Mercedes G 63 AMG 2013 User Manual

G-Class

Operator's Manual

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Contents

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

Introduction ......................................... 20

At a glance ........................................... 27

Safety ................................................... 37

Opening/closing ................................. 67

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 83

Lights and windshield wipers ............ 97

Climate control ................................. 117

Driving and parking .......................... 137

On-board computer and displays .... 207

Stowage and features ...................... 261

Maintenance and care ...................... 287

Breakdown assistance ..................... 301

Wheels and tires ............................... 317

Technical data ................................... 347

Index

1, 2, 3 ...

115 V socket ......................................

12 V socket ........................................ 271

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Function/notes ................................ 62

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 193

4MATIC off-road system ................... 193

271

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message

Function/notes ................................ 61

Important safety notes .................... 61

Warning lamp ................................. 250

Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 218

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

Function/information .................... 189

Trailer towing ................................. 192

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64

Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 62

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 354

Air bags

Display message ............................ 231

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 42

Important safety notes .................... 41

PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF- indicator lamp .......................... 44

Safety guidelines ............................. 40

Window curtain air bag .................... 44

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Air vents

Important safety notes .................. 134

Rear ............................................... 136

Setting ........................................... 134

Setting the center air vents ........... 135

Setting the side air vents ............... 135

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

All-wheel drive

Transfer case ................................. 198

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 222

............................ 226

Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Approach/departure angle .............. 167

Ashtray ............................................... 269

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 218

ASSYST service interval display

Service messages .......................... 293

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 65

Function ........................................... 65

Switching off the alarm .................... 65

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

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

see Lights

Automatic car wash .......................... 295

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 143

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 142

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 100

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 150

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

Drive position (ECO start/stop

function) ........................................ 147

Driving tips .................................... 149

Emergency running mode .............. 153

Engaging drive position .................. 147

Engaging neutral ............................ 147

Engaging reverse gear ................... 146

Engaging the park position ............ 146

Important safety notes .................. 145

Kickdown ....................................... 149

Manual drive program .................... 151

Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 147

Overview ........................................ 145

Problem (malfunction) ................... 153

Program selector button ................ 149

Pulling away ................................... 140

Selector lever ................................ 145

Index

Shift ranges ................................... 150

Steering wheel paddle shifters

Trailer towing ................................. 149

Transmission position display ........ 146

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 153

Axle load, permissible (trailer

towing) ............................................... 358

...... 150

Backup lamp

Changing bulbs

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61

Battery

Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 70

Important safety guidelines

(SmartKey) ....................................... 70

Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 71

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 307

Display message ............................ 236

Important safety notes .................. 305

Jump starting ................................. 308

Overview ........................................ 305

Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 218

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

Notes/function .............................. 186

see Active Blind Spot Assist

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 229

Notes ............................................. 354

Brake fluid level ................................ 292

Brake lamps

Adaptive ........................................... 62

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

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 61

BAS .................................................. 61

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 354

Display message ............................ 226

Driving tips .................................... 159

High-performance brake system .... 161

Important safety notes .................. 159

Maintenance .................................. 160

Parking brake ................................ 157

Warning lamp ................................. 249

.............................. 113

Breakdown

see Flat tire see Towing away

Brush guard ....................................... 280

Bulbs

Backup lamp .................................. 113

Brake lamp .................................... 113

Cornering light function ................. 110

Fog lamps ...................................... 110

Rear fog lamp ................................ 113

Tail lamp ........................................ 113

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 21

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Care

Carpets .......................................... 300

Car wash ........................................ 295

Chrome parts ................................. 298

Display ........................................... 298

Gear or selector lever .................... 299

Headlamps ..................................... 297

Interior ........................................... 298

Matte finish ................................... 296

Notes ............................................. 294

Paint .............................................. 296

Plastic trim .................................... 298

Power washer ................................ 295

Rear view camera .......................... 298

Roof lining ...................................... 300

Seat belt ........................................ 300

Seat covers .................................... 299

Sensors ......................................... 297

Steering wheel ............................... 299

Tail pipes ....................................... 298

Trim strips ..................................... 299

Washing by hand ........................... 295

Wheels ........................................... 296

Windows ........................................ 297

Wiper blades .................................. 297

Wooden trim .................................. 299

Index

Cargo compartment cover

Installing/removing ....................... 267

Notes/how to use ......................... 267

Opening and closing ...................... 267

Overview ........................................ 267

Cargo compartment enlargement

Important safety notes

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 267

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 216

Center console

Overview .......................................... 32

Upper section .................................. 32

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

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

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68

Changing bulbs

Important safety notes .................. 108

Overview of bulb types .................. 109

Reversing lamps ............................ 113

Side marker lamps ......................... 112

Turn signals (front) ......................... 111

Changing gears .................................. 148

Checklist

After driving off-road ...................... 166

Before driving off-road ................... 165

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 59

Rear doors ....................................... 59

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 54

Restraint systems ............................ 54

Child seat

Automatic recognition ..................... 44

Automatic recognition/air bag

deactivation, self-test ...................... 46

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 57

Special seat belt retractor ............... 56

Top Tether ....................................... 58

Troubleshooting ............................... 47

Chrome parts (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 298

Cigarette lighter ................................ 270

.................. 264

Climate control

Controlling automatically Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124

