is dirty The trailer coupling is damaged X Remove the ball coup...

Page 303: ...ote control display shows FAIL and the symbol The signal transmission between the remote control and the vehi cle is faulty X Change your position in relation to the vehicle moving closer if necessary X Make another attempt to switch the auxiliary heating on or off using the remote control The remote control display shows FAIL and the symbol There is not enough fuel in the tank or the auxiliary he...

Page 304: ...onger than six weeks Damage resulting from non use may occur if the vehicle is parked up for long periods X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and seek advice X Disconnect the battery Y page 325 Practical advice 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 301 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 305: ...ing the emergency key element 1 Release catch 2 Emergency key element X Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove emergency key element 2 from the key Unlocking the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked cen trally with the key or the KEYLESS GO key X Remove the emergency key element from the key Y page 302 To unlock X Insert the emergency key element...

Page 306: ...oor down from the inside X Exit the vehicle i Ensure that you have the vehicle key on your person and that it is not left in the vehicle as the vehicle will be locked after the next step X Close the rear door on the driver s side The vehicle is locked Emergency fuel filler flap release G Risk of injury The edges on the inside of the vehicle body can be sharp You could injure yourself when using th...

Page 307: ...sh back X Move the top of the head restraint cushion forwards in the direction of arrow 1 X Push the head restraint cushion down in the direction of arrow 2 as far as it will go X Push the head restraint cushion firmly backwards in the direction of arrow 3 until it engages X Repeat this procedure for the second head restraint Changing the batteries Notes It is advisable to have the batteries repla...

Page 308: ...on tact spring with the positive terminal facing upwards Use a lint free cloth to do so X Push the battery tray back into the key housing until the battery tray engages X Check the function of all key buttons on the vehicle Auxiliary heating remote control One 6V pin battery type 2CR11108 is required 1 Battery 2 Battery cover X Prise apart the side arms of battery cover 2 and slide off battery cov...

Page 309: ...and gloves when you are chang ing them G Risk of injury Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage You could get an electric shock and be seriously or even fatally injured if you touch the electric contacts on xenon bulbs Therefore never remove the cover from xenon bulbs Do not change xenon bulbs yourself but have them replaced at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary special ist knowledge...

Page 310: ...urn signal lamp front RReversing lamp RBrake lamp tail lamp parking lamp RRear fog lamp RTurn signal lamp rear RLicence plate lamp Observe the following points RUse only the bulb types specified here RTo prevent a short circuit switch off the lights before changing a bulb ROnly hold bulbs with a clean lint free cloth RDo not work with wet or greasy fingers RIf the new bulb still does not light up ...

Page 311: ... halogen headlamps 1 Housing cover for main beam headlamp 2 Bulb holder for main beam headlamp X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover 1 anti clockwise and remove it X Turn bulb holder 2 anti clockwise and pull it out X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 2 X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 2 X Insert bulb holder 2 and turn clockwise until it engages X Place housing cover ...

Page 312: ...and turn clockwise until it engages X Insert front foglamp 1 into the bumper X Replace screws 4 of front foglamp 1 X Position cover 2 X Fasten screws 3 into cover 2 Replacing the turn signal lamps 1 Bulb holder for turn signal X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn bulb holder 1 anti clockwise and pull it out X Turn the bulb anti clockwise applying slight pressure and remove it from bulb...

Page 313: ...anel 2 X To close insert side trim panel 2 and turn catch 1 90 in the opposite direction to the arrow Changing the tail lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the luggage compartment X Open the side trim panel Y page 310 Tail lamps 1 Brake lamp tail lamp parking lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Rear fog lamp 4 Reversing lamp X Turn the corresponding bulb holder anti clockwise and remove it X Take the bulb ...

Page 314: ...mn G Risk of accident The wiper arms could start moving and cause an injury if you leave the windscreen wipers switched on Remove the key from the ignition lock before replacing the wiper blades Make sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the windscreen wiper to avoid dam aging the windscreen wiper blades Removing 1 Wiper blade 2 Release clips 3 Folding direction 4 Wiper arm 5 To remove the wip...

Page 315: ...g the wiper blade Removing 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade X Remove the key from the ignition lock X Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear win dow until it engages X Position wiper blade 2 at a right angle to wiper arm 1 X Hold wiper arm 1 and press wiper blade 2 in the direction of the arrow until it releases X Remove wiper blade 2 Fitting X Place the new wiper blade 2 onto wiper arm 1 X Hold wiper arm 1...

