Owner's Manual
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......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Getting started ...31 Unlocking ...32 Remote control with folding key ...32 Adjusting ...34 Seats...34 Steering wheel ...37 Mirrors ...38 Driving ...40 Fastening the seat belts...40 Starting the engine ...44 Switching on headlamps ...46 Turn signals...47 Windshield wipers...47 Rear window wiper...48 Problems while driving...49 Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Safety and Security ...Occupant safety ...Airbags ...Seat belts...
......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Getting started ...31 Unlocking ...32 Remote control with folding key ...32 Adjusting ...34 Seats...34 Steering wheel ...37 Mirrors ...38 Driving ...40 Fastening the seat belts...40 Starting the engine ...44 Switching on headlamps ...46 Turn signals...47 Windshield wipers...47 Rear window wiper...48 Problems while driving...49 Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off engine...Safety and Security ...Occupant safety ...Airbags ...Seat belts...
Owner's Manual
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... ...92 Rear seats ...93 Third row seats*...96 Memory function*...99 Storing positions in memory ...100 Recalling positions from memory . 100 Exterior rear view mirror parking position (passenger side) ...100 Lighting...Combination switch ...Fog lamps ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Display in the speedometer ...Resetting trip odometer ...Tachometer ...Outside temperature indicator ...Setting the clock ...Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges...Gear selector lever...
... ...92 Rear seats ...93 Third row seats*...96 Memory function*...99 Storing positions in memory ...100 Recalling positions from memory . 100 Exterior rear view mirror parking position (passenger side) ...100 Lighting...Combination switch ...Fog lamps ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Display in the speedometer ...Resetting trip odometer ...Tachometer ...Outside temperature indicator ...Setting the clock ...Automatic transmission...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges...Gear selector lever...
Owner's Manual
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... Brakes...180 Driving off ...181 Parking...182 Tires...182 Hydroplaning...183 Tire traction ...183 Tire speed rating ...184 Winter driving instructions ...184 Standing water...185 Off-road driving ...186 Trailer towing ...192 Passenger compartment...196 Driving abroad ...197 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...197 Catalytic converter...198 Emission control ...198 Coolant temperature...199 At the gas station ...200 Check regularly and before a long trip ...201 Engine compartment ...202 Hood...202 Engine oil ...203 Transmission fluid level ...206 Coolant ...206 Battery...
... Brakes...180 Driving off ...181 Parking...182 Tires...182 Hydroplaning...183 Tire traction ...183 Tire speed rating ...184 Winter driving instructions ...184 Standing water...185 Off-road driving ...186 Trailer towing ...192 Passenger compartment...196 Driving abroad ...197 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...197 Catalytic converter...198 Emission control ...198 Coolant temperature...199 At the gas station ...200 Check regularly and before a long trip ...201 Engine compartment ...202 Hood...202 Engine oil ...203 Transmission fluid level ...206 Coolant ...206 Battery...
Owner's Manual
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... of poly-V-belt drive...Engine ...Rims and tires ...Rims and tires ...Rims and winter tires* ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main Dimensions...Weights ...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements...Gasoline additives...Coolants ... 273 274 275 275 276 277 278 279 279 280 280 281 282 283 284 284 286 286 286 286 286 287 287 287 Unlocking the vehicle ...Locking the vehicle ...Changing batteries ...Fuel filler flap ...Manually unlocking the transmission...
... of poly-V-belt drive...Engine ...Rims and tires ...Rims and tires ...Rims and winter tires* ...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main Dimensions...Weights ...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline ...Fuel requirements...Gasoline additives...Coolants ... 273 274 275 275 276 277 278 279 279 280 280 281 282 283 284 284 286 286 286 286 286 287 287 287 Unlocking the vehicle ...Locking the vehicle ...Changing batteries ...Fuel filler flap ...Manually unlocking the transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the BabySmartTM system installed in a crash. G Seats Depending on the body. Otherwise they will result. If you can adjust the seats manually or electrically. Warning! Infants and small children must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized...
... with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the BabySmartTM system installed in a crash. G Seats Depending on the body. Otherwise they will result. If you can adjust the seats manually or electrically. Warning! Infants and small children must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized...
Owner's Manual
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... an accident must also be checked. Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. over the steering wheel hub, passenger front airbag cover, or door trim panels, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on the presence of your seat belt. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. Otherwise it is important to Warning G your safety and that of the airbags in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact...
