Mercedes Benz M Class 2013 Owner's Manual
M-Class
Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 77
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 119
Climate control ................................. 137
Driving and parking .......................... 155
On-board computer and displays .... 261
Stowage and features ...................... 331
Maintenance and care ...................... 363
Breakdown assistance ..................... 379
Wheels and tires ............................... 397
Technical data ................................... 441
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 348
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Function/notes ............................. 225
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 246
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 283
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 319
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 145
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 273
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 237
Trailer towing ................................. 240
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 209
Active Driving Assistance package . 237
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 273
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 241
Trailer towing ................................. 243
Active light function ......................... 125
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes ............................. 218
Important safety notes .................. 217
Towing a trailer .............................. 221
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 290
Function/notes ................................ 69
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 298
Function/notes ............................. 125
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 450
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 209
Air bags
Display message ............................ 294
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 301
AIR FLOW ........................................... 146
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 209
Function/notes ............................. 209
Level control .................................. 210
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Rear ............................................... 152
Setting ........................................... 151
Setting the center air vents ........... 151
Setting the side air vents ............... 152
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 212
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 278
Index
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Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 190
Ashtray ............................................... 346
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 272
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 369
Hiding a service message .............. 369
Notes ............................................. 368
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 369
Service message ............................ 368
Special service requirements ......... 369
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 273
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes ............................. 230
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 269
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 ............................ 298
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 162
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 162
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 169
Changing gear ............................... 168
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 165
Display message ............................ 312
Drive program display .................... 165
Driving tips .................................... 168
Emergency running mode .............. 173
Engaging drive position .................. 167
Engaging neutral ............................ 166
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 166
Engaging reverse gear ................... 166
Engaging the park position ............ 165
Kickdown ....................................... 168
Manual drive program .................... 171
Overview ........................................ 165
Problem (malfunction) ................... 173
Program selector button ................ 169
Pulling away ................................... 160
Shift ranges ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 169
Trailer towing ................................. 168
Transmission position display ........ 165
Transmission positions .................. 167
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 173
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 455
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Bag hook ............................................ 337
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 255
Removing ....................................... 259
Storing ........................................... 260
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 387
Display message ............................ 300
Important safety notes .................. 385
Jump starting ................................. 389
Overview ........................................ 385
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 273
Display message ............................ 306
Index
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Notes/function .............................. 233
Trailer towing ................................. 235
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 177
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 448
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 289
Notes ............................................. 450
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 296
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 450
Display message ............................ 283
Driving tips .................................... 183
High-performance brake system .... 184
Important safety notes .................. 183
Maintenance .................................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 180
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 377
Car wash ........................................ 370
Display ........................................... 374
Exhaust pipe .................................. 374
Exterior lights ................................ 373
Gear or selector lever .................... 376
Interior ........................................... 374
Matte finish ................................... 372
Night View Assist Plus ................... 375
Notes ............................................. 369
Paint .............................................. 371
Plastic trim .................................... 375
Power washer ................................ 371
Rear view camera .......................... 373
Roof lining ...................................... 377
Seat belt ........................................ 377
Seat cover ..................................... 376
Sensors ......................................... 373
Steering wheel ............................... 376
Trim pieces .................................... 376
Washing by hand ........................... 371
Wheels ........................................... 372
Windows ........................................ 372
Wiper blades .................................. 373
Wooden trim .................................. 376
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 338
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 335
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 342
Stowage well (under) ..................... 342
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 340
Important safety information ......... 340
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 337
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 370
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 270
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 79
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 130
Important safety notes .................. 128
Low-beam headlamps .................... 130
Index
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Overview of bulb types .................. 129
Parking lamps ................................ 131
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 129
Side marker lamps ......................... 131
Standing lamps (front) ................... 131
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 62
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 346
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 373
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 374
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 142
Controlling automatically ............... 145
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 145
Defrosting the windows ................. 149
Defrosting the windshield .............. 148
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 145
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 144
Maximum cooling .......................... 148
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 141
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 145
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 150
Rear control panel ......................... 142
Setting the air distribution ............. 147
Setting the airflow ......................... 147
Setting the air vents ...................... 151
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 146
Setting the temperature ................ 146
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 150
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 150
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 149
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 148
Coat hooks ......................................... 340
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....... 68
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 252
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 374
Combination switch .......................... 123
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 339
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 362
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 267
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 367
Display message ............................ 299
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Important safety notes .................. 451
Temperature (on-board computer) . 278
Temperature gauge ........................ 263
