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Practical hints

What to do if …

Display symbol

Display messages

Possible cause

Possible solution

Please rectify
tire pressure

The pressure is too low in one or
more tires.

왘

Check and correct tire inflation pressure as
required.

Caution
Tire defect

One or more tires are deflating.

The respective tire is shown in the
multifunction display.

왘

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding
abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.

왘

If necessary, change the wheel.

Warning!

Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects

the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You

may lose control of the vehicle. Continued

driving with a flat tire will cause excessive

heat build-up and possibly a fire.

Содержание 2002 ML 500

Страница 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual M Class Order No 6515 4243 13 Part No 164 584 14 81 USA Edition C 2006 Ê0Mt qÅË 1645841481 Operator s Manual M Class ...

Страница 2: ...ML 350 ML 500 ...

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

Страница 4: ...ding 20 Information regarding electronic recording devices 20 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 26 Center console 27 Upper part 27 Lower part 28 Overhead control panel 29 Door control panel 30 Getting started 31 Unlocking 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS GO 33 Starter switch positions 34 Adjusting 38 Seats 38 Steering wheel 41 Mirr...

Страница 5: ...ing the tailgate 118 Closing the tailgate 120 Automatic central locking 125 Locking and unlocking from the inside 126 Seats 128 Easy entry exit feature Vehicles with memory function 128 Lumbar support 130 Rear seat head restraints 130 Multicontour seat 132 Seat heating 133 Memory function 135 Storing positions in memory 136 Recalling positions from memory 136 Storing exterior rear view mirror park...

Страница 6: ... window defroster 200 Climate control 202 Deactivating the climate control system 206 Rear air conditioning 206 Setting the temperature 207 Adjusting air distribution 207 Adjusting air volume 208 Defrosting 208 Air recirculation mode 209 Air conditioning 211 Residual heat and ventilation 212 Rear air conditioning 213 3 zone automatic climate control 216 Deactivating the climate control system 220 ...

Страница 7: ...shtrays 275 Cigarette lighter 277 12 V sockets 277 Floormats 279 Telephone 279 Tele Aid 280 Garage door opener 289 Compass 295 Infrared reflecting windshield 296 Operation 297 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 298 Driving instructions 299 Drive sensibly save fuel 299 Drinking and driving 299 Pedals 299 Power assistance 299 Brakes 300 Driving off 301 Parking 301 Tires 302 Hydroplaning 303 Tire traction ...

Страница 8: ...loading terminology 365 Rotating tires 368 Winter driving 369 Winter tires 369 Block heater Canada only 370 Snow chains 370 Maintenance 371 Clearing the maintenance service indicator 372 Maintenance service term exceeded 372 Calling up the service indicator 372 Resetting the maintenance service indicator 373 Vehicle care 374 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 374 Practical hints 381 What to do if 38...

Страница 9: ...anging fuses 478 Main fuse box 478 Fuse box in cargo compartment 479 Fuse box in passenger compartment 479 Technical data 481 Parts service 482 Warranty coverage 483 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 483 Identification labels 484 Layout of poly V belt drive 485 ML 350 485 ML 500 485 Engine 486 Rims and tires 487 Rims and tires 488 Minispare wheel 489 Electrical system 490 Main Dimen...

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

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

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

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

Страница 14: ... Cen ter in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for eign countries please be aware that 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat alytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will d...

Страница 15: ...l and crash Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident rollover of the vehicle and severe or fatal injury Before you start to drive this vehicle read the Operator s Manual Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle Be sure you are familiar with all vehicl...

Страница 16: ... hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of particular interest to you Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi cle Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems...

Страница 17: ... in succession indicates a multiple step procedure 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary of technical terms this symbol is used to in dicate cross references to term definitions Display Words appearing in the multi function display are printed ...

Страница 18: ...therefore nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur bance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on yo...

Страница 19: ... the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center management or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Cana...

Страница 20: ...way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may eith...

Страница 21: ...n and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler its affiliates or sales service organization...

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

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

Страница 24: ...ntrol panel 29 9 Glove box lid release glove box lock 270 Item Page a Glove box 270 b Power outlet 278 c Center console 27 d Starter switch 34 e Steering wheel adjustment manual 41 f Hood lock release 326 g Parking brake release 52 h Parking brake pedal 52 j Door control panel 30 Item Page k Headlamp washer switch 194 l Exterior lamp switch 54 138 m Steering wheel adjustment electrical 42 n Combin...

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

Страница 26: ...0 Engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only 385 Engine malfunction indicator lamp Canada only 385 A High beam headlamp indicator 54 8 Fuel gauge with Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 388 9 Multifunction display with Outside temperature display 150 Gear position indicator 185 Item Page a Clock b Speedometer with Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 382 Brake warning lamp USA only 383 3 Brake wa...

Страница 27: ...tton s to take a call or to dial a call t to end a call or to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button æ up to increase ç down to decrease Item Page 4 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display 5 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu ...

Страница 28: ...side 133 4 Vehicle level control switch 252 5 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 85 6 Storage compartment de pending on equipment con figuration for your model 271 Item Page 7 Electronic Stability Program ESP switch 95 8 Adaptive damping system ADS switch 249 9 Seat heating driver s side 133 a Downhill Speed Regulation DSR switch 245 b Hazard warning flasher 144 c Switch for Off road...

Страница 29: ...Item Page 1 Ashtray with cigarette light er Vehicles without ashtray Storage compartment with electrical outlet 275 271 2 Cup holder 274 3 Button for storage tray 272 4 Button for storage compart ment incl coin holder 272 5 Card ticket holder ...

Страница 30: ... 147 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Tilt sliding sunroof switch 235 8 Tele Aid emergency call system button 280 9 Garage door opener 289 a Rear view mirror 194 Item Page b Right reading lamp 146 c Vehicles with telephone installed Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system and telephone d Left reading lamp e Vehicles without telephone installed Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emerg...

Страница 31: ... locking switch 126 126 3 Exterior rear view mirror ad justment Power folding exterior mir rors switch for manual acti vation 44 197 4 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear side win dows rear window override switch 230 5 Remote tailgate release switch Tailgate opening closing system 118 ...

Страница 32: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Страница 33: ... 2 Š Unlock button for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button 컄 page 91 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The vehicle unlocks The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch For more information see Locking and unlocking 컄 page 106 Warning G When leaving the...

Страница 34: ...nti theft alarm system is disarmed 왘 Get in the vehicle For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 110 i To unlock the vehicle the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the respec tive door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave childre...

Страница 35: ... When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i When you switch on the ignition the in dicator and warning lamps except high...

Страница 36: ...attery and charge it if necessary 컄 page 440 앫 Get a jump start 컄 page 470 To prevent accelerated battery dis charge or a completely discharged bat tery always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation i If you firmly depress the brake pedal while pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button the engine starts automatically i The KEYLESS GO start stop button does ...

Страница 37: ...O start stop button once This supplies power for some electrical consumers such as seat adjustment Ignition or Position 2 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button twice All lamps in the instrument cluster come on If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the igni tion is switched on have it checked and replaced if necessary If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after start...

Страница 38: ... again switched off i When you switch on the ignition the indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except high beam headlamp in dicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated should go out when the engine is running This indicates that the respec...

Страница 39: ...SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehi...

Страница 40: ...stent with ability to properly operate controls Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 When moving the seat make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat Otherwise you could damage the seat When the rear bench seat is folded for ward the front seats cannot be moved to the rearmost position Otherwise you could damage the front seats and the rear benc...

Страница 41: ...ust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward If the head restraint is fully retracted push release button 1 in direction of arrow and pull the head restraint up Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for in...

Страница 42: ... wheel adjustment manual i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehi cle at a standstill and make sure the steer ing wheel is securely locked in place before driving off Driving without the steering wheel adjust ment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver t...

Страница 43: ... driving off Steering wheel adjustment electrical Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with y...

Страница 44: ...n the instrument cluster are clearly visible Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi tions i The memory function 컄 page 135 lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyt...

Страница 45: ... Warning G Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view Ob jects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes i If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds the indicat...

Страница 46: ... mirror was forc ibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place The mirror housing is now properly posi tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally For vehicle with power folding exterior rear view mirrors see Power folding exterior rear view mirrors 컄 page 197 ...

Страница 47: ...elt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts 컄 page 66 Warning G According to accident statisti...

Страница 48: ...hicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positi...

Страница 49: ...dle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm For this purpose you can adjust the height of the belt outlet 컄 page 48 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up right position 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time 앫 Do no...

Страница 50: ...ts Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cau...

Страница 51: ...YLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only 왘 Make sure the KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 is inserted in the starter switch 컄 page 35 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure Do not depress ac celerator i You can also use the touch start function Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immedi ately The engine t...

Страница 52: ...to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Or 왘 Remove KEYLESS GO start stop but ton from starter switch 왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Repeat the starting procedure 컄 page 49 Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump start 컄 page 470 If the engine ...

Страница 53: ... the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake which could result in an acci dent and or serious injury i Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion i Shifting from gear pos...

Страница 54: ... vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control Warning G It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans mission out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when the engine is idl...

Страница 55: ...of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 25 For more information on headlamps see Combination switch 컄 page 142 Turn signals The combination switch is on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Tur...

Страница 56: ...n 컄 page 34 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the in tensity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal minor directional changes move combination switch to point of resistance and release The turn signal flashes three times i Vehicles with rain sensor Intermittent ...

Страница 57: ...hicles with rain sensor Do not leave windshield wipers in inter mittent setting when the vehicle is tak en to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wipers will oper ate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and wipers may be damaged as a result Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumu lates on a windshield might scratch the glass and or damag...

Страница 58: ...nd 앫 turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch or 앫 turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open the driver s door with the driver s door open starter switch is in position 0 same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage 앫 Remove blockage 앫 Turn the windshield wipers ...

Страница 59: ...dow is clean For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 333 Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged 앫 The engine electronics may not be operating properly 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it 왘 Give very little gas 왘 ...

Страница 60: ...the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary 컄 page 332 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel 왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances 왘 Notify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent of the damage cannot be de termined 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If no damage can be determined on the 앫 major assemblies 앫 fuel system 앫 engine mount 왘...

Страница 61: ...s grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Shift the automatic transmission to position P 앫 Slowly release...

Страница 62: ...ded in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or shift the automatic transmission out of position P either of which could result in an accident and or se rious personal injury Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the automatic transmission not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may n...

Страница 63: ... and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch with the trans mission in a position other than P the transmission will automatically shift to P Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone will not auto matically shift the transmission to P Only when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch will the trans mission automatically shift to P i With the SmartKey removed and...

Страница 64: ...t release button Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident a...

Страница 65: ...ghts Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take the SmartKey with...

Страница 66: ...65 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...

Страница 67: ... The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 25 comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no lat er than a few seconds after the engine has been started The SRS components are in operational readiness if th...

Страница 68: ...ate a person with disabilities contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im pacts front air bags side impacts side impact air bags and head protection window curtain air bags or rollovers head...

Страница 69: ...f the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim Placin...

Страница 70: ... that even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear door mounted side impact air bags deactivated then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center at an additional cost Please contact your local authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance...

Страница 71: ...di tion to the pyrotechnic ETDs 앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear 앫 Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts 앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide ade quate protection 앫 No modifications of any kind may be made to any components or wiring of the SRS This includes changing...

Страница 72: ... bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 For your protection and the protection of others when scrapping the air bag unit or emergency tensioning device our safety instructions must be fol lowed These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 Given the ...

Страница 73: ...t air bag The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are deployed 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold 앫 independently of the front air bags i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle decel...

Страница 74: ...ccupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly For more information see Fastening the seat belts 컄 page 46 i For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re straint systems for infants and chil dren see Children in the vehicle 컄 page 78 Warning G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off Always make sure all of your passengers are properly res...

Страница 75: ... belts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly Never wea...

Страница 76: ...in crease the chance of head and neck in juries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or gans such as your liver or spleen 앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as eyeglasses pens SmartKeys etc as these might cause injuries 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across t...

Страница 77: ...tivate in the following cases 앫 in frontal or rear end impacts exceeding a preset severity level 앫 in certain vehicle rollovers 앫 if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly see 1 indicator lamp 컄 page 390 In an impact emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body Belt force limiters when activated...

Страница 78: ...ng If the seat belts do not release 왘 Adjust the backrest or seat slightly to the rear until the seat belt tension is di minished The locking mechanism releases Warning G The PRE SAFE system is intended to re duce the effects of an accident on properly seat belted vehicle occupants Despite having the PRE SAFE system in your vehi cle the possibility of injuries occurring as a result of an accident ...

Страница 79: ...elt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is acti vated The belt is now locked Push down on child restraint to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely To deacti vate the special seat belt retractor for the front passenger seat the front passenger seat must be in the most backward posi tion T...

Страница 80: ...d weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances require you to place a c...

Страница 81: ...nger seat move the seat as far back as possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated 컄 page 82 Warning G Infants and small...

Страница 82: ... or due to objects applying pres sure on the back of the seat Always make sure that the seat has clearance in all directions at all times Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 59 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned When the child restraint is not in use remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent...

Страница 83: ... that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat is classified as being empty the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated When the OCS senses that the front passen ger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a ...

Страница 84: ...ed for the size and weight of the child The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap or lower anchors and top tether strap fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag Note the following im portant information when circumstances re qui...

Страница 85: ... you have to place a child in a forward facing child restraint on the front passenger seat move the seat as far back as possible use the proper child restraint recommended for the age size and weight of the child and se cure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the front passenge...

Страница 86: ...passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag Warning G If the 1 indicator lamp and the 59 indicator lamp are lit at the same time there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified ...

Страница 87: ...t move the front passenger seat backwards against stiff objects 앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest 앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category 앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced by an authori...

Страница 88: ... twist ed Example for tether strap 1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook 왘 Securely fasten hook 2 which is part of the tether strap to anchorage ring 1 왘 Swing rear seat backrest to the rear un til it engages 왘 Check the rear seat backrest to be locked in its upright position 컄 page 262 Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached the child restraint itself can be secured Tigthen the top tether strap accordin...

Страница 89: ...talled pry off cover using a suit able tool screwdriver etc The anchors are now visible and acces sible 2 Anchor 왘 Install child seat according to the manufacturer s instructions i The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 2 Make sure the seat belt for the center seat can operate freely with a child seat installed i Non LATCH type child seats may also be used and ca...

