Mercedes Benz G Class UK 2013 Owner's Manual
G-Class
Owner's Manual
Nur für internen Gebrauch / For internal use only
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 13
At a glance ........................................... 17
Safety ................................................... 23
Opening and closing ........................... 37
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 49
Lights and windscreen wipers ........... 57
Climate control .................................... 77
Driving and parking ............................ 85
Display and display messages ......... 117
Stowing and features ....................... 127
Maintenance and care ...................... 139
Breakdown assistance ..................... 153
Wheels and tyres .............................. 173
Technical data ................................... 187
Index
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A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Function/notes ................................ 35
Important safety notes .................... 35
Warning lamp ................................. 121
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ...................................... 81
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 194
Adjusting the seat ............................... 51
ADR (working speed governor) .......... 95
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 27
Important safety guidelines ............. 26
Triggering ......................................... 25
Air-conditioning system
see Heating and air-conditioning system
Air filter
Cleaning valves .............................. 144
Warning lamp ................................. 124
Air vents
Important safety notes .................... 83
Setting ............................................. 83
Setting the centre air vents ............. 83
Setting the side air vents ................. 83
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 110
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Approach/departure angle .............. 109
Aquaplaning ....................................... 103
Assembly tool
General notes ................................ 138
Radio aerial .................................... 138
ASSYST service interval display
Resetting a service message ......... 146
Service messages .......................... 146
Automatic car wash .......................... 147
Automatic transmission
Driving tips ...................................... 93
Emergency running mode ................ 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Kickdown ......................................... 93
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (fault) ................................. 95
Pulling away ..................................... 88
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ................................................. 95
Selector lever ................................... 91
Shift ranges ..................................... 93
Trailer towing ................................... 93
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ........................... 95
Auxiliary heating
Activating/deactivating ................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 201
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BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 36
Battery
Warning lamp (control panel) ......... 163
Warning lamp (instrument cluster) . 123
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 161
Important safety notes .................. 160
Jump starting ................................. 163
Overview ........................................ 160
Battery isolating switch ...................... 87
Blackout lighting
Switching on/off .............................. 59
Bodystyling bar ................................. 138
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 140
Opening ......................................... 140
Opening completely ....................... 141
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 195
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 35
BAS .................................................. 36
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 195
Driving tips .................................... 102
Important safety notes .................. 102
Parking brake ................................ 101
Warning lamp ................................. 120
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Bulb
Convoy lighting ................................ 72
Index
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Bulbs
Additional turn signal lamp .............. 68
Blackout brake lamps ...................... 71
Blackout lighting .............................. 67
Blackout tail lamp ............................ 69
Brake lamp ...................................... 69
Dipped-beam headlamps ................. 65
Foglamps ......................................... 66
Licence plate lamp ........................... 72
Main-beam headlamps ..................... 65
Rear foglamp ................................... 70
Replacing ......................................... 65
Reversing lamp ................................ 70
Side lamp ......................................... 66
Tail lamp .......................................... 69
see Changing bulbs
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Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 147
Display ........................................... 150
Headlamps ..................................... 150
High-pressure cleaner .................... 148
Interior ........................................... 150
Matt paintwork .............................. 149
Notes ............................................. 147
Paint .............................................. 148
Plastic trim .................................... 150
Seat belt ........................................ 151
Seat covers .................................... 151
Trailer coupling .............................. 150
Wheels ........................................... 148
Windows ........................................ 149
Wiper blades .................................. 149
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 22
Overview .......................................... 21
Changing a bulb
Rear (chassis cab with 12 V elec-
trical system) ................................... 73
Changing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 63
Overview of bulb types .................... 64
Reversing lamps .............................. 70
Turn signals (front) ........................... 67
Changing gears .................................... 92
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 107
Before driving off-road ................... 107
Child-proof lock
Rear door ......................................... 34
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 34
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 29
Restraint systems ............................ 29
Child seat
ISOFIX .............................................. 31
On the front-passenger seat ............ 30
Recommendations ........................... 34
Suitable positions ............................ 33
Top Tether ....................................... 31
Chock
see Wheel chock
Climate control
Setting the air vents ........................ 83
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 18
Combination switch ............................ 60
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 143
Notes ............................................. 195
Temperature gauge ........................ 118
Coupling jaw ...................................... 166
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Daytime driving lights
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 59
Diagnostics connection ...................... 14
Diesel .................................................. 192
Diesel particle filter .......................... 101
Differential lock
Disengaging ................................... 113
Front axle ...................................... 113
Rear axle ........................................ 113
Transfer case ................................. 112
see Differential lock
Differential locks
Engaging ........................................ 112
General notes ................................ 111
Terrain ........................................... 111
Dipped-beam headlamp
Switching on/off .............................. 59
Index
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Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 65
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 58
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 150
Display message
ASSYST service interval display ..... 145