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ............................. 125
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 128
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 193
Activation conditions ..................... 192
Cruise control lever ....................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 194
Index
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Display message ............................ 309
Driving system ............................... 192
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 193
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Rear compartment ......................... 344
Temperature controlled ................. 344
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ............................. 120
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 274
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF
Adding ........................................... 177
Display message ............................ 302
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Important safety notes .................. 448
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
Interior lighting .............................. 276
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 447
Differential locks (display
message) ............................................ 304
Digital speedometer ......................... 267
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 368
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 282
Driving systems ............................. 302
Engine ............................................ 299
General notes ................................ 282
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 282
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 315
Lights ............................................. 295
Safety systems .............................. 283
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 310
Vehicle ........................................... 312
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 272
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 328
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 328
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 196
Activation conditions ..................... 196
Cruise control lever ....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 201
Display message ............................ 308
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 202
Driving tips .................................... 202
Function/notes ............................. 194
Important safety notes .................. 194
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 200
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 79
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 313
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 85
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Overview .......................................... 84
Power closing feature ...................... 86
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 182
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 165
Manual ........................................... 171
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 248
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 248
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 279
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 369
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 190
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 68
Distance warning function ............... 68
Electronic brake force distribution ... 73
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 70
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 225
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 237
Active Curve System ...................... 209
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 237
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 241
Active Parking Assist ..................... 217
ADS ............................................... 209
AIRMATIC package ........................ 209
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 233
Cruise control ................................ 192
Display message ............................ 302
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
HOLD function ............................... 207
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 235
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) ....................... 210
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 204
On-road programs .......................... 243
PARKTRONIC ................................. 213
Rear view camera .......................... 221
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving ....................... 182
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 186
Driving on flooded roads ................ 185
Driving on sand .............................. 189
Driving on wet roads ...................... 185
Driving over obstacles ................... 189
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 182
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 184
Off-road driving .............................. 187
Off-road fording ............................. 185
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Index
Snow chains .................................. 401
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Tire ruts ......................................... 189
Towing a trailer .............................. 253
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 246
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Function/notes ............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 277
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 340
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 161
Important safety notes .................. 161
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 436
Points to remember ....................... 437
Removing ....................................... 437
Storage location ............................ 437
Technical data ............................... 439
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 325
Display message ............................ 299
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine number ............................... 444
Irregular running ............................ 164
Jump-starting ................................. 389
Starting problems .......................... 164
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 159
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160
Switching off .................................. 180
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 394
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 366
Additives ........................................ 450
Checking the oil level ..................... 365
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 366
Display message ............................ 300
Filling capacity ............................... 450
Notes about oil grades ................... 449
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 365
Temperature (on-board computer) . 278
Viscosity ........................................ 450
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 279
Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 283
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 321
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 182
Exhaust pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 374
Index
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Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 114
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 334
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 380
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 382
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 381
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 383
Floormat ............................................. 362
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 335
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 185
On flooded roads ........................... 185
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 446
Consumption statistics .................. 267
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 267
Displaying the range ...................... 267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 448
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 445
Important safety notes .................. 445
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 445
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Quality (diesel) ............................... 447
Refueling ........................................ 173
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 445
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 174
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 301
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 267
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 445
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
see Fuel tank
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 395
Before changing ............................. 395
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 395
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 395
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 395
Important safety notes .................. 394
see Fuses
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 361
Important safety notes .................. 359
Opening/closing the garage door .. 361
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 359
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 278
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 442
Glove box ........................................... 333
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 419
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 124
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 368
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 452
Cleaning system (function) ............ 125
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 452
Fogging up ..................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode
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Index
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 105
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 296
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 208
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 207
Hood
Closing ........................................... 365
Display message ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 364
