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Operation

Engine compartment

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Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield 
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” 
and water (or commercially available 
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient 
temperatures).

For more information, see “Windshield 
washer and headlamp cleaning* system” 
(

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page 551).

!

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.

!

Only use washer fluid which is suitable for 

plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can 
damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

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Содержание ML 320 CDI

Страница 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual M Class Order No 6515 4253 13 Part No 164 584 15 81 USA Edition A 2007 Ê0Mt q Ë 1645841581 Operator s Manual M Class ...

Страница 2: ...ML 320 CDI ML 350 ML 500 ML 63 AMG ...

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: ...vices 20 At a glance 21 Exterior view 22 Cockpit 24 Instrument cluster 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 30 Center console 31 Upper part 31 Lower part 32 Overhead control panel 33 Storage compartments 34 Door control panel 36 Getting started 37 Unlocking 38 Unlocking with the SmartKey 38 Unlocking with KEYLESS GO 39 Starter switch positions 39 Adjusting 43 Seats 43 Steering whe...

Страница 5: ...ng the tailgate 119 Closing the tailgate 121 Automatic central locking 126 Locking and unlocking from the inside 126 Seats 128 Front seat active head restraints 128 Rear seat head restraints 128 Lumbar support 130 Multicontour seat 130 Seat heating 131 Seat ventilation 132 Memory function 134 Storing positions into memory 135 Recalling positions from memory 135 Lighting 136 Exterior lamp switch 13...

Страница 6: ... Deactivating the climate control system 210 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode 210 Setting the temperature 211 Adjusting air distribution 212 Adjusting air volume 212 Front defroster 213 Air recirculation mode 214 Air conditioning 216 Residual heat and ventilation 216 Rear climate control 217 3 zone automatic climate control 220 Deactivating the automatic climate control syste...

Страница 7: ...ents 294 Parcel nets 297 Cup holders 298 Ashtrays 300 Cigarette lighter 301 Power outlets 302 Floormats 303 Heated steering wheel 304 Telephone 305 Tele Aid 308 Garage door opener 316 Compass 321 Infrared reflecting windshield 322 Operation 323 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 324 Driving instructions 325 Drive sensibly save fuel 325 Drinking and driving 325 Pedals 325 Power assistance 326 Brakes 326 ...

Страница 8: ...ly material 394 Tire and loading terminology 394 Rotating tires 397 Winter driving 399 Winter tires 399 Block heater Canada only 400 Snow chains 400 Maintenance 401 Maintenance service indicator message 401 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display 403 Resetting the maintenance service indicator 403 Vehicle care 404 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 404 Practical hints 413 What to do if ...

Страница 9: ...t 523 Fuse box in cargo compartment 523 Fuse box in passenger compartment 524 Emergency engine shut down 525 Technical data 527 Parts service 528 Warranty coverage 529 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 529 Identification labels 530 Layout of poly V belt drive 532 ML 350 532 ML 320 CDI 532 ML 500 532 ML 63 AMG 533 Engine 534 Rims and tires 536 Same size tires 537 Spare wheel 538 Elec...

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: ...etail 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 substantial de...

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

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

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: ...t the equipment installed on your ve 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 ...

Страница 17: ...to follow 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure 컄 Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page 컄컄 This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page Display Words appearing in the multi function display are prin...

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 y...

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: ...c 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 call the Vehic...

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 Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel ...

Страница 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view ...

Страница 24: ... wheels 365 536 Checking tire inflation pressure 375 Run Flat Indicator Canada vehicles 377 Tire Pressure Monitoring System U S vehicles 379 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System Canada vehicles 381 Flat tire 497 Spare wheel 473 8 Hood 356 Engine oil 358 Coolant 362 Item Page 9 Windshield wipers 60 Wiper blades replacing 494 Wiper blades cleaning 410 a Windshield Cleaning with wiper fluid 62 Cl...

Страница 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit ...

Страница 26: ...ove box release Glove box lock 294 295 a Glove box 294 b Center console 31 c Starter switch 40 d Steering wheel adjustment manual 47 e Hood lock release 356 f Parking brake release 57 g Parking brake pedal 65 h Power tailgate switch 119 j Door control panel 36 Item Page k Headlamp washer switch 200 l Exterior lamp switch 59 136 m Steering wheel adjustment electrical Heated steering wheel 48 304 n ...

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

Страница 28: ...mp 414 Variablespeedlimiter indicator lamp1 l Distance warning lamp2 423 1 Lamp without function It illuminates when the ignition is on It should go out when the engine is running 2 Vehicles without Distronic Warning lamp without function It illuminates when the ignition is on It should go out when the engine is running Item Page Brake warning lamp USA only 415 3 Brake warning lamp Canada only 415...

Страница 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster ...

Страница 30: ...r 59 140 Item Page a Fuel gauge with Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 420 4 Fuel filler flap indica tor The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right hand side 352 b Multifunction display with 앫 Outside temperature display or digital speed ometer depending on selected setting in the control system 147 168 앫 Transmission position indicator 189 앫 Gear range indicator 193 앫 Selected program mode in...

Страница 31: ...o end a call 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 Voice Control 1 5 Moving within a menu Press button j for next display k for previous display 6 Voice Control 1 7 Menu systems Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 1 Vehicles without Voice Control Button without function ...

Страница 32: ...on switch 274 6 Vehicle level control switch 271 7 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 89 426 Item Page 8 Storage compartment 296 9 Alarm system indicator lamp 104 a Electronic Stability Program ESP switch 100 b Adaptive damping system ADS switch 269 c Seat ventilation driver s side 132 d Seat heating driver s side 131 e Switch for Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 265 f Hazard warning fl...

Страница 33: ...Lower part Item Page 1 Storage compartment 296 앫 Power outlet 302 앫 Ashtray with cigarette lighter 300 2 Cup holder 299 3 Armrest storage tray release 296 4 Armrest storage compart ment release 296 5 Card ticket holder removable 299 ...

Страница 34: ...interior lamp 142 7 Tilt sliding sunroof switch 241 8 Tele Aid emergency call system button 311 9 Interior rear view mirror 200 a Front right reading lamp 142 Item Page b Front left reading lamp 142 c Garage door opener 316 d Vehicles without telephone installed Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system 308 e Vehicles with telephone installed Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emerg...

Страница 35: ...34 At a glance Storage compartments ...

Страница 36: ... 7 Door pocket 8 Parcel net on driver s seat backrest 298 9 Door pocket a Holder for gas cards 203 Item Page b Storage compartment de pending on equipment con figuration for your model 296 c Depending on vehicle con figuration Storage compartment Ashtray 296 300 d Cup holders 298 e Storage tray with tele phone compartment Storage compartment with coin holder 296 296 f Rear storage compartments 297...

Страница 37: ... 127 127 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 49 4 Selection buttons for exteri or rear view mirror adjust ment Power folding exterior rear view mirrors 49 202 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear door windows 236 6 Rear door window override switch 93 7 Remote tailgate release switch power tailgate 119 121 ...

Страница 38: ...37 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...

Страница 39: ...tton 4  Panic button 컄 page 95 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 The locator light ing comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system 컄 page 172 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch For more information see Locking and unl...

Страница 40: ... with KEYLESS GO must be outside the vehicle no further than approximately 3 feet 1 meter away from the respective door Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 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 in...

Страница 41: ...indica tor and warning lamps except high beam head lamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps ex cept high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated will go out when the engine is running This indicates that the respective systems are operational i When the SmartKey is remove...

Страница 42: ...witch the KEYLESS GO start stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch 1 KEYLESS GO start stop button 2 Starter switch KEYLESS GO start stop button 3 USA only 4 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle 왘 Insert KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 into starter switch 2 if not inserted already 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P ...

Страница 43: ...the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster 컄 page 414 For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 55 For more information on KEYLESS GO see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 112 i If you now press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 앫 once more the ignition position 2 is switched on 앫 twice more the pow...

Страница 44: ...ve the 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 unlock...

Страница 45: ...ch the accelerator brake pedal safely The position should be as far to the rear as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in 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 seats are folded forward e g for cargo compartment exp...

Страница 46: ...tton 2 in direction of arrow and press down on head restraint 1 Warning G Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an accident With a rear seat occupied make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly For your protection drive on...

Страница 47: ...e 177 With the easy entry exit feature activated the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you 앫 close the driver s door with the ignition switched on or 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 41 once with the driver s door closed Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel...

Страница 48: ...age 135 i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy entry exit feature is activated The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started Warning G Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in mo tion All steering wheel adjustment must...

Страница 49: ...stalk is located on the lower left of 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 you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYL...

Страница 50: ...Exterior rear view mirrors Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape 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 seek medical help if necessary Electrolyte drops coming into contact with...

Страница 51: ...ctive exterior rear view mirror button illuminated If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly 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 then properly posi tioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner Vehicle with power folding exterior rear view mirrors If an ...

Страница 52: ...more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are us...

Страница 53: ...e serious or even fatal injuries The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor rectly restrained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more t...

Страница 54: ...he middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm For this purpose you can adjust the height of the belt outlet 컄 page 53 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips over hip joint and not across the abdomen 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time 앫 ...

Страница 55: ... 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 CO and inhaling it can ca...

Страница 56: ...out turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 컄 page 40 and release it The engine starts automatically Starting with KEYLESS GO You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS GO start stop button in the starter switch The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle i You can also use the touch start function Turn the SmartKey to posi...

Страница 57: ...ress KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 once The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is in the vehicle Diesel engine 왘 Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on P 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure 왘 Do not depress the accelerator 왘 Press KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 once The engine pr...

Страница 58: ...ge 54 Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump start 컄 page 515 If the engine does not start after several starting attempts there could be a mal function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on rele...

Страница 59: ...ng brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking brake 컄 page 57 i Once the vehicle is in motion the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated 컄 page 176 You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe...

Страница 60: ...e high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on 컄 page 26 For more information on headlamps see Lighting 컄 page 136 Shift the automatic transmission to position P or R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engin...

Страница 61: ...to point of resistance and released the corresponding turn signal will flash three times Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions always operate the windshield wipers ...

Страница 62: ...d wipers on again If windshield wipers fail to function at all in combination switch position U or V 앫 set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed 앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not leave windshield wipers in intermit tent setting when the vehicle is taken to an auto matic car wash or during windshield cleaning Wiper...

Страница 63: ...per switch 2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid 3 Intermittent wiping 4 Rear window wiper off 5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid 6 Rear window wiper indicator 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 Activating intermittent wipe 왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 3 컄 page 62 In the lower multifunction display you will see indicator 6 indicating that the rear window wiper is activated i ...

Страница 64: ...system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 363 Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged gasoline engine only 앫 The engine electronics may not be operating properly 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it gasoline engine only 왘 Give very little gas 왘 Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes Benz...

Страница 65: ...e 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 Start the engine in the usual manner ...

Страница 66: ...r damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 앫 Shift the automatic transmission to position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When parked on an incline turn front wheel towards the road curb 앫 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 a...

Страница 67: ... and or serious 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 not prevent your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P 컄 page 187 When parked on an incline also turn front wheel tow...

Страница 68: ...ot automatically shift the transmission to P Only when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch will the transmission automatically shift to P i You can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS GO start stop button for approximately 3 seconds i If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS GO start stop button and open the driver s door with the transmission in a...

Страница 69: ...mation see Locking and unlocking 컄 page 108 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 th...

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

Страница 71: ...the engine is running This facilitates early detection of malfunctions The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster 컄 page 26 comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine was started The SRS components are in operational readiness if the 1 indicator lamp is not lit when the engine is running A malfunction in the system has been detected if t...

Страница 72: ...ormed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact a local authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 FOR MERCedes 1 800 367 6372 for details Warning G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten tial of injury and fatali...

Страница 73: ... from the center of the driver s breast bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches 25 cm or more You should be able to accomplish this by a combina tion of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel If you have any prob lems please see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboa...

Страница 74: ...s Only during these events will they provide their supplemental pro tection The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts Otherwise it is not possible for air bags to provide their supplemental protec tion In case of other types of impacts and impacts be low air bag deployment thresholds air bags will not deploy The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible...

Страница 75: ...r bag is deployed 앫 Air bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated Do not touch 앫 Never place your feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat 앫 In addition improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only...

Страница 76: ...senses that the front passenger seat is occupied 앫 the 59 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit 컄 page 89 앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold 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 decelera tion as assessed by the air bag co...

Страница 77: ...h an empty front passenger seat and the seat belt fastened latch plate properly in serted into buckle the front passenger side impact air bag will deploy indepen dently of the empty seat The side impact air bags and window cur tain air bags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system s deploy ment threshold Warning G The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located i...

Страница 78: ...lts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt Air bags can only p...

Страница 79: ...llovers The integrated restraint system includes SRS driver air bag pas senger front air bag side impact air bags head protection window curtain air bags for side windows ETD seat belt emergency tensioning device and front seat knee bolsters The system is designed to enhance the protection of fered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal front air bags and ETD and side side impact window c...

Страница 80: ...s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds the warning chime stops sounding the seat belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illu minated The seat belt telltale will only go out if both the driver s and the front passen ger s seat belt with the front passenger seat occupied are fastened or the vehicle is standing still and a front door is opened For more information see Practical hin...

Страница 81: ...ear end collision the active head restraints on the driver s and front passenger s seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence The active head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not i The ETDs for the front seats will only acti vate if the respective front seat belt is fastened lat...

Страница 82: ... Adjust head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Warning G Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied Head restraints are intende...

Страница 83: ...le and let seat belt retract completely To deacti vate the special seat belt retractor for the front passenger seat the front passenger seat must be in the most backward posi tion The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Warning G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The children could 앫 injure themselves on parts of the ve...

Страница 84: ...ed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated i For information on child seats with mounting fittings for tether anchorages see Installation of infant and child restraint system 컄 page 92 For information on LATCH type child seat mounts see Child ...

Страница 85: ... occur under some circumstances even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear fac ing child restraint in the front seat We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear facing child restraint in the back seat 앫 If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passe...

Страница 86: ...ted 컄 page 86 Warning G Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Children too big for ...

Страница 87: ... seat have the front passenger re position himself or herself in the seat until the 59 indicator lamp goes out or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat More information about air bag display mes sages 컄 page 440 In the event of a collision the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS classified the front passenger seat occupant a...

Страница 88: ... bag is deactivated and will not be deployed If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the side impact air bags If the front passenger front air bag is de ployed the rate of inflation will be influ enced by 앫 the rate o...

Страница 89: ...ck seat 앫 If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illumi nated indicating that the front passen ger front air bag is deactivated Should the 59 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the 59 indicator l...

Страница 90: ... by a small individ ual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint instances where the system may suppress deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of suffi cient severity to deploy the driver front air bag Warning G If the 1 indicator lamp an...

Страница 91: ...s 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 authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 R...

Страница 92: ... 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 over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap shoulder belt fits properly without a booster Install child seat according to manufactu rer s instructions The child seat must be firmly attached to the right and left side anchors 2 컄 page 92 An incor...

Страница 93: ...e respective head restraint to its uppermost position 컄 page 129 왘 Guide top tether strap between head restraint and top of seat backrest 1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook 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 can be installed using the vehicle s seat belt system Install child seat according to the manufac...