Страница 90: ...or a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Posi tion shoulder belt across chest and shoul der not face or neck A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits proper ly without a booster Install child seat according to manufactu rer s instructions The child seat must be firm...

Страница 91: ...children may otherwise injure them selves e g by becoming trapped in the win dow opening When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious person...

Страница 92: ...er ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 앫 This device may not cause interference and 앫 this device must accept any inter ference received i...

Страница 93: ...old button 1 for at least one second Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again or 왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the starter switch or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 36 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle ...

Страница 94: ...e spond even to light brake pressure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 25 comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS the BAS the ESP the EBP and the 4 ETS is only achieved withwinter tires 컄 page 369 or snow chains as required Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accid...

Страница 95: ...ng the brakes at speeds below approximately 18 mph 30 km h the front wheels are locked cyclically to short en the braking distance dig in effect This affects steering the vehicle For more information see Practical hints 컄 page 381 i With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS the ESP and the 4 ETS are also switched off The basic driving and braking functions are still available Warning G The ABS cannot pr...

Страница 96: ...ppery road surfaces The ESP also helps stabilize the vehicle during braking maneuvers The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster flashes when the ESP is en gaged The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster come on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G If the BAS is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning but without the addi tio...

Страница 97: ...esulting from excessive speed in turns fol lowing another vehicle too closely or hydro planing Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabili ties of an ESP equipped vehicle must nev er be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user s safety or the safety of others The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended...

Страница 98: ...nning wheel 앫 the ESP continues to operate when you are braking The switch is located on the upper center console 1 ESP switch 왘 With the engine running press ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on The ESP is deactivated Warning G The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum stances described below Disabling of the system will re...

Страница 99: ...vehicle s ability to utilize avail able traction especially under slippery road conditions The brakes are applied to the spinning wheel and power is trans ferred to the wheel s with traction The ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster starts to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as a tire loses traction and the wheel begins to spin Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continu...

Страница 100: ...conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The 4 ETS cannot prevent accidents resul ting from excessive speed Because of the ESP s automatic oper ation the engine must be shut off 컄 page 34 when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamom eter Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system Operational tests with t...

Страница 101: ...oor 앫 the tailgate 앫 the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activat ing element a door for example is imme diately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehi cle see Tow away alarm 컄 page 102 i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer In case the engine cannot be started yet the vehicle s battery is charged the system is not operatio...

Страница 102: ...s to indicate that the alarm system is activated Indicator lamp 1 flashes permanently to indicate that the alarm system is armed Disarming the alarm system 왘 Unlock the vehicle 컄 page 32 The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed Indicator lamp 1 goes out i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times one of the following ele ments may not be properly close...

Страница 103: ... vehicle Arming the tow away alarm 왘 Make sure all doors and the tailgate are closed 왘 Lock your vehicle The tow away alarm is automatically armed after about ten seconds Disarming the tow away alarm 왘 Unlock your vehicle i The tow away protection alarm is trig gered for example if the vehicle is lifted on one side If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is ini...

Страница 104: ...rs in the multifunction display 왘 If you now wish to deactivate the tow away alarm on a one time basis press æ or ç button on the multifunction steering wheel The tow away alarm is switched off The following message appears in the multifunction display 왘 Exit vehicle and lock the vehicle 컄 page 60 The alarm system is armed indepen dently of whether the tow away alarm is switched on or off i The to...

Страница 105: ...ith the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch or 왘 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO 왘 Grasp an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle ...

Страница 106: ...Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Transfer case Good visibility Climate control 3 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Driving systems Loading Useful features ...

Страница 107: ...g and un locking see Getting started 컄 page 31 and 컄 page 62 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a differ ent color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisable to o...

Страница 108: ...g two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditi...

Страница 109: ...tem is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as fol lows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once All...

Страница 110: ...nd replace them if necessary 컄 page 440 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 436 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the driver s door 컄 page 436 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked If the SmartKey is malfunctioning con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center i If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check then the SmartKey...

Страница 111: ...th KEYLESS GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey with KEYLESS GO unit The KEYLESS GO function is integrated into the SmartKey On these vehicles the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is checke...

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

Страница 113: ... 3 ft 1 m of the respective door or the tailgate 앫 In order to start the engine with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle 앫 All doors must be closed 앫 The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator 앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system may no longer recog nize the Sm...

Страница 114: ...rn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is switched off The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if 앫 neither a door nor the tailgate is opened 앫 the central locking switch is not activated Global locking 왘 Press lock button on an outside door handle 컄 page...

Страница 115: ...ndle other than the driver s outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed Global locking 왘 Press lock button on an outside door handle 컄 page 64 All turn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold but...

Страница 116: ...utton Š on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO until the tailgate unlocks and opens 앫 Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked 컄 page 462 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock the doors 컄 page 436 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center i If battery check lamp 5 컄 page 110 does not come on briefly during check then the SmartK...

Страница 117: ...KEYLESS GO deactivated by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or the mechanical key im mediately to your car insurance com pany 왘 Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement The tailgate swings open upwards auto matically Always make sure th...

Страница 118: ...ar door to unlock door 왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the respec tive rear door to open door i If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or SmartKey KEYLESS GO opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following With the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch 앫 Press the Œ or button on the SmartKey The Smar...

Страница 119: ...ou can open the tailgate from the inside if the vehicle is stationary A minimum height clearance of 7 ft 2 15 m is required to open the tailgate The switch is located on the door control panel 1 Remote tailgate switch with indicator lamp The tailgate swings open upwards auto matically Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance Vehicles with tailgate opening closing system To stop the ...

Страница 120: ...ng G Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door mounted remote tailgate switch or with the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured To interrupt the opening procedure press or pull the door mounted remote tailgate switch or press the Š butt...

Страница 121: ...lgate reopens i You can also close the tailgate by hand Warning G Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door mounted switch Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured To interrupt the closing procedure press or pull the door mounted remote tailgate switch Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey ...

Страница 122: ...e the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the tailgate closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility exhaust fumes may en...

Страница 123: ...rocedure do one of the following 앫 press the tailgate closing switch 1 앫 press the Š button on the SmartKey 앫 press or pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver s door Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsuper vised use of vehicle equi...

Страница 124: ... and the tailgate reopens slight ly i You can also close the tailgate by hand i To prevent a possible inadvertent lock out the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehicle Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from ...

Страница 125: ...e g luggage that has been piled too high the closing procedure is stopped and the tailgate reopens slightly Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal inj...

Страница 126: ...ng switch 앫 press the Š button on the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 앫 press or pull the remote tailgate switch on the driver s door Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle the tailgate closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave children unattended in the ve hicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and or s...

Страница 127: ...the central locking or unlock ing switch respectively The switches are located on each front door control panel 1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch Locking 왘 Press central locking switch 2 If all doors and the tailgate are closed the vehicle locks Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and l...

Страница 128: ...reviously centrally locked with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2 If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1 앫 While in the selective remote con trol mode only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 While in the global remote control mode the vehicle is unlocked com pletely when a front door...

Страница 129: ...ch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 36 in position 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy entry exit feature is activated To stop seat steering wheel movement do one of the following 앫 Press seat adjustment switch 컄 page 39 앫 Move steering column stalk 컄 page 42 앫 Press one of the me...

Страница 130: ...ve upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated If the current seat position falls into a factory set position range and the sys tem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit the driver s seat will not move to the rear when the easy entry exit feature is activated i For safety reasons the driver s seat will not return to its last set position with ...

Страница 131: ...seats are occupied Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles e g clothing to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck ...

Страница 132: ...ng and installing rear seat head restraints i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi ble Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the poten tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of a...

Страница 133: ...utton and adjust head restraint to the desired position 컄 page 131 Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support The seat cushion depth backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with switches on the right side of the seat after the ignition is switched on 컄 page 34 1 Backrest center 2...

Страница 134: ...vide good lateral support using switch 4 Seat heating Both switches for the front seats are locat ed in the center console The red indicator lamps in the switch 1 come on to show which heating level you have selected 1 Seat heating switch 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 Level off No indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heater automatically sw...

Страница 135: ...repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out i The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 20 minutes i If one or more of the indicator lamps on the seat heater switch are flashing there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on The seat heater switches off automatically The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as ...

Страница 136: ...eck and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to ensure adequate control reach and comfort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height See also the section on air bags 컄 page 67 for proper seat positioning In addition adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control reach opera tion and comfort Both the interior and exterior rea...

Страница 137: ...ase memory button M and press stored position 1 2 or 3 within three seconds All the settings are stored at the select ed position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold memory position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi tions Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an e...

Страница 138: ...irror button 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Press button 2 The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb 왘 Press memory button M 컄 page 136 왘 Within three seconds press bottom of adjustment button 1 The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move i Yo...

Страница 139: ... pushed forward and parking lamps ˆ Standing lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Indicator lamp for front fog lamps Indicator lamp for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country in which the vehicle is reg istered you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams Relevant information ...

Страница 140: ... the daytime running lamp mode see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 컄 page 140 Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U 앫 the headlamps may switch off unexpect edly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic 앫 the headlamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others activate headlamp...

Страница 141: ...l switch on additionally 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head lamps Canada only The daytime running lamp mode is manda tory and therefore in a constant mode When the engine is running and you shift from a driving position to position N or P the low b...

Страница 142: ...Setting locator light ing 컄 page 168 and Setting night secu rity illumination 컄 page 169 Fog lamps Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident i Fog lamps will o...

Страница 143: ...ver s side only 왘 Switch on the front fog lamps 컄 page 142 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop The rear fog lamp is switched on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on 컄 page 138 왘 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp switches off The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Combinati...

Страница 144: ...mp switch in position B 컄 page 138 or 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position U 컄 page 138 or 앫 the daytime running lamp mode activated 컄 page 140 Driving forward Switching on corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Depending on whether you are turning left or right switch on the left or right turn signal 컄 page 54 The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the area in the direc tion into...

Страница 145: ...orner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission in position R The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steering direction and steering angle Switching off corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission out of position R The respective front fog lamp goes out Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on ...

Страница 146: ... off 3 Automatic control on off 4 Front interior lighting on off 5 Right reading lamp on off 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Right reading lamp 8 Left reading lamp 9 Front left interior lamp i With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn only the respective turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on i If the hazard warning fla...

Страница 147: ...h 앫 open a door 앫 open the tailgate The interior lamps are switched off follow ing an adjustable time delay 컄 page 170 Manual control Front interior lighting 왘 Press front interior lighting switch 4 The front interior lighting switches on 왘 Press front interior lighting switch 4 again The front interior lighting switches off Switching left front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press button 1 The left re...

Страница 148: ...if the tailgate is opened If you leave the tailgate open for an extend ed period of time the cargo compartment lamp will switch off automatically after ap proximately five minutes Switching cargo compartment lamp on and off manually 왘 Press switch 2 컄 page 145 The cargo compartment lamp comes on 왘 Press switch 2 again The cargo compartment lamp goes out Door entry lamps For better orientation in t...

Страница 149: ... Instrument cluster illumination Use buttons 1 or 3 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster To brighten illumination 왘 Press and hold button 3 in the instru ment cluster until the desired illumina tion is reached The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination 왘 Press and hold button 1 in the instru ment cluster until the desired illumina tion is reac...

Страница 150: ...or slow driving This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs when ambient tem...

Страница 151: ...dometer 2 Main odometer 3 Gear position indicator currently se lected gear position highlighted 4 Outside temperature For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display see Menus 컄 page 153 i The displays for the audio systems ra dio CD player etc will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the road and traffic conditions must alwa...

Страница 152: ...ber of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up relevant informa tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call 3 S...

Страница 153: ...ress button k or j re peatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For instructions on using these submenus see Settings menu 컄 page 161 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your...

Страница 154: ...153 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Страница 155: ...adio station Show route guid ance instructions current direction traveled Compass Call up vehicle mal function warning and system status messages stored in memory Reset to factory set tings Check tire inflation pressure Select satellite radio station Vehicle level Instrument cluster submenu Check coolant temper ature Operate CD player Time Date sub menu Digital speedometer outside temperature Ligh...

Страница 156: ...ll Speed Reg ulation programmed default speed Fuel consumption statis tics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Tow away alarm Call up range i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you...

Страница 157: ...tal speedometer or the outside temperature is shown in the multifunction display see Selecting dis play speed display or outside tempera ture for status display 컄 page 165 Call up coolant temperature display 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display Function Page Check engine oil level ML 500 328 Call up maintenance service indicator 371 Ca...

Страница 158: ...ned sta tion in the multifunction display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found Select satellite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap plication 왘 Select satellite radio with the corre sponding key on the Modular COMAND System 1 SAT mode and preset number 2 Channel name or number Function Page Select...

Страница 159: ...odular COMAND System is switched off the message NAV off is shown in the display 앫 With the Modular COMAND System switched on but route guidance not activated the direction of travel and if available the name of the street cur rently traveled on appear in the multi function display i Feature description is based on prelim inary information available at time of printing Additional optional satellit...

Страница 160: ... found Vehicle status message memory menu Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system Such messages appear in the mul tifunction display and are based on condi tions or system status the vehicle s system has recorded Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not v...

Страница 161: ...For malfunctions and warn ing messages see Vehicle status mes sages in the multifunction display 컄 page 395 Should the vehicle s system record any conditions while driving the number of messages will reappear in the multifunc tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch i Depending on vehicle production date No message instead of N...

Страница 162: ... reset all the functions of all sub menus to the factory settings 왘 Press the reset button in the instru ment cluster 컄 page 24 for approxi mately three seconds In the display you will see the request to press the reset button again to con firm 왘 Press the reset button again The functions of all the submenus will reset to factory settings Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button j In the displ...

Страница 163: ... or button k to move to the previ ous function within that submenu The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings 왘 Move to a function in the submenu 왘 Press the reset button 컄 page 24 in the instrument cluster for approximate ly three seconds In the display you will see the request t...

Страница 164: ...ng lamp mode USA only Adjusting compass zone Activate easy entry exit feature Select language Set time minutes Set locator lighting Calibrating compass Set parking position for exterior rear view mirror Select display speed display or outside temperature for status line Set date month Exterior lamps delayed shut off Display when ignition is switched off Set fold in function for exterior rear view ...