Opening ......................................... 364
Hydroplaning ..................................... 185
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 365
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 33, 263
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 34, 316
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 263
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control .......................... 127
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Emergency lighting ........................ 128
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 275
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 380
Using ............................................. 423
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 389
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Display message ............................ 315
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 168
Manual drive program .................... 172
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 273
Display message ............................ 306
Function/information .................... 235
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 279
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 303
Index
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Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 211
Function/notes ............................. 210
Important safety notes .................. 210
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 205
Function/notes ............................. 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 297
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 298
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 276
Active light function ....................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120
Cornering light function ................. 125
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ................... 124
High beam flasher .......................... 124
High-beam headlamps ................... 124
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear fog lamp ................................ 122
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 275
Standing lamps .............................. 123
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 275
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 274
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 275
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 275
Turn signals ................................... 123
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
see Lights
Light sensor (display message) ....... 298
Loading guidelines ............................ 332
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 276
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 130
Display message ............................ 295
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 121
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 304
Off-road gear ................................. 250
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 250
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 341
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 107
Luxury head restraints ..................... 105
M
M+S tires ............................................ 400
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 372
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 354
Display message ............................ 289
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 354
Downloading routes ....................... 358
Emergency call .............................. 351
Geo fencing ................................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 350
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 357
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MB info call button ........................ 353
Remote vehicle locking .................. 356
Roadside Assistance button .......... 353
Search & Send ............................... 355
Self-test ......................................... 351
Speed alert .................................... 358
System .......................................... 351
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 357
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 356
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Memory card (audio) ......................... 270
Memory function ............................... 116
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 282
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) ............ 270
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 382
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 426
Mounting a new wheel ................... 425
Raising the vehicle ......................... 423
Removing a wheel .......................... 425
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 422
MP3
Operation ....................................... 270
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 265
Permanent display ......................... 274
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 264
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 268
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Cleaning ......................................... 375
Problem (malfunction) ................... 233
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 156
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 188
Checklist before driving off-road .... 188
General information ....................... 187
Important safety notes .................. 187
Traveling uphill ............................... 190
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package)
Function/notes ............................. 248
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 252
Function/notes ............................. 248
Off-road program 1 ........................ 249
Off-road program 2 ........................ 249
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 246
DSR ............................................... 246
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 250
Index
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Off-road 4ETS .................................. 71
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road ESP® .................................. 72
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 248
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 248
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 278
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 278
Assistance menu ........................... 272
Audio menu ................................... 269
Convenience submenu .................. 277
Displaying a service message ........ 369
Display messages .......................... 282
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Factory settings submenu ............. 278
Important safety notes .................. 262
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 274
Lighting submenu .......................... 274
Menu overview .............................. 266
Message memory .......................... 282
Navigation menu ............................ 268
On and Offroad menu .................... 278
Operation ....................................... 264
RACETIMER ................................... 279
Service menu ................................. 273
Settings menu ............................... 274
Standard display ............................ 266
Telephone menu ............................ 270
Trip menu ...................................... 266
Vehicle submenu ........................... 276
Video DVD operation ..................... 270
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 244
Function/notes ............................. 243
Snow program ............................... 245
SPORT program ............................. 244
Trailer program .............................. 245
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 132
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 264
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P
Paint code number ............................ 443
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 371
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 96
Parking ............................................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 221
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 217
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 286
Electric parking brake .................... 180
Warning lamp ................................. 324
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 131
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 215
Driving system ............................... 213
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213
Problem (malfunction) ................... 217
Range of the sensors ..................... 214
Trailer towing ................................. 216
Warning display ............................. 215
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 48
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Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 375
Power closing feature ......................... 86
Power washers .................................. 371
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 289
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 272
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Product information ............................ 23
Program selector button .................. 169
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 160
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 160
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 279
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Display message ............................ 305
Radiator cover ................................... 365
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 269
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 362
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 212
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 152
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 373
Function/notes ............................. 221
Switching on/off ........................... 222
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 113
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 114
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Important safety notes .................. 173
Refueling process .......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 359
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 301
Warning lamp ................................. 325
