Mercedes Benz Glk Class 2013 Owner's Manual

GLK-Class

Operator's Manual

Order no. 6515 0807 13 Part no. 204 584 04 00 Edition C 2013

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 22

At aglance ........................................... 29

Safety ................................................... 39

Opening and closing ........................... 73

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 95

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 109

Climate control ................................. 125

Driving and parking .......................... 139

On-board computer and displays .... 215

Stowage and features ...................... 269

Maintenance and care ...................... 297

Breakdown assistance ..................... 311

Wheels and tires ............................... 327

Technical data ................................... 363

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

115 Vsocket ...................................... 281

12 Vsocket

see Sockets

360° camera

Function/notes ............................. 193

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic

Traction System)

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 232

Function/notes ................................ 64

Important safety notes .................... 64

Warning lamp ................................. 259

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 131

Active BlindSpot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 225

Display message ............................ 249

Function/information.................... 202

Trailer towing ................................. 205

Active Driving Assistance package .202 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 225

Display message ............................ 248

Function/information.................... 205

Trailer towing ......................... 202, 208

Active light function ......................... 113

Active Parking Assist

Canceling .......................................188

Detecting parking spaces .............. 185

Display message ............................ 249

Exiting aparking space.................. 187

Important safety notes .................. 184

Parking .......................................... 186

Towing atrailer .............................. 188

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 243

Function/notes ............................. 114

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 370

Airbags

Display message ............................ 238

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 44

Important safety notes .................... 42

Knee bag .......................................... 44

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 47

Pelvis airbag ................................... 46

Safety guidelines ............................. 41

Side impact airbag .......................... 45

Windowcurtain air bag .................... 46

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Airfilter (display message) .............. 246

AIRFLOW ........................................... 132

Airvents

Glove box ....................................... 137

Important safetynotes .................. 137

Rear............................................... 138

Setting ........................................... 137

Setting the center air vents ........... 137

Setting the side air vents ............... 137

see Climate control

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Anti-lockbraking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Approach/departure angle .............. 168

Ashtray ............................................... 279

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 224

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 298

Hiding a service message .............. 298

Notes ............................................. 298

Resetting the service interval

display........................................... 298

Service message ............................ 298

Special service requirements ......... 299

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 71

Function ...........................................71

Switching off the alarm .................... 71

Index

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

Display message ............................ 247

Function/notes ............................. 197

Audio menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 222

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 242

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 145

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 145

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 152

Changing gear............................... 151

DIRECT SELECT lever..................... 148

Display message ............................ 254

Driving tips .................................... 151

Emergency running mode .............. 154

Engaging drive position .................. 150

Engaging neutral............................ 149

Engaging parkposition

automatically ................................. 149

Engaging reversegear ................... 149

Engaging the parkposition ............ 149

Kickdown....................................... 151

Overview ........................................ 148

Problem (malfunction) ................... 154

Programselectorbutton ................ 151

Pulling away ................................... 143

Shift ranges................................... 152

Starting the engine ........................ 143

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152

Trailer towing ................................. 151

Transmissionposition display ........ 149

Transmission positions .................. 150

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 154

Backup lamp

Changing bulbs .............................. 120

Display message ............................ 241

Bag hook ............................................ 274

Ball coupling

Installing ........................................ 210

Removing ....................................... 213

Storing ........................................... 213

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 65

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 77

Important safety notes .................... 76

Replacing ......................................... 77

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 316

Display message ............................ 245

Important safety notes .................. 314

Jump starting ................................. 318

Blinds

see Roller sunblind

BlindSpot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

Display message ............................ 249

Notes/function .............................. 198

Trailer towing ................................. 200

see Active Blind Spot Assist

BlueTEC

Adding DEF .................................... 158

BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 369

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 234

Notes ............................................. 370

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 240

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 64

BAS .................................................. 65

BAS PLUS ........................................ 65

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 370

Display message ............................ 232

Driving tips .................................... 164

Important safety notes .................. 164

Index

Maintenance.................................. 165

Parking brake ........................ 161, 165

Warning lamp ................................. 259

Breakdown

see Flat tire

see Towing away/tow-starting

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 24

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Carpets .......................................... 310