Door
Opening (from the inside) ................ 39
Doors
Overview .......................................... 39
Driving abroad
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 58
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 109
Driving downhill ............................. 109
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 109
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 103
Driving safety system
Electronic Brake-force Distribution .. 36
Important safety guidelines ............. 35
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 35
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 36
Overview .......................................... 35
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 103
Automatic transmission ................... 93
Brakes ........................................... 102
Downhill gradient ........................... 102
Driving abroad ................................. 58
Driving in winter ............................. 105
Driving on flooded roads ................ 103
Driving on sand .............................. 108
Driving over obstacles ................... 108
Gravel roads .................................. 108
Icy road surfaces ........................... 105
Off-road driving .............................. 106
Off-road fording ............................. 104
Snow chains .................................. 176
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 58
Towing a trailer .............................. 113
Travelling uphill .............................. 109
Tyre grip ........................................ 103
Tyre ruts ........................................ 108
Wet road surface ........................... 102
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EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Function/notes ................................ 36
Emergency start facility ................... 163
Engine
Engine number ............................... 191
Jump-starting ................................. 163
Running irregularly ........................... 90
Starting problems ............................ 90
Starting the engine with the key ...... 88
Stopping ........................................ 101
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 122
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 189
Problem (fault) ................................. 90
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 194
Checking the oil level ..................... 142
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 142
Filling capacity ............................... 194
Notes about oil grades ................... 194
Topping up ..................................... 143
Viscosity ........................................ 194
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 13
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 13
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Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 154
First-aid kit ......................................... 154
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 181
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 181
Raising the vehicle ......................... 179
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 179
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 159
Index
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Floormat ............................................. 138
Foglamps
Switching on/off .............................. 60
Folding seat ......................................... 53
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 189
Two-way radio ................................ 189
Fuel
Important safety notes .................. 192
Notes about consumption ............. 193
Premium-grade unleaded petrol ..... 192
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Quality (diesel) ............................... 192
Refuelling ......................................... 96
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 192
Fuel/water separator
Service ........................................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 124
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 192
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 170
Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ............... 170
Fuse extractor ................................... 170
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 170
Before changing ............................. 170
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 170
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 170
Important safety notes .................. 169
Main fuse box ................................ 170
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Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 188
Glove compartment .......................... 130
Gradient-climbing capability (max-
imum) ................................................. 109
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Hazard warning lamps ........................ 61
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) .............. 61
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 196
Headlamp range
Controlling ....................................... 61
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 150
Misting up ........................................ 62
Topping up the cleaning system .... 144
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 52
Removing/fitting ............................. 53
Heating and air-conditioning system
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................. 81
Activating/deactivating heating
system ............................................. 79
Adjusting air outlets ......................... 83
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 80
Demisting the windows .................... 81
Demisting the windscreen ............... 81
Important safety notes .................... 78
Increasing/reducing temperature .... 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function ................ 80
Setting the airflow ........................... 80
Switching rear window heating
on/off .............................................. 81
High-pressure cleaners .................... 148
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Immobiliser .......................................... 36
Increasing/reducing temperature
(heating and air-conditioning sys-
tem) ...................................................... 80
Indicator and warning lamps
Overview .......................................... 20
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 19
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 119
Instrument panel
Instrument panel display ............... 119
Index
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Interior lighting ................................... 62
Automatic control system ................ 62
Manual control ................................. 62
Overview .......................................... 62
Reading lamp ................................... 62
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 31
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Jack
Pump lever ..................................... 180
Storage location ............................ 155
Using ............................................. 179
Jump-starting
Jump leads ..................................... 163
Using a jump-starting socket ......... 165
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 163
Jump-starting socket ........................ 165
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Key
Loss ................................................. 39
Malfunction ...................................... 39
Overview .......................................... 38
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 39
Starting the engine .......................... 88
Unlocking/locking vehicle ............... 38
Key positions
Key .................................................. 87
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Lashing eyelets ................................. 134
Lights
Blackout lighting .............................. 59
Convoy marking ............................... 72
Dipped-beam headlamps ................. 59
Driving abroad ................................. 58
Foglamps ......................................... 60
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 61
Headlamp flasher ............................. 60
Headlamp range .............................. 61
Light switch ..................................... 58
Main-beam headlamps ..................... 60
Rear foglamp ................................... 60
