Owner's Manual
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... Safety Defects ...16 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...18 Center console ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Operation Vehicle keys ...24 Start lock-out ...25 General notes on the central locking system ...26 Central locking system ...26 Radio frequency remote control ...26 Unlocking the liftgate ...28 Panic button ...28 Mechanical keys ...29 Doors ...30 Central locking switch ...32 Automatic central locking ...32 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...33 Liftgate ...34 Antitheft alarm system ...35 Tow...
... Safety Defects ...16 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ...18 Center console ...20 Overhead control panel ...21 Operation Vehicle keys ...24 Start lock-out ...25 General notes on the central locking system ...26 Central locking system ...26 Radio frequency remote control ...26 Unlocking the liftgate ...28 Panic button ...28 Mechanical keys ...29 Doors ...30 Central locking switch ...32 Automatic central locking ...32 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...33 Liftgate ...34 Antitheft alarm system ...35 Tow...
Owner's Manual
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..., general ...139 Cellular telephone ...139 Garage door opener ...140 Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...146 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...147 Maintenance ...147 Tele Aid ...148 Catalytic converter ...160 Emission control ...161 Steering lock ...162 Starting and turning off the engine ...164 Automatic transmission ...165 Parking brake ...173 Driving instructions ...174 Drive sensibly - save fuel ...174 Drinking and driving ...174 Pedals ...174 Power assistance ...175 Brakes ...175 Driving off ...176 Parking ...176 Tires ...177
..., general ...139 Cellular telephone ...139 Garage door opener ...140 Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ...146 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ...147 Maintenance ...147 Tele Aid ...148 Catalytic converter ...160 Emission control ...161 Steering lock ...162 Starting and turning off the engine ...164 Automatic transmission ...165 Parking brake ...173 Driving instructions ...174 Drive sensibly - save fuel ...174 Drinking and driving ...174 Pedals ...174 Power assistance ...175 Brakes ...175 Driving off ...176 Parking ...176 Tires ...177
Owner's Manual
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... ...221 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ...221 4-ETS malfunction indicator lamp ...221 LOW RANGE indicator lamp ...221 ABS malfunction indicator lamp ...222 Adjustable steering wheel - indicator lamp ...222 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...222 Seat belt warning lamp ...223 Charge indicator lamp ...223 Low engine oil level warning lamp ...224 Low engine coolant level warning ...224 Brake pad wear indicator lamp ...225 FSS indicator ...225 Contents 3
... ...221 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ...221 4-ETS malfunction indicator lamp ...221 LOW RANGE indicator lamp ...221 ABS malfunction indicator lamp ...222 Adjustable steering wheel - indicator lamp ...222 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ...222 Seat belt warning lamp ...223 Charge indicator lamp ...223 Low engine oil level warning lamp ...224 Low engine coolant level warning ...224 Brake pad wear indicator lamp ...225 FSS indicator ...225 Contents 3
Owner's Manual
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... aid kit ...228 Fuses ...228 Electrical outlet ...230 Stowing things in the vehicle ...230 Hood ...231 Checking engine oil level ...233 Automatic transmission fluid level ...234 Engine oil consumption ...234 Coolant level ...234 Adding coolant ...235 Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system ...236 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ...237 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver ...237 Air pump ...239 Wheels ...240 Tire replacement ...240 Rotating wheels ...241 Spare wheel ...242 Changing wheels ...245 Tire inflation pressure ...250 Battery ...251 Jump starting ...253...
... aid kit ...228 Fuses ...228 Electrical outlet ...230 Stowing things in the vehicle ...230 Hood ...231 Checking engine oil level ...233 Automatic transmission fluid level ...234 Engine oil consumption ...234 Coolant level ...234 Adding coolant ...235 Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system ...236 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ...237 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver ...237 Air pump ...239 Wheels ...240 Tire replacement ...240 Rotating wheels ...241 Spare wheel ...242 Changing wheels ...245 Tire inflation pressure ...250 Battery ...251 Jump starting ...253...