Car wash ........................................ 304

Display ........................................... 308

Exterior lights ................................ 307

Gearorselectorlever .................... 308

Interior ........................................... 308

Matte finish ................................... 305

Notes ............................................. 303

Paint .............................................. 305

Plastic trim .................................... 308

Power washer ................................ 304

Rearview camera .......................... 307

Roof lining ...................................... 310

Seat belt........................................ 309

Seat cover ..................................... 309

Sensors ......................................... 307

Steering wheel ............................... 308

Tailpipes ....................................... 307

Trim pieces .................................... 309

Washing by hand ........................... 304

Wheels ........................................... 305

Windows ........................................ 306

Wiper blades .................................. 306

Wooden trim .................................. 309

Cargo compartment cover ............... 274

Cargo compartment

enlargement ...................................... 272

Cargo compartment floor

Opening/closing ............................ 277

Stowagewell (under) ..................... 277

Cargo net

Attaching ....................................... 276

Important safety information ......... 275

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 273

Car wash (care) ................................. 304

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 222

Center console

Lowersection .................................. 35

Uppersection .................................. 34

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 228

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 74

Changing bulbs

Cornering light function ................. 118

High-beam headlamps ................... 118

Important safety notes .................. 116

Low-beam headlamps .................... 118

Overview of bulbtypes .................. 117

Parking lamps ................................ 118

Reversing lamps ............................ 120

Standing lamps (front) ................... 118

Turn signals (front) ......................... 119

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 63

Reardoors ....................................... 63

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 58

Restraint systems ............................ 58

Specialseat belt retractor ............... 61

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 61

Top Tether ....................................... 62

Cigarette lighter ................................ 280

Cleaning

Mirrorturn signal ........................... 307

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 308

Climate control

Adjusting the airflow (AIR FLOW) ... 132 Automatic climate control (3-zone) 130

Controlling automatically ............... 132

Cooling with airdehumidification .. 131

Defrosting the windows ................. 135

Index

Defrosting the windshield .............. 134

Dual-zone automatic climate

control ........................................... 127

Important safety notes .................. 126

Indicator lamp ................................ 132

Maximum cooling .......................... 135

Notes on using automatic climate

control ................................... 128, 131

Overview of systems ...................... 126

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 132

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 136

Rearcontrol panel ......................... 130

Refrigerant ..................................... 372

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 373

Setting the airdistribution ............. 133

Setting the airflow ......................... 134

Setting the airvents...................... 137

Setting the temperature ................ 133

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 136

Switching on/off ........................... 131

Switching residual heaton/off ...... 136

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 135

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 134

Coat hooks ......................................... 276

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 30

see Instrument cluster

Collapsible spare wheel

Inflating ......................................... 360

see Emergency spare wheel

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

Combination switch .......................... 112

Compass

Calibrating ..................................... 295

Calling up ....................................... 294

Setting ........................................... 294

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 219

Convenience closing feature .............. 88

Convenience opening feature ............ 87

Coolant(engine)

Checkingthe level ......................... 302

Display message ............................ 243

Filling capacity ............................... 371

Important safety notes .................. 371

Temperature gauge ........................ 216

Warning lamp ................................. 265

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 239

Function/notes ............................. 114

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 116

Cruise control

Cruise control lever....................... 170

Deactivating ................................... 171

Display message ............................ 251

Driving system ............................... 169

Function/notes ............................. 169

Important safety notes .................. 169

Setting aspeed .............................. 170

Storing and maintaining current

speed .............................................170

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 278

Important safety notes .................. 278

Rearcompartment......................... 278

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 27

Customer Relations Department ....... 27

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 242

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Switching on/off (switch) .............. 111