Страница 94: ...ing of rear door window operation With the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in the rear door panels Warning G After installing top tether straps make sure that the seat backrests are in an upright po sition and are properly locked Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests If a seat backrest is not properly locked the seat backrest could fold...

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

Страница 96: ...SA 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 interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference 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 dev...

Страница 97: ...rake pedal indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul sation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra c...

Страница 98: ... G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS the ESP and the 4 ETS are also switched off The basic driving and braking functions are still available When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability and extending the brak ing distance Warning G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or...

Страница 99: ...BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can pr...

Страница 100: ... safety of others Operational or performance test must only be conducted on a two axle dynanometer If such tests are necessary contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because the ESP operates automatically the engine and ignition must be shut off Smar...

Страница 101: ... The ESP is deactivated Switching on the ESP 왘 Press ESP switch 1 The ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode Switch on the ESP immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore i When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes However the ESP wi...

Страница 102: ... ESP Trailer Stabilization is functional at vehicle speeds above approximately 40 mph 65 km h when the ESP is switched on EBP The EBP enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort without a loss of vehicle stability For more information see the Practical hints section 컄 page 416 and 컄 page 448 Warning G The system will not be able t...

Страница 103: ...driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The 4 ETS cannot prevent accidents resul ting from excessive speed Operational or performance test must only be conducted on a two axle dynanometer If such tests are necessary contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system...

Страница 104: ... system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the tailgate 앫 the hood The alarm will stay on even if the activat ing element a door for example is imme diately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan ical key see Unlocking the vehicle 컄 page 475 앫 a door is opened from the insid...

Страница 105: ...ming the alarm system 왘 Unlock the vehicle 컄 page 38 The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed Indicator lamp 1 goes out i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system 컄 page 308 provided that the Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated and that necessary cellula...

Страница 106: ...sert 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 컄 page 41 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle ...

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Страница 108: ...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 109: ...un locking see the Getting started section 컄 page 38 and 컄 page 68 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a differ ent color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit The SmartKey provides an extended oper ating range To prevent theft however it is advisabl...

Страница 110: ...le malfunction avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electro magnetic radiation i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to ...

Страница 111: ...amps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed Global locking 왘 Press button With the tailgate and all doors closed the 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 buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lam...

Страница 112: ...immediately to your car insurance company 왘 If necessary have the mechanical lock replaced Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement i If battery check lamp 5 does not come on briefly during check the SmartKey batteries are discharged Replace the batteries 컄 page 480 You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Tru...

Страница 113: ...n for tailgate 3 Locking tab for mechanical key 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button 컄 page 95 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 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 T...

Страница 114: ... SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle 앫 The KEYLESS GO start stop button must be inserted in the starter switch 컄 page 41 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 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The vehicle then cannot be locked or th...

Страница 115: ...arted the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 55 you can turn it off again with 앫 the KEYLESS GO start stop button 컄 page 67 앫 the SmartKey inserted in the starter switch when the automatic trans mission is in position P 앫 Remember that the engine can be started by anyone with a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO that is left inside the vehicle Possibility 1 One SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in t...

Страница 116: ...ently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO so when you grasp the driver s door handle only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and simultaneously for about 5 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 컄 page 112 flashes twice The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO will then function as follows Unlocking driver s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Gr...

Страница 117: ...the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained 앫 Check the batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 116 and replace them if necessary 컄 page 480 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door 컄 page 475 앫 Lock the vehicle as described in the Practi cal hints se...

Страница 118: ...martKey with 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 immediately to your car insurance company 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 automat ically Always m...

Страница 119: ...on the respec tive rear door to unlock door 왘 Pull on inside door handle 2 on the re spective rear door to open door i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey or 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 ...

Страница 120: ...e tailgate from the inside if the ve hicle is stationary A minimum height clearance of 7 0 ft 2 13 m is required to open the tailgate Vehicles with vehicle level control Depending on the set vehicle level a mini mum height clearance of 7 2 ft 2 20 m is required to open the tailgate i Vehicles without KEYLESS GO The vehicle must be unlocked 컄 page 38 Vehicles with KEYLESS GO When opening the tailga...

Страница 121: ...ilgate using the control system 컄 page 177 Warning G Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the tailgate with the door mounted remote tailgate switch or with the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Monitor the opening procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured To interrupt the opening procedure press or pull the door mo...

Страница 122: ...pens i You can also close the tailgate manually 컄 page 122 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 SmartK...

Страница 123: ...ith you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G Only drive with the tailgate closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior i To prevent an inadvertent lockout do not place th...

Страница 124: ... cargo compartment opening when clos ing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the clos ing procedure do one of the following 앫 Press 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 Ther...

Страница 125: ...and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when clos ing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the clos ing procedure do one of the following 앫 Press tailgate closing switch 1 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 vehicl...

Страница 126: ...g 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 the cargo compartment opening when clos ing the tailgate Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the clos ing procedure do one of the following 앫 Press KEYLESS GO locking closing switch 1 앫 Press the Š button...

Страница 127: ...e useful for example if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un locked with the central locking or unlock ing switch i To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout the tailgate will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehicle i The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exc...

Страница 128: ...ly when conditions are safe to do so If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 1 If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 2 앫 While in the selective remote control mode only the front door opened from the inside is unlocked 앫 While in the global remote control mo...

Страница 129: ...head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Warning G Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident With a r...

Страница 130: ...ad restraint fore and aft adjustment Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint 왘 While seated reach behind you with both hands and find lower edge of the head restraint 왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cush ion Head restraints removing and install ing 1 Head restraint 2 Release button Removing 왘 Pull head restra...

Страница 131: ... lumbar support adjustment is located on the right hand side of the driver s seat backrest 1 Adjustment lever 왘 Move adjustment lever 1 in direction of arrows until you have reached a comfortable seating position Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has an extendable seat cushion and inflatable air chambers built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support The seat cushion d...

Страница 132: ...or ç 왘 Move the backrest support to the bot tom with button 4 or to the center with button 3 Backrest side bolsters 왘 Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch 2 Seat heating The switches for front seat heating are lo cated in the center console 1 Seat heating switch front seats 2 Indicator lamps The switches for rear seat heating are located in the rear cente...

Страница 133: ...Indicator lamps Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approx imately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heating automatically switches to level 1 after approx imately 10 minutes 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level The seat heating automatically switches off after approximately 20 minutes off No indicator lamp on i If one o...

Страница 134: ...tedly until the desired ventilation level is set Switching off 왘 Press button 1 repeatedly until all indicator lamps 2 go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level off No indicator lamp on i The seat ventilation for the driver s seat is automatically set to the highest level if activated via summer opening feature 컄 page 239 ...

Страница 135: ... system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dard 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Ve hicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memory function you can store up to three different settings for each front seat The following settings are saved for each stored position on the entry side of the driver s seat 앫 Driver s seat head restraint height and backrest position 앫 Steering w...

Страница 136: ...itions 왘 Press memory button M 왘 Release memory button M and press stored position 1 2 or 3 within 3 seconds All settings are stored to the selected position Recalling positions from memory 왘 Press and hold stored position button 1 2 or 3 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi tions Do not operate the power seats using memory button M if th...

Страница 137: ...n 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 registered you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center i Vehicles equipped with active B...

Страница 138: ...e license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically 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 headlamps by...

Страница 139: ...switch on 컄 page 59 USA only By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 컄 page 171 When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps swi...

Страница 140: ...p The rear fog lamp switches on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on 컄 page 136 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 Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill ...

Страница 141: ... in the instrument cluster goes out High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 Corner illuminating front fog lamps The corner illuminating front fog lamps im prove illumination of the area in the direc tion into which you are turning The corner illuminating front fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with 앫 the exterior lamp switch in position B 컄 ...

Страница 142: ...the combination switch to its original position Driving rearward Switching on corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to reverse gear R 컄 page 187 The corner illuminating front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on Switching off corner illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Shift the automatic transmission to a gear other than reverse gear R 컄 page 187 The re...

Страница 143: ... warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again Interior lighting The controls for interior lighting are locat ed in the overhead control panel 1 Front left reading lamp switch 2 Rear interior lighting switch 3 Automatic control switch 4 Front interior lighting switch 5 Front right reading lamp switch 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Front right reading lamp 8 Front left reading lamp 9...

Страница 144: ...and off 왘 Press front rear interior lighting switch 4 or 2 to switch on the respective interior light 왘 Press front rear interior lighting switch 4 or 2 again to switch off the respective interior light Switching front reading lamps on and off 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 to switch on the respective front reading lamp 왘 Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 5 again to switch off the res...

Страница 145: ... corresponding door entry lamps comes on when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off when the corresponding door is closed Cargo compartment lamp The cargo compartment lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened If you leave the tailgate open for an extend ed period of time the cargo compartment lamp will switch off automatically after ap proximat...

Страница 146: ... and hold button 3 until the desired level of illumination is reached To dim illumination 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the desired level of illumination is reached Warning G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative As a result you will not be able to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperat...

Страница 147: ...ngine heat during idling 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 als...

Страница 148: ...meter 2 Main odometer 3 Transmission position indicator 4 Current transmission program mode1 5 Status indicator outside temperature or digital speedometer For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display see Menus 컄 page 150 i The displays for the audio systems radio CD player will appear in English regardless of the language selected Warning G A driver s attention to the road ...

Страница 149: ...The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD operations under Audio for example These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setti...

Страница 150: ...ress button k or j repeatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of 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 164 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your ...

Страница 151: ...150 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 6 The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Страница 152: ...direction traveled Compass Checking tire inflation pressure Vehicle supply voltage Selecting satellite radio station USA only Vehicle level Checking coolant tem perature RACETIMER Operating CD player Calling up digital speed ometer or outside tem perature Overall analysis Calling up maintenance service indicator Lap analysis Checking engine oil level i The headings used in the menus table are desi...

Страница 153: ...152 Controls in detail Control system This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 7 to c The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus ...

Страница 154: ...ages stored in memory Resetting to factory settings Distance warning function on off Fuel consumption statistics from start Loading phone book Instrument cluster submenu DSR Downhill Speed Regulation pro grammed default speed Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Searching for name in phone book Time Date sub menu Distance to empty Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Comfort submenu i The ...

Страница 155: ...375 Checking coolant temperature 154 Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature 155 Calling up maintenance service indicator 403 Checking engine oil level ML 500 358 Warning G 앫 Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burn...

Страница 156: ...tifunction display 컄 page 450 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty i During severe operating conditions e g stop and go traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to 248 F 120 C i You can select whether the digital speedom eter or the outside temperatu...

Страница 157: ...the AMG menu 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the vehicle supply voltage 1 Gear indicator 2 Vehicle supply voltage i This function is only available in AMG vehicles i The engine oil temperature symbol flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 80 C During this time avoid driving at full engine speed Function Page Vehicle supply voltage 156 RACETIMER 157 Overall analysis 158...

Страница 158: ... feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted Racing on public roads is prohibited under any circumstances and the driver is and must always remain re sponsible for following posted speed limits i You can start the RACETIMER when the engine is running or the starter switch is in position 2 컄 page 40 i While the RACETIMER is being displayed you cannot adj...

Страница 159: ...lap time is reset to 0 Deleting all laps 왘 Press button æ while the timer is running The timer stops 왘 Press the reset button twice 컄 page 26 왘 Press button æ The timer starts The saved laps are deleted Overall analysis 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the AMG menu 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the overall analysis 1 Overall analysis of RACETIMER 2 Overall driving time 3 ...

Страница 160: ...mode menu Off road mode 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the off road driving program On or Off The symbol y appears in the lower multifunction display Audio menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on If no audio equipment is currently turned on the message Audio off appears in the multifunction display i These functions are only available if...

Страница 161: ...trol system 컄 page 176 Pressing button k or j will either start a frequency scan or select the next stored radio station Selecting satellite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio application 왘 Select satellite radio with the corresponding soft key on the COMAND system 1 SAT mode 2 Channel name or number 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired channel is found ...

Страница 162: ...P3 CD currently being played appear in the multifunction display 1 MP3 mode 2 Current track 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected Navi menu The Navi menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the message Navi appears in the multifunction display i Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subs...

Страница 163: ...plays the messages for air suspension and the direction into which you are currently driving 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until one of the following messages ap pears in the multifunction display Vehicles with steel suspension Vehicles with air suspension or ML 63 AMG 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired setting is found For information on air suspension see Air suspension packag...

Страница 164: ...in the multifunction display 왘 Press button k or j The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred For malfunctions and warning messages see Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 428 Warning G Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and are inten tionally not very detailed The malfunction and warning messages ...

Страница 165: ... which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings 앫 A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu i The vehicle status message memory will be cleared when you turn the SmartK...

Страница 166: ...Scroll down with button ç scroll up with the button æ With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the j button to access the individual functions within that sub menu Once within that submenu you can use the j button to move to the next function or the k button to move to the previous function within that submenu The settings themselves are made with button æ or ç i The settings you have ...

Страница 167: ...e hours Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Compass adjustment Activating easy entry exit feature Selecting language Setting the time minutes Setting locator lighting Compass calibration Setting fold in func tion for exterior rear view mirrors Selecting display digital speedometer or outside temperature for status in dicator Setting the date month Setting night security illumination Audio s...

Страница 168: ...ars in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ...

Страница 169: ...ion marker with button æ or ç to the Instr cluster submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting The selected display is then shown continuously in the status indicator lower display The other display now appears in the menu of the...

Страница 170: ... 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the hour Setting the time minutes This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Clock Set minute s appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the minute setting 왘 Press...

Страница 171: ... is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time Date submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set day appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the day setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to set the day Setting the date year This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the...

Страница 172: ...ched on when the engine is running In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally 앫 Parking lamps 앫 Tail lamps 앫 License plate lamps 앫 Side marker lamps For more information on the daytime running lamp mode see Lighting 컄 page 136 Function Page Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only 171 Setting locator lighting 172 Setting night security illumination 172 Settin...

Страница 173: ...til the message Function Surround lighting appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the locator lighting function On or Off 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U when exiting the vehicle The locator lighting feature is activated Setting night security illumination Headlamps delayed shut off Use this function to set ...

Страница 174: ...o position 0 왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to 0 The headlamps delayed shut off feature is deactivated It will reactivate 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 41 Setting interior lighting delayed shut off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to re...

Страница 175: ... is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module Determine your location on the basis of the following zone maps Zone map North America Zone map South America 왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu Function Page Compass adjustment 174 Compass calibration 175 Audio search function 176 Setting automatic locking 176 Limiting...

Страница 176: ...ines and large antenna masts for example could impair compass calibration 앫 Switch off electrical consumers e g climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster 앫 Close all doors and the tailgate 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 54 왘 Press button æ or ç to move the selection marker to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass Calibration appears in the multi...

Страница 177: ...eq or Memory Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking With the automatic central locking system activated the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic door lock appears in th...

Страница 178: ...following functions are available Activating easy entry exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy entry exit feature 컄 page 46 Function Page Activating easy entry exit feature 177 Setting fold in function for exterior rear view mirrors 178 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit feature is acti...

Страница 179: ...rt submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Fold in mirrors when locking appears in the multi function 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 i With this function set to On and the exterior rear view mirrors folded in using the button on the door control ...