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 150
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 297
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 98
Rear side windows ......................... 345
Roof carrier ........................................ 343
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 377
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 452
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Index
17
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 268
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 277
Warning lamp ................................. 317
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104
Cleaning the cover ......................... 376
Correct driver's seat position ........ 102
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview ........................................ 103
Seat heating problem .................... 109
Seat ventilation problem ................ 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 107
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 109
Securing hooks .................................. 338
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 376
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 373
Service menu (on-board computer) . 273
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 450
Coolant (engine) ............................ 451
DEF special additives ..................... 448
Engine oil ....................................... 449
Fuel ................................................ 445
Important safety notes .................. 444
Washer fluid ................................... 452
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 278
On-board computer ....................... 274
Setting the air distribution ............... 147
Setting the airflow ............................ 147
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 279
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 297
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 131
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Important safety information ........... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Overview .......................................... 92
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 94
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Display message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157
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Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 159
Snow chains
Information .................................... 401
Snow drive program ....................... 245
Sockets
Center console .............................. 347
General notes ................................ 347
Luggage compartment ................... 348
Rear compartment ......................... 348
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 62
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 267
In the Instrument cluster ......... 33, 263
Segments ...................................... 264
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 274
see Instrument cluster
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 291
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 297
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 159
STEER CONTROL .................................. 75
Steering (display message) .............. 314
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 111
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 110
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264
Cleaning ......................................... 376
Important safety notes .................. 110
Paddle shifters ............................... 169
Steering wheel heating .................. 111
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 112
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 169
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 279
Stowage areas ................................... 332
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 334
Center console .............................. 334
Cup holders ................................... 343
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 334
Glove box ....................................... 333
Important safety information ......... 333
Stowage net ................................... 335
Stowage net ....................................... 335
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 334
Summer tires ..................................... 400
Sun visor ............................................ 345
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 275
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 279
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 150
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 75
T
Tachometer ........................................ 264
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 313
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 91
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 89
Index
19
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 452
Power closing .................................. 86
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 296
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 444
Emergency spare wheel ................. 439
Information .................................... 442
Tires/wheels ................................. 426
Trailer loads ................................... 455
Vehicle data ................................... 452
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 354
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 354
Downloading routes ....................... 358
Emergency call .............................. 351
Geo fencing ................................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 350
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 357
MB info call button ........................ 353
Remote vehicle locking .................. 356
Roadside Assistance button .......... 353
Search & Send ............................... 355
Self-test ......................................... 351
Speed alert .................................... 358
System .......................................... 351
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 357
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 356
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 271
Display message ............................ 314
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
Number from the phone book ........ 271
Redialing ........................................ 271
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 271
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 341
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 263
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 278
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 278
Outside temperature ...................... 264
Setting (climate control) ................ 146
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Through-loading ................................ 335
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 279
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 383
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 406
Checking manually ........................ 405
Display message ............................ 310
Maximum ....................................... 404
Notes ............................................. 403
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 384
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 384
Recommended ............................... 402
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 405
Restarting ...................................... 406
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 408
Function/notes ............................. 406
Restarting ...................................... 409
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Warning message .......................... 409
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 420
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 419
Bar (definition) ............................... 418
Changing a wheel .......................... 421
Characteristics .............................. 418
Checking ........................................ 399
Definition of terms ......................... 418
Direction of rotation ...................... 422
Display message ............................ 310
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 421
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 418
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 419
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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 419
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 419
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 419
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 419
Important safety notes .................. 398
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 419
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 419
Labeling (overview) ........................ 415
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 420
Load index ..................................... 417
Load index (definition) ................... 420
M+S tires ....................................... 400
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 419
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 420
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 420
Maximum tire load ......................... 417
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 420
MOExtended tires .......................... 400
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 420
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 420
Replacing ....................................... 421
Service life ..................................... 400
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 420
Speed rating (definition) ................ 419
Storing ........................................... 422
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 418
Temperature .................................. 414
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 420
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 420
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 420
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 419
Tire size (data) ............................... 426
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 415
Tire tread ....................................... 399
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 420