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

Declarations of conformity ................. 26

Index

DEF

Adding........................................... 158

Display message ............................ 246

Filling capacity ............................... 369

Important safety notes .................. 369

Delayedswitch-off

Exteriorlighting (on-board

computer)...................................... 227

Interior lighting .............................. 228

Diagnostics connection ...................... 26

Diesel ..................................................368

Digital speedometer ......................... 220

DIRECTSELECT lever

see Automatic transmission

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 308

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 298

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 231

Driving systems ............................. 247

Engine ............................................ 243

General notes ................................ 231

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 231

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 256

Lights .............................................239

Safety systems .............................. 232

SmartKey ....................................... 256

Tires ............................................... 252

Vehicle ...........................................254

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 224

Distance recorder ............................. 219

see Odometer

see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 267

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activationconditions..................... 173

Deactivating ................................... 177

Display message ............................ 250

Displays in the multifunction

display........................................... 176

Driving tips .................................... 177

Function/notes ............................. 171

Important safety notes .................. 171

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 175

Warning lamp ................................. 267

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 228

Automatic locking (switch) ...............80

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................74

Control panel ................................... 37

Display message ............................ 255

Emergency locking ........................... 81

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81

Important safety notes .................... 79

Opening (from inside) ...................... 79

Drinking and driving ......................... 162

Drinks holder

see Cupholder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 152

Display ........................................... 149

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 149

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 299

Symmetrical low beam.................. 110

Driving in mountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle............ 168

Driving lamps

see Daytime running lamps

Driving off-road

see Off-road driving

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ...............................................65

Electronicbrake force distribution ... 69 ESP®(Electronic Stability

Program) .................................... 66, 67

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 66

Important safety information ........... 64

Overview .......................................... 64

PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................69

Driving systems

360°camera .................................. 193

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 202

Active Driving Assistance package 202

Index

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 205

Active Parking Assist ..................... 184

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 197

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198

Cruise control ................................ 169

Display message ............................ 247

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 171

HOLD function ............................... 179

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 200

Lane Tracking package .................. 198

PARKTRONIC................................. 180

Rearview camera .......................... 188

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 151

Brakes ........................................... 164

Break-in period .............................. 140

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 177

Downhill gradient ........................... 164

Drinking and driving ....................... 162

Driving abroad ............................... 110

Driving in winter .............................166

Driving on flooded roads................ 166

Driving on sand .............................. 168

Driving on wet roads...................... 166

Driving over obstacles ................... 168

Exhaust check ............................... 162

Fuel ................................................ 162

General .......................................... 162

Hydroplaning ................................. 166

Icy road surfaces ........................... 166

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads................................... 164

Off-road driving .............................. 167

Snow chains .................................. 331

Symmetrical low beam.................. 110

Tire ruts ......................................... 168

Towing atrailer .............................. 208

Traveling uphill ............................... 168

Wet road surface ........................... 164

DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 222

DVD video (on-board computer) ...... 223

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 229

Function/notes ............................. 102

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 103

Function/notes ............................. 102

Switching on/off ........................... 229

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 233

Function/notes ................................ 69

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 163

On-board computer ....................... 220

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 145

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 145

Deactivating/activating ................. 146

General information ....................... 144

Important safety notes .................. 144

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 81

Vehicle ............................................. 81

Emergency spare wheel

General notes ................................ 360

Important safety notes .................. 359

Storage location ............................ 360

Stowing .......................................... 361

Technical data ............................... 362

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ...........................................58

Safety guidelines............................. 41

Emergency unlocking

Tailgate ............................................ 85

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 23

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 264

Display message ............................ 243

ECO start/stop function ................ 144

Engine number ............................... 365

Irregularrunning ............................ 147

Jump-starting ................................. 318

Starting problems .......................... 147

Index

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 143

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 143

Switching off .................................. 160

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 323

Engine, jump starting

see Jump starting (engine)

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 147

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 301

Additives ........................................ 370

Checking the oil level ..................... 300

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 301

Display message ............................ 245

Filling capacity ............................... 370

Notes about oil grades ................... 369

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 300

Viscosity ........................................ 370

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Deactivating/activating ................... 67