Owner's Manual
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... 2 Parking brake release, see page 173 3 Parking brake pedal, see page 173 4 Steering wheel adjustment lever, see page 70 5 Headlamp washer switch, see page 94 6 Exterior lamp switch, see page 90 7 Cruise control switch, see page 196 8 Instrument cluster, see page 76 9 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 94 10 Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2), Driver airbag, see page 56 11 Steering lock with ignition /starter switch, see page 162 12 Switch for exterior rear view mirrors, electrically folding...
... 2 Parking brake release, see page 173 3 Parking brake pedal, see page 173 4 Steering wheel adjustment lever, see page 70 5 Headlamp washer switch, see page 94 6 Exterior lamp switch, see page 90 7 Cruise control switch, see page 196 8 Instrument cluster, see page 76 9 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 94 10 Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2), Driver airbag, see page 56 11 Steering lock with ignition /starter switch, see page 162 12 Switch for exterior rear view mirrors, electrically folding...
Owner's Manual
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... Index Instruments and controls Center console 1 Left front seat heater switch, see page 44 2 Switch for rear quarter window, left, see page 106 3 Switch for rear window washer/wiper, see page 96 4 ESP control switch, see page 207 5 Switch for rear quarter window, right, see page 106 6 Right front seat heater switch, see page 44 7 Storage compartment 8 Selector lever, see page 165 9 Ashtray with lighter, see page 118 10 Power window switch, left front door, see...
... Index Instruments and controls Center console 1 Left front seat heater switch, see page 44 2 Switch for rear quarter window, left, see page 106 3 Switch for rear window washer/wiper, see page 96 4 ESP control switch, see page 207 5 Switch for rear quarter window, right, see page 106 6 Right front seat heater switch, see page 44 7 Storage compartment 8 Selector lever, see page 165 9 Ashtray with lighter, see page 118 10 Power window switch, left front door, see...
Owner's Manual
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...) ...55 Airbags ...56 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...63 Infant and child restraint systems ...65 Adjustable steering wheel ...70 Inside rear view mirror ...71 Antiglare night position ...71 Exterior rear view mirrors ...73 Exterior rear view mirror, electrically folding ...75 Instrument cluster ...76 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...78 Trip computer ...83 Flexible service system (FSS) ...87 Engine oil level indicator ...89 Exterior lamp switch ...90 Fog lamp switch (except...
...) ...55 Airbags ...56 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ...63 Infant and child restraint systems ...65 Adjustable steering wheel ...70 Inside rear view mirror ...71 Antiglare night position ...71 Exterior rear view mirrors ...73 Exterior rear view mirror, electrically folding ...75 Instrument cluster ...76 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...78 Trip computer ...83 Flexible service system (FSS) ...87 Engine oil level indicator ...89 Exterior lamp switch ...90 Fog lamp switch (except...
Owner's Manual
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... their seat belts. It is safe to reduce the potential and severity of a collision always be seriously injured by opening a window or door. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 60 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Warning! To avoid this, you at a safe distance from the airbags. Warning! The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for the driver...
... their seat belts. It is safe to reduce the potential and severity of a collision always be seriously injured by opening a window or door. Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 60 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Warning! To avoid this, you at a safe distance from the airbags. Warning! The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for the driver...
Owner's Manual
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Switch on outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system. Switch off , set air volume control switch to position 0. Windshield fogged up on wiper motor. Outside air is not supplied to fresh air. To cancel, press O button again. If the windows should fog up . Note: Keep the air intake grille in button lights up from the inside, switch from recirculated air back to the vehicles's interior. Indicator lamp in front of windshield free...
Switch on outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system. Switch off , set air volume control switch to position 0. Windshield fogged up on wiper motor. Outside air is not supplied to fresh air. To cancel, press O button again. If the windows should fog up . Note: Keep the air intake grille in button lights up from the inside, switch from recirculated air back to the vehicles's interior. Indicator lamp in front of windshield free...