Страница 165: ...unit Speedometer odometer The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to set speedome ter unit to km or miles Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker to the Instr cluster submenu using the æ or ç button 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Language The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç to select the lan guage t...

Страница 166: ... Time Date submenu to change the time and date dis play settings The following functions are available Set time hours This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND System and navigation module 왘 Move the selection marker to the Time Date submenu using the æ or ç button 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Clock hours The s...

Страница 167: ... equipped with the Modular COMAND System and navigation module 왘 Move the selection marker to the Time Date submenu using the æ or ç button 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Date Set month The selection marker is on the month setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the month Set date day This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modu...

Страница 168: ...via the Settings menu Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle The following functions are available Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 왘 Move the selection marker to the Lighting submenu using the æ or ç button 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Light circuit headlamp mode The selection marker is on the curr...

Страница 169: ...U the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehi cle is unlocked with SmartKey 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened It switches off au tomatically after a period of approximately 40 seconds i If you turn the exterior lamp switch to another position the correspond...

Страница 170: ...to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and all doors closed With the delayed shut off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off the following lamps will switch on when the engine is turned off 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 왘 Move the selection marker to the Lighting submen...

Страница 171: ...ate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Press KEYLESS GO start stop button in the starter switch 컄 page 35 Interior lighting delayed shut off Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior light ing to remain lit during darkness after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch 왘 Move the selection marker to the L...

Страница 172: ...election marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the respective compass zone For information on how to select the prop er geographic zone see Compass 컄 page 295 Calibrating compass This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the Modular COMAND System and navigation module Use this function to calibrate the compass zone To calibrate the compass 왘 Move the s...

Страница 173: ... turned off The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the au tomatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h 왘 Move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu usin...

Страница 174: ...re Use this function to activate and deacti vate the easy entry exit feature 컄 page 128 Function Page Activating easy entry exit feature 173 Set parking position for exteri or rear view mirror 174 Setting fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors 175 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver s seat when the easy entry exit featu...

Страница 175: ...djustment parking aid function to select whether the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu vers when reverse gear R is engaged For additional information see Activating ex terior rear view mirror parking position 컄 page 196 왘 Move the selection marker to the Convenience submenu using the æ or ç button 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see...

Страница 176: ...on j or k repeatedly until you see this message Fold in mirrors when locking appears in the display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch function On or Off Vehicle configuration The following functions are available Parktronic system on off 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the Vehicle configuration menu appears in t...

Страница 177: ...j or k button repeatedly until the message DSR Speed appears in the display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press æ or ç button repeatedly until the desired speed is shown in the multifunction display When DSR is switched on DSR will use the programmed default speed to regu late the vehicle s speed Tow away alarm on off You can switch off the tow away alarm e g before towing the v...

Страница 178: ...uel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play After reset 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last re set Function Page Fuel consumption statistics ...

Страница 179: ...puter menu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the dis play Range In the display you will see the calculat ed range based on the current fuel tank level TEL menu Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing o...

Страница 180: ... the display This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can op erate it using the control system Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls you can answer a call at any time In the display you will then see the message 왘 Press button s You have answered the call In the dis play you see the length of the call Bear in mind that at a speed of just ...

Страница 181: ...ge Please wait disap pears the phone book has been load ed 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display The stored names are displayed in as cending or descending alphabetical or der 왘 Press button s The system dials the selected phone number 앫 If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider the name of the party if stored in...

Страница 182: ...to search through your entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the Tel menu in the dis play 왘 Press button s In the display you see the first number in the redial memory 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display 왘 Press button s The control system dials the selected phone number ...

Страница 183: ...se gear N Neutral D Drive position Shifting from P to N Moving the gear selector lever up or down shifts the automatic transmission out of park position P 왘 Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed 왘 Move gear selector lever up or down to resistance point to select neutral position N i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalytic converter to heat up mor...

Страница 184: ...d 왘 Move gear selector lever up past the resistance point to select reverse gear R 왘 Release the parking brake 왘 Release the brake 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal Shifting from P to D 왘 Depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed 왘 Move gear selector lever down past the resistance point to select drive position D 왘 Release the parking brake 왘 Release the brake 왘 Carefully depress the acc...

Страница 185: ... the multifunction display With gear position D selected you can use the steering wheel gearshift control but tons 컄 page 189 to influence transmis sion shifting by 앫 limiting the gear range 앫 changing gears manually Shift the automatic transmission directly from position D to R from R to D or directly to position P only when the vehicle is stopped Otherwise the automatic transmission could be dam...

Страница 186: ...top button and open the driver s door the transmis sion automatically will shift to park position P Keep in mind that turning off the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button alone will not auto matically shift the transmission to P Only when the driver s door is opened will the transmission automatically shift to P Even though this is possible make it a practice to always shift into park pos...

Страница 187: ...gears are available Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason in position N can result in transmission damage that is not cov ered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Getting out of your vehicle without shifting into position P is dangerous Also position P alone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always se...

Страница 188: ... the trans mission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could shift the transmission out of position P which could result in an accident an...

Страница 189: ...first gear only For maximum use of engine s braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with steering wheel gearshift buttons the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s max speed would be exceeded Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been re...

Страница 190: ...ge of the transmission 컄 page 187 Upshifting 왘 Briefly press the outside of one of the buttons 2 on the steering wheel The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission 컄 page 187 i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the transmission is in position P N or R Warning...

Страница 191: ... style influences the transmission s shifting behavior Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of resistance The transmission shifts into a lower gear 왘 Ease on the accelerator when you have reached the desired speed The transmission shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly...

Страница 192: ... is inactive 앫 on driving downhill 앫 in position N 앫 with the parking brake set Working on the vehicle Towing a trailer If you tow a trailer note the following points 앫 Manually shift to a lower gear range 컄 page 187 if the transmission hunts between gears on inclines A lower gear range and reduction of speed reduces the chance to overload or overheat the engine For more information on trailer tow...

Страница 193: ...limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle 왘 Shift to park position P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least ten seconds before restarting 왘 Restart the engine 왘 Shift to drive position D for second gear or reverse gear R 왘 Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible ...

Страница 194: ...testing should be no longer than 10 seconds Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system Operational or performance tests with the engine running must only be con ducted on a two axle dynamometer Otherwise the transfer case or the brake system can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i The vehicle is equip...

Страница 195: ...her switch 1 The headlamps are cleaned with a high pressure water jet For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 333 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 43 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by movi...

Страница 196: ...xample when transporting cargo which covers the rear window Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and s...

Страница 197: ... is switched to On 컄 page 174 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The indicator lamp on the driver s side or passenger side exterior rear view mirror button comes on dependent from the last setting When the driver s side exterior rear view mirror button comes on 왘 Press button 3 for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror The passenger side ext...

Страница 198: ...ol system is activated 컄 page 175 앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automat ically fold in as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside 앫 The exterior rear view mirrors automat ically fold out as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver s or front pas senger door are subsequently opened Folding the exterior mirrors in and out manually The button is located on the door control panel 1 But...

Страница 199: ...s in If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 1 to fold mirrors in then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjust ment mechanism The mirror housing is now properly po sitioned and you can adjust the mirror normally Warning G Do not use th...

Страница 200: ...rom mounting by pulling the visor up at an angle 1 왘 Pivot sun visor 3 to the side The sun visors are extendable 왘 Adjust the sun visors by pushing or pulling in the direction of the arrows 왘 Swing additional visor 2 down when you experience glare 1 Sun visor 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Vanity mirror i If sunlight enters through a side win dow disengage sun visor from mounting 1 and pivot to th...

Страница 201: ...7 minutes of operation depending on the outside tem perature Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing this means that too many electrical consumers are operat ing simultaneously and there...

Страница 202: ...ch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Press button 1 on the climate con trol panel 컄 page 204 or the automat ic climate control panel 컄 page 218 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out ...

Страница 203: ...202 Controls in detail Climate control ...

Страница 204: ...ht center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent 9 Side air vent adjustable a Door air vent fixed b Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center vents 5 and 6 to the middle position 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjustable 3 Air distribution and air volume automatic manual 4 Air distribution directs...

Страница 205: ...ir vents 6 Rear air conditioning on off 7 Temperature control right 8 AC cooling on off A C Residual heat ventilation REST 9 Air distribution directs air through center and side air vents a Air distribution directs air through the footwells and side vents b Indicator lamps for air volume settings c Decrease air volume d Rear window defroster e Air recirculation f Interior temperature sensor g Clim...

Страница 206: ... be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frost bite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the footwell air vents If necessary change the air flow using the air distribution controls 컄 page 204 to direct the air away from the footwell air vents Warning G Follow th...

Страница 207: ... climate control panel 컄 page 204 The indicator lamp on button goes out The rear air conditioning is adjusted automatically For more information on rear air condition ing see Rear air conditioning 컄 page 213 i When the air conditioning is switched off the outside air supply and circula tion are also switched off Only choose this settings for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up i You ca...

Страница 208: ...rol system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Decreasing 왘 Turn the temperature control 1 and or 7 slightly to the left The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution control 5 9 or a 컄 page 204 to adjust the air distribution The following symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manua...

Страница 209: ...blower speed is shown by the indicator lamps for air volume settings 컄 page 204 Adjusting automatically 왘 Press button U The indicator lamp on button U comes on The air volume is adjusted automatically Defrosting If the air volume is switched off or the air recirculation mode is switched on the interior is no longer ventilated and the windows can get fogged on the inside Activating 왘 Press button ...

Страница 210: ...passenger compartment Activating 왘 Press button The indicator lamp on the button comes on i To switch off you can press also button or U Warning G Fogged windows impair visibility endangering you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside switching off the air recirculation mode immediately should clear interior window fogging If interior win dow fogging persists make sure the air condit...

Страница 211: ...utside air is added If you have turned off the air condition ing 컄 page 211 or the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C the air recirculation mode will not switch on automatically i To achieve the fastest possible cooling of the interior the climate control auto matically switches to air recirculation The indicator lamp in the button is not illuminated when the system au tomatically switches to a...

Страница 212: ... function of the climate control system The air in the vehicle will then no longer be cooled or dehumidified 왘 Press button 2 컄 page 204 The indicator lamp on the button 2 goes out i The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically 앫 after five minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C 앫 after five minutes if the air condi tioning and air drying is turned off 앫 afte...

Страница 213: ...e starter switch to position 0 or 1 or remove it from the starter switch 왘 Press button T 컄 page 204 The indicator lamp on button T comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button T 컄 page 204 The indicator lamp on button T goes out If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air con ditioning is losing refrigerant The com pressor has turned itself off Have the air conditioning ...

Страница 214: ...er air vents 5 Directs air through the footwells and both center air vents 6 Rear air conditioning on off Activating rear air conditioning 왘 Press button U The indicator lamp on button U comes on The temperature air volume and air distribution are adjusted automatically i The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the coolant temp...

Страница 215: ...ir distribution Use the air distribution controls 4 or 5 to adjust the air distribution for the rear passenger compartment The following symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually 왘 Press the desired air distribution con trol The indicator lamp in the U button goes out Adjusting automatically 왘 Press button U 컄 page 213 The indicator lamp in the U button illuminates The air distribution ...

Страница 216: ... Adjusting air volume The air volume for the rear zone corre sponds to the air volume settings for front zone You can switch off the air supply for the rear zone You can switch off the supplied amount of air volume 왘 Press button 컄 page 213 ...

Страница 217: ...216 Controls in detail 3 zone automatic climate control ...

Страница 218: ...t 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for side air vent 9 Side air vent adjustable a Door air vent fixed b Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the center vents 5 and 6 to the middle position 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjustable 3 Temperature control 4 Air distribution and air volume automatic manual 5 Air distribution di...

Страница 219: ...ter 7 Right side air distribution 8 Rear air conditioning 9 Temperature control right a Automatic climate control on off b Right side air distribution c Right side air distribution d AC cooling on off A C Residual heat ventilation REST e Display f Decrease air volume g Air recirculation h Left side air distribution j Left side air distribution k Interior temperature sensor l Adopt driver zone sett...

Страница 220: ...ensity of the sun s rays the outside tem perature and the selected temperature You can operate the automatic climate control in either the automatic or manual mode Warning G When operating the climate control the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frost bite on unprote...

Страница 221: ...ndows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and others i Severe conditions e g strong air pollu tion may require replacement of the fil ter before its scheduled interval A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the interior before driving off Keep the air intake grille in front of the windshield free of snow and debris i W...

Страница 222: ...mperature Use temperature control 1 and 9 컄 page 218 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F 22 C The climate control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible Increasing 왘 Turn the temperature control 1 and or 9 slightly to the right The climat...

Страница 223: ...bution is adjusted automatically Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 55 왘 Press button U The indicator lamp on the button comes on Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Five blower speeds are available 왘 Press to decrease or Q to in crease air volume to the desired level 컄 page 218 The indicator lamp on button U goes out The selected blower speed is shown in...

Страница 224: ...pen 앫 The climatic compressor is switched on at outside temperatures above approx imately 41 F 5 C for air drying Deactivating 왘 Press button 0 The yellow indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside e g before a tunnel trav el This setting cuts off the i...

Страница 225: ... immediately halted by pressing or pulling the respective window switch The closing of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by moving the tilt sliding sunroof switch in the overhead control panel in any direction The closing of the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof can be reversed by again pressing and holding the button i The air recirculation mode is activated automatically...

Страница 226: ...r previous position A window or tilt sliding sunroof will only return to its previous position if it has not been moved to another posi tion using the respective window switch or tilt sliding sunroof switch after it was closed with button A window or tilt sliding sunroof that was moved will remain in its current po sition if button is used to re open the remaining windows or tilt sliding sunroof i...

Страница 227: ...nt is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again this indicates that the air conditioning is losing refrigerant The compressor has turn...

Страница 228: ...mperature control 4 Air distribution and air volume automatic manual 5 Air distribution directs air through both center air vents 6 Air distribution directs air through the footwells and side air vents 7 Rear air conditioning on off 8 Decrease air volume 9 Increase air volume Activating rear air conditioning 왘 Press button U The indicator lamp on button U comes on The temperature air volume and ai...

Страница 229: ... for the rear passenger compartment The following symbols are found on the controls Adjusting manually 왘 Press the desired air distribution con trol The indicator lamp in the U button goes out Adjusting automatically 왘 Press button U 4 The indicator lamp in the U button illuminates The air distribution is ad justed automatically Setting the temperature Use temperature control 3 to separately adjus...