Deactivating/activating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 68

Display message ............................ 232

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66

Function/notes ......................... 66, 67

Important safety information ........... 66

Trailer stabilization ........................... 69

Warning lamp ................................. 261

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 66

Exhaustcheck ................................... 162

Exhausttail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 307

Exterior lighting

Setting options .............................. 110

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 103

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105

Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 104

Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 104

Folding in whenlocking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 230

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105

Setting ........................................... 104

Storing settings (memory function) 106

Storing the parking position .......... 105

Fillercap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 312

Flat tire

MOExtended run-flatsystem ......... 313

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 312

see Emergency spare wheel

Floormats ........................................... 295

Fog lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Folding the rear bench seat

forwards/back .................................. 272

Fording

On flooded roads........................... 166

Front fog lamps

Display message ............................ 241

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 367

Consumption statistics .................. 219

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 220

Displaying the range ...................... 220

Driving tips .................................... 162

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 367

Important safety notes .................. 366

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .367

Problem (malfunction) ................... 157

Quality (diesel)............................... 368

Refueling ........................................ 154

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 366

Fuel filler flap

Opening/closing ............................ 155

Fuel filter(display message) ............ 246

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 220

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 366

Problem (malfunction) ................... 157

see Fuel tank

Index

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 312

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 323

Before changing ............................. 323

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 323

Fuse box in the cargo

compartment ................................. 324

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 324

Important safety notes .................. 323

see Fuses

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 294

Important safety notes .................. 291

Opening/closing the garage door .. 293 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 291

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 308

Genuine parts ...................................... 22

Glove box ........................................... 271

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)

(definition) ......................................... 350

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 113

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 303

Cleaning system (function) ............ 113

Cleaning system (notes) ................ 372

Fogging up ..................................... 115

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................... 99

Adjusting (electrically)..................... 99

Adjusting (manually)........................ 99

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99

Installing/removing (rear) .............. 100

see NECK-PRO head restraints/ NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 241

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 114

Switching on/off ........................... 113

Hill start assist .................................. 144

HOLD function

Deactivating ................................... 180

Display message ............................ 247

Function/notes ............................. 179

Hood

Closing ...........................................300

Display message ............................ 255

Important safety notes .................. 299

Opening ......................................... 300

Hydroplaning ..................................... 166

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 71

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 31

Settings ......................................... 226

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227

Interior lighting ................................. 115

Automatic control .......................... 116

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 228

Emergency lighting ........................ 116

Manual control ............................... 116

Overview ........................................ 115

Reading lamp ................................. 115

Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Index

Jack

Storage location ............................ 312

Using ............................................. 354

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 318

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Display message ............................ 256

Locking ............................................ 75

Start/Stop button .......................... 141

Starting the engine ........................ 143

Unlocking ......................................... 75

Keypositions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 141

SmartKey ....................................... 141

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 151

Knee bag .............................................. 44

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

Display message ............................ 248

Function/information.................... 200

Lane Tracking package ..................... 198

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 61

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 241

Light function,active

Display message ............................ 242

Lighting

Lightswitch................................... 110

Lights

Activating/deactivating the

interiorlighting delayed switch-off .228

Active light function ....................... 113

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111

Cornering light function ................. 114

Display message ............................ 239

Driving abroad ............................... 110

Fog lamps ...................................... 111

Hazard warning lamps ................... 113

High beam flasher .......................... 113

High-beam headlamps ................... 113

Low-beam headlamps .................... 111

Parking lamps ................................ 112

Rearfog lamp ................................ 112

Setting the brightness of the display/switch (on-board

computer) ...................................... 227

Standing lamps .............................. 112

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 227

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 227 Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) .................... 111

Switching the exteriorlighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer)............................ 227

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 227

Turn signals ................................... 112

see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting see Lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 242