Defrosting the windows ................. 132

Defrosting the windshield .............. 131

Dual-zone automatic climate

control ........................................... 119

Important safety notes .................. 118

Indicator lamp ................................ 129

Maximum cooling .......................... 132

Notes on using automatic climate

control ........................................... 120

Overview of systems ...................... 118

Problems with "cooling with air

dehumidification" ........................... 129

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 133

Refrigerant ..................................... 354

Setting the air distribution ............. 131

Setting the airflow ......................... 131

Setting the air vents ...................... 134

Setting the temperature ................ 131

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 134

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

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 134

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 133

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 131

Windshield defroster ...................... 133

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 28

see Instrument cluster

COMAND

see separate operating instructions

Combination switch .......................... 103

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 213

Convenience opening feature

see Side windows

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 291

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

Filling capacity ............................... 356

Notes ............................................. 354

Temperature (on-board computer) . 222

............... 130

Index

Temperature gauge ........................ 209

Warning lamp .................................

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Function/notes ............................. 104

Cruise control

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

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

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

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

Selecting ........................................ 170

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 268

Important safety notes .................. 268

Rear compartment ......................... 268

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24

Customer Relations Department ....... 24

256

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

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

Switching on/off (on-board

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

Switching on/off (switch) ................ 99

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board

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

Interior lighting .............................. 220

Differential locks ............................... 201

Digital speedometer ......................... 213

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 298

Display messages

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 225

Driving systems ............................. 238

Engine ............................................ 234

General notes ................................ 224

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 224

Lights ............................................. 231

Safety systems .............................. 226

Service interval display .................. 293

SmartKey ....................................... 247

Tires ............................................... 242

Vehicle ........................................... 245

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 218

Distance recorder

see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 258

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activating ....................................... 179

Activation conditions ..................... 179

Cruise control lever ....................... 179

Deactivating ................................... 184

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

Displays in the multifunction

display ........................................... 182

Driving tips .................................... 184

Function/notes ............................. 177

Important safety notes .................. 177

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 183

wählen ........................................... 179

Warning lamp ................................. 258

Door control panel

Overview .......................................... 35

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

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

Automatic locking (switch) ............... 75

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) ....................................... 68

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

Emergency locking ........................... 76

Emergency unlocking ....................... 75

Important safety notes .................... 73

Opening (from inside) ...................... 74

Overview .......................................... 73

Drinking and driving ......................... 159

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 150

Display ........................................... 146

Manual ........................................... 151

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222

Driving abroad

Symmetrical low beam .................... 98

Driving in mountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle ............ 167

Driving downhill ............................. 169

Gradient-climbing capability

(maximum) ..................................... 168

Index

Driving lamps

see Daytime running lamps

Driving off-road

see Off-road driving

Driving on flooded roads .................. 162

Driving safety systems

4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 62

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64

Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 62

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61

Electronic brake force distribution ... 64 ESP® (Electronic Stability

Program) .......................................... 62

Important safety information ........... 60

Overview .......................................... 60

Driving system

Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 174

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 188

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 186

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

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

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177

HOLD function ............................... 192

PARKTRONIC ................................. 194

Rear view camera .......................... 197

SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 174

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 149

Brakes ........................................... 159

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184

Downhill gradient ........................... 160

Driving abroad ................................. 98

Driving in winter ............................. 163

Driving on flooded roads ................ 162

Driving on sand .............................. 166

Driving over obstacles ................... 167

General .......................................... 158

Gravel roads .................................. 166

Hydroplaning ................................. 162

Icy road surfaces ........................... 163

Off-road driving .............................. 164

Off-road fording ............................. 162

Snow chains .................................. 321

Symmetrical low beam .................... 98

Tire ruts ......................................... 166

Towing a trailer .............................. 203

Traveling uphill ............................... 167

Wet road surface ........................... 160

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 216

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 216

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating

Function/notes ................................ 92

EASY-EXIT feature

Function/notes ................................ 92

Switching on/off ........................... 221

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 228

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

ECO start/stop function

Deactivating/activating ................. 142

General information ....................... 141

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System

see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Emergency call

see mbrace

Emergency locking

Vehicle ............................................. 76

Emergency release

Vehicle ............................................. 75

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ........................................... 53