Страница 180: ...rent setting 왘 Press button æ or ç to switch the distance warning function On or Off 1 Symbol for activated distance warning function If the distance warning function is activated you will see the symbol in the Standard display When the distance warning function is deactivated the symbol will not appear DSR Downhill Speed Regulation programmed default speed In the Downhill Speed Regulation menu yo...

Страница 181: ...tart 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start i Once DSR is switched on you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever 컄 page 266 Function Page Fuel consumption statistics from start 180 Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset 181 Distance to empty 181 i When you enter the trip computer menu you will always see the fuel con...

Страница 182: ...ince last reset Resetting fuel consumption statistics manually 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From start appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After reset appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press and hold the reset button in the instrument cluster 컄 page 145 until the value is reset to 0 Distance to empty 왘 Press button ÿ or...

Страница 183: ...hone is ready for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele phone while driving please use the hands free device and only ...

Страница 184: ...r è repeatedly until the message Tel appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take several minutes The message Please wait appears in the multifunction display When the message Please wait disappears the phone book has been loaded 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in th...

Страница 185: ...the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message Tel appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press button s The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press bu...

Страница 186: ... the right of the steering column Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalytic converter gasoline engine or the oxidation catalyst diesel engine to heat up more quickly to operating temperature Warning G Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructi...

Страница 187: ...ve position D 왘 Release the parking brake 컄 page 57 왘 Release the brake pedal 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal to drive off when it is safe to do so i The current transmission position P R N or D appears in the multifunction display 컄 page 189 Warning G It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans mission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle...

Страница 188: ...off when it is safe to do so Shifting from D R or N to P If you want to select park position P with the transmission being in drive position D reverse gear R or neutral position N 왘 With the vehicle at a standstill depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed 왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 컄 page 65 왘 Press button on gear selector lever in direction of arrow 컄 page 185 to select park position...

Страница 189: ... AMG only 컄 page 195 앫 the position of the accelerator pedal 컄 page 191 앫 the vehicle speed With drive position D selected you can use the steering wheel gearshift control buttons 컄 page 194 to influence trans mission shifting by 앫 limiting the gear range 앫 changing gears manually i When the vehicle needs to be moved with the engine switched off and the transmission set to neutral position N 컄 pag...

Страница 190: ...tho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center SmartKey If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch the transmission will shift to park position P automatically Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone will not auto matically shift the transmission to park position P Only when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch will...

Страница 191: ...ion N while driving except If the ESP is deactivated or malfunctioning Shift into neutral position N only when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads ê Drive The transmission shifts automatically All forward gears are available Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason in neutral position N can result in trans mission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limite...

Страница 192: ...ission in gear 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and or on a hill 왘 Set the parking brake 왘 Shift into park position P Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas e g when pulling into a parking space 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes 왘 Accelerate gently 왘 Never abruptly step on the accelerator Warning G ...

Страница 193: ...moving immediately after releasing the brake pedal The hill start assist system is inactive 앫 when starting off on a level road or downhill grades 앫 with the transmission in neutral position N 앫 with the parking brake set 앫 if the ESP has switched off due to a malfunction Towing a trailer If you tow a trailer note the following points 앫 Manually shift to a lower gear range 컄 page 193 if the transm...

Страница 194: ...ars in the multifunction display 1 Current gear range Effect ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only î The transmission shifts through fifth gear only é The transmission shifts through fourth gear only è The transmission shifts through third gear only With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine Effect ç The transmission shifts through second gear only Allows the use ...

Страница 195: ... M see Shift pro gram ML 63 AMG only 컄 page 195 Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is stopped Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain...

Страница 196: ...m ML 63 AMG only You can choose between automatic shift program C or S and manual shift program M 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual For manual gear shifting C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving i If you press on the accelerator when the en gine has reached its rpm limit the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected Allow engine to warm up under low l...

Страница 197: ...s are less likely to spin Select S for sporty driving 앫 The vehicle starts out in first gear 앫 Upshifts occur later Manual shift program In the manual program mode M system controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off and you need to change the the gears by manually upshifting or down shifting using the steering wheel gearshift control buttons to the left and right of the steering wheel 컄 pag...

Страница 198: ...The manual program mode M will not be stored When the engine is turned off with the manual program mode M selected the transmis sion will go to the automatic program mode C or S when the engine is restarted In the manual program mode M the trans mission will not upshift even if the engine has reached its overrewing range Shift up to the next gear before the engine has reached its over rewing range...

Страница 199: ...stored Emergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be activated 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location 왘 Shift to park position P 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Wait at least 10 seconds be...

Страница 200: ...he ESP operates automatically the engine and ignition must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS GO start stop button in position 0 or 1 when testing the brakes on a brake test dynamometer and such testing should be no longer than 10 seconds Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Li...

Страница 201: ...ir see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 363 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors 컄 page 49 Interior rear view mirror antiglare position 1 Lever 왘 Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position by moving lever 1 towards the wind shield The interior rear view mirror is dimmed i The headlamps will automatically be clean...

Страница 202: ... window Light hitting the mirror s at certain angles incident light could blind you As a result you may not be able to observe traffic con ditions and could cause an accident 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 re...

Страница 203: ...ior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or un locking the vehicle although the corre sponding function in the control system is activated 컄 page 178 do the following 왘 Fold each exterior rear view mirror in completely 컄 page 203 왘 Fold each exterior rear view mirror out completely 컄 page 203 When the exterior rear view mirrors fold properly upon locking the vehicle the exte rior mi...

Страница 204: ... be able to fold the exterior mirrors in If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front press button 1 to fold mirrors in then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjust ment mechanism The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mir...

Страница 205: ... on 왘 After using vanity mirror 5 flip down cover 4 왘 Swing sun visor 1 up Glare through a side window 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor 왘 Swing sun visor 1 down 왘 Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 7 컄 page 203 왘 Pivot sun visor 1 to the side 왘 Adjust sun visor 1 by pushing or pull ing in the direction of arrows 왘 Swing down additional sun visor 2 when you experience additional glare through th...

Страница 206: ...anel 컄 page 222 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 once more The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others If the rear window defroster switches off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing too ma...

Страница 207: ...206 Controls in detail Climate control ...

Страница 208: ...enter air vent 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side and door air vent 9 Right side air vent adjustable a Front passenger door air vent fixed b Climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for center air vents and side air vents to t...

Страница 209: ...mate control on off Air supply for rear passenger compartment on off USA only Canada only 7 Temperature control right 8 AC cooling on off Residual heat ventilation 9 Air distribution directs air through center and side air vents a Air distribution directs air through the footwells and side air vents b Air volume display c Decreasing air volume d Rear window defroster 1 USA only F Canada only e Air...

Страница 210: ...ite to unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls 컄 page 208 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the...

Страница 211: ...justed automatically Warning G When the climate control system is switched off the outside air supply and cir culation are also switched off Only choose this settings for a short time Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing visibility and endangering you and others i You can also press button 컄 page 208 on the climate control panel If you press button 0 컄 page 208 to reactivate the climate co...

Страница 212: ...rature controls 1 and 7 컄 page 208 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 temperature control 1 and or 7 컄 page 208 slightly clock wise The climate control sys...

Страница 213: ... 컄 page 208 Adjusting air volume for the center and side air vents Opening the center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 컄 page 206 to the right The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are open Closing the center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 컄 page 206 to the left The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are closed Opening the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbw...

Страница 214: ...he air conditioning compressor remains switched on Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on 컄 page 61 왘 Press button 0 컄 page 208 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The climate control switches automatically to the following functions 앫 maximum blower speed and heating power 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows side air vents must be open 앫 th...

Страница 215: ... activated or press button 0 i The air recirculation mode is activated auto matically at high outside temperatures The indicator lamp on button is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switched on auto matically A quantity outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes If you have turned off the air conditioning 컄 page 216 or the outside temperature is below 41 F 5 C the air recirculatio...

Страница 216: ...ed their previous positions The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air recirculation mode is deactivat ed Warning G Never operate the windows and tilt sliding sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing pro cedure In case the procedure causes potential danger Vehicles with or without tilt sliding sun roof The closing of the windows can be im mediatel...

Страница 217: ...ul 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 i Condensation may drip out from underneath the vehicle This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction Warning G If you turn off the cooling function the interior ...

Страница 218: ...for the rear seats The control panel is located on the rear of the front center console Rear climate control panel i The residual heat is automatically turned off 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the coolant temperature is too low 앫 if the battery voltage drops 1 Left rear center air vent adjustable 2 Right rear center air vent adjustable 3 Rear climate control on a...

Страница 219: ...nel 컄 page 208 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Reactivating 왘 Press button on the front climate control panel 컄 page 208 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The rear climate control is adjust ed automatically i The climate control must be switched on 컄 page 218 i The temperature is adjusted according to the settings for the front passenger side made on the front climate control pan...

Страница 220: ...sting automatically 왘 Press button U 컄 page 217 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air distribution is adjust ed automatically Adjusting air volume The air volume for the rear zone corre sponds to the air volume settings for the front passenger side You can switch off the air supply for the rear zone You can switch off the supplied amount of air volume 왘 Press button 컄 page 217 The indi...

Страница 221: ...220 Controls in detail 3 zone automatic climate control ...

Страница 222: ...t center air vent 5 Left center air vent adjustable 6 Right center air vent adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side and door air vent 9 Right side air vent adjustable a Front passenger door air vent fixed b Automatic climate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for center air vents and side a...

Страница 223: ...da only 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Rear automatic climate control on off USA only Canada only 9 Temperature control right a Automatic climate control on off b Air distribution passenger side c Air distribution passenger side d AC cooling on off Residual heat ventilation e Display f Decreasing air volume g Air recirculation h Air distribution driver s side j Air distribution driver s side ...

Страница 224: ...ate control in either the auto matic or manual mode Nearly all dust particles pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system The air conditioning will not engage no cooling if the A C mode is deactivated 컄 page 222 Warning G When operating the automatic climate con trol the air that enters the passenger com partment th...

Страница 225: ...l reduce the air volume to the interior If the vehicle interior is hot ventilate the interior before driving off see Summer opening fea ture 컄 page 239 The automatic climate con trol will then adjust the interior temperature to the set value much faster Keep the air intake grille in front of the wind shield free of snow and debris Warning G When the automatic climate control system is switched off...

Страница 226: ...distribution button or the air vol ume button or Q automatic control of either the air distribution or air volume is switched off Setting the temperature Use temperature control 1 and 9 컄 page 222 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 automatic cl...

Страница 227: ... 컄 page 220 to the right The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are open Closing the center air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 4 and 7 컄 page 220 to the left The corresponding center air vents on the left and right are closed Opening the side air vents 왘 Turn thumbwheels 3 and 8 컄 page 220 to the right The corresponding side air vents on the left and right are open Closing the side air...

Страница 228: ...222 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The automatic climate control switches to the following functions automatically 앫 maximum blower speed and heating power 앫 air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows side air vents must be open 앫 the air conditioning compressor switches on at outside temperatures above approximately 41 F 5 C for air drying Deactivating 왘 Press button 0 컄 ...

Страница 229: ...ront and rear display This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior when windows and tilt sliding sunroof are closed Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside e g before driving through a tunnel This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartme...

Страница 230: ...ior as fast as possible the automatic climate control automatically switch es to air recirculation The indicator lamp on button is not lit when the system switches to air recirculation automatically i The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically 앫 after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C 앫 after 5 minutes if the air conditioning and air drying is turned...

Страница 231: ...heir previous positions The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air recirculation mode is deactivat ed Air conditioning The cooling function only operational when the engine is running cools the vehi cle down to the selected interior tempera ture The cooling function also dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior thereby preventing the windows from fog ging up i A window or the tilt slidi...

Страница 232: ...perature air volume and air distribution for all temperature zones These settings only need to be made once and the automatic climate control system will automatically regulate the settings for all temperature zones quickly and comfort ably Activating 왘 Adjust the temperature air volume and air distribution 컄 page 222 왘 Press button 컄 page 222 The indicator lamp on the button comes on The driver s...

Страница 233: ...ndicator lamp on the button goes out Rear automatic climate control The control panel is located at the rear of the front center console i How long the system will provide heating depends on 앫 the coolant temperature 앫 the battery voltage Regardless of the temperature and air volume set on the automatic climate control panel an interior temperature is aimed at by 72 F 22 C and the blower runs on l...

Страница 234: ...isplay e 컄 page 222 you will see the symbol followed by OFF The rear automatic climate control is switched off 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 directs air through the center air vents 6 Air distribution directs air through the footwells and side air vents 7 Rea...

Страница 235: ...red temperature for the rear passenger compartment using temperature control 3 컄 page 233 After approximately 3 seconds after the last adjustment the display switch es back to its standard display and the indicator lamp on button goes out Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution controls 5 or 6 to adjust the air distribution for the rear passenger compartment The symbols on the controls...

Страница 236: ...e control will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature for the rear passenger compartment Decreasing the temperature 왘 Turn temperature control 3 컄 page 233 slightly counterclock wise The rear automatic climate control will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature for the rear passenger compartment Adjusting air volume Adjusting manually Five blower speeds are available 왘 Pr...

Страница 237: ...dows make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure Activate the override switch 컄 page 94 when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle The children could otherwise in jure themselves e g by becoming trapped in the window opening The closing of a door window can be imme diately halted by releasing the switch or if switch was pulled past the resistanc...

Страница 238: ...th you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment can cause an accident and or serious personal injury i You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey see Summer opening fea ture 컄 page 239 and see Convenience clos ing feature 컄 page 239 Depending on the current position the power wi...

Страница 239: ...ull respective power window switch again Synchronizing the door windows The door windows must be resynchronized 앫 after the battery was disconnected 앫 if the door windows cannot be fully opened Express open or closed Express close 왘 Close all doors 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Pull and hold power window switch 1 2 3 or 4 컄 page 236 Once a door window is closed com pletely hold the respecti...

Страница 240: ...th KEYLESS GO until the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof have reached the desired position 왘 Release button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO to interrupt the opening procedure Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle you can close the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof simultaneously Warning G When closing the windows and the tilt sliding sunroof make sure that there...

Страница 241: ...SmartKey with KEYLESS GO to interrupt the closing procedure Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle 컄 page 68 until the windows and the tilt sliding sun roof are completely closed 왘 Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt the closing procedure Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 앫 Release the lock button 컄 page 68 on the driver s outside doo...

Страница 242: ...sliding sunroof is located 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 243: ...rom 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 seals do not trans port a...

Страница 244: ...uring Express open 왘 Move the sunroof switch in any direc tion The movement of the tilt sliding sun roof stops i If the movement of the tilt sliding sunroof is blocked during the closing procedure the tilt sliding sunroof will stop and reopen slightly Warning G If the tilt sliding sunroof encounters an ob struction that blocks its path in a circum stance where you are closing the tilt sliding sunr...

Страница 245: ...x 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Press and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 컄 page 241 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear 왘 Hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 for approximately 1 second 왘 Open the tilt sliding sunroof using the Express open feature 컄 page 243 If the tilt sliding sunroof opens completely it is synchronized If the til...