Loading guidelines ............................ 270

Locking

see Centrallocking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 80

Emergency locking ........................... 81

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 80

Locking centrally

see Centrallocking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 228

Low-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 239

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 110

Switching on/off ........................... 111

Lumbar support

Adjusting ....................................... 100

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 101

Index

M+S tires ............................................ 330

Maintenance

see ASSYST PLUS

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 305 mbrace

Call priority .................................... 287

Display message ............................ 234

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 287

Downloading routes....................... 290

Emergency call .............................. 284

Geo fencing ................................... 290

Important safety notes .................. 283

Locating astolen vehicle............... 289

MB info call button ........................ 286

Remote vehicle locking .................. 288

Roadside Assistance button .......... 286

Search &Send ............................... 288

Self-test ......................................... 284

Speed alert .................................... 290

System .......................................... 284

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis....................................... 289

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 76

Locking vehicle ................................ 81

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81

Memory card (audio) ......................... 222

Memory function ............................... 106

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 231

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 75

MOExtended run-flat system ........... 313

Mounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 356

Mounting anew wheel ................... 355

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 353

Raising the vehicle ......................... 354

Removing awheel .......................... 355

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 353

MP3

Operation ....................................... 222

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 218

Permanent display......................... 227

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .217

Overview .......................................... 33

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 221

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation .........................................52

Resetting after being triggered ........ 53

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Operation .........................................52

Resetting after being triggered ........ 53

Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 140

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults............................................... 51

Operation .........................................47

System self-test ............................... 50

Occupant safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 58

System overview .............................. 40

OCS

Faults ............................................... 51

Operation .........................................47

System self-test ............................... 50

Odometer ........................................... 219

Index

Off-road driving

Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167

Checklist before driving off-road .... 167

General information ....................... 167

Important safety notes .................. 167

Traveling uphill ............................... 168

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

Assistance menu ........................... 224

Audiomenu ................................... 222

Convenience submenu .................. 229

Displaying a service message ........ 298

Display messages .......................... 231

Factory settings submenu ............. 230

Important safety notes .................. 216

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 226

Lighting submenu .......................... 227

Menu overview .............................. 219

Message memory .......................... 231

Navigation menu ............................ 221

Operation ....................................... 217

Service menu ................................. 226

Settings menu ............................... 226

Standard display............................ 219

Telephone menu ............................ 223

Trip menu ...................................... 219

Vehicle submenu ........................... 228

Video DVD operation..................... 223

Opening and closing the side trim

panels ................................................. 119

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ........... 217

Overhead control panel ...................... 36

Override feature

Rearside windows ........................... 63

Paintcode number ............................ 364

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 305

Panic alarm .......................................... 40

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing .............................. 91

Opening/closing the roller

sunblind ........................................... 92

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92

Resetting ......................................... 92

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 89

Parking ............................................... 160

Important safety notes .................. 160

Parking brake ................................ 161

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 105

Rearview camera .......................... 188

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 184

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 233

Notes/function .............................. 161

Parking lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Switching on/off ........................... 112

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 182

Driving system ............................... 180

Function/notes ............................. 180

Important safety notes .................. 180

Problem (malfunction) ................... 184

Range of the sensors ..................... 181

Trailer towing ................................. 183

Warning display............................. 182

PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF

Problems (malfunction) .................. 238

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 47

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .308

Power washers .................................. 304

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)

Display message ............................ 234

Operation .........................................52

PRE-SAFE®Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 225

Display message ............................ 235

Function/notes ................................ 69

Warning lamp ................................. 267

Index

Program selector button .................. 151

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 22

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 143

Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 27

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 229

Display message ............................ 247

Radio

Selecting astation ......................... 222

see separate operating instructions

Reading lamp ..................................... 115

Rear compartment

Setting the airflow ......................... 134

Setting the airvents...................... 138

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 241

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 307

Function/notes ............................. 188

Switching on/off ........................... 189

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual)........................ 103

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 105

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 136

Switching on/off ........................... 135

Rear window wiper

Replacing the wiper blade .............. 122

Switching on/off ........................... 121

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 372

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Important safety notes .................. 154