... an accident must also be checked. Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. over the steering wheel hub, passenger front airbag cover, or door trim panels, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on the presence of your seat belt. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. Otherwise it is important to Warning G your safety and that of the airbags in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact...
Owner's Manual
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... damaged. Headlamp cleaning system* The switch is now properly positioned and you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold the exterior mirrors in and out approximately 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. The mirror housing is located on ignition. If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by hand. i If you are...
... damaged. Headlamp cleaning system* The switch is now properly positioned and you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold the exterior mirrors in and out approximately 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off. The mirror housing is located on ignition. If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by hand. i If you are...
Owner's Manual
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... fog up to the ozone layer. Activating Turn the key in the steering lock to blink, this indicates that the air conditioning system is too low if the battery voltage drops i How long the system will run at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 130 The compressor has turned itself off , it is free of CFCs which are harmful to 30 minutes. The blower...
... fog up to the ozone layer. Activating Turn the key in the steering lock to blink, this indicates that the air conditioning system is too low if the battery voltage drops i How long the system will run at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 130 The compressor has turned itself off , it is free of CFCs which are harmful to 30 minutes. The blower...
Owner's Manual
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... temperature has been reached. When starting off . G If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other traffic. After hard braking, it is not covered by Mercedes-Benz. Warm up the engine smoothly. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is advisable to drive on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. Driving off . Do not place...
... temperature has been reached. When starting off . G If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other traffic. After hard braking, it is not covered by Mercedes-Benz. Warm up the engine smoothly. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is advisable to drive on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. Driving off . Do not place...
Owner's Manual
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... steer into a line of operation: LOW RANGE mode ( page 118) LOW RANGE - ABS ( page 72) LOW RANGE - 4-ETS ( page 74) LOW RANGE - ESP ( page 76) Off-road driving rules Engage the LOW RANGE mode before you start out with the vehicle characteristics and gear changing before driving under off -road travel . Have the brakes checked for specific kind of gravity (straight up roof...
... steer into a line of operation: LOW RANGE mode ( page 118) LOW RANGE - ABS ( page 72) LOW RANGE - 4-ETS ( page 74) LOW RANGE - ESP ( page 76) Off-road driving rules Engage the LOW RANGE mode before you start out with the vehicle characteristics and gear changing before driving under off -road travel . Have the brakes checked for specific kind of gravity (straight up roof...
Owner's Manual
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... front wheels have then the tendency to slip due to drive across the hilltop. If in reverse gear. in steep terrain Be easy on steep inclines. To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never turn it down steep inclines ( page 118). Utilize the engine's braking power when descending a slope, observe the engine speed (do not select gear range N), to roll, immediately steer...
... front wheels have then the tendency to slip due to drive across the hilltop. If in reverse gear. in steep terrain Be easy on steep inclines. To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never turn it down steep inclines ( page 118). Utilize the engine's braking power when descending a slope, observe the engine speed (do not select gear range N), to roll, immediately steer...
Owner's Manual
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... repaired promptly. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should not be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. carried out regularly according to the Service Booklet. Do not run the engine in the exhaust emissions. Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is hazardous to your health. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by qualified Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center...
... repaired promptly. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should not be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. carried out regularly according to the Service Booklet. Do not run the engine in the exhaust emissions. Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is hazardous to your health. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by qualified Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center...
Owner's Manual
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... notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center check the automatic transmission. The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is a mixture of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Operation Engine compartment Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be cool. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground...
... notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center check the automatic transmission. The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is a mixture of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. Operation Engine compartment Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be cool. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground...
Owner's Manual
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... Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Warning! Never exceed the max. Do not underinflate tires. Check the spare tire periodically for various operating conditions. Increased inflation pressures listed for light loads. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as for condition and inflation. Regularly check your tire pressure at intervals of air temperature change. If the tire pressure repeatedly drops: Check the tires for current operating conditions. Tire...
... Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Warning! Never exceed the max. Do not underinflate tires. Check the spare tire periodically for various operating conditions. Increased inflation pressures listed for light loads. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as for condition and inflation. Regularly check your tire pressure at intervals of air temperature change. If the tire pressure repeatedly drops: Check the tires for current operating conditions. Tire...
Owner's Manual
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... times. Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up. Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place. If remote control does not function correctly after replacing the batteries, the system may have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Synchronizing remote control Turn key in steering lock to position 2, then to assure proper operation of the remote control...