Страница 230: ...the temperature control 3 slight ly left or right until the desired temper ature is selected The rear air conditioning will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature for the rear passenger compartment Adjusting air volume 왘 Press to decrease or Q to in crease air volume to the desired level ...

Страница 231: ...atic reversal function If the window encounters an ob struction that blocks its path in a circum stance where you pulled the switch past the resistance point and released it to close the window the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling and holdi...

Страница 232: ...re 컄 page 234 You can close and reopen the windows using the air recirculation button in the control panel of the climate con trol 컄 page 204 or 컄 page 218 i Opening the windows from the rear is not possible if you activate the override switch 컄 page 89 i With the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or removed from the starter switch the power windows can be op erated 앫 until you open the driver...

Страница 233: ...Close all doors 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Pull and hold the power window switches 1 to 4 until the side win dows are completely closed With the side windows completely closed hold the switches for approxi mately three seconds The power windows are synchronized Warning G Driver s door only If within five seconds switch is again pulled past the resistance point and released the automatic ...

Страница 234: ...ws 앫 opening the tilt sliding sunroof 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO at the driver s door handle The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be in close proximity to the driver s door handle 왘 Press and hold button Œ until the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position 왘 Release button Œ to interrupt procedure ...

Страница 235: ...ding sunroof are completely closed 왘 Release the lock button at the outside door handle to interrupt procedure Warning G When closing the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure If potential danger exists proceed as fol lows 앫 Release button to stop the closing procedure To open press and hold button Œ To continue the c...

Страница 236: ...switch for the tilt sliding sunroof is on the overhead control panel Sunroof switch 1 Push back to slide sunroof open 2 Push forward to slide sunroof closed 3 Push up to raise sunroof at rear 4 Pull down to lower sunroof at rear With the sunroof closed or tilted open a screen can be slid into the roof opening to guard against sun rays When sliding the sunroof open the screen will also retract ...

Страница 237: ...f them may protrude from the passenger compart ment When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock your vehicle Do not leave children un attended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury To avoid damaging the seal...

Страница 238: ... tion The movement of the tilt sliding sun roof stops Synchronizing the power tilt sliding sunroof The tilt sliding sunroof must be synchronized each time 앫 after the battery has been disconnected or discharged 앫 after the tilt sliding sunroof has been closed manually 컄 page 439 앫 after a malfunction 앫 the tilt sliding sunroof does not open smoothly 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Press and h...

Страница 239: ...e cruise control function is operated by means of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 22 i The cruise control should not be acti vated during off road driving Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The driver is and must remain at all times r...

Страница 240: ...rol is activated The last set speed appears in the multi function display for approximately five sec onds Warning G The cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded The brake pedal depresses when the cruise con trol engages the brakes Keep driver s foot area clear at all times in cluding the area under the brake pedal Ob jects stored in this area may impair pedal movem...

Страница 241: ...ll grades the cruise control maintains the set speed with braking from the vehicle s braking system In addition on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission will automati cally downshift i The last stored speed is canceled when you turn off the engine i The cruise control switches off auto matically when 앫 you step on the brake pedal 앫 you depress the parking brake pedal The cruise control...

Страница 242: ...Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control After brief acceleration e g for passing the cruise control will resume the last speed set i The set value is increased in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments each time you lift the cruise control lever to the resistance point Warning G You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments When using this feature ke...

Страница 243: ...e has reached the set speed i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate the brake system will au tomatically brake the vehicle if the en gine s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently i The set value is decreased in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments each time you depress the cruise control lever to the resistance point Warning G You can decrease the vehicle speed in 5 mph Cana...

Страница 244: ...leration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the pre set speed could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others Warning G Downhill Speed Regulation is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation The system must be set to be appropriate for the topographical and weather conditions encountered which can change quickly The driver is and...

Страница 245: ...s 4 mph Canada 6 km h The de fault speed can be reprogrammed us ing the control system 컄 page 176 The next time DSR is switched on DSR will use the newly programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle s speed Once DSR is switched on you can ad just the set speed using the cruise con trol lever 컄 page 238 Keep in mind that adjusting the set speed using the cruise control lever with DSR switched o...

Страница 246: ...o grammed set speed You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and or serious injury to you or others Keep in mind that as soon as you remove the foot from the accelerator pedal with the DSR switched on the DSR will start regulating the vehicle s speed including use of brakes where re quired Depending on the programmed set speed actual veh...

Страница 247: ...45 the speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever Cruise control lever 1 Increase set speed 2 Reduce set speed You can change the set speed between 3 10 mph Canada 4 18 km h The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column 컄 page 23 i If the DSR is switched on at a speed above 18 mph Canada 30 km h the message DSR Cannot be activated Spe...

Страница 248: ...multifunction dis play and the changed set speed is shown Adjustment in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments Increase set speed 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 컄 page 246 왘 Release the cruise control lever Reduce set speed 왘 Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point in direc tion of arrow 2 컄 page 246 i The set val...

Страница 249: ...of the vehicle In addition the ABS ESP and 4 ETS designed for off road use are automatically activated In the following situations you should switch to the Off road driving program 앫 during off road driving 앫 when crossing water 앫 when towing up or down on steep gradients The switch is located on the lower part of the center console 1 Switch for Off road driving program 2 Indicator lamp i The new ...

Страница 250: ...nents 앫 Suspension tuning Adaptive Damping System ADS 컄 page 249 앫 Vehicle level control 컄 page 250 Adaptive Damping System ADS The fine tuning of the damping and suspen sion is dependent on 앫 your driving style 앫 road surface conditions 앫 your personal ADS settings 앫 your personal vehicle level settings The switch is located on the lower part of the center console 1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp fo...

Страница 251: ...d or 앫 opened In order to operate the vehicle level control switch 컄 page 252 however the engine must be running For safety reasons the vehicle lowers only when all doors are closed The lowering procedure is interrupted as soon as a door is opened The lowering will resume as soon as all doors are closed i The setting is stored when you turn off the engine Warning G Please be aware that by raising ...

Страница 252: ...level Before jacking up the vehicle with equipment that lifts one or more of the wheels completely off of the ground remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Please also note the information in the section on towing 컄 page 472 i The activation thresholds are defined by the set suspension tuning 컄 page 249 i The high speed level is not available if towing a trailer For more information on towing...

Страница 253: ...to the highway level when vehicle speed drops below a certain speed threshold Note the ex ception in the ADS SPORT mode where the system disregards the highway lev el and automatically lowers the vehicle to the high speed level In comparison to vehicle behavior when in the ADS AUTO mode 앫 the vehicle is lowered to the high speed level when set to the SPORT mode 앫 and remains at the highway level o...

Страница 254: ...multi function display for five seconds Indicator lamp 2 컄 page 252 comes on continuously You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph 64 km h At higher speeds the message Level selection not permitted appears in the multifunction display Setting the highway high speed level 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 34 If the indicator lamp 2 컄 page 252 is on 왘 Press switch 1 컄 page 252 Indicator lamp 2...

Страница 255: ...etting 컄 page 249 the vehicle will be low ered to the high speed level when trav eling at higher speeds At speeds below 40 mph 64 km h at the latest it will be returned to the highway level Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver Spec...

Страница 256: ...er speeds the Parktronic system turns on again The Parktronic system also deactivates when you set the automatic transmission to P or depress the parking brake pedal The Parktronic system monitors the sur roundings of your vehicle with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Range of the sensors To function properly the sensors must be free...

Страница 257: ...ht side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Each warning indicator is divided into five yellow and two red segments for either side of the vehicle The Parktronic system is operational when the readiness indicators 3 are illuminated The position of the automatic transmission determines which warning indicator will be activated Center approx 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48...

Страница 258: ... The signal is canceled when the automatic trans mission is set to D P or the parking brake is activated Switching Parktronic system on off The Parktronic system can be switched off manually using the control system 컄 page 175 As your vehicle approaches an object and three or more distance segments will come on the following message appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press æ or ç to switch fun...

Страница 259: ...h off after 20 seconds 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Clean the Parktronic system sensors 컄 page 377 왘 Switch on the ignition or 왘 Check the Parktronic system operation at another location to rule out interfer ence from outside radio or ultrasonic signals i The message Parktronic on reappears as soon as the system senses that you get closer to the object again even if you cleared the messag...

Страница 260: ...wn with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo 앫 Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely as possi ble 앫 The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possi ble against front or rear...

Страница 261: ... bench seat 1 Cargo tie down ring 왘 Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on all rings with rope of suffi cient strength to hold down the cargo i The cargo compartment is the pre ferred place to carry objects The en larged cargo compartment should only be used for items which do not fit in the cargo compartment alone i While the partition net will help pro tect you from smaller objects it c...

Страница 262: ...and always use the partition net when trans porting cargo Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle Always use the cargo tie down rings...

Страница 263: ...e 130 왘 Pull release handle 3 A red indicator will be visible and the seat backrest is released 왘 Fold the seat backrest 4 forward Returning seat backrest to original position 1 Seat backrest 2 Seat cushion 왘 Fold seat backrest 1 rearward until it engages The red indicator no longer should be visible 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 rearward until it locks into position 왘 Check for secure locking by pushing ...

Страница 264: ...ar seats are occupied or the ex tended cargo compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by pas sengers or cargo is being carried behind the seat bench To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occu pant compartment during a colli...

Страница 265: ...down hook 2 Ring Installation behind the rear seats 1 Tie down hook 2 Ring 왘 Insert tie down hook 1 in rings 2 Removing partition net 왘 Disengage tie down hooks 1 from rings 2 왘 Remove mounting hooks 2 컄 page 263 from holder 1 컄 page 263 왘 Roll up and close the partition net 왘 Store partition net behind rear seat bench i When storing the partition net after use press the red button on the partitio...

Страница 266: ...ages 왘 Remove cover from mounts Installing cover 왘 Place left side of cover in left mount 왘 Position right side of cover over right mount 왘 Press button 2 releasing mounting sleeve 3 to slide into mount 왘 Make sure the cargo compartment cov er blind is securely fastened Cargo management system Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo management system and accompanying accessories which enables yo...

Страница 267: ...t 2 to L 왘 Insert mounting element 2 in cargo rail 1 왘 Turn mounting element 2 until it en gages in the position You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail Inserting the cargo tie down ring in the mounting element 1 Cargo tie down ring 2 Mounting element i You can turn the mounting element in the cargo rail to four positions To lock the mounting element N To insert or...

Страница 268: ... 2 in the cargo rail until it engages in the posi tion You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail 왘 Press locking button 3 on the belt reel 1 and pull cargo net out in direc tion of arrow 왘 Place load between the cargo net and the side wall of the cargo compart ment 왘 Press locking button 3 on belt reel 1 With the other hand slowly pull net over load until it is taut ...

Страница 269: ...e to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail Removing rear seat cushions If your vehicle is equipped with the cargo management system you can remove the rear seat cushions Removing the rear seat cushions will pro vide you with a larger flat cargo compart ment 왘 Fold the seat cushions forward 컄 page 262 1 Release lever 왘 Pull seat cushion release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pu...

Страница 270: ... aged if you fold the hinge back Warning G Take into consideration that when the roof rack is loaded the handling characteristics are different from those when operating the vehicles without the roof rack loaded The maximum roof load when using roof rack systems is 220 lb 100 kg Attach roof racks to the roof rails only Only use those roof racks approved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model Foll...

Страница 271: ...ver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Always use partition net when transporting cargo Partition net cannot secure hard or heavy objects Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob jects Keep compartment lids closed This will help to prevent stored objects from being th...

Страница 272: ...o position 2 Unlocking the glove box 왘 Turn mechanical key in the glove box lock to position 1 Storage compartment in the center console Vehicles without ashtray 왘 Briefly press the front of the cover The cover opens automatically Storage compartment depending on vehicle configuration 왘 Briefly press the front of the cover The cover opens automatically ...

Страница 273: ... can be opened separately 1 Button to open storage tray 2 Button to open storage compartment 3 Example storage compartment incl coin holder Opening the storage tray 왘 Pull button 1 and lift up armrest Opening the storage compartment 왘 Pull button 2 and lift up armrest Storage compartment in the rear cen ter console 왘 Briefly press the front of the cover It extends automatically ...

Страница 274: ...It is for small and light items such as road maps mail etc Warning G The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only Do not place more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the parcel net on the back of the front pas senger seat Otherwise the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in ...

Страница 275: ... contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or an ac cident Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty When not in use keep rear the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking ...

Страница 276: ...and pull out bridge in direction of arrow 왘 Pull cup holder 1 out in direction of arrow 왘 Insert the cup holder 1 and then in sert bridge 2 Armrest in rear seat bench 왘 Pull the armrest down by its top Ashtrays Center console ashtray 1 Ashtray insert 2 Cover plate Opening the ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate 2 The ashtray opens automatically Close the cup holder before folding the armrest upwar...

Страница 277: ...ng rear ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate The ashtray opens automatically Removing rear ashtray insert 왘 Grip the insert on the sides and pull it out upwards Reinstalling rear ashtray insert 왘 Install ashtray insert 왘 Close the ashtray Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition 왘 Push in cigarette lighter The cigarette lighter will pop out auto matically when hot Close the ashtray in the rear ce...

Страница 278: ...ing the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i The cigarette lighter socket can be used to accommodate electrical acces sories up to ...

Страница 279: ...well 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type Power outlet in rear passenger footwell 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type Power outlet in cargo compartment 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug cigarette lighter type ...

Страница 280: ...ing G Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely fas tend using eyelets 2 and retainer pins 1 Before driving off check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec essary A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals Do not place several floormats ...

Страница 281: ... to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when road weather and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Only operate the Modular COMAND System1 if road weather and traffic condi t...

Страница 282: ...l The Roadside Assistance button and the Information button are located below the center armrest cover The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satel lites for vehicle location If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be sum moned by other means i When a Tele A...

Страница 283: ...l can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS then briefly pressing the button located under the cover See 컄 page 284 for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually Warning G If the indicator lamps on the SOS button on the Roadside Assistance button and or on the Information button remain illuminated continuously in red and or th...