Side lamps ....................................... 59
Slider lock ........................................ 59
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ....................... 59
Turn signals ..................................... 60
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 128
Locking
From the inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 39
Luggage compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 130
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 176
Main-beam headlamps
Switching on/off .............................. 60
Main fuse box .................................... 170
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 149
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 189
Installation ..................................... 189
Transmission output (maximum) .... 189
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Notes on running in a new vehicle .... 86
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Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 29
Important safety notes .................... 24
Odometer ........................................... 119
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 107
Driving on sand .............................. 108
Important safety notes .................. 106
Travelling uphill .............................. 109
Off-road fording ................................. 104
Oil
see Engine oil
Oil level (warning lamp) .................... 124
Index
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Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ................... 14
Outside temperature display ........... 118
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Paint code .......................................... 191
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 148
Parking ............................................... 100
Important safety notes .................. 100
Parking brake
Operating ....................................... 101
Warning lamp ................................. 122
see Parking brake
Parking lock
Releasing manually .......................... 95
Petrol .................................................. 192
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 150
Platform dropside
Important safety notes .................... 44
Opening/closing .............................. 45
Removing/fitting ............................. 45
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 116
Preheater block ................................... 97
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................... 88
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Qualified specialist workshop ........... 15
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Radiator cover ................................... 142
Radio aerial
Assembly tool ................................ 138
Removing ....................................... 138
Removing the radio aerial .............. 138
Securing ........................................ 138
Securing the radio aerial ................ 138
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 131
Rear door
Opening/closing .............................. 40
Rear foglamp
Switching on/off .............................. 60
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 132
Rear-view mirror .................................. 55
Rear window heating .......................... 81
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off .............................. 74
Refuelling
Important safety notes .................... 96
Refuelling process ........................... 98
see Fuel
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Warning lamp ................................. 122
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 118
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 70
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Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 29
Child restraint systems .................... 29
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Side-facing bench seat in the lug-
gage compartment .......................... 54
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 131
Seat belt
Cleaning ......................................... 151
Fastening ......................................... 29
Important safety guidelines ............. 27
Releasing ......................................... 29
Seat heating
Malfunction indicator lamp .............. 54
Seats
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 52
Cleaning the cover ......................... 151
Correct driver's seat position ........... 50
Folding the folding seat forward ...... 53
Important safety notes .................... 50
Overview .......................................... 50
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 53
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Index
Securing a load .................................. 133
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 195
Coolant (engine) ............................ 195
Engine oil ....................................... 194
Fuel ................................................ 191
Important safety notes .................. 191
Notes ............................................. 191
Washer fluid ................................... 196
Setting the airflow .............................. 80
Shift ranges ......................................... 93
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 101
Side windows
Important safety notes .................... 46
Opening/closing .............................. 46
Ski rack .............................................. 136
Slider lock ............................................ 59
Sliding windows .................................. 47
Snow chains ...................................... 176
Sockets
12V socket .................................... 136
24V port ........................................ 137
24V socket .................................... 136
Spare fuses ........................................ 170
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................ 178
Notes/data .................................... 184
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 157
Spare wheel carrier under the
vehicle ........................................... 158
Spare wheel bracket
Swinging to the side ........................ 42
Specialist workshop ............................ 15
Split rear door ...................................... 42
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction ..................................... 24
Warning lamp ................................. 122
Warning lamp (function) ................... 25
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................... 88
Stowage areas ................................... 129
Stowage compartment
Door stowage compartment .......... 130
Map pockets .................................. 130
Stowage compartment (platform
truck) .................................................. 135
Stowage compartments
Glove compartment ....................... 130
Important safety information ......... 129
Summer tyres .................................... 176
Sun visor ............................................ 136
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
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Tail lamps
see Lights
see Rear lamps
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 191
Chassis-cab ........................... 197, 198
Information .................................... 188
Long-wheelbase panel van ............. 196
Long-wheelbase station wagon ...... 197
Trailer loads ................................... 201
Tyre pressures ............................... 184
Tyres .............................................. 182
Tyres/wheels ................................. 182
Wheels ........................................... 182
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 118
Outside temperature ...................... 118
Theft-deterrent system
Immobiliser ...................................... 36
Top Tether ............................................ 31
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 166
In the event of malfunctions .......... 169
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 201
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 198
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 167
Towing coupling ................................ 166
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 167
Rear ............................................... 167
Tow-starting
Important safety notes .................. 166
Index
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Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 116