Страница 246: ... 앫 Adaptive Damping System ADS 컄 page 269 which adjusts the vehicle suspension characteristics 앫 Vehicle level control 컄 page 270 which controls the vehicle level 앫 Parktronic 컄 page 274 and rear view camera 컄 page 279 which serve as a parking aid For information on the ABS BAS EBP ESP and 4 ETS see Driving safety sys tems 컄 page 96 Cruise control The cruise control automatically maintains the spe...

Страница 247: ...ot allow safe driving at a constant speed 앫 The use of the cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control 앫 Deactivate the cruise control when driving in fog The Resume function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed Warning G Th...

Страница 248: ... in the multifunction display for approximately 5 seconds Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control 왘 Step on the brake pedal The cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later use or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 컄 page 246 The cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later use i The vehicle...

Страница 249: ...on display that may appear Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels the cruise control However the automatic transmission should not be set to N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads i Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control After a brief accel eration e g for passing the cruise control will res...

Страница 250: ...t until the vehicle has reached the set speed i When you use the cruise control lever to decelerate the brake system will automatically brake the vehicle if the engine 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 press the cruise control lever down to the resis tance point Warning G You can decrease the vehicle...

Страница 251: ...tive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control while traveling on expressways and other major roadways 앫 If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at your preset following distance 앫 If there is no vehicle directly ahead of you Distronic will functio...

Страница 252: ...es it recognize or predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles Distronic can only apply a maximum of 20 of the vehicle s braking power It is the driver s responsibility at all times to be attentive to the road weather and traffic conditions Additionally the driver must provide the steering braking and other driving inputs necessary to remain in control of the vehicle High freq...

Страница 253: ...ction should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed Warning G Close attention to road and traffic condi tions is imperative at all times regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated Use of Distronic can be dangerous on winding roads or in heavy traffic because conditions do not allow safe driving at a conti...

Страница 254: ...e device will void any warranties and is not permitted by the FCC Do not tamper with alter or use in any non approved way Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this devi...

Страница 255: ...tance which creates a danger of a collision Immediately brake the vehicle to increase your distance to the preceding vehicle The warning sound is intended as a final caution in which you should intercede with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially danger ous situation Do not wait for the operation of the warning signal to intercede with your own braking This will result in potentially dang...

Страница 256: ...ears in the multifunction display 1 Distronic activated 2 Set vehicle speed Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard Distronic display in the multi function display 1 Preceding vehicle if detected 2 Actual distance to the preceding vehi cle 3 Preset distance threshold to the pre ceding vehicle 4 Your vehicle Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated...

Страница 257: ...STRONIC Off in the multifunction display In the following cases you cannot activate Distronic 앫 up to 2 minutes after starting the engine 앫 when you brake 앫 when you have set the parking brake 앫 when the automatic transmission is set to position P R or N 앫 if the ESP is switched off 앫 if the ESP has switched off due to a malfunction Setting the current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desir...

Страница 258: ...he set value is increased in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point Warning G You can increase the vehicle speed in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments When using this feature keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached the set speed Increase the vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions pe...

Страница 259: ...the vehicle if the engine 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 press the cruise control lever down to the resis tance point Warning G You can decrease the vehicle speed in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments When using this feature keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until the vehicle has reached t...

Страница 260: ...evailing road conditions permit Possible acceleration or decelera tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others i The following message appears in the multi function display for approximately 5 seconds DISTRONIC Off The last stored set speed is deleted when the engine is turned off i The Distronic switches off automatica...

Страница 261: ...ceding vehicle 왘 Turn distance setting switch 1 in direction of arrow 3 Warning G Distronic switches off and releases the brakes when the vehicle decelerates below the minimum speed of 20 mph 30 km h by operation of the system At that time the driver must apply the brakes in order to reduce vehicle speed further or bring it to a stop Setting the automatic transmission to N while driving cancels th...

Страница 262: ...stronic works to maintain the speed se lected by the driver unless a moving obsta cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at your set distance This means that 앫 Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after you have changed lanes 앫 While in a sharp turn or if the preceding vehicle is in a sharp turn Distronic could lose...

Страница 263: ...ause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic There will be insuffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes There will be insufficient distance to the lane changing vehicle ...

Страница 264: ...eases The warning sound will also cease when the distance to the preceding vehicle is sufficient again with out applying the brakes In this case the distance warning lamp will also go out 왘 Switch on the distance warning function in the control system 컄 page 179 Warning G If the distance warning lamp l in the in strument cluster comes on while driving and or an intermittent warning sounds immediat...

Страница 265: ...u may hear a sound which is caused by the activation of the vehicle s brake sys tem through the DSR Sudden and unex pected deceleration can result in loss of vehicle control causing an accident and or serious personal injury to you and others Do not switch on the DSR in a circumstance where rapid deceleration could result in a loss of vehicle control i In addition make use of the engine s braking ...

Страница 266: ...et 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 if required Depending on the programmed set speed actual vehicle speed and ...

Страница 267: ... 18 km h You can increase or reduce the set speed in two ways Adjustment in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments Increase set speed 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 컄 page 266 왘 Release the cruise control lever The vehicle speed increases in incre ments of 1 mph Canada 1 km h i At a speed above approximately 21 mph Canada approx 35 km h the DSR i...

Страница 268: ...ruise control lever down past the resistance point in direc tion of arrow 2 컄 page 266 왘 Release the cruise control lever The vehicle speed decreases in incre ments of 5 mph Canada 10 km h Each time the set speed is changed DSR will appear in the multifunction dis play and the newly set speed is shown i The set speed is canceled when DSR is switched off If DSR is switched on again DSR will use the...

Страница 269: ...ations you should switch to the off road driving program 앫 during off road driving 앫 when crossing water 컄 page 338 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 Switching Off road driving program on 왘 Press switch 1 컄 page 268 Indicator lamp 2 comes on The symbol y appears in the low...

Страница 270: ...ting i The Air suspension package is part of the standard equipment range Due to the vehicle s sportier suspension tuning in comparison with standard vehicles the level positions in the ADS settings as well as the speed thresholds for rais ing and lowering the vehicle have been modified i From the Highway High speed level the vehicle is lowered to the ADS Sport level approx 20 seconds after it is ...

Страница 271: ...increases the ve hicle is lowered by increments until it reaches high speed level 앫 If you are driving with the ADS setting COMF or AUTO the vehicle is raised back to highway level as your driving speed decreases 앫 You can select the high speed level via the ADS setting SPORT In ADS Sport the vehicle is lowered directly to high speed level as your driving speed increases The parked vehicle begins ...

Страница 272: ...avior of the vehicle after changing the vehicle level The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed The ESP cannot pre vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle Keep in mind that in rough or uneven ter rain adjusting the vehicle to a lower level may cause the vehicle underbody to come in contact with the ground and result in damage to the vehi cl...

Страница 273: ... dicator lamp is on Highway For driving on paved roads in fair or better condition The indicator lamp is off i The third available level is the high speed level that is set automatically Level Ride height Raised 3 1 in 80 mm Highway 0 in 0 mm High speed 0 6 in 15 mm i Depending on the ADS setting 컄 page 269 the vehicle will be lowered to the high speed level when traveling at higher speeds At spee...

Страница 274: ...for 5 seconds Highway level 왘 Start the engine 컄 page 40 If indicator lamp 2 컄 page 271 is on 왘 Press switch 1 컄 page 271 Indicator lamp 2 flashes The vehicle adjusts to the highway level The following message appears in the multifunction display while the level is being set i You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph 64 km h At higher speeds the message n Level selection not permitte...

Страница 275: ... extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes e g trailer couplings painted posts or road curbs Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle The operational function of the Parktronic system can be affected by dirty sensors espec...

Страница 276: ...ission to position 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 of dirt ice snow and slush Clean the sensors regularly being careful not to scratch or damaging the sensors s...

Страница 277: ...nals indicate to the driver the rel ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard The warning indi cator for the rear area is located in the rear passenger compartment under the roof Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle 3 Readiness indicators Center ap...

Страница 278: ...coustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound for the second red distance segment The signal is canceled when the automatic transmission is set to position P or the parking brake is set 앫 Rear area An intermittent acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will s...

Страница 279: ... acoustic warning sounds the Parktronic system sensors are dirty e g slush snow or ice or there is an interfer ence from other radio or ultrasonic signals e g working jackhammers car wash or the air brakes of trucks The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Clean the Parktronic...

Страница 280: ...ng maneuvering Otherwise they could be injured Warning G The rear view camera either will not function or will not function to its full capability if 앫 the tailgate is open 앫 it is raining very hard snowing or foggy 앫 it is night or you are parking maneuver ing your vehicle in an area where it is very dark 앫 the camera is exposed to a very bright white light 앫 the immediate surroundings are illumi...

Страница 281: ... ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Shift the automatic transmission in position R 컄 page 187 The area behind the vehicle appears in the COMAND system display 왘 Shift the automatic transmission into P N or D to switch off the rear view camera i The area behind the vehicle is shown in the COMAND system display as a mirror image like in the rear view mirror i The image from the rear view camera will no longer be ...

Страница 282: ...ut a roof loaded Load the carriers in such a way that the vehicle cannot be damaged while driving Make sure 앫 the tailgate can be completely opened 앫 the tilt sliding sunroof can be completely raised at the rear Warning G Always fasten items being carried as secure ly as possible using cargo tie down rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident durin...

Страница 283: ...e handling characteristics of a fully load ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis tribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Please pay attention to and comply with the following instructions when loading the vehicle and transporting cargo 앫 Always place items being carried...

Страница 284: ...go compartment 1 Cargo tie down ring Behind front seats Two cargo tie down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver s and passenger seat 1 Cargo tie down ring i While the partition net 컄 page 287 will help protect you from smaller objects it cannot prevent the movement of large heavier objects into the passenger compartment in an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers Such ite...

Страница 285: ...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 컄 page 283 Warning G Never drive the vehicle with the tailgate open Deadly carbon mon...

Страница 286: ... 1 왘 Fold seat cushion 2 forward 3 Release handle 4 Seat backrest 왘 Make sure the rear seat head restraints are in the lowermost position 컄 page 128 왘 Pull release handle 3 A red indicator 5 will be visible and the seat backrest 4 is released 5 Indicator 왘 Fold seat backrest 4 forward ...

Страница 287: ...he rear seats 1 Handle 2 Mount Rolling out blind 왘 Pull blind on handle 1 across the car go compartment 왘 Guide blind into mounts 2 and re lease Rolling up blind 왘 Disengage blind and guide retraction by its handle 1 Warning G If a red indicator is visible with the backrest up then the backrest is not properly locked into position Always lock backrest in its upright position when the rear seats ar...

Страница 288: ...rear seat into its original position i Before installing cargo compartment cover blind behind the front seats fold the rear seats forward Warning G Make sure the partition net is properly en gaged at top and bottom position and the tightening belts are securely fastened Never use a damaged partition net To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects being thrown around in the occu pant compart...

Страница 289: ...ers above C pillars 2 and the cargo tie down rings in the cargo compart ment 컄 page 283 앫 With the cargo compartment expanded 컄 page 284 use holders above B pillars 1 and the cargo tie down rings behind the front seats 컄 page 283 왘 Open the zipper on the partition net package 왘 Roll out the partition net 왘 Unfold the partition net The partition net bars must audibly engage Installing the partition...

Страница 290: ... net is still tight and if necessary pull it tight again Loosening the partition net Belt hook attached behind the front seats 1 Buckle 2 Belt hook 3 Cargo tie down ring 왘 Loosen the tightening belt by pulling buckle 1 upward in direction of arrow 왘 Remove belt hook 2 from cargo tie down ring 3 Removing and storing the partition net 왘 Take partition net bar 2 out of holder 1 see Installing the par...

Страница 291: ... place These engaging points are located 2 inches apart from one another on the cargo rail and are indicated by markings 왘 Turn mounting element 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 i The pouch and the telescoping rod are locat ed under the cargo compar...

Страница 292: ...s 2 into a cargo rail 왘 Turn mounting element 2 in the cargo rail to N 왘 Insert belt reel 1 into mounting element 2 왘 Turn mounting element 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 Warning G The cargo tie down rings should b...

Страница 293: ...lement 2 in cargo rail until it engages in the position You should be able 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 cargo compartment 왘 Fold the seat cushions forward 컄 page 285 1 Release lever 왘 ...

Страница 294: ...293 Controls in detail Loading 왘 Fold the seat backrest forward 컄 page 285 Leave the seat cushion hinge in this posi tion The upholstery could be damaged if you fold the hinge back ...

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

Страница 296: ...e box separately You can lock the glove box separately e g when the vehicle is in the shop for service 왘 Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 475 1 Unlocking glove box 2 Locking glove box 왘 Insert mechanical key into glove box lock 왘 Turn mechanical key to position 2 to lock the glove box 왘 Turn mechanical key to position 1 to unlock the glove box i The gl...

Страница 297: ... 왘 Briefly press the front of the cover The cover opens automatically Front armrest storage compartments A flat storage tray with a deeper storage compartment underneath is located below the armrest Both can be opened separately 1 Button to open storage tray tele phone compartment 2 Button to open storage compartment i The Roadside Assistance button 컄 page 312 and the information button 컄 page 313...

Страница 298: ...le is equipped with a smoking package the storage compartment contains an ashtray 컄 page 300 Warning G Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4 4 lbs 2 kg into the parcel net on the back of the front passen ger seat Otherwise the Occupant Classifi cation System OCS 컄 page 85 may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category Parcel nets are intended for storing ...

Страница 299: ...g G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equip ment only use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal injury Liquids spilled o...

Страница 300: ... holder 왘 Hold cup holder at its bridge 2 and pull out bridge in direction of arrow 왘 Pull cup holder 1 out in direction of arrow 왘 First insert the cup holder 1 and then insert bridge 2 Keep in mind that objects placed in a cup holder may come loose during braking vehicle maneuvers or an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior Objects thrown around in the vehicle interi or may cause...

Страница 301: ...ert 1 on the sides and pull it out upwards Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Install ashtray insert 1 왘 Close ashtray cover plate 2 Rear center console ashtray front of rear seats 1 Ashtray 2 Ashtray cover i If your vehicle is not equipped with a smok ing package it has a storage compartment 컄 page 296 with a power outlet 컄 page 302 instead Warning G Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still Set...

Страница 302: ...ette lighter 왘 Open the ashtray 컄 page 300 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 The cigarette lighter will pop out auto matically when hot Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter When leaving the vehicle always...

Страница 303: ...ith the lighter not hot enough To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter socket we recommend connecting 12V DC elec trical accessories designed for use with the stan dard cigarette lighter plug type to the 12V power outlets 컄 page 302 in your vehicle whenever possible i If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is being used extensively the vehicle battery may become discharged If you use ...

Страница 304: ...ighter 컄 page 301 in stead Warning G Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely fas tened using eyelets 2 and retainer pins 1 컄 page 304 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...

Страница 305: ...s on the lower left hand side of the steering wheel 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off Switching on 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Turn switch at the tip of stalk in the direction of arrow 1 The steering wheel is heated Indicator lamp 2 comes on i The steering wheel heating is turned off tem porarily and the indicator lamp 2 remains on when 앫 the temperature of the vehicle inter...

Страница 306: ...en you switch off the ignition 컄 page 39 and open the driver s door Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to a malfunc tion of the vehicle s electronic system pos sibly resulting in an accident and or serious personal injury W...