Страница 284: ...n speak to an occupant of the vehicle The Tele Aid system is available if 앫 it has been activated and is operation al Activation requires a subscription for monitoring services connection and cellular air time 앫 vehicle battery power is available 앫 the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the response cen ter i Location of the vehicle on a ma...

Страница 285: ...Press and hold button 1 for longer than two seconds A call to a Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle vehicle in a dangerous road location please do not wai...

Страница 286: ...Benz Light Truck Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance Manual for more information These programs are only available in the USA 앫 Sign and Drive services Services such as jump start a few gallons of fuel or the replacement of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable i While the call is connected you can change to the naviga...

Страница 287: ...pants of the vehicle will be estab lished Information regarding the operation of your vehicle the nearest Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and servic es is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only If the indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistan...

Страница 288: ...nt cellular phone network is not avail able The message Call failed ap pears in the multifunction display Information calls can be terminated using the t button on the multi function steering wheel or the END But ton on the Modular COMAND System If the indicator lamps do not start flash ing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated in red at any time the Tele Aid system has detected ...

Страница 289: ... Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system does not reset contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada or Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 in the USA or Customer Service at 1 800 387 0100 in Canada i The remote door unlock feature is...

Страница 290: ...icle is located the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices for example garage door openers gate openers or other devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems You can program the signal tran...

Страница 291: ...erator the gate opens or closes Do not use the integrated remote control with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U S federal safety standards this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door that cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards i ...

Страница 292: ...e remaining two signal transmitter buttons do not repeat this step and begin directly with step 3 i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modific...

Страница 293: ...icator lamp 4 flashes rapidly release both buttons Step 6 왘 Press and hold the just trained integrated signal transmitter button and observe the indicator lamp 4 If the indicator lamp 4 stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the integrated signal transmitter button is pressed and released Step 7 왘 To program the remaining two buttons repeat the steps above...

Страница 294: ...d You have 30 seconds to initiate the following step Step 10 왘 Firmly press hold for two seconds and release the programmed integrated signal transmitter button 1 2 or 3 Step 11 왘 Press hold for two seconds and release same button a second time to complete the training process Some garage door openers or other rolling code equipped devices may require you to perform this procedure a third time to ...

Страница 295: ...eral seconds 왘 Proceed with programming step 5 and step 6 to complete Operation of remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Select and press the appropriate integrated signal transmitter button 1 2 or 3 to activate the remote controlled device The integrated remote control trans mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the integrated ...

Страница 296: ...itter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Compass The compass displays the direction the ve hicle is traveling The multifunction display will show you N NE E SE S SW W or NW 컄 page 159 To make sure the display is correct the compass must be set to the proper geo graphic zone 컄 page 171 It may also be necessary to calibrate the compass 컄 page 171 Zone map North America i The presen...

Страница 297: ...ed with infrared re flecting glass which reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the interior through the windows The infrared reflecting glass also prevents the transmission of signals through the glass by in vehicle electronic devices e g electronic toll collection devices To allow the use of these devices in the vehicle two infrared transparent areas 1 and 2 are placed in the windshield ...

Страница 298: ...297 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Страница 299: ... engine speeds no more than 2 3 of maximum rpm in each gear 앫 Shift gears in a timely manner 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick down 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever 앫 Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permis...

Страница 300: ...iving in cold weather in stop and go traf fic on short trips and in hilly areas Drinking and driving Pedals Power assistance Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are a very dangerous combina tion Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgment The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink...

Страница 301: ...ied out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake components the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain...

Страница 302: ...use the engine s braking power This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear Set the parking brake whenever park ing or leaving the vehicle In addition move gear selector lever to position P When parking on hills always turn fron...

Страница 303: ...hat possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe have it towed to the nearest Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or tire dealer for repairs Warning G Althoug...

Страница 304: ...nce however is still consid erably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice Exercise appro priate caution For more information see Tires and wheels 컄 page 335 Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to pre vailing conditions Warning G If ice has formed on the road tire traction will be substa...

Страница 305: ...ry to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely af fect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn roads can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal If the vehicle is parked after being dri...

Страница 306: ...r is not de signed to serve as an ice warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth Before driving through water determine its depth Never accelerate before driving into water The bow wave could force water into the ...

Страница 307: ...known terrain This will make it easier to recognize unexpected ob stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle To help avoid the vehicle rolling over never turn it around on steep inclines If the vehi cle cannot complete the attempted climb back it down in reverse gear Do not drive along the side of a slope dan ger of vehicle rollover The vehicle might otherwise rollover If in doing so the vehicle begi...

Страница 308: ...ven on steep gradients i We recommend keeping doors tail gate windows and tilt sliding sun roof closed whenever driving in off road mode Observe the following during off road driving 앫 Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain The more uneven rutty and steeper the terrain the lower the speed should be 앫 Watch out for obstacles such as rocks holes tree stumps and ruts 앫 Be especially careful whe...

Страница 309: ...icle jack on sandy soil with you Driving in steep terrain Slope angle 1 Overhange angle front 2 Overhange angle rear 앫 Switch to Off road driving program 컄 page 248 before starting to drive up or down steep inclines 앫 Driving on embankments slopes and other steep inclines should only be done straight up or downhill i e in the line of gravity Maximum vehicle climb ing ability is a 100 grade which i...

Страница 310: ...teep terrain The 4 ETS helps greatly when starting out on a steep incline when the front wheels have then the tendency to slip due to the weight shifting towards the rear axle The 4 ETS recognizes the situation and limits the torque for the front wheels by braking them Simultaneously the torque for the rear wheels is increased Driving across a hilltop 앫 Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop do not se...

Страница 311: ...ing in the line of gravity 앫 Check the brakes after a lengthy down grade drive Driving through water 1 Fording depth 앫 Before driving through water deter mine its depth It should not be deeper than approxi mately 20 inches 50 cm Make sure you check the water bed The ground surface may not be firm which may result in deeper waters than expected when driving the vehicle through it 앫 For vehicles wit...

Страница 312: ...ving into the water The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment thus damaging them Obstacles can damage the vehicle underbody or suspension components If possible use the assistance of a sec ond person outside the vehicle to scout the path you intend to take and check for adequate ground clearance when you cross obstacles with your vehicle The person assisting you outsid...

Страница 313: ...to the ground 앫 Drive in tracks of other vehicles if they are not too deep and if you have suffi cient clearance Ruts A number of off road tracks or other by ways have deep ruts which can cause the underbody to come in contact with the ground 앫 Switch on the Off road driving program 컄 page 248 앫 For vehicles with level control raise the ride height 컄 page 250 if neces sary 앫 Avoid high engine spee...

Страница 314: ...y for possible damage 앫 Check tires for possible damage clean all exterior lamps and conduct a brake test 앫 Check for brush or branches caught in the underbody They could increase the possibility of a fire as well as cut fuel and or brake lines puncture rubber bellows of the axles or drive shafts 앫 After continued operation in mud sand water or other dirty conditions clean the brake discs wheels b...

Страница 315: ...pt the sev en wire harness included in the Mercedes Benz approved trailer hitch re ceiver kit An additional four pole conversion plug is included in the Mercedes Benz supplied trailer hitch receiver kit For further information see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Failure to use proper equipment and driving technique can result in a loss of vehicle con trol when towing a tra...

Страница 316: ...le GTW nor the GVWR are exceeded Maximum permissible values are listed on the safety compliance certification labels for the vehicle and for the trailer to be towed The lowest value listed must be select ed when determining how the vehicle and trailer are loaded 앫 The tongue weight at the hitch ball must be added to the GVW to prevent exceeding your Mercedes Benz tow vehicle s rear GAWR Checking w...

Страница 317: ...0 왘 Vehicle with ADS Set the ADS to AUTO or COMFORT 컄 page 249 왘 Stop the engine 컄 page 34 왘 Attach the trailer Do not connect a trailer brake system if trailer is so equipped directly to the vehicle s hydraulic brake system as your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes If you do neither the vehicle s brakes nor the trailer s brakes will func tion properly i The provided vehicle electrical wiri...

Страница 318: ...iler moving slowly and then apply only the trailer brake controller by hand to make sure the brakes are working properly 앫 Always secure items in the trailer to prevent load shifts while driving 앫 When towing a trailer check occasion ally to make sure the load is secure and that lighting and trailer brakes if so equipped are functioning properly 앫 Take into consideration that when tow ing a traile...

Страница 319: ...ed by opening the windows switching the climate control fan speed to high and setting the temperature control to the maximum hot position 앫 Extreme care must be exercised since your vehicle with a trailer will require additional passing distance ahead than when driving without a trailer Because your vehicle and trailer is longer than your vehicle alone you will also need to go much farther ahead o...

Страница 320: ...on nected When you uncouple the trailer the vehicle is temporarily raised because the springs are relieved of load Be especially careful during this process as you could otherwise injure yourself and or others Make sure that any persons remaining in the vehicle do not press the switches for vehicle level control or the ADS Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible In an ...

Страница 321: ...ance Booklet Warning G Do not forget that your primary responsibili ty is to drive the vehicle Only operate the Modular COMAND System radio or telephone1 if road weather and traffic con ditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approximate ly 14 m every second 1 Observe all legal requirements Warning G Never oper...

Страница 322: ...equirements For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbo...

Страница 323: ...h is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fire You could be se riously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it...

Страница 324: ...int indicated by the arrow The fuel filler flap springs open 왘 Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure is released 왘 Take off the cap To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air fully insert filler nozzle unit 왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top up or over fill Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns vi...

Страница 325: ...d gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 average of 96 RON 86 MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump For more information on gasoline see the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp USA only Canada only to illuminate For more information see P...

Страница 326: ...r see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 333 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For infor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs 컄 page 443 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 138 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 347 ...

Страница 327: ... shoulder height by gas filled struts Warning G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi cle is in motion Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the...

Страница 328: ...rtment or if the coolant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If necessary call the fire department Warning G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ig nition coils spark plug sockets diagnos...

Страница 329: ...gnition 컄 page 34 The standard display 컄 page 156 should appear in the multifunction display 왘 Press button k or j on the steering wheel until the following message is seen in the multifunction display One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunction display 앫 Engine oil level ok 앫 Add 1 0 qt to reach max oil level Canada 1 0 liter 앫 Add 1 5 qts to reach max oil level Ca...

Страница 330: ...hen engine on 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 If the engine is at operating tempera ture wait five minutes before checking oil 왘 If the engine is not at operating temper ature yet you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil If there is excess engine oil with the engine at operating temperature the following message will appear Engine oil level Reduce oil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off Co...

Страница 331: ...th the oil dipstick do the following 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 326 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean 왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately three seconds to obtain accurate reading The oil level is correct when it is between the lower 3 min and upper 2 max mark of the o...

Страница 332: ...n pertaining to the engine oil needing to meet a specific Mercedes Benz specification e g MB 229 5 If such information is print ed on the oil filler cap only use an en gine oil from the list of approved engine oils in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet that meets the specification indicated on the oil filler cap Using engine oils and oil filters of spec ification other than those expre...

Страница 333: ...nd the engine must be cool Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates...

Страница 334: ...olant reaches the top of the indicator wall visible through the filling opening 앫 for warm coolant is approximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm higher 왘 Add coolant as required 왘 Replace and tighten cap For more information on coolant see the Technical data section 컄 page 497 Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment 1 ...

Страница 335: ...ng on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system reservoir For more information see the Technical data section 컄 page 500 Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps Warning G Washer solvent ...

Страница 336: ... heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 8 in 3 mm 앫 When replacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manu...

Страница 337: ...e conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regularl...

Страница 338: ...pears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recom mend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level As tread depth approaches 1 8 in 3 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply re...

Страница 339: ...he proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 앫 The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The Certification label also tells you about the fro...

Страница 340: ...information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly caus ing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Data shown on placard examples are for illustration p...

Страница 341: ...e and trailer tongue if applicable should never exceed the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear seating capacity Depending on production date your vehicle may be equipped with placard Example A or placard Example B Your vehicle may not be equip...

Страница 342: ...Example B 왘 Locate the heading Vehicle Capacity Weight on your vehicle s placard Step 2 왘 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Step 3 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs Step 4 왘 The resulting figure equals the avail able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX a...

Страница 343: ...le cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 컄 page 344 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configura tions and number and size of occupants The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs This is for illustration purposes only Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle s pla...

Страница 344: ...t Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 front 1 rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 ...

Страница 345: ...컄 page 344 must never exceed the GVWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR and GAWR for front and rear axle have the loaded vehicle including driver passengers and all cargo and if ap plicable trailer fully loaded weighed on a suitable comm...

Страница 346: ...sult the fuel filler flap for any additional information pertaining to special driving situations For more information see Important notes on tire inflation pressure 컄 page 346 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively an...

Страница 347: ...e inside of the fuel filler flap on how to adjust the cold tire in flation pressure If you do not adjust the tire inflation pressure excessive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire infl...

Страница 348: ...n one tire 왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve 왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 339 or if available the inside of the fuel filler flap If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire in flation pressure Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not u...

Страница 349: ...pid acceleration or high speeds in curves i If you have overfilled the tire release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e g a tip of a pen Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge Warning G When the multifunction display shows the message Tire pressure Check tires one or more of your tires is significantly un der inflated You should stop and chec...

Страница 350: ... sudden dramatic loss of tire inflation pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully apply ing the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers Warning G Follow recommend tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely...

Страница 351: ...or j repeatedly until the following message appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button æ The following message will appear in the multifunction display Tire pressure OK now If you wish to confirm activation 왘 Press button æ The following message will appear in the multifunction display Run Flat Indicator reactivated After a certain learning phase the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pres...

Страница 352: ...nates it indicates a low tire pressure condi tion or a malfunction in the TPMS sys tem itself 앫 If the telltale illuminates continu ously one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated There is no malfunction in the TPMS 앫 If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated the TPMS system itself is not operating properly i Possible differences between the read ings of a t...

Страница 353: ...ssure label you should consult the appropriate section of this owner s manual to determine the proper tire inflation pressure When the low tire pressure telltale is illuminated one or more of your tires is significantly under in flated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to o...

Страница 354: ...ops it may take up to 10 minutes for the system to signal a malfunction using the TPMS telltale flashing and illumination sequence The telltale extinguishes after a few minutes driving if the malfunction has been corrected i Operating radio transmission equip ment e g wireless headsets two way radios in or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to malfunction i Reactivate the TPMS after adjusting t...