Refueling process.......................... 155

see Fuel

Remote control

Garage door opener ....................... 291

Programming (garage door opener) 291

Reporting safety defects .................... 27

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 245

Warning lamp ................................. 264

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 136

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof................ 90

Roller sunblinds ............................... 91

Side windows ................................... 86

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24

Roller blind

see Roller sunblind

Roller sunblind

Opening/closing .............................. 92

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel ..................................... 91

Roof carrier ........................................ 277

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 310

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 373

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 221

Safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 58

Child restraint systems .................... 58

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 47

Overview of occupant safety

systems ........................................... 40

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seatbelt ......................... 56

Adjusting the height ......................... 56

Index

Beltforce limiters ............................ 58

center rear-compartment seat......... 57

Cleaning ......................................... 309

Correct usage .................................. 55

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........58

Fastening ......................................... 56

Important safety guidelines ............. 54

Releasing ......................................... 57

Safety guidelines ............................. 41

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 229

Warning lamp ................................. 257

Warning lamp (function) ................... 57

see Seat belts

Seats

Adjusting (electrically)..................... 98

Adjusting lumbarsupport.............. 100

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 101

Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99

Cleaning the cover ......................... 309

Correct driver's seat position ........... 96

Folding the backrest(rear

compartment) forwards/back ....... 272

Folding the rear bench seat

forwards/back ............................... 272

Important safety notes .................... 97

Seat heating problem .................... 101

Storing settings (memory function) 106

Switching seatheating on/off ....... 101

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 307

Service menu (on-board computer) .226 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 370

Coolant (engine) ............................ 371

DEF special additives..................... 369

Engine oil ....................................... 369

Fuel ................................................ 365

Important safety notes .................. 365

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 372

Washer fluid ...................................372

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 230

On-board computer ....................... 226

Setting the air distribution ............... 133

Setting the airflow ............................ 134

Side impact air bag ............................. 45

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 241

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 306

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 87

Important safety information ........... 86

Opening/closing .............................. 87

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 89

Resetting ......................................... 89

Sliding sunroof

see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 77

Changing the programming ............. 75

Checking the battery ....................... 77

Convenience closing feature ............ 88

Convenience opening feature .......... 87

Display message ............................ 256

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 74

Important safety notes .................... 74

Loss ................................................. 78

Mechanical key ................................ 76

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78

Starting the engine ........................ 143

Snow chains ...................................... 331

Sockets

Center console .............................. 280

General notes ................................ 280

Luggage compartment ................... 281

Rearcompartment......................... 281

Spare wheel

Storage location ............................ 360

Stowing .......................................... 361

Specialist workshop ............................ 27

Special seat beltretractor .................. 61

Speed,controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 220

In the Instrument cluster ................. 31

Segments ...................................... 217

Selecting the unit of measurement 226 see Instrument cluster

Index

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 68

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 235

Introduction ..................................... 41

Warning lamp ................................. 263

Warning lamp (function) ................... 41

Standing lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 118

Display message ............................ 241

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 142

Steering (display message) .............. 255

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically)................... 102

Adjusting (manually)...................... 102

Button overview ............................... 33

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 217

Cleaning ......................................... 308

Important safety notes .................. 102

Paddle shifters ............................... 152

Storing settings (memory function) 106

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152

Stowage areas ................................... 271

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 271

Cupholders ................................... 278

Glove box .......................................271

Important safety information ......... 271

Rear............................................... 272

Stowage net ................................... 272

Stowage net ....................................... 272

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 330

Sun visor ............................................ 278

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 227

SUV

(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 25

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 136

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71

Tachometer ........................................ 216

Tailgate

Display message ............................ 254

Emergency unlocking ....................... 85

Important safety notes .................... 82

Limiting the opening angle ............... 85

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ...................................... 84