Page 316: ...GO X Remove the key from the ignition lock Vehicles with KEYLESS GO X Open the driver s door The on board electronics have status 0 which is the same as the key having been removed X Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package and the Off Road Pro engineering package Remove the KEYLESS GO button from the ignition lock For all vehicles X Get out of the vehicle X Close the driver s door X Place the warning t...

Page 317: ... underneath the lug gage compartment floor Y page 252 1 Driver s field of vision sticker 2 Wheel sticker X Affix part 1 of the sticker within the driv er s field of vision X Affix part 2 of the sticker near the valve on the wheel with the defective tyre G Risk of injury TIREFIT must not come into contact with your skin eyes or clothing RIf TIREFIT comes into contact with your eyes or skin immediat...

Page 318: ...e luggage compartment Y page 207 or the second row of seats Y page 207 The socket cigarette lighter in the front centre console is not designed for operat ing the electric air pump X Press on off switch 4 on the electric air pump to I The electric air pump is switched on The tyre is inflated i First TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre The pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar Do not switch off the...

Page 319: ... If the tyre pressure is now lower than 1 3 bar the tyre is too badly damaged Do not drive any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the neces sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz rec ommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particu lar work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried...

Page 320: ...n particu lar work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop Preparing the vehicle X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 313 X If a trailer is coupled uncouple it X Position the wheels in the straight ahead position X Take the following from the stowage well beneath the luggage compartment floor Rthe emergency spare wheel Rthe electr...

Page 321: ...ilgate is opened or closed and you could be seriously injured G Risk of accident If you fail to position the jack correctly the vehicle may Rslip off the jack Rinjure you or others Rbe damaged It is thus important to ensure that the jack is positioned correctly in the respective jacking points Before positioning the jack remove any dirt that may have collected in the jacking points 1 Wheel wrench ...

Page 322: ...e bolts to loosen in the wheel hub G Risk of accident If a wheel hub thread is damaged you must not drive the vehicle any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or Service 24h for this purpose In particular work rel evant to safety or o...

Page 323: ...ring pin X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger tight Inflating the Minispare emergency spare wheel G Risk of accident Pump up the collapsible emergency spare wheel before lowering the vehicle as you could otherwise damage the wheel rim X Take the electric air pump out of the stow age well under the luggage compartment floor Y page 252 G Risk of injury Comply with the manufacturer s safe...

Page 324: ...nto the socket in the luggage compartment Y page 207 or the second row of seats Y page 207 The socket cigarette lighter in the front centre console is not designed for operat ing the electric air pump X Vehicles with a key make sure that the key is turned to position 2 Y page 76 in the ignition lock or X Vehicles with KEYLESS GO press the KEYLESS GO button twice X Press on off switch 2 on the elec...

Page 325: ...of 150 Nm X Turn the jack back to its initial position and stow it and the rest of the vehicle tool kit in the luggage compartment X Transport the faulty wheel in the boot or X Depending on the size of the wheel you may also be able to secure the faulty wheel in the emergency spare wheel well In this case you will have to remove the stowage tray from the emergency spare wheel well and stow it secu...

Page 326: ...necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required The faulty tyre must be replaced in every case Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particular work relevant to safety or on safety related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist work shop i On a vehicle with MOExtended tyres only use MOExtended spare tyres The...

Page 327: ...a bat tery You could otherwise cause a short circuit and the battery s highly flammable gas mixture could ignite RMake sure that you do not create an elec trostatic charge e g by wearing syn thetic clothing or as a result of friction on fabrics Therefore you should not pull or slide the battery over carpets or other synthetic materials RNever touch the battery first To dis charge a possible electr...

Page 328: ... door X Position the right hand front seat at its rear most position Rpartially electric seat adjustment Y page 78 Rfully electric seat adjustment Y page 79 1 Front right seat rail cover 2 Front left seat rail cover X Pull right hand cover 1 forwards in the direction of the arrow and pull it off the seat rail X Pull left hand cover 2 as far forwards as possible in the direction of the arrow i Left...

Page 329: ...ery cover fastening nuts X Loosen and remove fastening nuts 7 i To do this you need a 6 mm Allen key with a shaft at least 30 cm long not included in the vehicle tool kit 8 Battery cover with integrated air duct 9 Pull battery cover to the side a To raise the battery cover X Raise battery cover 8 gently in the direc tion of arrow a and pull in the direction of arrow 9 Practical advice optional 251...

Page 330: ...y Only charge the battery in a well ventilated area As the battery is being charged gases can escape and generate minor explosions This may injure you and other persons or cause damage to the paintwork or acid cor rosion on the vehicle You can obtain information about battery chargers which allow the battery to be charged when still installed from a qualified specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Ben...