Страница 307: ...onnection from the back of the mobile phone and store it in a safe place Be sure to comply with the mobile phone s operating instructions as well Example illustration 1 Insert the mobile phone 2 Connector contact 3 Mobile phone cradle 왘 Slide the lower end of the mobile phone into connector contact 2 on cradle 3 왘 Push the top of the mobile phone in di rection of arrow 1 until the lug on the mobil...

Страница 308: ...radle 왘 Press release catch in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2 Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone remove the present cradle before installing a new one Removing an existing mobile phone cradle Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone cradle 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle 3 Mobile phone cradle i...

Страница 309: ...adside assistance 앫 information The Tele Aid system is operational provid ing that the vehicle s battery is charged properly connected not damaged and cel lular and GPS coverage is available The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted by using the volume control on the COMAND system or on the multifunc tion steering wheel To raise turn the rota ry volume control on COMAND system clockwis...

Страница 310: ...g System satellites for vehicle loca tion If either of these signals are unavailable the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs assistance must be summoned by other means i When a Tele Aid call has been initiated the COMAND system audio is muted and the select ed mode radio CD etc pauses The optional cellular phone if installed inserted in cradle switches off If you must use this phon...

Страница 311: ...y such as the location of the vehicle determined by the GPS satellite location system vehi cle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the accident p...

Страница 312: ...ash until the emergency call is concluded 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center 왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos sible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the informa tion on to the Response Center Warning G If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuousl...

Страница 313: ...color and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established 왘 Describe the nature of the need for as sistance Warning G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle vehicle in a dangerous road location please do not wait for voice ...

Страница 314: ...ill be initiated The button will flash while the call is in progress The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Assistance button remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds during the system self check after switching on the ignition together with the SOS button and the Informa tion button See system self check 컄 page 309 ...

Страница 315: ...ion togeth er with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button See system self check 컄 page 309 if the indi cator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately 10 seconds If the indicator lamp in the Information button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information c...

Страница 316: ... BenzResponse Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle s Tele Aid system Once the vehicle is located the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided to law enforcement If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system doe...

Страница 317: ...remote control of ga rage door opener gate operator or other device 6 Hand held remote control but ton i When the anti theft alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds a call is initiated automatically to the Response Center See anti theft alarm system 컄 page 103 Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of...

Страница 318: ... step 3 Step 3 왘 Hold end of the hand held remote control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to 12 cm away from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 to be programmed while keeping the indica tor lamp 1 in view Step 4 왘 Using both hands simultaneously press hand held remote control button 6 and the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release the buttons unt...

Страница 319: ...r motor head unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the training button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there is difficulty locating the transmitting button refer to the garage door opener Operator s Manual Step 9 왘 Press the training button on the ga rage door opener motor head unit The training light is activ...

Страница 320: ... remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 seconds and again press and hold it for 2 seconds Repeat this se quence on the hand held remote con trol until the frequency signal has been learned Upon successful training indicator lamp 1 will flash slowly and then rapidly after several seconds 왘 Proceed with programming step 5 and step 6 to complete...

Страница 321: ... remote control 5 This will increase the likeli hood of the hand held remote control sending a faster and more accurate sig nal to the integrated remote control 앫 While performing step 3 hold hand held remote control 5 at differ ent lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 you are programming Attempt varying an gles at the distance of 2 to 5 inches 5 to 12 cm away or the same...

Страница 322: ... modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modifica...

Страница 323: ... reduces the amount of radiated heat entering the vehicle interi or 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 three infrared transparent areas 1 are placed in the windshield ...

Страница 324: ...323 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care ...

Страница 325: ...icle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever 앫 Select gear ranges 3 2 or 1 컄 page 193 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum All of the above instructions as may apply to your vehicle type also apply when driv ing the first 1000 miles 1500 km after the engi...

Страница 326: ...go traf fic on short trips and in hilly areas Drinking and driving Pedals 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 or take drugs and drive Do not drink or take drugs...

Страница 327: ... It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby significantly reducing their effec tiveness It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci dent Operational or performance test must only be conducted on a two axle dynanometer If such tests are necessary contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system ...

Страница 328: ...ized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz After hard braking it is advisable to drive on for some time rather than immediately park so that the air stream will cool down the brakes...

Страница 329: ...ing brake before driving off 왘 Drive a distance of approximately 110 yds 100 m at a maximum speed of 12 mph 20 km h Warning G New vehicle brake pads and discs and replacement brake pads and discs may take several hundred miles of driving until they provide optimum braking efficiency Until that time you may need to use increased brake pedal pressure while braking Please be aware of this and adjust ...

Страница 330: ...cle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result 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 Set the automatic transmission to position P 앫 Slowly release brake pedal 앫 When parked on an incline turn front wheel towards the road curb 앫 Turn the ...

Страница 331: ...vered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that you do not allow your ...

Страница 332: ...ic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h ML 320 CDI with Sport Package ML 350 with Sport Package ML 500 with Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with 앫 H rated tires which have a speed rat ing of 130 mph 210 km h vehicles with same size tires 컄 page 537 앫 W rated tires which have a speed rating of 168 mph 270 km h An electronic speed limiter prev...

Страница 333: ...g 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 driven on salt treated roads the braking efficien cy should b...

Страница 334: ... auxiliary equipment thus damaging them If you must drive through standing water drive slowly to prevent water from entering the pas senger compartment or the engine compart ment Water in these areas could cause 앫 damage to electrical components 앫 wiring of the engine or transmission or could result 앫 in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe inter nal engine dama...

Страница 335: ...iving program 컄 page 268 앫 Air suspension 컄 page 269 Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle You may lose control of the vehicle if you use only the service brake For information on driving downhill see Driving downhill 컄 page 338 Warning G Sand dirt mud and other material having friction property can cause exceptional wear and tear as well as brake failure Have the brakes checked for dirt bu...

Страница 336: ...iding a bow wave 앫 Be especially careful when driving in un known territory It may be necessary to get out of the vehicle and scout the path you in tend to take 앫 Watch out for obstacles such as rocks holes tree stumps and ruts 앫 Before driving through water determine its depth 앫 Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water and do not shut off the engine 앫 In sandy soil drive at a steady speed as a...

Страница 337: ...re loss and damage the tire beads For this reason check and if necessary change rims before driv ing off road Vehicle tool kit 앫 Check if the vehicle jack 컄 page 471 is functional 앫 In all cases take the vehicle tool kit a strong tow rope a shovel and a small plank to put under the vehicle jack on sandy soil with you Driving in steep terrain Slope angle 1 Overhang angle front 2 Overhang angle rear...

Страница 338: ...t to a slope angle of 45 degrees Keep in mind that the climbing ability of the vehicle depends on terrain conditions Be easy on the accelerator and watch for continuous wheel traction when driving in steep terrain Vehicleswithair suspension package 1 11 1 Vehicles with AMG Sport Package 2 Raised level 34 29 31 Highway 29 22 27 ML 63 AMG 1 2 Raised level 28 29 Highway 23 24 i For maximum engine spe...

Страница 339: ...rwise the vehicle may slide sideways off the path and roll over 앫 Shift automatic transmission to position 1 컄 page 193 앫 On steep inclines use the Downhill Speed Regulation 컄 page 264 앫 Utilize the engine s braking power to reduce vehicle speed If this is insufficient apply the brakes gently Make sure the vehicle is moving in the line of gravity 앫 Check the brakes after a lengthy down grade drive...

Страница 340: ... in the table The ground under the water might not be firm which could result the water being deeper than expected when driving the vehicle through it Please note that the water level is correspondingly lower for flowing water Never accelerate before driving into the water The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment thus damaging them Do not open any of the vehicle s doo...

Страница 341: ...ns This helps over come the vehicle rolling resistance and reduce the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into 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 Make sure the off road driving program 컄 page 268...

Страница 342: ...o a level suitable for road conditions e g High way High speed level 컄 page 270 앫 Clean all exterior lamps and check for possible damage 앫 Clean the front and rear license plate Check that the ruts are not too deep and your vehicle s clearance is sufficient Otherwise 앫 your vehicle may be damaged 앫 the underbody of the vehicle may come in contact with the ground and you may get stuck Warning G If ...

Страница 343: ...d in stallation see an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 앫 The bumpers on your vehicle are not designed for use with clamp type hitch es Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper type hitches to them 앫 To reduce the possibility of damage re move the hitch ball adaptor from the receiver when not in use Brush or branches could increase the possi bility of a fire as well as cut fuel and ...

Страница 344: ...e 496 lbs 225 kg limit for Mercedes Benz approved hitch receiver Loading a trailer 앫 When loading a trailer you should ob serve that neither the permissible 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 tr...

Страница 345: ...and the trailer The chains should be criss crossed under the trailer tongue They must be attached to the hitch receiver and not to the vehicle s bumper or axle Make sure to leave enough slack in the chains to permit turning corners 앫 a separate brake system at various trailer weights 앫 a break away switch on trailers with a separate brake system Check with your local state laws for specific requir...

Страница 346: ...ea which is free from traffic 앫 Before you start driving check the 앫 trailer hitch 앫 break away switch 앫 safety chains 앫 electrical connections 앫 lighting and tires 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...

Страница 347: ... possible do not brake abruptly but rather engage the brake slightly at first to permit the trailer to activate its brake Then increase the braking force 앫 If the transmission repeatedly shifts between gears on inclines manually shift to a lower gear select 4 3 2 or 1 컄 page 193 A lower gear and reduction of speed re duces the chance of engine overload ing and or overheating 앫 On very steep inclin...

Страница 348: ...ock or unlock 앫 open or close a vehicle door or the tailgate The vehicle s level could change and you could endanger yourself and or others as a result Make sure that you do not operate the ADS button 컄 page 269 or the vehicle level control system 컄 page 270 when cou pling decoupling the trailer Warning G Vehicles with air suspension package As soon as you disconnect the electrical connection betw...

Страница 349: ... braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle The rear cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects Always use tie down rings and if so equipped always use parti tion net when transporting cargo The par tition net cannot secure hard or heavy objects Always f...

Страница 350: ... to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instruc tions as outlined in your Maintenance Booklet Warning G Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine i...

Страница 351: ...close to approximately 248 F 120 C The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248 F 120 C Doing so may cause serious en gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty 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 sy...

Страница 352: ...gine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which 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 near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down ...

Страница 353: ...y burn violently and can cause serious injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline or diesel fuel Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline or diesel fuel avoid inhaling fumes and skin or cloth ing contact extinguish all smoking materi als Direct skin contact with gasoline or diesel fuels and the inhalation of gasoline or diesel fuel vapors can d...

Страница 354: ...n indicator lamp Canada only comes on For more information see Practical hints 컄 page 417 i Gasoline engine Only use premium unlead ed gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rat ing 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 Premium unleaded gasoline gasoline engine 컄 page 547 see Fuel requirements 컄 pag...

Страница 355: ...eplenishing use water pota ble water quality For more information see Coolant level 컄 page 362 and see Fuels coolants lu bricants 컄 page 543 Do not fill the tank with gasoline Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosine The fuel system and engine will otherwise be dam aged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoi...

Страница 356: ...r see Windshield rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 363 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For infor mation on replacing light bulbs see Re placing bulbs 컄 page 482 For more information see Exterior lamp switch 컄 page 136 Tire inflation pressure For more information see Checking tire inflation pressure 컄 page 375 ...

Страница 357: ...s turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns only touch owner serviceable components described in the Operator s Manual and comply with all relevant safety precautions Warning G To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running The radiator fan may continue to run for ap proximately 30 seconds or even restart af ter ...

Страница 358: ...ow and then release it The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas filled struts Warning G Vehicles with diesel engine The engine is equipped with a high voltage electronic control unit for the injection system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components of the injection system injectors electrical wires 앫 with the engine running 앫 while starting the ...

Страница 359: ...for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off 앫 with the engine not at operating tem perature yet the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level via the multifunction display do the following 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 The standard display 컄 page 154 should appear in the multifunction display Warning G When closing...

Страница 360: ...is not in position 2 the following message will appear Switch ignition on to check engine oil level 왘 Switch on the ignition 컄 page 40 If you see the message Observe waiting period 왘 If the engine is at operating temperature wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure 왘 If the engine is not at operating temper ature wait 30 minutes before repeat ing check procedure If you see the message Engin...

Страница 361: ... 1 into the dipstick guide tube 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approximately 3 seconds to obtain accurate reading The oil level is correct when it is be tween lower mark 3 min and upper mark 2 max of the oil dipstick 왘 If necessary add engine oil 컄 page 361 For more information on engine oil see Technical data section 컄 page 543 and 컄 page 546 Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It c...

Страница 362: ...listing of approved engine oils and oil filters refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles or changing of oil and oil filter at change in...

Страница 363: ...alf turn counterclockwise to release any excess pressure Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious burns 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if coolant temperature is above 158 F 70 C...

Страница 364: ...cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment 1 Cap for windshield washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir It has a capacity of 8 1 US qt 7 7 l During all seasons add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit to water Premix the windshield washer fluid ...

Страница 365: ...dingonambient temperatures For more information see Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 컄 page 551 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 Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps 컄컄 ...

Страница 366: ...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 manufacturer and type as shown on the original part See an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for fur ther information If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted 앫 The wheel brakes or suspension c...

Страница 367: ...ove conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven Warning G Regula...

Страница 368: ...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 369: ...nded tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle 앫 The certification label found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle 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 front and rear axle weight capacity...

Страница 370: ...cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit indicated on the placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causin...

Страница 371: ...le 49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Step 1 왘 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs 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 t...

Страница 372: ...e cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4 Step 6 if applicable 왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be trans ferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle 컄 page 373 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varyin...

Страница 373: ...ccupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupant 1 150 lbs Occupant 2 180 lbs Occupant 3 160 lbs Occupant 4 140 lbs Occupant 5 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs 750 lbs 750 lbs 2 1500 lbs 3 front 1 rear 2 Occupant 1 200 lbs Occupant 2 190 lbs Occupant 3...

Страница 374: ...컄 page 373 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 375: ...1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires ...

Страница 376: ...ly 1 5 psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has ...

Страница 377: ...ed tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being over heated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do no...

Страница 378: ...ure as indicat ed on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Each tire including the spare should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended tire inflation pressu...

Страница 379: ...sage appears in the multifunction display 왘 Press the reset button on the instru ment cluster 컄 page 145 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes Cancel If you wish to confirm activation 왘 Press button æ The following message will appear in the multifunction display Run Flat Indicator restarted After a certain learning phase the Run Flat Indicat...

Страница 380: ... the driver s door B pillar or if available the supplemental tire pressure in formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care fully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers Warning G Each tire including the ...

Страница 381: ...ill flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon subse quent vehicle start ups as long as the mal function exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the installation of in compatible repl...

Страница 382: ...ns on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors It monitors the tire inflation pres sure as selected by the driver in all four tires A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires Tire pressure inquiries are made using the multifunction display The present inflation pressures are displayed only after a few minutes travel time i Reactivate t...

Страница 383: ... inflation pressure according to the placard on the driver s door B pillar or if available the supplemental tire pressure in formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care fully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steeri...

Страница 384: ...stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale i Operating radio transmission equipment e g wireless headsets two way radios in or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS t...