Coupling up ................................... 115
Power supply ................................. 116
Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 150
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 201
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 115
Trailer towing
Driving tips .................................... 113
Mounting dimensions .................... 198
Shift range ....................................... 93
Trailer loads ................................... 201
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 110
Indicator lamp ................................ 125
Shifting .......................................... 110
Shifting (general notes) .................. 110
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 110
Shifting to neutral .......................... 111
Shift range ..................................... 110
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 111
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 111
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ........... 92
Transmission positions ....................... 92
Transport (vehicle) ............................ 167
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 109
Trip meter
Resetting ....................................... 119
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ..................... 67
Switching on/off .............................. 60
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 189
Installation ..................................... 189
Transmission output (maximum) .... 189
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Recommended ............................... 177
Table (single tyres) ......................... 178
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 178
Checking ........................................ 175
Direction of rotation ...................... 179
Grip ................................................ 103
Important safety notes .................. 174
Replacing ....................................... 178
Service life ..................................... 175
Storing ........................................... 179
Technical data ............................... 182
Tyre size (data) .............................. 182
Tyre tread ...................................... 175
see Flat tyre
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Underride guard (collapsible) .......... 158
Unlocking
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 39
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Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 15
Data acquisition ............................... 15
Electronics ..................................... 189
Equipment ....................................... 13
Implied warranty .............................. 15
Leaving parked up ......................... 101
Lowering ........................................ 182
Pulling away ..................................... 88
Raising ........................................... 179
Registration ..................................... 15
Securing from rolling away ............ 179
Towing away .................................. 166
Tow-starting ................................... 166
Transporting .................................. 167
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 191
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 155
VIN ...................................................... 191
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Index
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Walk-on bonnet ................................. 137
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 120
Air filter .......................................... 124
Battery ........................................... 123
Brakes ........................................... 120
Brake wear .................................... 120
Coolant level .................................. 123
Engine diagnostics ......................... 122
Oil Level ......................................... 124
Parking brake ................................ 122
Preglow .......................................... 122
Reserve fuel ................................... 122
Reserve fuel (yellow) ...................... 122
SRS ................................................ 122
Transfer case ................................. 125
Washer fluid ................................... 125
Water separator ............................. 124
Warning triangle ................................ 154
Washer fluid (warning lamp) ............ 125
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 182
Wheel chock ...................................... 156
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 178
Changing a wheel .......................... 178
Checking ........................................ 175
Cleaning ......................................... 148
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 179
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 181
Fitting a wheel ............................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 174
Overview ........................................ 174
Removing a wheel .......................... 181
Storing ........................................... 179
Technical data ............................... 182
Tightening torque ........................... 182
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 182
Winch socket ..................................... 137
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 149
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 196
Topping up ..................................... 144
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Rear window wiper .......................... 74
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 74
Switching on/off .............................. 73
Winter
Driving in winter ............................. 105
Winter operation ............................ 176
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 176
Snow chains .................................. 176
Winter tyres
M+S tyres ...................................... 176
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 149
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 74
Working speed governor
see ADR
Introduction
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resources which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
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observe the correct tyre pressure.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
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remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
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change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environmentally responsible manner, in accordance
the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles
Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and disassembly plants which can recycle your vehicle in an environmentally-responsible manner. The methods employed in vehicle and
parts recycling are constantly being developed and improved. This means that your
Mercedes-Benz will also continue to meet
even the increased recycling quotas in the
future in good time. You can obtain further
information from your national MercedesBenz homepage or your national hotline number.
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Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
differences are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be fitted with all features described. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety. Therefore, the
equipment on your vehicle may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
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The original purchase contract documentation for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
The Owner's Manual and the Service Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or necessary repairs carried out, this could result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as necessary repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring could effect their
function and/or the operation of other networked components. This could in particular
also be the case for systems relevant to
safety. They might not function properly any
more and/or jeopardise the operational
safety of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of an accident and injury.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
Always have work on electrical and electronic
components carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Improper modification of the electronic components, their software or wiring can render
the operating permit invalid.
Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components
The following information applies to all components of this vehicle that receive and/or
transmit radio waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle components has been checked and certified according to Directive 72/245/EEC or
the equivalent regulation ECE-R 10. In each
case, the currently valid version is applicable.
Diagnostics connection
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of your vehicle while driving.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection.
WARNING
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Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance.
The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
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If the engine is switched off and a device
is connected to a diagnostic connection,
the battery may become discharged.
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The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the necessary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications, installations and conversions
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work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle ownership.
Correct use
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the technical data in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognise certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Implied warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
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if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
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if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components which are critical for vehicle
operation are equipped with fault data memories as standard. There are also data storage
devices which record the technical reactions
of vehicle components to certain driving situations (e.g. airbag deployment).
This data is used exclusively to:
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assist in the rectification of faults and
defects
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help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop
vehicle functions
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The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by MercedesBenz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. Authorised
employees of the Mercedes-Benz service network read this technical information using
special diagnostic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the information is deleted from the memory. Other memory data is constantly overwritten.
Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehicle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devices, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions.
Cockpit ................................................. 18
Instrument cluster .............................. 19
Centre console .................................... 21
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At a glance
Cockpit
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Cockpit
At a glance
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A
B
C
D
E
F
Function Page
Combination switch 60
Adjusts the headlamp range 61
Emergency start facility 163
Instrument cluster 19
Ignition lock 87
Glove compartment 130
Battery main switch
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87
Steering wheel
Horn
Opening the bonnet 140
1
Only for 24 V electrical system.
Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
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A
B
C
D
E
Rev counter 118
Speedometer
Coolant temperature gauge 118
Fuel gauge
Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting: brighter 119
Adjusts the instrument cluster lighting: dimmer 119
Inoperative
Total distance recorder/trip meter selector button 119
Reset button
Display
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
20
Warning and indicator lamps
At a glance
Function Page
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Brakes 120
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Turn signals 60
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ABS warning lamp 121
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Reserve fuel 122
A
Washer fluid level 125
B
Preglow 122
C
ADR 95
D
Air filter 124
E
Transfer case 125
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Engine diagnostics
122
Function Page
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ABS indicator lamp 120
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Coolant
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Fuel/water separator 124
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Parking brake 122
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Oil level 124
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Brake pad wear indicator
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Battery 123
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Main-beam headlamps 60
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SRS 122
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Rear foglamp 60
Centre console
Overview
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Example: centre console overview
Function Page
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Rear foglamp 60
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Hazard warning lamps 61
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CD/radio player; see the
separate operating instructions
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12 V socket 136
A
Activates/deactivates ADR
(working speed governor) 95
B
Adjusts ADR (working
speed governor) 95
C
Switch for cable-winch
socket/ 137
Jump starting socket 165
D
Increases/reduces the
temperature (air-conditioning system) 80
E
Air-recirculation mode
81
Centre console
Function Page
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24 V power socket 136
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Heating and air-conditioning system control panel 79
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Automatic transmission
selector lever 91
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Control panel 22
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Parking brake 101
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Battery main switch 87
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Light switch 58
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Switches the rear window
wiper on/off 74
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Washes the rear window
with washer fluid 74
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Rear window heating 81
P
Foglamps 60
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At a glance
Centre console
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Lower section with control panel
At a glance
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Centre console, lower section with con-
trol panel (example)
Function Page
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24 V turn signal indicator
lamp for trailer towing
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24 V battery charge warning lamp 163
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Display for 12 V/24 V battery voltage and operating
hours counter
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Foglamp indicator lamp 60
A
Switches display between
12 V/24 V battery voltage
and operating hours counter
Function Page
B
12 V turn signal indicator
lamp for trailer towing
C
Engages the transfer case 110
D
Seat heating 53
E
Auxiliary heating 82
F
Engages differential locks 112
Useful information .............................. 24
Occupant safety .................................. 24
Children in the vehicle ........................ 29
Driving safety systems ....................... 35
Anti-theft systems .............................. 36
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Useful information
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This Owner's Manual describes all models, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. Country-specific differences are possible. Note that your vehicle
may not be fitted with all features descri-
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functions relevant to safety.
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Read the information on qualified specialist workshops: (Y page 15).