Page 331: ...ing the battery Always reconnect the battery in the sequence described below Never swap the terminal clamps You may otherwise dam age the vehicle electronics X Switch off all electrical consumers X Connect the positive terminal clamp and secure the cover X Connect the negative terminal clamp X Connect the breather hose Make sure that a cell cap is fitted is fitted on the side i If the battery powe...

Page 332: ...he battery while the engine is being jump started G Risk of explosion Gases escaping from the battery during jump starting may cause minor explosions Avoid creating sparks Keep naked flames away from the battery and do not smoke Comply with safety precautions and take protective measures when handling batter ies You will find these under Battery in the index X Make sure that the two vehicles do no...

Page 333: ...um force Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be turned in the ignition lock If this is the case the steering is locked and the vehicle can not be steered If you tow or tow start another vehicle its weight must not exceed the maximum per missible gross vehicle weight of your vehi cle It is better to have the vehicle transported than to have it towed When towing observe the legal requirements i...

Page 334: ...towing the vehicle deactivate tow away protection Y page 64 and the auto matic door locking feature Y page 134 You could otherwise be locked out when pushing or towing the vehicle Fitting the towing eye Opening the front cover The mountings for the removable towing eyes are located in the bumpers They are located at the front and rear under the covers on the right hand side of the vehicle when vie...

Page 335: ...ye and the wheel wrench to the vehicle tool kit Transporting the vehicle The towing eyes or trailer coupling can be used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans porter if you wish to transport it Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels or wheel rims not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components The vehicle could otherwise be damaged Recovering a vehicle that has become stuck...

Page 336: ...alue The fuse ratings are lis ted in the fuse allocation chart A Mercedes Benz Service Centre will be happy to advise you G Risk of fire Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the systems con cerned Do not attempt to repair or bridge faulty fuses Otherwise a circuit overload could cause a fire Have the cause traced and rectified...

Page 337: ...nt 1 Retaining clamp 2 Cover X To open open the bonnet Y page 220 X Remove moisture from the fuse box using a dry cloth X Open retaining clamp 1 X Fold cover 2 upwards X To close replace cover 2 The cover must be fitted properly other wise moisture or dirt could affect the oper ation of the fuses X Close retaining clamp 1 X Close the bonnet Y page 221 Fuse box in the luggage compartment Example ve...

Page 338: ...35 On vehicles with the TIREFIT kit the fuses are located here too Practical advice 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 335 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

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Page 340: ...Engine 342 Performance 344 Tyres and wheels 345 Vehicle dimensions 350 Vehicle weights 351 Trailer coupling 354 Service products and capacities 355 Frequencies for garage door open ers 363 Technical data 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 337 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 341: ...general operating permit This is the case if Rthey cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle s general operating permit was granted Rother road users could be endangered Rthe emission or noise levels are adversely affected The use of non approved parts could affect your vehicle s operating safety Mercedes Benz therefore recommends genuine Mercedes Benz parts and conversion...

Page 342: ... wish to install two way radios in the vehicle you must obtain formal approval Mercedes Benz approves the installation of two way radios if such equipment is installed professionally and a low reflection exterior aerial is used The transmission output of the two way radio must not exceed the maximum transmission outputs listed G Risk of accident Two way radios may interfere with the vehi cle elect...

Page 343: ...EU Directive 95 54 EC Automotive EMC directive Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN and paint code number The vehicle identification plate is located at the bottom of the door frame on the front passenger side 1 Vehicle identification plate X Open the driver s door You will see vehicle identification plate 1 Vehicle identification plate...

Page 344: ... 2nd row of seats 2 Vehicle identification number VIN 3 Floor covering X Slide the front passenger seat to its rear most position X Fold floor covering 3 upwards You will see the vehicle identification num ber VIN 2 Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block crankcase More information can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Technical data 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh...

Page 345: ...Maximum engine speed 6 500 rpm 6 500 rpm 6 500 rpm R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC39 Rated output 140 kW 190 bhp 155 kW 211 bhp 39 165 kW 224 bhp 155 kW 211 bhp At engine speed 4 000 rpm 3 800 rpm 4 000 rpm Rated torque 440 Nm 510 Nm 510 Nm At engine speed 1 400 2 800 rpm 1 600 2 800 rpm 1 600 2 800 rpm Number of cylinders 6 6 6 39 Only for certain countries Technical ...