Страница 355: ...inflated tires can 앫 cause excessive and uneven tire wear 앫 adversely affect fuel economy 앫 lead to tire failure from being overheated 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tire inflation pressure Overinflated tires can 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics 앫 cause uneven tire wear 앫 be more prone to damage from road hazards 앫 adversely affect ride comfort 앫 increase stopp...

Страница 356: ...er 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 364 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 355 8 Load identification 컄 page 359 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in ...

Страница 357: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 355 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tire type Letter D means diag onal or bias ply construction letter B means belted bias ply construction At the tire manufacturer s option any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph 240 km h can inclu...

Страница 358: ...ied load limit as indicated on the plac ard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 355 and Tire speed rating 6 컄 page 355 are also referred to as service descrip tion Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate ...

Страница 359: ...s the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h 앫 Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include a ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 275 40 ZR 18 99Y The Y speed rating in paren thesis designates the maximum speed capability of the...

Страница 360: ...light load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure i Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show M S and the moun tain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance require ments of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber As...

Страница 361: ... DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 컄 page 360 which denotes the tire meets require ments of the U S Department of Transpor tation Manufacturer s identification mark The manufacturer s identification mark 2 컄 page 360 denotes the tire manufacture...

Страница 362: ...k of 2002 Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating 컄 page 356 For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities 컄 page 341 i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warnin...

Страница 363: ...s are specific to each vehi cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires c...

Страница 364: ...elative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from highest to low est are AA A B and C Those grades rep resent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled ...

Страница 365: ...the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire th...

Страница 366: ...tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with stan dard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and ...

Страница 367: ... weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distrib...

Страница 368: ...urers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and sidewall which include steel nylon polyester and others Tire speed rating Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Treadwear indicators Narrow b...

Страница 369: ...ur vehicle literature portfolio If none is available tires should be rotated every 3000 to 6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or sooner if neces sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained 컄 page 338 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clea...

Страница 370: ...ntry road conditions prevail Not all M S rated tires provide special winter performance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and The Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winte...

Страница 371: ...ized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject 앫 Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall...

Страница 372: ...e maintenance service is due one of the fol lowing messages will appear in the multi function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXXX miles km Service A in XXX days Service A in X day The maintenance services will be indicated by showing a service type A through type H in the multifunction display Types A through H are classified based ...

Страница 373: ...ears Any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed mainte nance service Calling up the service indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 34 The standard display of the control sys tem appears 컄 page 156 왘 Press button k or j on the mul tifunction steering wheel until the maintenance service indicator with the service symbol 9 and...

Страница 374: ...icator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such informa tion is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset have an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center correct it Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed Resetting the system wi...

Страница 375: ...ter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Dam aged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at t...

Страница 376: ...r remover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every three to five months depending on climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of dirt embedding i e loss of gloss Do not apply any of these pr...

Страница 377: ...er and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the underbody do not for get to clean the inner sides of the wheels Due to the width of the vehicle fold in exterior rear view mirrors prior to run ning the ...

Страница 378: ...loth or sponge Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors 1 Parktronic system sensors 왘 Clean the sensors 1 on the bumpers using a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water and a soft non scratchy cloth When using a steam cleaner or power washer aim nozzle only briefly from a min imum distance of 12 in 30 cm at sensors 1 Do not apply strong pressure to the...

Страница 379: ...on and cause injury Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and re move SmartKey from starter switch vehicles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehi...

Страница 380: ...uld be used for clean ing of carpets in your vehicle Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plastic trim items Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Headliner and rear window shelf Clean wit...

Страница 381: ... a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet MB Tex upholstery Pour Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Plastic and rubber parts Do not use oil or wax on these parts Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and us...

Страница 382: ...What to do if Where will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Страница 383: ...ontrol unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 395 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Fa...

Страница 384: ...g reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the display Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot en gine parts and the brake...

Страница 385: ...ction in the EBP was detected 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of an accident USA only 3 Canada only The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir 왘 Risk of accident Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Merced...

Страница 386: ...ay result in excessive emissions values and may switch the engine to its limp home emergency op eration mode 컄 page 192 왘 Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system It allows the accurate identifi cation of system malfunctions throug...

Страница 387: ...may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 323 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Your fuel tank is empty 왘 After refueling start turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succession The limp home mode is canceled You do n...

Страница 388: ...he system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible v The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving The ESP or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss of at least one tire 왘 When driving off apply as little throt tle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the acceler ator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing ro...

Страница 389: ... below the reserve mark 왘 Refuel at the next gas station 컄 page 323 The red seat belt telltale comes on and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds af ter starting the engine with all doors closed The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off 왘 Fasten your seat belts The seat belt telltale goes out ...

Страница 390: ... termittent warning chime with in creasing intensity foramaximum of 60 seconds from the time the vehicle s speed exceeds 15 mph 25 km h You and or your front passenger have for gotten to fasten your seat belts There are items placed on the front passen ger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied 왘 Fasten your seat belts 왘 Remove the items from the front pas ...

Страница 391: ...e nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center immedi ately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in serious...

Страница 392: ...y If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale goes out after few minutes driving H Combination low tire pres sure TPMS malfunction telltale for the Advanced TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illu minated There is a malfunction in the Advanced TPMS 왘 Take note of the messages in the multi function...

Страница 393: ...eck your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure Under infla tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s han dling and stopping ability Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale to indicate when the syst...

Страница 394: ... seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 왘 Also note any messages in the multifunction display and follow cor rective steps 컄 page 401 Warning G If the 59 indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the front passen ger sea...

Страница 395: ...jects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight 왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the syst...

Страница 396: ...of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 24 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 159 Remember that clearing a message will only make the mes sage disappear Clearing a message will not correct the condition that caused the ...

Страница 397: ...s are divided into two sections 앫 Text messages 컄 page 397 앫 Symbol messages 컄 page 407 i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps except low beam headlamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti vated as well as the multifunction dis play to come on Make sure the lamps and multifunction display are in work ing order before ...

Страница 398: ...uring hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident Display malfunction Visit workshop The ABS or the ABS display is mal functioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking re ducing steering capability 왘 H...

Страница 399: ...the message in the multifunction display should disappear Battery protection Convenience functs Temporarily Unavailable The battery has insufficient voltage and can no longer supply conve nience functions such as the rear window defroster As soon as the on board voltage is sufficient the consumers will switch on again Please note Convenience Functions Available again On board voltage is sufficient...

Страница 400: ...witched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes As soon as the brakes have cooled off the electronic traction system switches on again The message in the multifunction display disap pears and the ESP warning lamp v go out The self diagnosis has not yet been completed The display will clear after driving a short dis tance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h Malfunction Visit wor...

Страница 401: ...r lever in park position You have attempted to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button with the gear selector lever not in P You have opened the driver s door with the gear selector lever not in P 왘 Select gear position P using the gear selector lever Please move gear selector lever to N or P You have attempted to start the en gine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the ...

Страница 402: ... 컄 page 34 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary 왘 Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage bag on the back of the front passen ger seat is empty 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as bo...

Страница 403: ...in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cy cles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 81 the 59 indicator lamp will remain ill...

Страница 404: ...possible and check the front passenger seat for the following 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 34 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position 컄 page 39 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are present e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged underneath behind or around the seat Such forces may cause the system ...

Страница 405: ...the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cy cles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 81 the 59 indicator lamp will remain illumi...

Страница 406: ... each tire 왘 Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator unavailable The Run Flat Indicator has been switched off due to an error 왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Tire pressure Check tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt ste...

Страница 407: ...ll by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Tire pres monitor Wheel sensor missing One or more sensors defect e g battery in one or more wheel sensor is empty One or more wheels without wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire 왘 Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 왘 Have the wheel sensors install by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center T...

Страница 408: ...nator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly V belt Do not forget that the brake sys tem requires electrical energy and may be operating with re stricted capability Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping dis tance is increased 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pum...

Страница 409: ...ads replaced as soon as possible USA only 3 Canada only Changed braking behavior Drive with extreme care A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning 컄 page 98 was detected 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the dis play 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen...

Страница 410: ...lem Warning G Driving with the message Brake fluid too low Visit workshop displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire You can be seriously burned If you find that the brake fluid in ...

Страница 411: ...you have to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts You can be seriously burned Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning Extended driving with the message and symbol display...

Страница 412: ...arning G Driving when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand n...

Страница 413: ... which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limit ed Warranty 왘 Drive immediately to the nearest autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Coolant Visit workshop The cooling ...

Страница 414: ...d Some sys tems themselves may also have malfunctioned 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system The follow ing systems may have failed 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display 왘 Have the electronic systems chec...

Страница 415: ...age 331 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 328 ML 500 only or 컄 page 330 ML 350 only Engine oil level Stop engine off There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine dam age 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Add engine oil 컄 page 331 and check the engine oil level 컄 page 328 ML 500 only or 컄 page 330 ML 350 only Engine oil level Reduce...

Страница 416: ...n the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause Possible solution N Engine oil level Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 328 ML 500 only or 컄 page 330 ML 350 only and add oil as required 컄 page 331 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently have the engine checked for possible leaks Oil senso...

Страница 417: ...If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cen ter a Hood open Trunk open You are driving with the hood or the tailgate open 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 326 or the tail gate 컄 page 120 F Key Check battery The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO batteries are discharged 왘 Change the batteries 컄 page 440 Please do not forget key This display appears for a ma...

Страница 418: ...the vehicle cannot be centrally locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped Key not detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is momentarily not recognized 왘 Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch if necessary Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter s...

Страница 419: ... bulb on The right brake lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is be ing used 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Display malfunction Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Front foglamp left The left front fog lamp is mal functioning 왘 Replace the...

Страница 420: ...e Bi Xenon headlamps system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Active headlamps Display malfunction The active Bi Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible High beam left The left high beam lamp is mal functioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible High beam right ...

Страница 421: ...tioning 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Marker lamp front left The front left side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Marker lamp front right The front right side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Parking lamp front left Substitute bulb on The left parking lamps are mal functioning A sub...

Страница 422: ...le Switch off lights Lamps have been turned on al though the SmartKey in the starter switch is in position 0 왘 Switch off the headlights Tail lamp left Substitute bulb on The left tail lamp is malfunction ing A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Tail lamp right Substitute bulb on The right tail lamp is malfunc tioning A substitu...

Страница 423: ...ignal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal front right Substitute bulb on The right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal in mirror left The left turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if all light emittin...

Страница 424: ... defect One or more tires are deflating The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause...

Страница 425: ... the multifunction display 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check and adjust tire pressure as required 왘 If necessary change the wheel Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Contin ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces sive heat build up...

Страница 426: ...ot save any more data 왘 Have the service memory checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center K Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the sliding portion of the tilt sliding sunroof open 왘 Close the tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 235 J Close tilt sliding sunroof You have opened the driver s door with the SmartKey...

Страница 427: ...ystem checked by anauthorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 1 Restraint sys malfunction Drive to workshop The system is malfunctioning 왘 Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authoriz...

Страница 428: ...ll failed This message may appear if a phone con nection cannot be established Tailgate open This message will appear whenever the tailgate is open 왘 Close the tailgate 컄 page 120 W Washer fluid Check level The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity 왘 Add washer fluid 컄 page 333 ...

Страница 429: ...왘 Reduce vehicle speed 왘 Set the desired vehicle level again 컄 page 250 Visit workshop The system is functional only to a limited extent The system display or the system is mal functioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h depending on the set vehi cle level 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Max speed 20 mph Drive with extreme care You are drivin...

Страница 430: ...the message disappears The selected level will be set once the compressor has cooled Visit workshop The system display is malfunctioning 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h depending on the set vehi cle level 왘 Have the vehicle checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center When the message Compressor cool ing down appears in the multifunction display driving is still possible Ke...

Страница 431: ... Towing eye bolt 앫 Wheel wrench 앫 Alignment bolt 앫 Vehicle jack 앫 Fuse chart 앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor 앫 Collapsible wheel chock 1 Handle 2 Cargo compartment floor 왘 Open the tailgate 컄 page 118 왘 Pull handle 1 왘 Lift the cargo compartment floor 2 and engage the elastic strap located below the floor handle in the upper edge of the cargo compartment 왘 Remove Minispare wheel 컄 page 433 You can ...

Страница 432: ...he tailgate Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake an...

Страница 433: ...position 왘 Turn crank handle clockwise Before storing the vehicle jack in its compartment 앫 It should be fully collapsed 앫 The handle must be folded in storage position Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad ditionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate ...

Страница 434: ...ning screw 5 Wheel bolt wrench with screwdriver 왘 Open the tailgate 컄 page 118 왘 Lift the cargo compartment floor 컄 page 430 and engage the elastic strap located below the floor handle in the upper edge of the cargo com partment i Remove spare wheel to gain access to remaining tools in vehicle tool kit 컄 page 431 Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road ...

Страница 435: ...ly temporarily while observing the following restrictions 앫 Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h 앫 Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate 앫 Do not operate vehicle with more than one Minispare wheel mounted i Please comply with the instructions for Mounting the spare wheel 컄 page 457 컄컄 ...

Страница 436: ...ing tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 in direction of arrow The mechanical key 2 comes out 왘 Slide the mechanical key 2 out of housing i Unlocking your vehicle with the me chanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following 앫 Press button Œ or on the SmartKey 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch In vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Grasp the ou...

Страница 437: ...t lock the vehicle using the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO do the follow ing 왘 Close the passenger door the rear doors and the tailgate 왘 Press the lower part of the central locking switch in the door control panel 컄 page 126 왘 Check to see whether the locking knobs on the doors have moved down 왘 If necessary push them down manually Except for the driver s door the vehicle should now be locked 1 Locking ...

Страница 438: ...왘 Push release lever 1 all the way to the left 왘 Lift the tailgate Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside using the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO opening the tailgate from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following With the SmartKey 앫 Press button Œ or on the Sm...

Страница 439: ...gency Fuel filler flap Fuel filler flap release 왘 Open the tailgate 컄 page 118 왘 Open cover in cargo compartment 컄 page 479 behind the right trim pan el 왘 Pull red fuel filler flap release in direction of arrow The fuel filler flap can now be opened ...