Owner's Manual
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... approximately 30 seconds without sufficient voltage the rear window defroster switches off the defroster as soon as the window is located on . With the engine running, press upper half of operation, dependent on the outside temperature. The switch is clear. Climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 103 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The rear window defroster consumes a large amount of electrical power.
... approximately 30 seconds without sufficient voltage the rear window defroster switches off the defroster as soon as the window is located on . With the engine running, press upper half of operation, dependent on the outside temperature. The switch is clear. Climate control Instruments and controls Operation Driving 103 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index The rear window defroster consumes a large amount of electrical power.
Owner's Manual
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... be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. As with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could start a fire. To prevent damage to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Warning! Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Catalytic converter Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to the catalytic converters, use...
... be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. As with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could start a fire. To prevent damage to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Warning! Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Catalytic converter Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to the catalytic converters, use...
Owner's Manual
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... come on this subject. Due to the installed starter non-repeat feature, the key must be turned completely to the left and repeat starting Ensure that parking brake is not operational. Turning off the engine Before starting the engine. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will advise you on . Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100...
... come on this subject. Due to the installed starter non-repeat feature, the key must be turned completely to the left and repeat starting Ensure that parking brake is not operational. Turning off the engine Before starting the engine. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will advise you on . Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100...
Owner's Manual
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... Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 176 Parking Warning! Perform this procedure only when the road is not covered by shifting into a lower gear to spin for some time, rather than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down long and steep grades, relieve the load on hills, always set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. Turn front wheels towards the road curb. 6. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad...
... Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 176 Parking Warning! Perform this procedure only when the road is not covered by shifting into a lower gear to spin for some time, rather than immediately parking, so the air stream will cool down long and steep grades, relieve the load on hills, always set the parking brake whenever parking or leaving the vehicle. Turn front wheels towards the road curb. 6. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and reduces brake pad...
Owner's Manual
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... (danger of gravity. Utilize the engine's braking power when descending a slope, observe the engine speed (do not select gear range "N"). Select gear range "2" or "1" on a steep incline. Driving in doing so, the vehicle begins to show a tendency to the weight reduction over , never turn it down in reverse gear. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 185 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index If the...
... (danger of gravity. Utilize the engine's braking power when descending a slope, observe the engine speed (do not select gear range "N"). Select gear range "2" or "1" on a steep incline. Driving in doing so, the vehicle begins to show a tendency to the weight reduction over , never turn it down in reverse gear. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 185 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index If the...
Owner's Manual
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... position. Parking Warning! Have a second person place wheel chocks on brake pedal. 2. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 6. On inclines turn off the air conditioner. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 195 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Slowly release brake pedal and let vehicle and trailer roll into a lower gear and use the engine's braking effect. Extreme care must be additionally vented by opening the windows, switching the climate control fan speed to high...
... position. Parking Warning! Have a second person place wheel chocks on brake pedal. 2. Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 6. On inclines turn off the air conditioner. Driving instructions Instruments and controls Operation Driving 195 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Slowly release brake pedal and let vehicle and trailer roll into a lower gear and use the engine's braking effect. Extreme care must be additionally vented by opening the windows, switching the climate control fan speed to high...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle to the warning lamp, the engine oil level should be topped to the coolant system, see coolant temperature gauge on page 81. Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in serious engine damage that is running and at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Extended driving with the symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The low engine oil...
... vehicle to the warning lamp, the engine oil level should be topped to the coolant system, see coolant temperature gauge on page 81. Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in serious engine damage that is running and at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Extended driving with the symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The low engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving 227 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Practical hints First aid kit ...228 Fuses ...228 Electrical outlet ...230 Stowing things in the vehicle ...230 Hood ...231 Checking engine oil level ...233 Automatic transmission fluid level ...234 Engine oil consumption ...234 Coolant level ...234 Adding coolant ...235 Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system ...236 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ...237 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver ...237 Air pump ...239 Wheels ...240 Tire replacement...