Occupant safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If service work is not carried out correctly, the
operating safety of your vehicle may be affected. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. Moreover, the safety systems may no longer be
able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the event of
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
The airbag system can be adapted for a person with disabilities. For further information,
consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Seat belts, together with the Supplemental
Restraint System, SRS (Y page 24), are
complementary, co-ordinated restraint sys-
tems. They reduce the risk of injury in specific, pre-defined types of accident situations
and thereby increase occupant safety. However, seat belts and airbags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
To ensure that the restraint systems can
deliver their full potential protection, make
sure that:
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the seat and head restraint are adjusted
properly (Y page 50)
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the seat belt has been fastened properly
(Y page 29)
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the airbags can inflate unrestricted if
deployed (Y page 26)
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the restraint systems have not been modified
An airbag increases the protection of vehicle
occupants wearing a seat belt. However, airbags are only an additional restraint system
which complements, but does not replace,
the seat belt. All vehicle occupants must wear
their seat belt correctly at all times, even if
the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The airbags are not deployed in all types of accidents. For example, if the protective capacity
of correctly fastened seat belts is not
increased by deploying the airbags, the airbags will not deploy.
Airbag deployment only provides increased
protection if the seat belt is worn correctly.
The seat belt helps, firstly, to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
airbag. Secondly, in a head-on collision, for
example, the seat belt prevents the vehicle
occupant from being propelled towards the
point of impact.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
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forces to which occupants are subjected during an accident.
SRS consists of:
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SRS warning lamps +
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airbags
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airbag control unit
SRS warning lamp
WARNING
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If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the
event of an accident with a high rate of vehicle
deceleration. There is an increased risk of
injury, possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
A malfunction has occurred if the + warn-
ing lamp:
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does not go out after three seconds when
you turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock (self diagnosis)
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does not go on when you turn the key to
position 2 in the ignition lock
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does not go out after the engine has been
running for a few seconds
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lights up again
Airbag deployment
During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or acceleration, such as:
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duration
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direction
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magnitude
Based on the evaluation of this data, the airbag control unit triggers the front airbags in
the event of a collision with a very high rate
of deceleration or acceleration in a longitudinal direction. In the event of a collision, the
front airbags inflate with the maximum
amount of gas within a few milliseconds.
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Airbags are not deployed in all types of
accidents. Also, not all airbags are
deployed together in an accident. The different airbag systems work independently
of each other.
How the airbag system works is determined by the severity of the collision detected, especially the vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, and the apparent type of accident:
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head-on collision
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rear impact
The rate of vehicle deceleration or acceleration and the direction of the force are essentially determined by:
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the distribution of forces during the collision
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the collision angle
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the deformation characteristics of the vehicle
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the characteristics of the object with which
the vehicle has collided
Factors which can only be seen and measured
after a collision has occurred do not play a
decisive role in the deployment of an airbag,
nor do they provide an indication of airbag
deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly,
e.g. the bonnet or the wing, without an airbag
being deployed. This is the case if only parts
which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of deceleration is not high.
Conversely, airbags may be deployed even
though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. This is the case if, for example, very
rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body
members are hit, and sufficient deceleration
occurs as a result.
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Airbags
Important safety notes
WARNING
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Airbags provide additional protection; they
are not, however, a substitute for seat belts.
Observe the following notes to reduce the risk
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of serious or even fatal injury caused by airbag
deployment:
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all vehicle occupants – in particular, pregnant women – must wear their seat belt
correctly at all times and lean back against
the backrest, which should be positioned
as close to the vertical as possible. The
head restraint must support the back of the
head at about eye level.
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always secure children less than 1.50 m tall
and under 12 years of age in suitable child
restraint systems.
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the driver and front passenger must select
a seat position that is as far away from the
airbag as possible. The driver's seat position must allow the vehicle to be driven
safely. The driver's chest should be as far
away from the centre of the driver's airbag
cover as possible.
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move the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible. This is especially important if
you have secured a child in a forward-facing
child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat.
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a rearward-facing child restraint system
must never be secured on the frontpassenger seat.
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make sure there are no heavy or sharpedged objects in the pockets of clothing.
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do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover of
the driver's/front-passenger front airbag,
particularly when the vehicle is in motion.
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do not put your feet on the dashboard.
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only hold the steering wheel on the outside.
This allows the airbag to be fully deployed.
You could be injured if the airbag is
deployed and you are holding the inside of
the steering wheel.
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do not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle.
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make sure that there are no people, animals or objects between the driver, front
passenger and the area where the airbags
are deployed.
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do not place any objects between the seat
backrest and the door.