Страница 385: ...lead to tire failure from being overheated 앫 adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires 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 stopping distance Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tir...

Страница 386: ...rer 6 Tire ply material 컄 page 394 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating 컄 page 385 8 Load identification 컄 page 389 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 vehicle and may vary from data shown in ...

Страница 387: ...expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 컄 page 385 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 388: ...ly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i Tire load rating 5 컄 page 385 and Tire speed rating 6 컄 page 385 are also referred to as service description Warning G Even when permitted by law never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed rating of the tires Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can ...

Страница 389: ...peed 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 tire as being above 186 mph 300 km h Consult the tire ...

Страница 390: ...aximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purcha...

Страница 391: ... bols For more information on retreaded tires see 컄 page 365 Tire size The code 3 컄 page 390 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 컄 page 390 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 컄 page 390 identifies the week and year of manufac ture The first two figure...

Страница 392: ... inflation pressure for the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can...

Страница 393: ...ments in addition to these grades Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride com fort we...

Страница 394: ...d government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor mance Temperature The temperature grades are A the high est B and C representing the tire s resis tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high tem perature can cause the material of t...

Страница 395: ...alled or not Air pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa or bars Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Warning G The temperature grade for this tire is estab lished for a tire that is properly inflated an...

Страница 396: ... The gross vehicle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver s door B pillar GTW Gross Trailer Weight The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo equipment luggage etc loaded on the trailer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight The GVW comprises the weight of the vehicle including fuel tools spare ...

Страница 397: ...ed in curb weight or accessory weight including heavy duty brakes ride levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim PSI Pounds per square inch A standard unit of measure for air pressure bar kilopascal kPa Recommended tire inflation pressure Recommended tire inflation pressure listed on placard located on driver s door B pillar for normal driving conditions Provides best handling tread l...

Страница 398: ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire Vehicle maximum load on the tire Load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its shar...

Страница 399: ...g to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained 컄 page 368 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire wear pattern becomes visible shoulder wear on front tires and tread center wear on rear tires Thoroughly clean the mounting face of wheels and brake disks i e the inner side of the wheels tires during each rotation Check for and ensure proper tire inflation pr...

Страница 400: ...ver wintry 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...

Страница 401: ...on location Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains 앫 Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel 컄 page 538 Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced Adapt your driving style accordingly Have...

Страница 402: ...ervice is due one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction 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 Service A due now 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 403: ...n tenance service term you will see the fol lowing message in the multifunction display Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles km Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day In addition a signal sounds when the message appears Any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed mainte nance service i Vehicles equipped with FS...

Страница 404: ...tion for resetting the maintenance service indicator 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 battery is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenan...

Страница 405: ...uces and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions 앫 near the ocean 앫 in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions 앫 during winter 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 corrosio...

Страница 406: ...wer washer Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar 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 This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months depending on the climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cl...

Страница 407: ...shing the vehicle underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Hand wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Shampoo 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif fused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake 왘 Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and...

Страница 408: ...els preventing the vehicle from be ing pulled through a car wash Make sure that the windshield wiper switch is set to 0 컄 page 61 Otherwise e g the rain sensor could activate and cause the wipers to move unintentionally This may lead to vehicle damage Due to the width of the vehicle fold in exterior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to t...

Страница 409: ...r wash detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses Window clean ing solutions which are not suitable may damage the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps There fore do not use abrasives solvents or cleaners that contain solvent...

Страница 410: ...Applying strong pressure may damage the sensor covers Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer To prevent scratches never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the sensors Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge Do not clean the camer...

Страница 411: ...th KEYLESS GO 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 To clean the window interior do not use a dry cloth abrasives solvents or cleaners con taining solvents Do not touch the inside of the front rear or side windows and the power tilt sliding sunroof or rear panorama roof with hard objects such a...

Страница 412: ...oft bristle brush or a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Warning G Do not use cleaners containing solvents or cockpit care sprays to clean the cockpit or the steering wheel Cleaners containing sol vents will make the surface porous and vehi cle occupants could suffer serious injuries from plastic parts coming loose in the event of air bag deployment Do not use oil wax or scouring agent...

Страница 413: ...d not become wet MB Tex upholstery 왘 Use Mercedes Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure for cleaning the upholstery Wood trims 왘 Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle The seat belts must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents Do not dry the seat belts at temperatures above 176 F 80 C or in direct sunlig...

Страница 414: ...g locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Bleeding the fuel system diesel engine only Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses ...

Страница 415: ...e If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display 컄 page 428 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon ...

Страница 416: ...65 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid res ervoir can result in spilling brake...

Страница 417: ... In ad dition the yellow ABS malfunc tion indicator lamp and the yellow ESP warning lamp come on and a warning will sound A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning 컄 page 101 was detected 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident ...

Страница 418: ...ts limp home emergency opera tion mode 컄 page 198 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 identi fication of system malfunctions through the readout of diagnostic trouble codes It is located in the front l...

Страница 419: ...uel cap may not be closed properly The fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 352 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...

Страница 420: ...s 컄 page 99 왘 If leaving the ESP switched off adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions If the ESP cannot be switched on 왘 Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible The ESP is not operational due to a malfunc tion Risk of accident 왘 Observe additional messages in the multifunction display 왘 Continue driving with ...

Страница 421: ...ystem are deactivated 왘 When driving off apply as little throt tle as possible 왘 While driving ease up on the acceler ator 왘 Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather condi tions 왘 Do not deactivate the ESP Exceptions 컄 page 99 Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp in the fuel gauge comes on while driv...

Страница 422: ...your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off 왘 Fasten your seat belts Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not the seat belt tell tale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after starting the engine You hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt 왘 Fasten your seat belts The warning ch...

Страница 423: ...an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front pas senger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts 왘 Fasten your seat belts The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sounding There are items placed on the front passen ger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occup...

Страница 424: ... is a malfunction in the restraint systems The air bags or emergency tensioning device ETDs could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy unexpectedly in an accident 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend t...

Страница 425: ... situation around you 왘 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display If the tire inflation pressure in the respec tive tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS mal function telltale goes out after few minutes driving H USA only Combination low tire pres sure TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illuminated There is a malfun...

Страница 426: ...opping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale USA only Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating pr...

Страница 427: ...ger seat The system is malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 왘 Also read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps 컄 page 440 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 pass...

Страница 428: ...e g objects such as books briefcases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints push ing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight 왘 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp re mains 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 ...

Страница 429: ... button 컄 page 145 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button 컄 page 145 or button j k ÿ or è on the multifunction steering wheel They are then stored in the vehicle status message memory 컄 page 163 Remember that clearing a message will only ma...

Страница 430: ...be able to see infor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warn ing indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you must continue to drive please do so with added caution Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible i Switching on the ignition causes all instrum...

Страница 431: ...e 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 unavailable See Operator s Manual The ABS was deactivated because of insufficient power supply The charg ing voltage has fallen below 10 volts The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available When the voltage is a...

Страница 432: ...s has not yet been completed yet The display will clear after driving a short distance at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h Cruise control and SPEEDTRONIC inoperative The cruise control is malfunctioning 왘 Have cruise control checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Cruise control mph You have attempted to set a speed while driving below 20 mph 30 km h 왘 Accelerate to a spee...

Страница 433: ... switched off 왘 Switch on the ESP 컄 page 98 The automatic transmission is set to position P R or N 왘 Set the automatic transmission to position D 컄 page 187 The vehicle is secured with the parking brake 왘 Release the parking brake 컄 page 57 inoperative Override The Distronic or the Distronic display are malfunctioning 왘 Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center You ...

Страница 434: ...ionality is impaired by external interferences e g high frequency sources such as toll stations speed measuring systems etc 왘 Leave the area of the external interference 왘 Activate the Distronic again 컄 page 256 when the message DISTRONIC available again appears Distronic is deactivated because the Distronic sensor has not sensed any other vehicles or objects e g road sign or such for a long time ...

Страница 435: ...avy precipitation or fog 왘 Clean the Distronic cover in the radiator grille 컄 page 408 왘 Restart the vehicle Distronic becomes operational again without the engine being restarted when 앫 dirt on the radiator grille has fallen off while driving e g slush or snow 앫 the system recognizes full sensor availability due to lessening rain or because the road is drying for example 앫 the message in the mult...

Страница 436: ... in position D R or N 왘 Before you leave the vehicle make sure that the automatic transmission is set to position P and that the parking brake is engaged Drive to workshop without shifting gears The automatic transmission cannot be shifted out of the set position be cause of a malfunction If the automatic transmission is set to position D 왘 Without changing the automatic transmis sion from positio...

Страница 437: ...increases the risk of an accident In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The ESP or the ESP display is malfunctioning 왘 Continue driving with added caution 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident In addition the yellow ESP warning lamp v comes on The ESP is dea...

Страница 438: ...y should disappear If the message in the multifunction display does not disappear 왘 Have the generator alternator and the battery checked If the yellow ESP warning lamp v flashes while driving and this message appears the electron ic traction system has switched off to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes As soon as the brakes have cooled off the electronic traction system switches on aga...

Страница 439: ...o start engine You have attempted to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the auto matic transmission was set to position R or D 왘 Set the automatic transmission to position P or N Make sure the brake pedal is depressed when attempting to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton Only shift to Park when vehicle is stationary You have tried to shift the auto ma...

Страница 440: ...nter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center immediately to have the system checked otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident which could result in serious or fatal injury or it might deploy unexpectedly a...

Страница 441: ...5 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary 왘 Remove any other items from on and around the front passenger seat and make sure the storage bag on the back of the front passenger seat is empty 왘 Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are pres...

Страница 442: ...ultifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 85 the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated ...

Страница 443: ...nd check the front passenger seat for the following 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 65 왘 Switch off the ignition 컄 page 40 왘 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle 왘 Adjust the seat in a height position 컄 page 44 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 fo...

Страница 444: ...unction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the front passenger seat again Depending on the front passenger classification sensed by the OCS 컄 page 85 the 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go...

Страница 445: ...lat 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 steering and braking maneuvers Observe the traffic sit uation around you 왘 Check and adjust tire inflation pressure as required 컄 page 375 왘 If necessary replace t...

Страница 446: ...e monitor Wheel sensor missing One or more sensors defect e g battery is empty One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire 왘 Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 왘 Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure for the respective tire...

Страница 447: ... pedal force is required and the stopping dis tance is increased 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 65 왘 Check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cent...

Страница 448: ...5 왘 Do not continue to drive 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center y inoperative Downhill Speed Regulation is malfunctioning 왘 Have the Downhill Speed Regulation checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center 2 Brake wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible Brake pad thickness must be visually in spected by a ...

Страница 449: ...ve See Operator s Manual The EBP the ABS and the ESP have switched off due to a mal function The BAS is also switched off The brake system is still func tional but without the EBP the ABS and the ESP available 왘 Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as ...

Страница 450: ...e a malfunction in the 앫 fuel injection system 앫 ignition system 앫 exhaust system 앫 fuel system 왘 Have the engine checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Driving with the message Check brake fluid level displayed can result in an ac cident Have your brake system checked im mediately Do not add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid rese...

Страница 451: ...on as it safe to do so 왘 Apply the parking brake 컄 page 65 왘 Turn off the engine 왘 Check the poly V belt If it is broken 왘 Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center If it is intact 왘 Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing...

Страница 452: ... G Driving when your engine is overheated 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 which can occur just by open ing the engine hood Stay away from the en gine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the v...

Страница 453: ...t temperature gauge indi cates that the coolant is overheated 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if coolant temperature is above 158 F 70 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure 앫 Using a rag slowly open the cap approx imately 1 2 turn to relieve excess pres sure If opened immediately scalding hot fluid and steam...

Страница 454: ...ith an ap proved oil specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution N Check eng oil level at next refueling The engine oil level is too low 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 360 except ML 500 or 컄 page 358 ML 500 only USA only Add 1 qt engine oil at next refueling Canada only Add 1 liter engine oil at next ...

Страница 455: ... engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine and or the catalytic converter gaso line engine or the oxidation catalyst diesel engine 왘 Have oil siphoned or drained off Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal Engine oil level Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level 왘 Check the engine oil level 컄 page 360 except ML 500 or 컄 page 358 ML 500 only and add...

Страница 456: ...or the fuel system may be leaky 왘 Check the fuel cap 컄 page 352 If it is not closed properly 왘 Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center a You are driving with the hood or the tailgate open 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as it is safe to do so in a safe location 왘 Close the hood 컄 page 356 or the ta...

Страница 457: ...e vehicle cannot be centrally locked nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is momentarily not recognized 왘 Change the position of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle 왘 Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch if necessary Key not detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not recognized while the ignition is switched o...

Страница 458: ...ed a new key There is no additional code avail able for SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Change key batteries The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO are dis charged 왘 Replace the batteries 컄 page 480 Don t forget your key This message appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the driver s door is opened with the eng...

Страница 459: ...as possible Brake lamp Left The left brake lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 490 Brake lamp Right The right brake lamp is malfunc tioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 490 Display malfunction Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning 왘 Contact an author...

Страница 460: ...tioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 487 High beam Left The left high beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 486 Bi Xenon headlamp 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible High beam Right The right high beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Replace the b...

Страница 461: ...ssible 컄 page 492 AUTO Light inoperative The light sensor is malfunction ing The headlamps do not switch on automatically 왘 In the control system set lamp operation to manual mode 컄 page 137 왘 Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible Low beam Left The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning Halogen headlamp 왘 Repla...

Страница 462: ...t The left front side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 488 Marker lamp Front Right The right front side marker lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 488 Foglamp Rear Left The left rear fog lamp is malfunc tioning 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 490 Reverse lamp Left The left backup lamp is malfunctioning 왘 Repl...

Страница 463: ...6 Switch off lights or remove key You have opened the driver s door while the exterior lamp switch is in position U and the SmartKey is still in the start er switch The parking lamps are still on 왘 Switch off the headlamps 컄 page 66 or 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Tail lamp Left The left tail lamp is malfunction ing A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as pos...

Страница 464: ... used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 490 Turn signal Rear Right The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible 컄 page 490 Turn signal Left mirror The turn signal in the left exteri or rear view mirror is malfunc tioning This message will only appear if a number of critical LEDs have stopped working 왘 Contact a...

Страница 465: ...gency power battery for the Tele Aid system is malfunctioning If the vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or drained Tele Aid will not be operational 왘 Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center t Function unavailable This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone W Top ...

Страница 466: ... abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel Caution tire defect Vehicles with Advanced TPMS One or more tires are deflating The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 If necessary change the wheel Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability ...

Страница 467: ... wheel Check tires Vehicles with Advanced TPMS The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value The respective tire is shown in the multifunction display 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers 왘 Check and adjust tire pressure as required 왘 If necessary change the wheel Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affec...

Страница 468: ...or using acces sories that are connected to the trailer power socket e g a bicycle rack Leveling cancelled You have selected another vehicle level p Reduce speed to under 20 mph You are driving too fast for the set vehi cle level 왘 Do not drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h Visit workshop The air suspension functional only to a limited extent 왘 Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h depending on the...

Страница 469: ...ing down You have selected a higher vehicle level Due to frequent level changes within a short period the compressor must first cool down 왘 Let the compressor cool until the message disappears The selected level will be set once the compressor has cooled When the message Compressor cooling down appears in the multifunction display driving is still possible Keep in mind that the ride height of the ...