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 83

Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82

Opening dimensions ...................... 373

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 240

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 31

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 365

Emergency spare wheel ................. 362

Information .................................... 364

Tires/wheels ................................. 357

Trailer loads ................................... 374

Vehicle data ................................... 373

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 287

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 287

Downloading routes....................... 290

Emergency call .............................. 284

Geo fencing ................................... 290

Important safety notes .................. 283

Locating astolen vehicle............... 289

MB info call button ........................ 286

Remote vehicle locking .................. 288

Roadside Assistance button .......... 286

Search &Send ............................... 288

Self-test ......................................... 284

Speed alert .................................... 290

System .......................................... 284

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291

Index

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 289

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288

Telephone

Accepting acall ............................. 223

Display message ............................ 255

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 223

Number from the phone book ........224

Redialing ........................................ 224

Rejecting/ending acall ................. 223

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 216

Outside temperature ......................217

Setting (climate control) ................ 133

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71

Immobilizer...................................... 71

Time

see separate operating instructions

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 336

Checking manually ........................ 335

Display message ............................ 252

Maximum ....................................... 334

Notes ............................................. 333

Pressure loss warning .................... 335

Recommended ............................... 331

see Tire pressure

Tire pressure loss warning system

Important safety notes .................. 335

Restarting ...................................... 336

Tire pressure monitoring system

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 338

Function/notes ............................. 336

Restarting ...................................... 338

Warning lamp ................................. 268

Warning message .......................... 338

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 351

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 349

Bar (definition) ............................... 349

Changing awheel .......................... 352

Characteristics .............................. 349

Checking ........................................ 329

Definition of terms ......................... 349

Direction of rotation...................... 352

Display message ............................ 252

Distributionofthe vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 352

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ...............................................348

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 349

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 350

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 350

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 350

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 350

Important safety notes .................. 328

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 349

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 350

Labeling (overview)........................ 345

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 351

Load index ..................................... 348

Load index (definition) ................... 350

M+S tires ....................................... 330

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 350

Maximum load on a tire (definition) 351 Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 350

Maximum tire load......................... 343

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 350

MOExtended tires .......................... 313

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 351

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 351

Replacing ....................................... 352

Service life ..................................... 330

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 351

Speed rating (definition) ................ 350

Storing ........................................... 352

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 349

Summer tires ................................. 330

Temperature .................................. 345

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 351

Index

Tire bead (definition)...................... 351

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 351

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 349

Tire size (data) ............................... 357

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 346

Tire tread ....................................... 329

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 351

Total load limit (definition) ............. 352

Traction ......................................... 344

Traction (definition) ....................... 351

Treadwear ..................................... 344

TWR (permissible trailer drawbar

noseweight) (definition) ................. 351

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards...................................... 344

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 349

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 350

Wearindicator(definition) ............. 352

Wheelrim (definition).................... 349

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 62

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 320

Installing the towing eye ................ 321

Removing the towing eye............... 321

With the rear axle raised ................ 322

Towing atrailer

ActiveParking Assist ..................... 188

Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 308

Coupling up atrailer ...................... 210

Decoupling atrailer ....................... 212

Driving tips .................................... 208

Important safety notes .................. 208

Installing the ball coupling ............. 210

Lights displaymessage .................. 239

Mounting dimensions .................... 374

Power supply ................................. 213

Removing the ball coupling ............ 213

Shift range ..................................... 151

Storing the ball coupling ................ 213

Trailer loads ................................... 374

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 322

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 323

Important safety notes .................. 320

Trailer coupling

see Towing atrailer

Trailer loads and drawbar

noseweights ...................................... 212

Trailer towing

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 205

Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 202, 208

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200

PARKTRONIC................................. 183

Permissible trailer loads and

drawbarnoseweights ..................... 212

Transfer case ..................................... 154

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission position display ......... 149

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECTlever) ...................... 149

Transporting the vehicle .................. 322

Traveling uphill

Brow of hill ..................................... 169

Driving downhill ............................. 169

Maximum gradient-climbing

capability ....................................... 169

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .309 Trip computer (on-board computer) 219 Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 219

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 220

see Trip odometer

Turn signals

Changing bulbs (front) ................... 119

Display message ............................ 240

Switching on/off ........................... 112

see Turn signals

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)