... Driving 227 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Practical hints First aid kit ...228 Fuses ...228 Electrical outlet ...230 Stowing things in the vehicle ...230 Hood ...231 Checking engine oil level ...233 Automatic transmission fluid level ...234 Engine oil consumption ...234 Coolant level ...234 Adding coolant ...235 Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system ...236 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ...237 Vehicle jack, wheel bolt wrench and screwdriver ...237 Air pump ...239 Wheels ...240 Tire replacement...
Owner's Manual
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Switch off air pump and turn off the engine. 9. Warning! Observe manufacturer's instructions. 3. Warning! When working on the air pump. Reinstall tire valve cap. Note: Excessive tire air pressure should be hot. Open lid (arrow) and pull out filler hose (1) with the engine running, always set the parking brake in front passenger footwell or rear cargo compartment. 6. Operate air pump (approximately 8 minutes) until pressure gauge displays 61 psi (4.2 bar). 8. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care...
Switch off air pump and turn off the engine. 9. Warning! Observe manufacturer's instructions. 3. Warning! When working on the air pump. Reinstall tire valve cap. Note: Excessive tire air pressure should be hot. Open lid (arrow) and pull out filler hose (1) with the engine running, always set the parking brake in front passenger footwell or rear cargo compartment. 6. Operate air pump (approximately 8 minutes) until pressure gauge displays 61 psi (4.2 bar). 8. Tires, Wheels Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care...
Owner's Manual
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O Obtaining replacement keys ...25 Odometer/Trip odometer ...80 Off-Road driving ...183 On-board diagnostic system ...218 Operator's manual ...8 Outside temperature indicator ...82 Overhead control panel ...21 Power windows ...104 Blocking of rear door windows ...105 Express opening of front door windows ...105 Problems with your vehicle ...15 Product information ...7 R Radio transmitters ...146 Rain sensor See windshield wiper/washer switch ...95 Rear quarter windows ...106 Rear seat bench ...120 Easy entry/exit feature ...123 Head restraints ...124 Rear seat head...
O Obtaining replacement keys ...25 Odometer/Trip odometer ...80 Off-Road driving ...183 On-board diagnostic system ...218 Operator's manual ...8 Outside temperature indicator ...82 Overhead control panel ...21 Power windows ...104 Blocking of rear door windows ...105 Express opening of front door windows ...105 Problems with your vehicle ...15 Product information ...7 R Radio transmitters ...146 Rain sensor See windshield wiper/washer switch ...95 Rear quarter windows ...106 Rear seat bench ...120 Easy entry/exit feature ...123 Head restraints ...124 Rear seat head...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control ...271 Removable cargo floor plates ...129 Replacement keys ...25 Replacing bulbs ...260 Replacing wiper blade insert ...275 Reporting safety defects ...16 Reserve key ...24, 25 Roadside assistance ...10 Roadside assistance call See Tele Aid ...148 Roof rack ...276 Unfastening ...50 Warning lamp ...223 Seat belts and integrated restraint system ...46 Seat bench ...120 Seats, folding (Third row seats) ...126 Seats, front ...37 Heated seats ...44 Manual seats ...39 Power seats ...40 Service indicator See Flexible service...
... remote control ...271 Removable cargo floor plates ...129 Replacement keys ...25 Replacing bulbs ...260 Replacing wiper blade insert ...275 Reporting safety defects ...16 Reserve key ...24, 25 Roadside assistance ...10 Roadside assistance call See Tele Aid ...148 Roof rack ...276 Unfastening ...50 Warning lamp ...223 Seat belts and integrated restraint system ...46 Seat bench ...120 Seats, folding (Third row seats) ...126 Seats, front ...37 Heated seats ...44 Manual seats ...39 Power seats ...40 Service indicator See Flexible service...