Total load limit (definition) ............. 421
Traction ......................................... 414
Traction (definition) ....................... 421
Tread wear ..................................... 414
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 421
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 419
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 420
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 421
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 419
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 391
Installing the towing eye ................ 392
Removing the towing eye ............... 393
With the rear axle raised ................ 393
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
Axle load, permissible .................... 455
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 374
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 257
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 258
Driving tips .................................... 253
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 72
Important safety notes .................. 253
Installing the ball coupling ............. 255
Mounting dimensions .................... 454
Power supply ................................. 260
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 160
Removing the ball coupling ............ 259
Shift range ..................................... 168
Storing the ball coupling ................ 260
Trailer drive program ..................... 245
Trailer loads ................................... 455
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 393
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 394
Important safety notes .................. 391
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 259
Index
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Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 240
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 243
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 235
PARKTRONIC ................................. 216
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 259
Transfer case ..................................... 173
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 165
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 165
Transporting the vehicle .................. 393
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 191
Driving downhill ............................. 191
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 191
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 376
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 267
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 266
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 268
see Trip odometer
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 295
Switching on/off ........................... 123
see Turn signals
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 421
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 345
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 312
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 274
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 410
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 87
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 426
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 182
Pulling away ................................... 160
Raising ........................................... 423
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 422
Towing away .................................. 391
Transporting .................................. 393
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79
Vehicle data ................................... 452
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 452
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 452
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 443
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 302
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 380
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 270
VIN ...................................................... 443
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 319
Brakes ........................................... 318
Check Engine ................................. 325
Coolant .......................................... 326
Distance warning ........................... 328
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 328
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Index
ESP® .............................................. 321
ESP® OFF ....................................... 322
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
Overview .................................. 34, 316
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Seat belt ........................................ 317
SRS ................................................ 324
Tire pressure monitor .................... 329
Warranty ............................................ 442
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 314
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 426
Wheel chock ...................................... 422
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 421
Checking ........................................ 399
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 422
Emergency spare wheel ................. 436
Important safety notes .................. 398
Interchanging/changing ................ 421
Mounting a new wheel ................... 425
Mounting a wheel .......................... 422
Overview ........................................ 398
Removing a wheel .......................... 425
Storing ........................................... 422
Tightening torque ........................... 426
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 426
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 292
Operation ......................................... 48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 148
Infrared reflective .......................... 362
see Windshield
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 368
Filling capacity ............................... 452
Notes ............................................. 452
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Rear window wiper ........................ 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 401
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 400
Overview ........................................ 400
Radiator cover ............................... 365
Snow drive program ....................... 245
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 400
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 373
Important safety notes .................. 133
Replacing ....................................... 133
Replacing (rear window) ................ 134
Replacing (windshield) ................... 134
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 376
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
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 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. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
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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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always have service work 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.
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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.
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.
Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed.
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Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time 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-Benz Center
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-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
Information for customers in California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your 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
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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 or different 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.
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 plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
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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
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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
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This
vehicle will handle and maneuver differently
from conventional passenger cars in driving
conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
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.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator's Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
WARNING
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
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qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the onboard diagnostics connection.
sudden braking or acceleration. This may
affect the function of the pedals. There is a
risk of an accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
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If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. 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-Benz Center 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 especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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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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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
WARNING
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Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of
Correct use
WARNING
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There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
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remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its 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
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center 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-Benz Canada, 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 575 pursuant to 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 that a
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
Limited 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 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.
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