(definition) ......................................... 351

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 80

Index

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 279

Vehicle

Data acquisition ............................... 28

Display message ............................ 254

Emergency locking ........................... 81

Emergency unlocking ....................... 81

Equipment ....................................... 23

Individualsettings .......................... 226

Limited Warranty ............................. 28

Loading .......................................... 339

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 81

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 74

Lowering ........................................ 356

Maintenance .................................... 24

Parking for a long period ................ 161

Pulling away ................................... 143

Raising ........................................... 354

Reporting problems ......................... 27

Securing from rolling away ............ 353

Towing away .................................. 320

Transporting .................................. 322

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 81

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 74

Vehicle data ................................... 373

Vehicle data ....................................... 373

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 373

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 81

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 364

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 312

Video (DVD) ........................................ 223

VIN ...................................................... 364

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 259

Brakes ........................................... 259

Check Engine ................................. 264

Coolant .......................................... 265

Distance warning ........................... 267

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 267

ESP®.............................................. 261

ESP®OFF ....................................... 262

Fuel tank ........................................ 264

Overview .......................................... 32

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 47

Reserve fuel ................................... 264

Seat belt........................................ 257

SRS ................................................ 263

Tire pressure monitor .................... 268

Warranty ............................................ 364

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 255

Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 356

Wheel chock ...................................... 353

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 352

Checking ........................................ 329

Cleaning ......................................... 305

Cleaning (warning) ......................... 353

Emergency spare wheel ................. 359

Important safety notes .................. 328

Interchanging/changing ................ 352

Mounting anew wheel ................... 355

Mounting awheel .......................... 353

Removing awheel .......................... 355

Storing ........................................... 352

Tightening torque ........................... 356

Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 357

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 236

Operation .........................................46

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 134

see Windshield

Windshieldwasher fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshieldwasher system .............. 303

Notes ............................................. 372

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 124

Rearwindow wiper ........................ 121

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121

Switching on/off ........................... 120

Winterdriving

Important safety notes.................. 330

Slippery road surfaces ................... 166

Snow chains .................................. 331

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 330

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 306

Important safety notes .................. 121

Replacing (rearwindow) ................ 122

Replacing (windshield)................... 122

Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 309 Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

Index

Introduction

Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

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 tire wearare affected by these factors:

operating conditions of your vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

Daimler AGalso supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for theserestraint systems, maybe installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrument cluster

center console

Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.

Introduction

Have aftermarketaccessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not beenapproved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system.Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used.

More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 364) and the engine number (Y page 365) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

Operator's Manual

General notes

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourselfwith your vehicle.

For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding themmay lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipmentof your vehicle available at thetime of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible.Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter if you have any questions about equipment or operation.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the termsofthe following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission Systems Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Introduction

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacementofyour vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or

malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same ordifferent substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

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If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

If you planto operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available.Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Sports Utility Vehicle

WARNING

Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of

an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics andto the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

You and all vehicle occupantsshould always wear your seat belts.

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations,or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and thebrake boosting effect.You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other

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networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer functionas intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carriedout at aqualified specialist workshop.

There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road

a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis.

In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system for an extended period, they can catch fire.

Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that drivingsafety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle.

WARNING

Objects in thedriver's footwell canrestrict the pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.

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Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats.

If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

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

An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especiallythe case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience aproblemwith your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affectits safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem

againwith a Mercedes-BenzCenter or contact us at one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575pursuantto the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds thata safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

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Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operationofyour vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice pursuant to California Code

§ 9951)

Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident.

This information helps, for example, to test vehicle systems after an accident and to continually improve vehicle safety. Daimler AG can access this data and submit it:

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consentofthe vehicle owner

on the instruction of prosecuting authorities

for use in arbitration of disputes that involve Daimler AG, its affiliates or its sales and service organizations

as otherwise required or permitted by law.

Please check your mbrace (Canada:TELE AID) purchase agreement to find out more aboutdata that can be recorded and transmitted by this system.

Information on copyright

General information

Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource

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