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do not hang any hard objects, e.g. coat
hangers, on the grab handles or coat hooks.
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do not attach accessories, e.g. cup holders,
to the doors.
It is not possible to rule out a risk of injury
being caused by an airbag, due to the high
speed at which the airbag must be deployed.
WARNING
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If you modify the airbag covers or affix
objects, e.g. stickers to them, the airbags may
no longer function as intended. There is an
increased risk of injury.
Never modify the airbag covers and do not
affix any objects to them.
WARNING
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After the driver's airbag has been deployed,
the airbag parts are hot. There is a risk of
injury.
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have deployed
airbags replaced immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop after the airbags have
been deployed.
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If an airbag deploys, you will hear a bang and
a small amount of powder is released. Only in
rare cases will the bang affect your hearing.
The powder that is released generally does
not constitute a health hazard. The +
warning lamp lights up. If it is safe to do so:
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Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
If you are unable to leave the vehicle:
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Open a window.
You will get fresh air and avoid breathing
difficulties.
Your vehicle is equipped with a driver's and
front-passenger's front airbag.
Airbag deployment slows down and restricts
the movement of the vehicle occupant.
The installation locations of the airbags can
be found in the "Front airbags" section
(Y page 27).
Front airbags
Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front airbag ; deploys in front of and above the glove
compartment.
The front airbags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head, neck and
chest.
They are deployed:
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
longitudinal direction
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if the system determines that airbag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
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depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
If the vehicle overturns, the front airbags are
generally not deployed. The front airbags are
deployed if the system detects high vehicle
deceleration in a longitudinal direction.
Seat belts
Important safety notes
WARNING
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A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended
level of protection. Under certain circumstances, this could cause severe or even fatal injuries in the event of an accident.
Therefore, make sure that all occupants — in
particular, pregnant women — wear their seat
belts correctly at all times.
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The seat belt must fit snugly on your body
and must not be twisted.Therefore, avoid
wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
The shoulder section of the belt must be
routed across the centre of your shoulder
— on no account across your neck or under
your arm — and pulled tight against your
upper body. The lap belt must always pass
across your lap as low down as possible, i.e.
over your hip joints — not across your abdomen. If necessary, push the seat belt
slightly downwards and adjust it by pulling
it in the direction the seat belt retracts.
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Do not route the seat belt strap over sharp
or fragile objects. Please make sure that
such objects are not on or in your clothing,
e.g. spectacles, pens or keys etc. The seat
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belt strap could become damaged and tear
during an accident and you or other vehicle
occupants could be injured.
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Only one person should use each seat belt
at any one time. Children must never travel
sitting on the lap of another occupant. The
child will not be secured in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or sudden change
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of direction. This may result in the child or
other occupants being seriously or fatally
injured.
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Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the
seat belts correctly. For this reason secure
persons less than 1.50 m tall in specially
designed, suitable restraint systems.
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Children under 1.50 m tall and younger
than twelve years of age cannot wear the
seat belts correctly. For this reason secure
them in special suitable child restraint systems installed on a suitable seat. Additional
information can be found in the Operating
Instructions in the chapter "Safety", "Children in the Vehicle". Observe the installation instructions of the child restraint system manufacturer.
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Do not secure an object with a seat belt if
the seat belt is also being used by one of
the vehicle's occupants.
WARNING
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The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if the backrest is not in the
upright position. When braking or in the event
of an accident, you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This poses an increased risk
of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in the upright position.
WARNING
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Seat belts cannot perform their intended protective function if:
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they are damaged, modified, bleached or
coloured, or are very dirty
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the seat belt buckle is damaged or very
dirty
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modifications have been made to the seat
belt tensioners or belt anchorages
In the event of an accident, seat belts can
sustain damage that is not visible to the naked
eye, e. g. due to glass splinters. Modified or
damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the
event of an accident, for example. Modified
belt tensioners could deploy unexpectedly or
fail. There is an increased risk of serious or
even fatal injuries.
Never make modifications to seat belts, belt
tensioners, belt anchorages or seat belt
retractors. Make sure that the seat belts are
undamaged, are not worn and are clean.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use seat belts which have been approved
specifically for your vehicle by MercedesBenz.
The three-point seat belt provides better
restraint than the lap belt and therefore provides better protection against injuries. Passengers on the rear seats should therefore
use the seats with three-point seat belts when
possible.
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restraining the movement of vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. This
reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming
into contact with parts of the vehicle interior.
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