Страница 440: ...the KEYLESS GO once 컄 page 36 왘 Open the driver s door this puts the starter switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Push cover 1 at the location marked by the arrow 2 Crank 왘 Take crank 2 out of the Operator s Manual pouch 왘 Insert crank 2 through hole 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to 앫 slide sunroof open 앫 raise sunro...

Страница 441: ...g SmartKey Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove mechanical key 1 컄 page 435 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in direc tion of arrow in side opening 왘 Using mechanical key 1 push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compartment 3 왘 Pull the battery compartment 3 out of the housing in direction of arrow Warning G Keep the batteries ...

Страница 442: ... it locks into place 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey 왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove mechanical key 1 컄 page 435 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into opening and press mechanical key in direction of arrow The battery compartment 2 is unlatched 왘 Pull the b...

Страница 443: ... a line free cloth insert new batteries 3 with the plus side fac ing up underneath the contact spring 4 왘 Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey 왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey and the KEYLESS GO 컄컄 ...

Страница 444: ... malfunc tion 앫 Brake lamps 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Turn signal lamps 앫 Tail lamps Observe the messages in the multi function display 컄 page 418 i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity driving the vehicle a dis tance with the lights on should clear up the fogging Lamp Type 1 Parking and standing lamp W 5 W 2 High beam high beam flasher lamp H7 55 W ...

Страница 445: ...D 9 Brake lamp P 21 W a Backup lamp P 21 W b Turn signal lamp PY 21 W c Side marker lamp P 21 4 W d Tail parking standing lamp rear fog lamp only driver s side P 21 4 W e License plate lamps C 5 W Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before chang ing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you 앫 ...

Страница 446: ...ront lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp do the following first 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 138 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 326 1 Housing cover for low beam halogen or Bi Xenon headlamp 2 Housing cover for high beam halogen bulb vehicles with halogen bulbs high beam and high beam flasher vehicles with Bi Xenon headlamps high beam flasher only 3 Bulb socket...

Страница 447: ...with bulb counterclockwise out of housing 왘 Remove old bulb from connector 왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of the lamp hous ing 왘 Place electrical connector 2 with bulb into housing and turn clockwise 왘 Align housing cover 1 and turn it clockwise Warning G Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi Xenon headlamp Because of high volt age in Xenon lamps it is dangerous to r...

Страница 448: ...m halogen bulb vehicles with halogen bulbs high beam and high beam flash er vehicles with Bi Xenon headlamps high beam flasher only High beam halogen bulb 왘 Turn housing cover 1 counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Turn electrical connector 2 with bulb counterclockwise out of housing 왘 Remove old bulb from connector 왘 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of the lamp hous ing 왘...

Страница 449: ...socket 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and pull it out 왘 Press the new bulb gently into socket 1 turn socket counterclock wise and remove it 왘 Insert the new bulb in socket 1 push and turn the bulb clockwise 왘 Align bulb socket 1 and turn bulb socket clockwise Side marker lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 counterclockwise and remove it 컄 page 445 왘 Pull out bulb socket 5 with the bulb 왘 Press g...

Страница 450: ...t e g hook or a screwdriver and place the hook or screwdriver carefully between lower end of cover and bumper 왘 Turn the hook or screwdriver 90 왘 Hold the cover 1 and pull the hook or screwdriver outwards Example ML 350 ML 500 without Sport Package Sport Package similar 3 Screw 왘 Turn the screws 3 counterclockwise 왘 Pull the front fog lamp 2 out of the bumper 왘 Pull electrical connector off If not...

Страница 451: ...er un til it engages Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp do the following first 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M 컄 page 138 왘 Open the tailgate 왘 Open the cover in the cargo compart ment For the driver s side rear lamps see First aid kit 컄 page 430 For the passenger side rear lamps see Fuse box in cargo compartment 컄 page 479 Vehicles with...

Страница 452: ...se out of its bulb socket 왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise until it en gages 왘 Align bulb socket and turn it clockwise License plate lamp 1 License plate lamp cover 2 Screw 왘 Loosen both screws 2 왘 Remove license plate lamp cover 1 왘 Replace the tubular bulb 왘 Reinstall license plate lamp cover 1 왘 Retighten screws 2 Adjusting headlamp aim V Vertical centerline H...

Страница 453: ...he steps below 왘 Open hood 컄 page 326 2 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 3 Headlamp vertical adjustment screw 왘 Always turn adjustment screws 2 and 3 simultaneously for vertical ad justment until the headlamp is adjust ed as shown 1 Turn clockwise for upward movement and counterclock wise for downward movement Graduations screw 2 0 50 pitch screw 3 0 67 pitch The left and right headlamps must be...

Страница 454: ... blade 1 out of attachment 3 in direction of arrow 5 Installing front wiper blades 1 Installing 2 Tab 3 Attachment 4 Guide tab 5 Cover 왘 Slide the wiper blade into attachment 3 in direction of arrow 1 왘 Make sure guide tab 4 will be placed under cover 5 when fully inserting the wiper blade into attachment Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch vehi c...

Страница 455: ... force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage For your convenience we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck C...

Страница 456: ...of arrow 왘 Remove wiper blade 2 Installing rear wiper blade 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade 왘 Insert wiper blade 2 onto wiper arm 1 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper blade 2 by pushing it in direction of arrow until it locks into place 왘 Check if the wiper blade is securely fastened 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the rear windshield Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back...

Страница 457: ...tion 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted Minispare wheel Adapt your driving style a...

Страница 458: ...g both wheels of the axle not being worked on Vehicles with factory mounted running boards Your vehicle is equipped with a scis sors type jack located under the cargo compartment floor designed for use with factory mounted running boards Only use this jack when jacking up ve hicles with factory mounted running boards as otherwise the vehicle s underbody can be damaged See sepa rate instructions fo...

Страница 459: ...f the vehicle is parked on an in cline 왘 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the ground Never start engine while vehi cle is raised Do not position the jack on the body of the vehicle as this may cause damage to the vehicle Vehicles with factory mounted running boards Your vehicle is equipped with a scis sors type jack located under the cargo compartment floor desi...

Страница 460: ...it 컄 page 431 Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised 앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt This could result in damage to the bolts and wheel hub threads Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mou...

Страница 461: ... while installing first wheel bolt Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not continue to drive under these circumstances Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight ened wheel bolts can cause ...

Страница 462: ...ack in the cargo compartment 왘 Store the damaged road wheel in the cargo compartment Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 110 lb ft 150 Nm i The damaged road wheel cannot be stored in the wheel well under the car go compartment floor but should be transported in the cargo compartment wrapped in a pr...

Страница 463: ...need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries A Risk of explosion D Keep flames or sparks away from battery Do not smoke B ...

Страница 464: ...esting intervals As with any other battery the battery may discharge if the vehicle is not operated for an extended period of time You can connect a battery maintenance charge unit tested and approved for use on your vehicle model or disconnect the battery to prevent battery discharge Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for more information The factory equipped VRLA battery is l...

Страница 465: ... the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main tenance intervals or contact your au thorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for further information Warning G Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit Use leak proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an acciden...

Страница 466: ...he point indicated by the arrows Cut carpet using a sharp object knife etc 왘 Enter the front passenger compart ment 왘 Move the front passenger seat to the most rearward position 컄 page 39 i With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button will have no effect i If your battery is discharged the vehi cle m...

Страница 467: ...es with KEYLESS GO 왘 Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 Turn off the engine or all electrical systems using the KEYLESS GO start stop button Open the driver s door With the driver s door open the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch 왘 Enter the rear passenger compartment again Step 4 Disconnecting 3 Air chann...

Страница 468: ...battery negative lead 8 from negative terminal 왘 Remove positive terminal cover 왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead 7 Step 7 Removing 9 Battery ventilation tube a Attachment nut b Mounting 왘 Remove the battery ventilation tube 9 by pulling it out 왘 Remove the battery attachment nuts a using a 6 mm T handle hex key not supplied with vehicle with a shaft length of min approx 12 in 30 cm 왘 Remove ...

Страница 469: ...l the battery 컄 page 467 to 컄 page 465 Step 10 Reconnecting 왘 If the battery has been removed first carry out step 8 in reverse order 컄 page 468 왘 Open the driver s door 왘 Make sure all electrical consumers are turned off 왘 Make sure the SmartKey has been re moved from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 Open the driver s door Wi...

Страница 470: ...car ried out following any interruption of battery power e g due to reconnec tion 앫 Set the clock 컄 page 165 see Modular COMAND system operator s manual 앫 Resynchronize the power windows 컄 page 232 앫 Resynchronize the power tilt slid ing sunroof 컄 page 237 Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is bei...

Страница 471: ...to a battery explosion and severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and ver...

Страница 472: ...attery with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi cle Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from the negative terminals on each battery and then from the positive terminals on each battery Now you can turn on the lights 왘 Have the battery checked a...

Страница 473: ...cking 컄 page 125 Do not tow start the vehicle Do not tow with one axle raised Doing so could damage the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty All wheels must be on or off the ground Observe instructions for towing the ve hicle with all wheels on the ground When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground the gear selector lever must be in position N and the ...

Страница 474: ... the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time it can no longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock re move SmartKey from starter switch and re insert Warning G With the engine not running there is...

Страница 475: ...n towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2 or KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 36 in position 2 the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel is turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more Switch off the tow away alarm 컄 page 102 To prevent the vehicle door...

Страница 476: ...ng towing eye bolt 왘 Take towing eye bolt and wheel bolt wrench out of cargo compartment 컄 page 430 왘 Screw towing eye bolt clockwise into its stop and tighten with wheel wrench Removing towing eye bolt 왘 Loosen towing eye bolt counterclock wise with wheel wrench 왘 Unscrew towing eye bolt 왘 Store towing eye bolt and wheel bolt wrench in cargo compartment 컄 page 430 Installing cover 왘 Fit cover and...

Страница 477: ...ld be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago nally since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou pled to a trailer If possible a vehicle should be pulled back ward in its own previously made tracks ...

Страница 478: ...앫 Fuse box in cargo compartment 컄 page 479 앫 Fuse box in passenger compartment 컄 page 479 Warning G Only use fuses approved for Mercedes Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse Otherwise a short cir cuit could result and cause a fire Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes Benz and that have the specified ...

Страница 479: ...tor is found near the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment 컄 page 431 Main fuse box The main fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side ML 350 1 Clamp 2 Main fuse box cover ML 500 1 Clamp 2 Main fuse box cover Removing installing main fuse box cover 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 326 왘 Pull clamp 1 in direction of arrow 왘 Lift fuse box cover 2 up 왘 Install main fuse box cover...

Страница 480: ...he fuse box is located in the dashboard on the front passenger side 1 Cover Opening 왘 Open the passenger door 왘 Open the glove box 컄 page 270 왘 Insert flat blunt object as a lever into the edge of the cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrow 왘 Loosen cover 1 from dashboard using lever 왘 Using your hands pull cover 1 out and remove Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 into the opening at the front 왘 Press ...

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Страница 482: ...481 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc ...

Страница 483: ... More than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes Benz vehicles Therefore genuine Mercedes Benz parts should be installed The use of non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Merced...

Страница 484: ... New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes Benz Parts and Accessories warranties copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet Sh...

Страница 485: ...page 261 왘 Fold floor cover 5 in direction of the arrow The VIN is now visible 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 7 Engine number 8 Vacuum line routing diagram label 9 VIN visible lower edge of windshield i Data shown on certification label exam ple is for illustration purpose only This data are specific to each vehicl...

Страница 486: ...y 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator ML 500 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator alternator 7 Idler pulley ...

Страница 487: ...Bore 3 66 in 92 90 mm 3 81 in 97 00 mm Stroke 3 38 in 86 00 mm 3 31 in 84 00 mm Total piston displacement 213 cu in 3498 cm3 303 cu in 4966 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 10 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 268 hp 6000 rpm2 200 kW 6000 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 258 lb ft 2400 5000 rpm 350 Nm 24...

Страница 488: ...ption Moreover tires and rims not approved by Mercedes Benz may under load exhibit dimensional variations and dif ferent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehi cle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center A placard...

Страница 489: ...mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 255 50 R19 103W All season tires 1 235 65 R17 104H M S 255 55 R18 105H M S not available at time of printing3 Winter tires 1 23 2 Not available as factory equipment 3 Data not available at time of printing please contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 235 65 R17 104H M S 255 55 R18 105H M S not available at time of printing3 All terrain tires 1 2...

Страница 490: ...ellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pres sure given on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare tire differs from the tire inflation pres...

Страница 491: ...0 Generator alternator 14 V 180 A 14 V 180 A Starter motor 12 V 1 4 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A NGK PFR 5R 11 Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm ...

Страница 492: ...cle height vehicle with steel suspension 71 5 in 1815 mm Overall vehicle height depending on set vehicle level vehicle with air suspension package 69 8 in 73 0 in 1774 mm 1854 mm Wheelbase 114 8 in 2915 mm Track front 64 0 in 1627 mm Track rear 64 1 in 1629 mm Ground clearance vehicle with steel suspension 8 3 in 210 mm Ground clearance depending on set vehicle level vehicle with air suspension pa...

Страница 493: ...492 Technical data Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Страница 494: ...ter Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter ML 350 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils ML 500 9 1 US qt 8 5 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmission 9 6 US qt 9 0 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Transfer case single speed 0 5 US qt 0 5 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Front axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil Rear axle 1 2 US qt 1 1 l Hypoid gear oil Power ste...

Страница 495: ...Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 8 1 US qt 7 7 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available...

Страница 496: ...s recommendations for scheduled oil chang es Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil They may damage the engine Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant ...

Страница 497: ... requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Warning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious inju ry Whenever you are around gasoline avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact extinguish all smoking materials Never allow sparks flame or smoking materials near gasoline To maintain the engine s durability and performance p...

Страница 498: ...abel Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes Benz vehicles listed in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes Benz...

Страница 499: ...eeze protection to approx 22 F 30 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protec tion to approx 49 F 45 C the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution Therefore do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion antifreeze If the coolant level is low water and MB 325 0 anticorrosion antifreeze should be used to b...

Страница 500: ...shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 anticorrosion anti freeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz...

Страница 501: ...ntifreeze dependingonambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 앫 1 part S to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml S to 1 gallon 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreez...

Страница 502: ...ake Assist System System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa tions The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied Bead 컄 page 365 Bi Xenon headlamps Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps Bi Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam CAC Custom...