Страница 470: ...d under the cargo compartment floor The vehicle tool kit includes 앫 Towing eye bolt 앫 Wheel wrench 앫 Alignment bolt 앫 Vehicle jack 앫 Fuse chart 앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor 앫 Collapsible wheel chock 앫 Wheel bolts for spare wheel 1 Cargo compartment floor lowered 2 Handle cover 왘 Open the tailgate 컄 page 119 왘 Push in handle cover 2 and pull han dle in direction of arrow 왘 Lift cargo compartment ...

Страница 471: ... page 473 or ML 63 AMG 왘 Remove the collapsible tire 컄 page 474 You can now access the vehicle tool kit 6 Wheel bolt wrench 7 Vehicle jack 8 Collapsible wheel chock 9 Spare fuses fuse chart fuse extractor a Towing eye bolt b Alignment bolt c Spare wheel bolts With the cargo compartment cover blind installed behind the rear seats 컄 page 286 disengage cargo compartment cover blind and flip it forwar...

Страница 472: ...curing hook and lower the cargo compartment floor 컄 page 469 before closing the 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 a...

Страница 473: ...p 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 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1 왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2 왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of base plate 3 For information on where to place wheel chocks when c...

Страница 474: ...ling characteristics change when driving with a Minispare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The Minispare wheel is for temporary use only When driving with a Minispare wheel mounted ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the nearest Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible to have the Minispare wheel replaced...

Страница 475: ... those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a collapsible tire mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The collapsible tire is for temporary use only When driving with a collapsible tire mounted ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the nearest Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center...

Страница 476: ... 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops 왘 Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 and hold it there 왘 Pull the door handle until the locking knob moves up 컄 page 118 The driver s door is unlocked 왘 Pull the door handle once more to open the driver s door i Unlocking the driver s door with the mechanical key will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm 앫 Press bu...

Страница 477: ...t door 왘 Press down the locking knob of the driver s door 왘 Exit the vehicle 왘 Close the rear left door The vehicle is locked Unlocking and opening the tailgate A minimum height clearance of 7 2 ft 2 20 m is required to open the tailgate If the tailgate can no longer be unlocked and opened using the Œ button on the SmartKey or the KEYLESS GO function use the manual release to unlock and open the t...

Страница 478: ... filler flap is unlocked 왘 Open the fuel filler flap 컄 page 352 Always make sure there is sufficient over head clearance i If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside using the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO opening the tail gate 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 Sma...

Страница 479: ...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 can then be closed again 왘 Press on cover 1 at the position indi cated by the arrow 왘 Take off cover 1 2 Crank 왘 Take crank 2 out of the Operator s Manual pouch 왘 Insert crank 2 into hole 왘 Turn crank 2 clockwise to 앫 slide sunroof closed 앫 raise sunroof a...

Страница 480: ...ackward towards the head re straint cover in direction of arrow until it engages 왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat 왘 After resetting the active head restraints store the reset tool 1 in the Mercedes Benz vehicle literature pouch For information on active head restraints see Active head restraint 컄 page 80 For information on head restraint adjust ment se...

Страница 481: ...cling Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent 왘 Remove mechanical key 1 from the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 컄 page 475 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into opening 왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment 2 is unlatched 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the SmartKey housing Warning G Keep the batteries out ...

Страница 482: ...ne free cloth insert new batteries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal side facing up 왘 Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place 왘 Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO ...

Страница 483: ...gular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid ity driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when the following lamps malfunction 앫 Turn signal lamps ...

Страница 484: ... place the Bi Xenon bulbs yourself Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center D2S 35 W 4 Additional turn signal lamp LED 5 Side marker lamp WY 5 W Lamp Type 6 Turn signal lamp 3457 AK S 8 30 2 2 cp bulb 7 Front fog lamp H11 55 W Corner illuminating front fog lamp H11 55 W Lamp Type 8 High mounted brake lamp LED 9 Brake lamp P 21 W a Backup lamp P 21 W b Turn signal lamp PY 21 W c Side ...

Страница 485: ...b 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 touch or move it when hot 앫 drop the bulb 앫 scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components We recommend that...

Страница 486: ...halogen bulb high beam and high beam flasher 3 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp bulb 4 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb 5 Bulb socket for side marker lamp bulb Low beam bulb halogen headlamp 1 Low beam headlamp cover 2 Bulb socket for low beam headlamp i ML 500 only Before replacing a bulb in the right headlamp the fusebox in the engine compartment must be removed This should be perf...

Страница 487: ...b socket 2 clockwise until it engages 왘 Place cover 1 on the opening in the headlamp housing 왘 Turn cover 1 clockwise until it engag es Bi Xenon low beam high beam headlamp High beam bulb halogen headlamp 1 High beam headlamp cover 2 Bulb socket for high beam headlamp Warning G Do not remove the low beam high beam cover for the Bi Xenon headlamp Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps it is danger ...

Страница 488: ... engag es Turn signal lamp bulb 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise 왘 Pull bulb socket 1 out of the headlamp housing 왘 Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb socket 1 왘 Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb socket 1 왘 Insert bulb socket 1 into the headlamp housing 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 clockwise until it engages Parking and standing lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb sock...

Страница 489: ...Front fog lamp or corner illuminating front fog lamp 왘 Insert a suitable object e g screwdriv er at point indicated by the arrow and pry out cover 1 Cover 1 is released 왘 Swing cover 1 outwards and take it off Removing front fog lamp cover Vehicles with AMG Sport Package or ML 63 AMG 1 Cover 2 Front fog lamp 왘 Use a suitable object e g hook or a screwdriver and place the hook or screwdriver carefu...

Страница 490: ... 4 out of the housing 왘 Pull the front fog lamp bulb out of bulb socket 4 왘 Insert the new front fog lamp bulb into bulb socket 4 왘 Insert bulb socket 4 into the housing 왘 Turn bulb socket 4 clockwise until it engages 왘 Plug in the electrical connector 왘 Insert front fog lamp 2 back into bumper 왘 Fasten retaining screws 3 왘 Reinsert cover 1 and press it in until it engages Additional turn signal l...

Страница 491: ...ing the driver s side trim panel 1 Cover in left side trim panel 2 Lock 왘 Turn lock 2 90 왘 Fold down the cover 1 Vehicles without sound system 왘 Remove the storage compartment on the driver s side 1 Lock 2 Storage compartment 왘 Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 왘 Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90 왘 Remove storage compartment 2 i To access the bulb socket you have to ...

Страница 492: ...de tail lamp parking and standing lamp 4 Side marker lamp 5 Turn signal lamp 왘 Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced turn the respective bulb socket 1 5 counterclockwise 왘 Press gently onto the respective bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket 왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise until it en gages 왘 Align the respective bulb socket 1 5 and turn ...

Страница 493: ...ting high measured from the center Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important To check and readjust a head lamp follow the steps described 왘 Park the vehicle on a level surface 25 feet 7 6 m from a vertical test screen or wall 왘 Switch the headlamps on 컄 page 136 If the beam does not show a beam pattern as indicated in the figure left then follow the steps below 왘 Open hood 컄 page 356 i Hi...

Страница 494: ...vertical ad justment until the headlamp is adjust ed as shown 1 컄 page 492 Turn clockwise for upward movement and counterclockwise for downward move ment Graduations screw 2 0 50 pitch screw 3 0 67 pitch The left and right headlamps must be ad justed individually i If it is not possible to obtain a proper head lamp adjustment have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Cente...

Страница 495: ... blade Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear and tear Change the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped As a result you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic condi tions and could cause an accident Never open the hood when the wiper ar...

Страница 496: ... G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch vehicles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehicle s on board electronics have status 0 before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the rear window D...

Страница 497: ...r arm 1 as shown 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wip er blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow 왘 Remove wiper blade 2 Installing 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade 왘 Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper arm 1 왘 Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper blade 2 by pushing it in direction of arrow until it locks into place 왘 Check whether the wiper blade is securely fastened 왘 Fold the wiper arm to rest o...

Страница 498: ...tance from the roadway Warning G The dimensions of the spare wheel Minispare wheel or collapsible tire are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The spare wheel is for temporary use only When driving with a spare wheel mounted ensure proper tire pressure and do n...

Страница 499: ...ugh power re mains to start the engine Vehicles with factory mounted running boards Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors type jack located under the cargo compartment floor designed for use with factory mounted running boards Only use this jack when jacking up vehicleswith factory mounted runningboards as otherwise the vehicle s underbody can be damaged See separate instructions for scissors t...

Страница 500: ...other sizable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on 1 Wheel wrench 왘 On wheel to be changed loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts approximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1 The jack take up brackets are located di rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings 2 Take up bracket 3 Jack 4 Crank 왘 Place jack 3 on f...

Страница 501: ...he ground Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and remove it 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied with the tool kit 컄 page 469 왘 Remove the remaining bolts 왘 Remove the wheel Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle 앫 Never start the eng...

Страница 502: ...7 light alloy rims or the Minispare wheel The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for 17 light alloy rims or the Minispare wheel will damage the vehicle s brakes To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there 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 ...

Страница 503: ...m the collapsible tire valve Warning G Only use genuine equipment Mercedes Benz wheel bolts Other wheel bolts may come loose Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack Warning G Vehicles with collapsible tire ML 63 AMG only Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric p...

Страница 504: ...res sure given in this Operator s Manual release excess tire inflation pressure using the vent screw The cigarette lighter 컄 page 300 or the power outlet in the front center console 컄 page 302 is not designed for use with the electric air pump Use the power outlet in the rear center console or in the cargo compartment 컄 page 303 for electric air pump operation Warning G Air hose 4 and union nut 5 ...

Страница 505: ...ecommend inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Warning G Vehicles with collapsible tire ML 6...

Страница 506: ...be stored in the spare wheel well under the cargo compart ment floor but should be transported in the car go compartment wrapped in a protective cover Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni tor until a full size wheel tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle ...

Страница 507: ...age 40 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 컄 page 40 and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge free If the engine does not start 왘 Wait for approximately 2 minutes 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 컄 page 40 and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge free If the engine still does not star...

Страница 508: ...f disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling i Mercedes Benz recommends to have the battery replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center Warning G Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling automotive batteries Risk of explosion Fire open flames an...

Страница 509: ...d Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center for more information The factory equipped VRLA battery is leak proofed Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size voltage and capacity as the factory equipped battery The battery the battery ventilation hose 컄 page 513 and the lateral plug 컄 page 513 must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in opera...

Страница 510: ...ry We strongly recommend that it be performed by a qualified technician or an authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center only Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only undertake it if you feel fully capable of performing all of the tasks involved as de scribed in these instructions Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries 컄 pa...

Страница 511: ...ng the dotted white line see illustration until you reach the perforated part Start cutting at the 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 44 i If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started 앫 Leave the engine running 앫 Complete st...

Страница 512: ...ff 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 channel 4 Clip with pin insert 왘 Pull pin out of clip 4 in direction of arrow 왘 Pull clip w...

Страница 513: ...Positive terminal 8 Negative terminal 왘 Disconnect 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 hose a Attachment nut b Mounting 왘 Remove the battery ventilation hose 9 by pulling it out 왘 Unfasten and remove attachment nuts a 왘 Remove mounting b ...

Страница 514: ...ery 컄 page 512 to 컄 page 509 Step 10 Reconnecting 왘 If the battery has been removed first carry out step 8 in reverse order 컄 page 513 왘 Open the driver s door 왘 Make sure all electrical consumers are turned off 왘 Make sure the SmartKey is removed 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 With the driver s d...

Страница 515: ...ny interruption of battery power e g due to reconnection 앫 Set the clock 컄 page 169 Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga tion module Time and date are set auto matically 앫 Synchronize the door windows 컄 page 238 앫 Synchronize the power tilt sliding sunroof 컄 page 244 앫 Synchronize the power folding exterior rear view mirrors 컄 page 202 Warning G Never charge a battery while still installed in t...

Страница 516: ...on 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 very explosive Keep fla...

Страница 517: ...brake 왘 Set automatic transmission to position P 왘 Open the hood 컄 page 356 왘 Open cover of positive terminal 2 1 Positive terminal of charged battery 2 Positive terminal of discharged battery 3 Negative terminal of charged battery 4 Negative terminal of discharged battery Warning G Keep flames or sparks away from battery Do not smoke Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling ...

Страница 518: ... cable Clamp the cable to negative terminal 3 of the charged battery first 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi cle You can now turn on the electrical con sumers Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 4 and 3 and then from positive terminals 2 and 1 You can now switch on the headlamps 왘 Have the battery checked at the near...

Страница 519: ...yes Switch off the ESP 컄 page 99 and the auto matic central locking 컄 page 126 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 vehicle with all wheels on the ground When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ...

Страница 520: ... and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warning flasher will operate again i If the battery is disconnected or discharged the automatic transmission will remain locked in position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch For more information see Bat tery 컄 page ...

Страница 521: ...es with Sport Package 1 Cover Removing cover 왘 Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow Vehicles with Sport Package 왘 Pry cover 1 with a screwdriver or similar tool at point indicated by the arrow 왘 Lift off cover 1 to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt Warning G In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury use extreme caution when removing the rear cover because the rear ex...

Страница 522: ...l bolt wrench back into the vehicle tool kit 컄 page 469 Installing cover 왘 Engage cover 1 at top and press at bottom Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud should be done with the greatest of care especial ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago nally since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment N...

Страница 523: ...page 187 The gear position indicator in the multi function display should be on P 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers 왘 Turn off the engine 컄 page 40 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO 왘 Open the driver s door this puts the starter switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey re moved from the starter switch The driver s door then can be closed again Warning G...

Страница 524: ...2 Fuse box cover 왘 Pull clamp 1 in direction of arrow 왘 Lift fuse box cover 2 up 왘 Install fuse box cover in reverse order 왘 Close the hood after checking or replacing fuses 컄 page 358 Fuse box in cargo compartment The fuse box is located in the cargo com partment behind the passenger side trim panel 1 Lock 2 Cover The fuse box cover must be installed properly to prevent moisture and or dirt from ...

Страница 525: ...board on the front passenger side 1 Cover Opening 왘 Open the front passenger door 왘 Open the glove box 컄 page 294 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 cover 1 back on until it eng...

Страница 526: ... 컄 page 66 you may use the following emergency procedure 왘 Take the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit 컄 page 470 왘 Open the fuse box in engine compart ment 컄 page 523 왘 Use the fuse extractor to remove fuse 120 Find its location in the fuse chart i ML 500 Remove fuse 114 to shut down the engine Find its location in the fuse chart ...

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Страница 528: ...527 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 ...

Страница 529: ... 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 530: ... 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 531: ...r seat 컄 page 531 앫 on the lower edge of the windshield 컄 page 531 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 Paintwork code 3 VIN i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purpose only These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration Refer to certification label on vehicle for...

Страница 532: ...n direction of the arrow The VIN 6 is now visible 7 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 8 Engine number engraved on engine 9 Vacuum line routing diagram label a VIN lower edge of windshield i When ordering parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers ...

Страница 533: ...ankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator ML 320 CDI 1 Coolant pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Idler pulley 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 534: ...ata Layout of poly V belt drive ML 63 AMG 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler pulley 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5 Power steering pump 6 Air conditioning compressor 7 Crankshaft 8 Coolant pump 9 Generator alternator ...