Page 346: ...C R 320 CDI 4MATIC39 Displacement 2 987 cm3 2 987 cm3 2 987 cm3 Maximum engine speed 4 500 rpm 4 500 rpm 4 500 rpm Technical data 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 343 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 347: ... 9 6 seconds 8 1 seconds 8 3 seconds 6 1 seconds Long wheelbase 9 7 seconds 8 2 seconds 8 4 seconds 6 3 seconds R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC40 41 Short wheelbase 9 7 seconds 9 8 seconds 8 7 seconds Long wheelbase 9 8 seconds 8 8 seconds 40 Only for certain countries 41 Missing values were not available at time of printing Technical data 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Ver...

Page 348: ...roperties e g winter tyres i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you fit tyres other than those tested and recommended by Mercedes Benz charac teristics such as handling noise levels and fuel consumption etc could be adversely affected In addition when driving with a load dimensional variations and different tyre deformation char...

Page 349: ...R18 105W Winter tyres44 255 55 R18 105H M S 255 55 R18 105H M S Light alloy wheels 8J x 18 H2 ET 67 8J x 18 H2 ET 67 43 All weather tyres with M S approval Only certain tyre brands are approved Ask your Mercedes Benz Service Centre for information 44 Winter tyres for retrofitting Only certain tyre brands are approved Ask your Mercedes Benz Service Centre for information Technical data 251_AKB 5 7 ...

Page 350: ...ght alloy wheels 8J x 19 H2 ET 67 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 64 8J x 19 H2 ET 67 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 64 AMG equipment All models 20 Both axles Summer tyres47 265 45 ZR20 104Y Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 20 H2 ET 60 45 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor 46 Winter tyres for retrofitting Only cert...

Page 351: ... Summer tyres48 285 45 R19 107W Light alloy wheels 9 5 J x 19 ET64 AMG equipment All models 21 Front axle Summer tyres 265 40 ZR21 105Y XL Light alloy wheels 9J x 21 ET 60 48 Snow chains not permitted Technical data optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 348 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 352: ...hicles with MOExtended tyres tyres with run flat characteristics are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory All models except R 500 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC 18 Emergency spare wheel 50 Tyres 195 75 18 106P Tyre pressure 3 0 bar Wheels 6 5B x 18 ET 40 19 Emergency spare wheel 50 Tyres 185 65 19 104P Tyre pressure 3 0 bar Tyres 5 5B x 19 ET 13 49 Snow chains not permitted 50 Snow chains not permi...

Page 353: ... Vehicle width with mirrors folded out 2 168 mm 2 168 mm Vehicle height 1 661 mm 1 664 mm51 1 663 mm 1 666 mm51 Wheelbase 2 980 mm 3 215 mm 51 For R 500 4MATIC Technical data optional 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 350 Dateiname 6515_1825_02_buchblock pdf preflight ...

Page 354: ...onal equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload Specific weight specifications can be found on the vehicle identification plate Y page 340 Short wheelbase R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC Unladen weight in accordance with EC directive 2 130 kg 2 130 kg 2 180 kg 2 220 kg Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2 790 kg 2 790 kg 2 840 kg 2 880 kg Maximum permissible f...

Page 355: ...um permissible gross vehicle weight 2 840 kg 2 840 kg 2 840 kg Maximum permissible front axle load 1 370 kg 1 370 kg 1 370 kg Maximum permissible rear axle load Towing a trailer 1 700 kg 1 700 kg 1 700 kg 1 800 kg 1 800 kg 1 800 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum permissible load 655 kg 590 kg 590 kg Long wheelbase R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC Unladen weight in accordance with EC direc ...

Page 356: ...TIC R 500 4MATIC Unladen weight in accordance with EC direc tive 2 245 kg 2 295 kg 2 265 kg Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2 880 kg 2 920 kg 2 920 kg Maximum permissible front axle load 1 370 kg 1 370 kg 1 370 kg Maximum permissible rear axle load Towing a trailer 1 700 kg 1 700 kg 1 660 kg 1 800 kg 1 800 kg 1 760 kg Maximum roof load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg Maximum permissible load 635 kg ...

Page 357: ...ary depending on the vehicle type If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted observe the anchorage points on the chas sis frame Anchorage points for the trailer coupling 1 Anchorage points 2 Overhang dimension 3 Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory the overhang dimension is 1 104 mm Trailer loads All models Permissible trailer load unbraked 750 kg Permissible traile...

Page 358: ...isposing of any service products please observe the relevant regulations as you could other wise endanger yourself and others Keep service products away from children To protect your health do not allow service products to come into contact with your eyes or open wounds See a doctor imme diately if any service product is swallowed H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ ment...