... times. Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up. Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place. If remote control does not function correctly after replacing the batteries, the system may have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Synchronizing remote control Turn key in steering lock to position 2, then to assure proper operation of the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... km/h). Switch off (key in steering lock position 1). To be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to the drive axles Always install new self-locking nuts when reinstalling flexible drive shaft. ! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the vehicle may cause loss of towing. When circumstances do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts...
... km/h). Switch off (key in steering lock position 1). To be towed only for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to the drive axles Always install new self-locking nuts when reinstalling flexible drive shaft. ! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the vehicle may cause loss of towing. When circumstances do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear passenger compartment ventilation and climate control 131 Rear window defroster 131 Residual heat 130 Seat heater 91 Tow-away alarm 80 Tow-away alarm (vehicles with trip computer*) 80 Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip computer) 81 Deactivating automatic central locking 89 Deep water see Standing water 185 Defogging Windshield 128 Defrosting 128 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 49 With starting 45 Direction of rotation (tires) 210 Discharged battery Jump starting 264 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 261 Display Engine oil...
... Rear passenger compartment ventilation and climate control 131 Rear window defroster 131 Residual heat 130 Seat heater 91 Tow-away alarm 80 Tow-away alarm (vehicles with trip computer*) 80 Tow-away alarm (vehicles without trip computer) 81 Deactivating automatic central locking 89 Deep water see Standing water 185 Defogging Windshield 128 Defrosting 128 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 49 With starting 45 Direction of rotation (tires) 210 Discharged battery Jump starting 264 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 261 Display Engine oil...
Owner's Manual
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... 234 Lowering Vehicle 258 M Main dimensions 282 Maintenance 12 Display messages 235 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 244 Interior lighting control 108 Locking the vehicle 243 Sliding/pop-up roof 246 Unlocking the driver's door 242 Unlocking transmission selector lever 245 Manual seat Adjusting 35 Adjusting backrest tilt 36 Adjusting head restraint height 36 Adjusting head restraint tilt 36 Seat fore and aft adjustment 35 Seat height 35 309 ABS...
... 234 Lowering Vehicle 258 M Main dimensions 282 Maintenance 12 Display messages 235 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 244 Interior lighting control 108 Locking the vehicle 243 Sliding/pop-up roof 246 Unlocking the driver's door 242 Unlocking transmission selector lever 245 Manual seat Adjusting 35 Adjusting backrest tilt 36 Adjusting head restraint height 36 Adjusting head restraint tilt 36 Seat fore and aft adjustment 35 Seat height 35 309 ABS...
Owner's Manual
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... Radio transmitters 197 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating safety 17 Operator's Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 220 Outside temperature indicator 112 Overdue service 215 Overhead control panel 29 P Paintwork 219 Panic alarm 70 Panic button on remote control 70 Parking 182 Trailer towing 196 Parking and locking 50 Parking brake 45, 50 Engaging 50 Releasing 45 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 247, 248, 250 Replacing the bulbs 250 Switching on 102 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors...
... Radio transmitters 197 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating safety 17 Operator's Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 220 Outside temperature indicator 112 Overdue service 215 Overhead control panel 29 P Paintwork 219 Panic alarm 70 Panic button on remote control 70 Parking 182 Trailer towing 196 Parking and locking 50 Parking brake 45, 50 Engaging 50 Releasing 45 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 247, 248, 250 Replacing the bulbs 250 Switching on 102 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors...
Owner's Manual
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..., rear fog lamp 105 Hazard warning flasher 106 Headlamps 46 High beams 102 Rapid seat heating 91 Seat heating 91 Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode 118 Trip computer 172 Windshield wipers 47 Synchronizing Power windows 136 Remote control 244 Sliding/pop-up roof 138 T Tachometer 26, 112 Displaying gear range 114 Tail lamps 251 Cleaning 220 Replacing bulbs 248 Tar stains 218 Technical data 286 Brake fluid 286 Coolants 287 Electrical system 281 Engine 278 Engine oil...
..., rear fog lamp 105 Hazard warning flasher 106 Headlamps 46 High beams 102 Rapid seat heating 91 Seat heating 91 Transmission control - LOW RANGE mode 118 Trip computer 172 Windshield wipers 47 Synchronizing Power windows 136 Remote control 244 Sliding/pop-up roof 138 T Tachometer 26, 112 Displaying gear range 114 Tail lamps 251 Cleaning 220 Replacing bulbs 248 Tar stains 218 Technical data 286 Brake fluid 286 Coolants 287 Electrical system 281 Engine 278 Engine oil...