Owner's Manual
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......9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ......13 Where to find it...15 Symbols...16 Operating safety ...17 Proper use of the vehicle ...17 Problems with your vehicle...18 Reporting safety defects...19 Reporting safety defects ...19 Vehicle data recording...20 ...
......9 Product information...9 Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ......13 Where to find it...15 Symbols...16 Operating safety ...17 Proper use of the vehicle ...17 Problems with your vehicle...18 Reporting safety defects...19 Reporting safety defects ...19 Vehicle data recording...20 ...
Owner's Manual
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... in individual cases an official approval or authorization by us for your vehicle. Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are unable to determine their reliability..., safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle model. We have tested...
... in individual cases an official approval or authorization by us for your vehicle. Please do not use them , even if in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are unable to determine their reliability..., safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle model. We have tested...
Owner's Manual
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...This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of correct care and operating procedures. Vehicle damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. We continuously strive to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. If there are ...in this manual. If you have some or all of the equipment described in design and equipment. For your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Light Truck Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont ... of any equipment details that we urge you of useful information.
...This Operator's Manual contains a great deal of correct care and operating procedures. Vehicle damage caused by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. We continuously strive to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. If there are ...in this manual. If you have some or all of the equipment described in design and equipment. For your Mercedes-Benz, including: New Light Truck Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont ... of any equipment details that we urge you of useful information.
Owner's Manual
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... damage. 13 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 simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at ... gasoline for vehicles with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, gasoline may not be available; If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and...
... damage. 13 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 simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at ... gasoline for vehicles with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator. the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, gasoline may not be available; If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with catalytic converters may have a considerably lower octane rating, and...
Owner's Manual
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... with caution to electronic components. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for possible damage. Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. If you...rules: the safety precautions in this manual the "Technical data" section in an accident and/or personal injury. 17 Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of certain risks which is running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause you are attached to cease...
... with caution to electronic components. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for possible damage. Some safety systems only function while the engine is a safe distance from the road. If you...rules: the safety precautions in this manual the "Technical data" section in an accident and/or personal injury. 17 Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of certain risks which is running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause you are attached to cease...
Owner's Manual
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... on head restraint 1. For your protection, drive only with memory function*: Press switch 1 ( page 46) up from the lowest non-use position and have this work carried out by qualified technicians. Vehicles with properly positioned and engaged head restraints. Head restraints are intended to move...neck in direction of an accident or similar situation. 1 Head restraint 2 Release button 48 They can only be removed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Adjust the head restraint so that you have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not attempt to remove...
... on head restraint 1. For your protection, drive only with memory function*: Press switch 1 ( page 46) up from the lowest non-use position and have this work carried out by qualified technicians. Vehicles with properly positioned and engaged head restraints. Head restraints are intended to move...neck in direction of an accident or similar situation. 1 Head restraint 2 Release button 48 They can only be removed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Adjust the head restraint so that you have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. Do not attempt to remove...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag deactivation system, Canada only: Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in an accident. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will... Otherwise they were designed to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your seat belt buckled, you are using their likely severity in the vehicle to accidents and injury. Getting started Driving Warning! G Make sure that the pedals still have ...
... air bag deactivation system, Canada only: Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in an accident. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will... Otherwise they were designed to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your seat belt buckled, you are using their likely severity in the vehicle to accidents and injury. Getting started Driving Warning! G Make sure that the pedals still have ...
Owner's Manual
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... and possible death. Getting started Driving Never use a seat belt for more than one window fully open. 57 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at a time. Starting the engine Warning! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not run the ... areas (such as this when wearing loose clothing. Damaged seat belts or belts that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. When using a seat belt to make modifications to get caught in the door or in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions...
... and possible death. Getting started Driving Never use a seat belt for more than one window fully open. 57 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at a time. Starting the engine Warning! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not run the ... areas (such as this when wearing loose clothing. Damaged seat belts or belts that exhaust gas fumes are not properly ventilated. When using a seat belt to make modifications to get caught in the door or in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions...
Owner's Manual
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...recommended for the size and weight of the child. Only during these guidelines: (1) Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. (2) Always ...Safety and Security Occupant safety Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts, and for all children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with respect to both, ...
...recommended for the size and weight of the child. Only during these guidelines: (1) Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. (2) Always ...Safety and Security Occupant safety Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts, and for all children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with respect to both, ...
Owner's Manual
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...this may turn into projectiles and cause head and other potentially more serious injuries resulting from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are available from air bag ...bag has inflated. These instructions are designed to provide adequate protection. Work on or near SRS components and wiring. Only use belts installed or supplied by qualified technicians. over sharp edges. Do not pass belts over the steering wheel hub, front...
...this may turn into projectiles and cause head and other potentially more serious injuries resulting from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are available from air bag ...bag has inflated. These instructions are designed to provide adequate protection. Work on or near SRS components and wiring. Only use belts installed or supplied by qualified technicians. over sharp edges. Do not pass belts over the steering wheel hub, front...
Owner's Manual
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... prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*. Using other seat covers may interfere with OCS* only: On the front passenger-side, the front air bag...based on the rate of the air bag. 79 Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) ( page 81). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for your vehicle we strongly urge you sell... rate required for the second stage inflation of relevant vehicle deceleration as identified by Mercedes-Benz for availability.
... prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*. Using other seat covers may interfere with OCS* only: On the front passenger-side, the front air bag...based on the rate of the air bag. 79 Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) ( page 81). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for your vehicle we strongly urge you sell... rate required for the second stage inflation of relevant vehicle deceleration as identified by Mercedes-Benz for availability.
Owner's Manual
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G Only use seat covers which do not exceed the system's deployment threshold. Safety and Security Occupant safety The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are not deployed in impacts which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for availability. Warning! Occupant Classification ...senses that is as upright as possible with or prevent the deployment of the empty seat. Using other seat covers may not be correctly classified. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for your vehicle model. If the occupant's weight is not inserted into ...
G Only use seat covers which do not exceed the system's deployment threshold. Safety and Security Occupant safety The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are not deployed in impacts which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for availability. Warning! Occupant Classification ...senses that is as upright as possible with or prevent the deployment of the empty seat. Using other seat covers may not be correctly classified. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for your vehicle model. If the occupant's weight is not inserted into ...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle to or less than the weight of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned. 82 Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may appear to increase or decrease due to objects hanging on the seat, other passengers pushing on the seat, objects lodged underneath the seat... that the front passenger seat occupant is sensed as being empty. G i If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be used. More information about air bag display messages ( page 463). Always make sure that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 59...
...the vehicle to or less than the weight of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned. 82 Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may appear to increase or decrease due to objects hanging on the seat, other passengers pushing on the seat, objects lodged underneath the seat... that the front passenger seat occupant is sensed as being empty. G i If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be used. More information about air bag display messages ( page 463). Always make sure that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 59...
Owner's Manual
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...the system senses the front passenger seat as possible with the passenger seat cushion. G Never place anything from the seat by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Sit properly belted in case of an accident, instead of the Occupant Classification System. G If the 59 indicator lamp...adult, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out after approximately 6 seconds. Only have the seat repaired or replaced by using the handle over the door as books between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. If an adult occupant is not functioning. Read and observe...
...the system senses the front passenger seat as possible with the passenger seat cushion. G Never place anything from the seat by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Sit properly belted in case of an accident, instead of the Occupant Classification System. G If the 59 indicator lamp...adult, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out after approximately 6 seconds. Only have the seat repaired or replaced by using the handle over the door as books between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. If an adult occupant is not functioning. Read and observe...
Owner's Manual
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... with the passenger seat cushion. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use with the Mercedes-Benz system, are not BabySmartTM compatible. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on for use with the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. The bottom of special...450). 1 59 indicator lamp Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for installation of the child seat must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. Safety and Security Occupant...
... with the passenger seat cushion. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use with the Mercedes-Benz system, are not BabySmartTM compatible. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on for use with the BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. The bottom of special...450). 1 59 indicator lamp Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for installation of the child seat must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. Safety and Security Occupant...
Owner's Manual
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...slide under the seat belt in the vehicle than one person at the abdomen or neck. You could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Only use a seat belt for more likely to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your seat belt buckled, you are properly ...injury or death is correctly restrained with the seat backrest in an accident, your seat belt properly buckled. Have all work carried out only by Mercedes-Benz. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Never use seat belts which have been approved by qualified technicians.
...slide under the seat belt in the vehicle than one person at the abdomen or neck. You could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Only use a seat belt for more likely to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your seat belt buckled, you are properly ...injury or death is correctly restrained with the seat backrest in an accident, your seat belt properly buckled. Have all work carried out only by Mercedes-Benz. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Never use seat belts which have been approved by qualified technicians.
Owner's Manual
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...the event of the pyrotechnic emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The active head restraints move forward in the direction of the head at your vehicle... sequence. When disposing of an accident or similar situation. hangers) to help reduce the peak force exerted by Mercedes-Benz for availability. 92 Using other seat or head restraint covers may not be followed. Warning! Belt force limiters, when activated, are intended...
...the event of the pyrotechnic emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The active head restraints move forward in the direction of the head at your vehicle... sequence. When disposing of an accident or similar situation. hangers) to help reduce the peak force exerted by Mercedes-Benz for availability. 92 Using other seat or head restraint covers may not be followed. Warning! Belt force limiters, when activated, are intended...
Owner's Manual
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... on head restraint adjustment, see "Resetting activated head restraints" ( page 504). For your protection, drive only with you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that it is as close to the head as possible and the ...with properly positioned head restraints. 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. Adjust the head restraint in a child restraint system. The children could injure...
... on head restraint adjustment, see "Resetting activated head restraints" ( page 504). For your protection, drive only with you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that it is as close to the head as possible and the ...with properly positioned head restraints. 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. Adjust the head restraint in a child restraint system. The children could injure...
Owner's Manual
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...when it inflates in the front seating position. The infant or child restraint must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to accident statistics, children are safer when ... children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for installation and use. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in accordance with U.S. Thus...
...when it inflates in the front seating position. The infant or child restraint must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to accident statistics, children are safer when ... children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for installation and use. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in accordance with U.S. Thus...
Owner's Manual
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...in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in a reckless or dangerous manner which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from acting on a two-axle dynamometer. i The ESP® will only function ...441) and ( page 459). 106 If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G Never switch off the ESP® when you use wheels of physics from excessive speed. Adapt your speed and driving style to skid....
...in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in a reckless or dangerous manner which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from acting on a two-axle dynamometer. i The ESP® will only function ...441) and ( page 459). 106 If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G Never switch off the ESP® when you use wheels of physics from excessive speed. Adapt your speed and driving style to skid....