Страница 503: ... The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin or the lower the temperature it can tol erate without becoming viscous the better the viscosity ESP Electronic Stability Program Improves vehicle handling and direc tional stability ETD Emergency Tensioning Device Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system s threshold to tighten the seat bel...

Страница 504: ...s field of vision in cluding the tachometer speedometer engine temperature and fuel gauge KEYLESS GO System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a SmartKey Kickdown Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis sion down to the lowest possible gear This very quickly accelerates the vehi cle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs Kilo...

Страница 505: ...he control system Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operat ing the control system Normal occupant weight 컄 page 366 OCS Occupant Classification System The system automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant size category determined by weight sensor readings from the seat Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red mark...

Страница 506: ...ctane Number and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Sidewall 컄 page 367 SRS Supplemental Restraint System Air bags air bag control unit with crash sensor emergency tensioning device Though independent systems they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection Tele Aid System Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand The Tele Aid system ...

Страница 507: ...ead 컄 page 367 Treadwear indicators 컄 page 367 TWR Tongue Weight Rating The TWR is the maximum permissible weight on the trailer tongue Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 컄 page 367 Vehicle capacity weight 컄 page 367 Vehicle level control The ground clearance of the vehicle is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed The driver can set the ground clearance manually fo...

Страница 508: ...2 100 Rear window defroster 201 Rear window wiper 58 Residual heat 212 227 Seat heating 134 Tow away alarm 102 Warning indicators Parktronic 256 Windshield wipers 55 Adaptive Damping System ADS 249 501 Adding Coolant 333 Engine oil 331 Additional turn signals 443 Adjusting 38 Air distribution 207 222 Air volume 207 208 222 Backrest tilt 40 Compass zone 171 Exterior rear view mirror 44 Head restrai...

Страница 509: ...lt vehicle tool kit 501 Anticorrosion antifreeze 499 Antilock brake system ABS 501 Anti theft alarm system Arming 101 Canceling alarm 102 Disarming 101 Anti theft systems Anti theft alarm system 100 Immobilizer 100 Tow away alarm 102 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest Storage compartment in front of 272 Storage compartments 272 Armrest in rear seat bench 275 Ashtray Front center console 275 Aspe...

Страница 510: ...gency operation Limp Home Mode 192 Gear ranges 187 Gear selector lever position 184 185 Gear shifting malfunctions 192 Gearshift pattern for 49 Kickdown 190 Towing a trailer 191 Transmission fluid 332 B Backrest Folding forward 261 Backup lamps 444 451 Bulbs 444 Bar 365 501 BAS 95 501 Batteries SmartKey Check lamp 109 115 Batteries vehicle Messages in display 398 407 Battery Key batteries 440 Repl...

Страница 511: ...ele Aid 287 Calling up Range distance to empty 178 Service indicator 372 CAN system 501 Capacities Fuels coolants lubricants etc 493 Cargo compartment Fuse box in 479 Interior lighting 145 Lamp 147 Tie down rings 260 Cargo compartment cover 265 Closing 265 Installing 265 Opening 265 Removing 265 Cargo tie down rings 260 Carpet Cleaning 379 Catalytic converter 320 CD player Operating 158 Center con...

Страница 512: ...ter console 275 Cleaning Carpet 379 Cup holder 379 Gear selector lever 379 Hard plastic trim items 379 Headlamps 194 Headliner 379 Instrument cluster 379 Leather upholstery 380 Light alloy wheels 379 MB Tex upholstery 380 Plastic and rubber parts 380 Seat belts 379 Steering wheel 379 Windows 378 Windshield 56 Wiper blades 378 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 374 Cleaning tires 337 Climate control ...

Страница 513: ...bmenu 164 165 Lighting submenu 167 Menus 153 154 Message memory menu 159 Selecting radio system 157 Selecting satellite radio station USA only 157 Settings menu 161 Standard display menu 156 Submenus 152 154 TEL menu 178 Trip computer menu 177 Vehicle submenu 171 Convenience submenu 173 Activating easy entry exit feature 173 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 174 Coolant 332 49...

Страница 514: ...ch off 170 Rear passenger compartment ventilation and climate control 228 Rear window defroster 201 Rear window wiper 58 Residual heat 212 227 Seat heating 134 Tow away alarm 102 Deep water see Standing water Defogging Windshield 208 222 Defrosting 208 223 Delayed switch off Interior lighting 170 Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing A number telephone 180 Difficulties While driving see Pro...

Страница 515: ... systems 4 ETS 98 ABS 93 BAS 95 ESP 95 Driving systems 238 Cruise control 238 Driving safety systems 93 EBP 98 Parktronic 254 Driving through water 310 Driving tips 190 Accelerator position 190 Kickdown 190 E Easy entry exit feature Vehicles with memory function 128 Easy entry exit feature Activating 173 EBP 98 Electrical connections Trailer 314 Electrical fuses 477 Electrical system Technical dat...

Страница 516: ...th the control system ML 500 only 328 Checking with the oil dipstick ML 350 only 330 Consumption 327 Display messages 414 415 Messages in display 329 414 415 Viscosity 502 ESP 25 95 502 Off road ESP 98 Switching off 97 Switching on 98 Warning lamp 387 ETD 502 Safety guidelines 70 ETD Emergency tensioning device 76 Exterior mirrors Folding 197 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 44 Parking positio...

Страница 517: ...23 Opening 438 Unlocking 323 Fuel requirements 496 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 416 Fuel tank Filler flap 323 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 493 Functions control system 154 Resetting 162 Fuse box In cargo compartment 479 Fuse chart 478 Fuse extractor 478 Fuses 477 Fuse chart 478 Main fuse box 478 G Garage door opener 289 Erasing in remote control 294 Gasoline additives 497 Gasoline see Fue...

Страница 518: ...r seats 40 Headlamp aim Adjusting 451 Headlamp cleaning system 333 Headlamps Automatic control 139 Bi Xenon 501 Cleaning 377 Cleaning system 194 333 Manual mode 139 Refilling washer fluid 334 Switching off 62 Switching on 54 Washer fluid 500 Washer system 500 Headliner Cleaning 379 Heated seats 133 Height adjustment Head restraints 40 Seat belts 48 Steering wheel 41 High beam 54 High beam flasher ...

Страница 519: ...03 Cleaning 379 Illumination 148 Lamps in 388 Outside temperature indicator 149 Selecting language 164 Instruments and controls see Cockpit Integrated remote control Erasing memory 294 Operating 294 Interior lighting 145 Deactivating automatic control 146 Delayed switch off 170 Manual operation 146 Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 44 Intermittent wiping 56 J Jack 431 Jump starting 470 K Key Mec...

Страница 520: ...seat mounts 88 Layout of poly V belt drive ML 350 485 Layout of poly V belt drive ML 500 485 Leather upholstery Cleaning 380 Lever For cruise control 238 License plate lamps Messages in display 419 Replacing bulbs 444 451 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 379 Light sensor 420 Lighter see cigarette lighter Lighting 138 Automatic headlamp mode 139 Cargo compartment lamp 147 Daytime running lamp mode 140 D...

Страница 521: ...icle 116 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 483 Loss of SmartKey 110 Loss of Smartkey with KEYLESS GO 116 Low beam bulbs Replacing bulbs 446 Low beam headlamps Replacing bulbs 443 Switching on 54 Lowering Vehicle 460 M Main dimensions 491 Main fuse box 478 Maintenance 12 Maintenance service Resetting maintenance service indicator 373 Term exceeded 372 When due 371 Maintenance service...

Страница 522: ...g 43 Auto dimming rear view mirror 195 Exterior rear view mirror 44 Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 174 Modular COMAND System 504 Modular COMAND System see separate operating instructions MON 324 MON Motor Octane Number 504 Mounting New wheel 459 Mph or km h in speedometer 164 Multicontour seat 132 Multifunction display 504 Selecting language 164 Standard display 154 Multifunction disp...

Страница 523: ...ing Checklist 307 313 Crossing obstacles 311 Driving instructions off road driving 306 Driving through water 310 Returning 313 Rules 307 Special driving features 306 Steep terrain 308 Off road driving program 248 Switching off 249 Switching on 249 Oil Adding 331 Consumption 327 Dipstick 327 Filler neck 331 Viscosity 502 One touch gearshifting Canceling gear range limit 190 Opening Doors from the i...

Страница 524: ...ging 61 Message in display 409 Releasing 52 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 174 Parking standing lamp Replacing bulbs 443 Parking standing lamp bulb Replacing 448 Parktronic Parking assist 504 Parktronic system Cleaning system sensor 377 Range of the sensors 255 Sensor cover 377 Parktronic Warning indicators 256 Parktronic system Malfunction 258 Switching off 257 Switching on 257 Parkt...

Страница 525: ...Side windows 230 Synchronizing 232 Practical hints First aid kit 430 Fuses 477 Jump starting 470 Lamp in center console 393 Lamps in instrument cluster 382 Messages in the display 395 Spare wheel 433 Vehicle jack 431 Vehicle tool kit 430 Premium unleaded gasoline 496 Problems While driving 58 With vehicle 18 Product information 9 Production options weight 366 PSI 366 367 Q Quick search Phone book ...

Страница 526: ...talling Cup holder 275 Remote control Integrated 106 SmartKey 106 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 110 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid 288 Removing Cup holder 275 Front wiper blades 453 Rear wiper blade 454 Vehicle battery 464 Wheel 459 Removing rear seat cushions Vehicles with cargo management system 268 Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the vehicle 435 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 450 Bulbs 443 Bulb...

Страница 527: ...child restraint systems Returning from off road driving 313 Returning seat backrest to original position 262 Rim 367 Rims 487 Roadside assistance 12 Tele Aid 284 RON 324 RON Research Octane Number 505 Roof rack 269 Rotating wheels 368 Rubber parts Cleaning 380 Run Flat Indicator 348 S Safety Occupant 66 Safety belts see Seat belts Safety defects Reporting 19 Safety systems Driving 93 Seat backrest...

Страница 528: ... 167 168 Higher speed in cruise control 241 Hours clock 165 Individual vehicle settings 161 Interior lighting delayed switch off 170 Lamps and lighting control system 167 Language multifunction display 164 Locator lighting 168 Lower speed in cruise control 242 Miles kilometers in speedometer 164 Minutes clock 166 Month clock 166 Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 174 Slower speed in c...

Страница 529: ...0 Opening fully Express open 232 Stopping 232 Synchronizing power windows 232 Sidewall 367 Simultaneous wiping and washing Rear window wiper washer 58 Windshield wipers 56 Single wipe 56 SmartKey 106 Battery check lamp 108 114 Checking the batteries 109 115 Factory setting 108 Global locking 108 Global locking and unlocking 108 Global unlocking 108 Loss of 110 Selective setting 108 Starter switch ...

Страница 530: ...g the engine 49 Steep terrain Driving 308 Steering column Height adjustment 43 Length adjustment 43 Steering wheel Adjusting 41 Cleaning 379 Electrical adjustment 42 Steering wheel gearshift control 188 Stolen vehicle Recovery services 289 Stopping Windows 232 Storage compartment in the center console 271 Storage compartments 270 Armrest 272 Cup holder 274 Glove box 270 Parcel net in front passeng...

Страница 531: ...minating front fog lamps 143 144 Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 245 ESP 98 Front fog lamps 142 Hazard warning flasher 145 Headlamps 54 High beams 142 Low beam headlamps 54 Rear fog lamp 142 Seat heating 134 Windshield wipers 55 Synchronizing Power windows 232 Tilt sliding sunroof 237 T Tachometer 149 Displaying gear range 187 Overspeed range 149 Tail lamps Cleaning 377 Tailgate Closing 120 Closing ...

Страница 532: ... 426 Remote door unlock 288 Roadside assistance 284 Stolen vehicle recovery services 289 System self check 282 Tele Aid System 505 Telematics 506 Telephone 279 Answering a call 179 Dialing a number from the phone book 180 Ending a call 180 Loading phone book 180 Operating 178 Redialing 181 Telephones and two way radios 320 Telescoping rod 268 Temperature Setting interior temperature 207 221 Tires ...

Страница 533: ...tion and material used 367 Tire speed rating 303 357 367 506 Tire terminology 365 Tire traction 303 Tires 487 Direction of rotation 338 Driving instructions 302 Low tire pressure telltale 391 Retreads 335 Rims and tires 487 Run Flat Indicator 348 Service life 336 Temperature 346 364 TPMS malfunction telltale 391 Tread depth 337 369 Wear pattern 368 Winter 369 Tools 430 Tow away alarm 102 Arming 10...

Страница 534: ... lamps Replacing bulbs 443 444 Turn signals 54 Additional in mirrors 443 Cleaning lenses 377 Front bulbs 443 Rear bulbs 444 451 Turning off Engine 62 Turning off engine 62 Turning off the engine 63 TWR Tongue Weight Rating 506 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 367 Units Setting speedometer units 164 Unlocking 32 106 Centrally from inside 126 Driver s door in an emergency 435 Fuel filler fla...

Страница 535: ...cy 436 Lowering 460 Proper use of 17 Unlocking in an emergency 435 Vehicle and trailer weights and ratings 315 Vehicle capacity weight 367 Vehicle care Carpet 379 Cup holder 379 Engine cleaning 376 Gear selector lever 379 Hard plastic trim items 379 Headlamps 377 Instrument cluster 379 Leather upholstery 380 Light alloy wheels 379 MB Tex upholstery 380 Ornamental moldings 377 Paintwork 375 Parktro...

Страница 536: ...368 Weights 492 Wheel change Tightening torque 461 Wheels Rotating 368 Window curtain air bags 72 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 208 222 Refilling washer fluid 334 Replacing wiper blades 453 Washer fluid 333 500 Washer system 500 Windshield washer fluid 500 Message in display 427 Mixing ratio 500 Refilling 333 Wiping with 56 Windshield washer system 500 Windshield wipers 55 Fast wip...

Страница 537: ...ons 304 Winter tires 369 Wiper blades Cleaning 378 Replacing 453 Wiper switch 55 Wiper washer Rear window 57 Wiping And washing simultaneously 56 Intermittent 55 56 Interval 55 With windshield washer fluid 56 Wiping and washing simultaneously 58 X Xenon headlamps Bi Xenon 501 ...

Страница 538: ...edes benz ca We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 01 3040 31 Press time January 13 2005 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be extremel...

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