Page 359: ...are supplied when the vehicle is delivered Do not use any special additives as they can cause malfunctions and engine dam age Damage resulting from the use of such additives is not covered by the Mercedes Benz warranty H Environmental note CO2 carbon dioxide is the gas which sci entists believe to be principally responsible for global warming the greenhouse effect Your vehicle s CO2 emissions are ...

Page 360: ... km 9 8 10 0 l 100 km Overall NEDC Short wheelbase 10 9 11 1 l 100 km 11 1 11 3 l 100 km 11 4 11 6 l 100 km 12 9 13 1 l 100 km Long wheelbase 10 9 11 1 l 100 km 11 1 11 3 l 100 km 11 5 11 7 l 100 km 12 9 13 1 l 100 km CO2 emis sions Short wheelbase 260 265 g km 265 270 g km 271 276 g km 306 311 g km Long wheelbase 260 265 g km 265 270 g km 274 279 g km 306 311 g km R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320...

Page 361: ...ailable from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre Engine oils which have been approved by Mercedes Benz have the MB Sheet number indicated on the oil container The table shows which MB Sheet Number applies to which engine All models with a petrol engine MB Sheet Number 229 3 229 5 All models with a diesel engine MB Sheet number vehicles without a diesel par ticle filter 228 3 228 5 228 51 229 3 229 31...

Page 362: ...ine oils for vehicles without a diesel particle filter may also be used temporarily in vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the engine oil listed is not available You must then have an oil change carried out as soon as possible Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter Engine with oil filter R 280 R 350 R 350 4MATIC R 500 4MATIC Replacement amount 8 0 l 8...

Page 363: ...iling point of the coolant will be around 130 C The antifreeze corrosion inhibitor concentra tion in the cooling system should Rbe at least 50 This will protect the cooling system against freezing down to around 37 C Rnot exceed 55 concentration antifreeze protection down to 45 C otherwise heat will not be effectively dissipated If the vehicle has lost coolant top it up with equal amounts of water...

Page 364: ...l 6 0 l Down to 45 C approx 55 5 2 l 5 2 l 5 2 l 6 6 l R 280 CDI R 280 CDI 4MATIC R 320 CDI 4MATIC Coolant 9 5 l 9 5 l 9 5 l Amount of antifreeze corrosion inhibitor required for antifreeze protection Down to 37 C approx 50 4 75 l 4 75 l 4 75 l Down to 45 C approx 55 5 2 l 5 2 l 5 2 l Technical data 251_AKB 5 7 en GB wobuchh Version 2 10 6 2008 05 11T14 51 51 02 00 Seite 361 Z Dateiname 6515_1825_...

Page 365: ...her system The washer fluid reservoir holds approxi mately 7 3 litres The headlamp cleaning system and the wind screen washer system are both supplied from the washer fluid reservoir X At temperatures above freezing point Top up the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture of water and windscreen washer concentrate Y page 223 X At temperatures below freezing point Top up the washer fluid reservoir wi...

Page 366: ...of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE7519301 29 April 05 27 40 433 868 Estonia Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 May 05 27 40 433 868 Finland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 40 433 868 France Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 30 40 433 868 French Guyana Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 30 40 433 868 Gibraltar Article 6 of Direct...

Page 367: ...33 868 Jordan TRC LPD 2005 23 27 30 40 433 868 Canary Islands 000438 2005 000439 2005 000440 2005 000441 2005 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 3 June 2005 27 40 433 868 Croatia SDR 224 06 27 40 433 868 Kuwait 5 October 2005 27 30 40 418 433 868 Latvia 2920 O M 2006 26 April 06 27 40 433 868 Lebanon Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 27 4 1B 1609 6 May 05 27 40 433 868 Liechtenstein Article ...

Page 368: ...rective 1999 5 EC R TTE05 02424 SA644 18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Austria Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Poland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE21 April 05 27 40 433 868 Portugal ANCOM S08399 05 27 40 433 868 Reunion Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11 July 05 27 40 433 868 Romania Article 6 4 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 27 30 40 433 868 Russia 13 May 05 433 ...

Page 369: ...05 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 27 40 433 868 South Africa 11 October 2005 27 40 433 Syria 279 4 14 05 March 06 Czech Republic General Licence GL 30 R 2000 Reg No 844 13 May 05 27 40 433 Hungary Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 United Arab Emirates 1623 5 10 2 26 76 433 Cyprus Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE5 May 05 27 40 433 868 Technical data optional 2...

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