Страница 535: ...e 3 27 in 83 00 mm 3 66 in 92 90 mm Stroke 3 62 in 92 00 mm 3 38 in 86 00 mm Total piston displacement 182 cu in 2987 cm3 213 cu in 3498 cm3 Compression ratio 16 5 1 10 7 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 221 hp 3800 rpm 165 kW 3800 rpm 268 hp 6000 rpm2 200 kW 6000 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 398 lb ft 1600 2400 rpm 540 Nm 1600...

Страница 536: ... 8 Bore 3 82 in 97 00 mm 4 02 in 102 20 mm Stroke 3 31 in 84 00 mm 3 72 in 94 60 mm Total piston displacement 303 cu in 4966 cm3 378 8 cu in 6208 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 11 3 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm 2 Premium fuel required Performance may vary with fuel octane rating 503 hp 6800 rpm2 375 kW 6800 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 339 lb ft 2700 4750 rpm 460...

Страница 537: ...es or the vehicle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressure is located on the driver s door B pillar 컄 page 530 Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure infor mation for driving at high speeds 컄 page 375 or for vehicle loads less than the maximum...

Страница 538: ... S Winter tires1 3 235 65 R17 104H M S 255 55 R18 105H M S 255 50 R19 107H XL Extra Load M S ML 63 AMG ML 63 AMG ML 320 CDI Sport Package ML 350 Sport Package ML 500 Sport Package AMG rims light alloy 9 5 J x 19 H2 10 J x 20 H2 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 81 in 46 mm 1 81 in 46 mm 2 28 in 58 mm All season tires1 255 50 R19 107H XL Extra Load M S Summer tires1 2 295 45 ZR19 109Y 295 40 ZR20 106Y W...

Страница 539: ...x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 58 in 40 mm Minispare tire 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains T 155 90 18 113M Recommended tire inflation pressure 61 psi 4 2 bar ML 63 AMG Rim 5 5 B x 19 H2 Wheel offset 0 51 in 13 mm Collapsible tire 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 185 65 19 104P Recommended tire inflation pressure 51 psi 3 5 bar ...

Страница 540: ...l rim If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the col lapsible tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires ...

Страница 541: ... V 1 7 kW 12 V 2 2 kW Battery 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 95 Ah 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK T200 36N Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening torque 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm 15 22 lb ft 20 30 Nm Model ML 320 CDI Generator alternator 14 V 220 A Starter motor 12 V 2 2 kW Battery 12 V 95 Ah ...

Страница 542: ... 5 in 1815 mm Overall vehicle height depending on set vehicle level vehicles with air suspension package 69 8 in 73 0 in 1774 mm 1854 mm 69 5 in 72 6 in 1764 mm 1844 mm Wheelbase 114 8 in 2915 mm 114 8 in 2915 mm Ground clearance vehicles with steel suspension 8 3 in 210 mm Ground clearance depending on set vehicle level vehicles with air suspension package 7 1 in 10 3 in 181 mm 261 mm 6 7 in 9 5 ...

Страница 543: ...542 Technical data Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg ...

Страница 544: ...posing of service fluids Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician immediately Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc Engine with oil filter ML 320 CDI 9 5 US qt 9 0 l Approved engine oils ML 350 8 5 US qt 8 0 l Approved engine oils ML 500 9 0 US qt 8 5 l Approved engine oils ML...

Страница 545: ...ering All models approx 1 3 US qt 1 2 l MB Power Steering Fluid Front wheel hubs All models approx 1 5 oz 43 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system All models MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling system ML 320 CDI ML 350 approx 10 0 US qt 9 5 l MB Anticorrosion Antifreeze ML 500 approx 10 6 US qt 10 0 l MB Anticorrosion Antifreeze ML 63 AMG approx 12 2 US qt 11 5 l MB Anticorrosion Ant...

Страница 546: ...al 13 0 l including a reserve of ML 63 AMG approx 4 0 US gal 15 3 l Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer and head lamp cleaning system All models 8 1 US qt 7 7 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB Summer...

Страница 547: ... Your authorized Mercedes Benz Light Truck Center will provide you with additional in formation Using engine oils and oil filters of specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada vehicles or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS PLUS Canada ve hicle...

Страница 548: ... Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid in haling fumes and skin or clothing contact extinguish all smoking materials Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors can damage your health To maintain the engine s durability and per formance premium unleaded gasoline must be used If ...

Страница 549: ... be 91 min It is an average of both the Research R octane num ber and the Motor M octane number R M 2 This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10 MTBE must not exceed 15 The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3 plus additiona...

Страница 550: ...ry Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 anticor rosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze 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 tempera...

Страница 551: ...g 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 Light Truck Center for service Anticorrosion...

Страница 552: ...emperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ration For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 앫 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gal 4 0 l water For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and commercially avail able premixed windshield washer solv...

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Страница 554: ... pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pump electric ML 63 AMG 502 Air recirculation mode 214 228 Air suspension package 269 Adaptive Damping System ADS 269 Messages in the multifunction display 467 Vehicle level control 270 Air vents 219 Air vents Front 212 226 Air vents Rear 235 Air volume 212 227 Alarm system see Anti theft systems Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 470 500 Anticorrosion antifr...

Страница 555: ...anges 193 Gear selector lever 54 185 Gear shifting malfunctions 198 Hill start assist system 192 Kickdown 191 Kickdown manual shift program ML 63 AMG only 198 Manual shift progam ML 63 AMG only 196 Program mode selector switch ML 63 AMG only 195 Shift program ML 63 AMG only 195 Shifting procedure 188 Starting the engine 54 Steering wheel gearshift control 194 Towing a trailer 192 Transmission flui...

Страница 556: ...2 35 299 Cargo compartment cover blind 286 Cargo tie down rings 283 Carpets Cleaning 411 Catalytic converter gasoline engine 349 CD changer 161 294 CD player 161 Center console Lower part 32 Upper part 31 Central locking Automatic 126 Locking unlocking from the inside 126 Switch 126 Certification label 530 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 417 418 Checking tire pressure electronically with t...

Страница 557: ...lling up the compass 321 Control and operation of radio transmitters 348 Control system 147 Multifunction display 147 Multifunction steering wheel 148 Resetting to factory default 165 Control system menus 147 AIRMATIC Compass 162 AMG menu 156 Audio 159 Distronic 162 Nav 161 Settings 164 Standard display 154 Tel 182 Trip computer 180 Vehicle configuration 178 Vehicle status message memory 163 Contr...

Страница 558: ...tires 368 Displays Digital speedometer 147 155 Distronic 253 Maintenance service indicator 401 Messages in the multifunction display 428 Multifunction display 147 Outside temperature 147 155 Selecting 168 Symbol messages 446 Text messages 430 Vehicle status message 163 428 Vehicle system settings Control system 151 153 164 Distance to empty range Trip Computer 180 Distronic 250 Activating 256 Clea...

Страница 559: ...ckage 269 Cruise control 245 Distronic 250 Downhill Speed Regulation DSR 264 Off road driving program 268 Parktronic system 274 Rear view camera 279 Vehicle level control 270 Driving tips 191 Accelerator position 191 Kickdown 191 E Easy entry exit feature Activating driver s seat 177 Easy entry exit feature 46 EBP 101 Indicator and warning lamps 416 448 Electrical connections Trailer 343 Electrica...

Страница 560: ...ergency engine shut down 525 Malfunction indicator lamp 29 449 Maximum engine speed 146 534 535 Messages in the multifunction display 449 Number 531 Starting 54 Starting with KEYLESS GO 55 Starting with the SmartKey 55 Tachometer 29 146 Technical data 534 Turning off with KEYLESS GO 67 Turning off with the SmartKey 67 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 358 546 Adding 361 546 Additives 546 Chang...

Страница 561: ... 549 Engine oil 358 546 Power steering fluid 544 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 355 545 551 Fog lamps 139 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 140 Messages in the multifunction display 458 Rear fog lamp 139 Replacing bulbs 488 4 ETS 102 Off road 4 ETS 102 Front air bags 75 Front defroster 213 227 Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag 70 75 Messages in the multifunc...

Страница 562: ...fting into optimal 195 Gear selector lever 25 54 185 Cleaning 411 Gearshift pattern 185 Messages in the multifunction display 438 Position 188 Shifting procedure 188 Transmission position 189 Global locking unlocking see Key SmartKey Glove box 294 Good visibility 200 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Trailer Weight see GTW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GTW...

Страница 563: ...g on 59 140 High mounted brake lamp 483 Hood 356 Messages in the multifunction display 455 Opening 356 Hooks Loading 284 Horn 25 HVAC see Climate control or automatic climate control 3 zone Hydroplaning 330 I Identification labels see Labels Ignition 40 42 55 Immobilizer 103 Indicator lamps see Lamps Indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle Inflation pre...

Страница 564: ...ening feature 239 Remote control 108 Replacing batteries 480 Selective setting 110 Starter switch positions 40 Starting the engine 54 Turning off the engine 67 Unlocking and opening Power tailgate 111 Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Batteries 116 480 Battery check lamp 112 Checking battery condition 116 Closing the power windows Convenience closing feature 239 Closing the tilt sliding sunroof Conveni...

Страница 565: ...ngine diagnostics 29 417 418 ESP 27 419 420 Fog lamps Front rear 136 Front passenger front air bag off 31 75 426 427 Fuel reserve 29 420 High beam headlamps 29 Instrument cluster 26 28 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 Off road driving program 268 Parktronic 276 Preglow indicator Diesel engine 29 Seat belt telltale 29 79 421 Seat belts 422 Seat heating 131 Seat ventilation 132 SRS 29 70 ...

Страница 566: ...Clearing service indicator message 402 FSS PLUS Canada vehicles 402 Maintenance System U S vehicles 401 Resetting service indicator 403 Service indicator message 401 Service term exceeded 402 Vehicle Maintenance System U S vehicles 401 Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift progam ML 63 AMG only 196 Manual shift program ML 63 AMG Activating 196 Deactivating 198 Maximum cooling MAX COOL se...

Страница 567: ...Key SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 456 457 Lamps 458 460 461 463 Low tire pressure 444 465 466 Parking brake 438 448 Parking lamps 459 Tele Aid 464 Telephone 464 Turn signals 463 Vehicle battery 446 Windshield washer fluid 464 Multifunction steering wheel 30 148 Button operation 148 N Navigation system 161 See separate COMAND system operating instructions Net Parcel 297 Net Partition 287 Neutral gear po...

Страница 568: ...aning 405 Panic alarm 95 Parcel net Front passenger footwell 298 Front seat backrests 298 Parking 65 329 On hills 65 Over things that burn Potential consequences 65 349 Parking brake 57 65 Lamps Indicator and warning 415 Messages in the multifunction display 448 Releasing 57 Parking lamps Messages in the multifunction display 459 Replacing bulbs 487 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 178 ...

Страница 569: ...Synchronizing Door windows 238 Practical hints 469 Premium unleaded gasoline 547 Problems While driving 63 With starting see Starting difficulties With the vehicle 18 Product information 9 Production options weight 396 Program mode selector switch ML 63 AMG only 195 PSI 396 Push starting see Tow starting R Radio Audio menu Control system 159 Selecting station 160 Selecting station satellite 160 Ra...

Страница 570: ...ng front fog lamps 482 483 488 Fog lamp Rear 482 490 Fog lamps Front 482 483 488 High beam headlamps 482 483 486 License plate lamps 482 492 Low beam headlamps 482 483 485 Parking standing lamps 482 487 490 491 Side marker lamps Front 482 483 485 488 Side marker lamps Rear 482 490 Tail lamps 482 483 490 491 Turn signal lamps Front 482 483 487 Turn signal lamps Rear 482 490 Reporting safety defects...

Страница 571: ...ctor lever Self test Lamps in the instrument cluster 414 OCS 90 Tele Aid 309 Vehicle battery 507 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance Service indicator Service life Tires 366 Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS PLUS Canada vehicles or Maintenance System US vehicles Service Parts 528 Settings Adaptive Damping System ADS 269 Air suspension 269 Clock 169 Co...

Страница 572: ...ultifunction display 423 Standing lamps 136 Replacing bulbs 482 483 487 490 Standing water Driving through 338 Starter switch 25 40 Positions 40 Starting difficulties Engine 57 Starting Engine 54 Steep terrain Driving 336 Steering column 47 48 Steering wheel 46 Adjustment Electrically 48 Adjustment Manually 47 Buttons 30 148 Cleaning 411 Steering wheel gearshift control Automatic transmission 194 ...

Страница 573: ...gerant 546 Brake fluid 544 546 Capacities fuels coolants lubricants etc 543 544 Coolant 549 Dimensions Vehicle 541 Electrical system 540 Engine 534 Engine oil 546 Engine oil additives 546 Fuel requirements 548 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 543 Gasoline additives 547 Main dimensions 541 Premium unleaded gasoline 547 Rims 536 Tires 536 Weights 542 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 545 W...

Страница 574: ...155 Sensor Interior temperature 208 222 Sensor Outside temperature 146 Setting display unit 155 Tether attachment points see Children in the vehicle Three zone Automatic climate control see Automatic climate control 3 zone Ticket holder 299 Tie down rings 283 Tightening torque Wheel bolts 504 Tilt sliding sunroof see Power tilt sliding sunroof Time 169 TIN 389 396 Tire and Loading Information Plac...

Страница 575: ...Low tire pressure telltale Canada only 27 Maximum load 397 Messages in the multifunction display 424 Minispare wheel except ML 63 AMG 473 Ply composition and material used 397 Problems under overinflation 384 Retreads 365 Rims and tires 536 Rotating 368 Run Flat Indicator Canada only 377 Service life 366 Sizes 385 Snow chains 400 Spare wheel 498 Spare wheel Collapsible tire 538 Speed rating 331 38...

Страница 576: ...acing bulbs 483 Turn signals 60 Additional in mirrors 483 Bulbs 483 491 Cleaning lenses 408 Indicator lamps 27 Turning off the engine 67 TWR Tongue Weight Rating 397 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 397 Units Settings Speedometer 168 Temperature 168 Unlocking the vehicle see Key Uphill driving Cruise control 247 Upholstery Cleaning and care of 412 Useful features 294 V Vacuum line routing ...

Страница 577: ...shing 406 VIN 531 Voice control system Button on multifunction steering wheel 30 148 Hands free microphone 33 W Warning indicators Parktronic 276 Warning lamps see Lamps Indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function 263 Distronic 254 Exterior lamps 136 Parking brake 58 Parktronic 278 Seat belt telltale 77 Warranty coverage 10 529 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer res...

Страница 578: ...m 363 551 Windshield wipers 60 Cleaning wiper blades 410 Fast continuous wiping 61 Fast intermittent wiping 61 Rear window wiper washer 62 Replacing wiper blades 494 Slow continuous wiping 61 Slow intermittent wiping 61 Winter driving 399 Block heater Canada only 400 Snow chains 400 Tires 399 Winter driving instructions 332 Winter tires 399 Wood trims cleaning 412 ...

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Страница 584: ... www mercedes benz ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Press time March 24 2006 GSP TIP Printed in Germany Warning G To help avoid personal injury be ...

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