Safety guidelines ............................. 40

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 21

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 256

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

ECO start/stop function ................ 141

Engine number ............................... 350

Irregular running ............................ 144

Jump-starting ................................. 308

Starting problems .......................... 144

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 140

Switching off .................................. 157

................. 221

Index

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 144

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 291

Additives ........................................ 354

Checking the oil level

Display message ............................ 236

Filling capacity ............................... 353

Notes about oil grades ................... 353

Temperature (on-board computer) . 222

Viscosity ........................................ 354

Environmental protection

Note ................................................. 20

ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 222

Deactivating/activating ................... 63

Display message ............................ 226

Function/notes ................................ 62

Important safety information ........... 62

Trailer stabilization ........................... 64

Warning lamp ................................. 252

Exhaust check ................................... 159

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 298

Exterior lighting

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ......................................... 93

Dipping (automatic) ......................... 94

Folding in/out (automatically) ......... 94

Folding in/out (electrically) ............. 93

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 221

Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 94

Setting ............................................. 93

Storing settings (memory

function) .......................................... 95

Storing the parking position ............. 94

..................... 289

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 302

Flat tire

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 304

Floormat ............................................. 284

Fog lamps

Switching on/off

Folding the seat backrest (rear)

forwards/back .................................. 265

Front fog lamp (display message) ... 233 Front fog lamps

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

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 353

Consumption statistics .................. 213

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 213

Displaying the range ...................... 213

Fuel gauge ..................................... 209

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 351

Important safety notes .................. 351

Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 352

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 351

Problem (malfunction) ................... 156

Refueling ........................................ 153

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 351

Fuel/water separator

Service ........................................... 294

Fuel consumption

Notes ............................................. 159

Fuel filler flap

Emergency release ........................ 155

Opening/closing ............................ 154

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 213

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 351

Problem (malfunction) ................... 156

Fuse allocation chart ........................ 313

Fuse box

Battery case ................................... 315

Dashboard ..................................... 314

Front-passenger footwell ............... 314

Transmission tunnel ....................... 314

Fuse extractor ................................... 313

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 313

Before changing ............................. 313

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 314

Fuse allocation chart ..................... 313

Fuse box in the front-passenger

footwell .......................................... 314

........................... 101

Index

Fuse box in the transmission

tunnel ............................................ 314

Important safety notes

In the battery case ......................... 315

.................. 313

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory

Important safety notes .................. 280

Opening/closing the garage door .. 284 Programming the remote control ... 281

Gasoline ............................................. 351

Gear indicator (on-board

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

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 299

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 348

Genuine wood trim and trim strips

(cleaning instructions) ...................... 299

Glove box ........................................... 263

Gradient-climbing capability

(maximum) ......................................... 168

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)

(definition) ......................................... 338

..................... 284

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 104

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 292

Cleaning .........................................

Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 356

Cleaning system (function) ............ 103

Cleaning system (notes) ................ 356

Fogging up ..................................... 105

Protective grille .............................. 112

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ......................................... 86

Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87

Installing/removing (rear) ................ 88

Luxury .............................................. 87

Resetting (front) ............................... 87

Heating

see Climate control

297

High-beam headlamps

Display message

Switching on/off ........................... 103

Hill start assist .................................. 141

HOLD function

Function/notes ............................. 192

Hood

Closing ........................................... 289

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

Important safety notes .................. 288

Opening ......................................... 289

Hydroplaning ..................................... 162

............................ 232

Immobilizer .......................................... 64

Instrument cluster

Overview ........................................ 209

Warning and indicator lamps ......... 247

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 209

Interior lighting ................................. 105

Automatic control

Cargo compartment lamp .............. 107

Delayed switch-off (on-board

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

Manual control ............................... 106

Overview ........................................ 105

Reading lamp ................................. 107

Rear interior lighting ...................... 108

.......................... 106

Jack

Pump lever .....................................

Storage location ............................ 302

Using ............................................. 342

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 308

342

Key positions

SmartKey ....................................... 139

Kickdown

Manual drive program

.................... 152

Index

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 222

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 57

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 233

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 100

Cornering light function ................. 104

Driving abroad ................................. 98

Fog lamps ...................................... 101

Hazard warning lamps ................... 104

High beam flasher .......................... 104

High-beam headlamps ................... 103

Light switch ..................................... 98

Low-beam headlamps ...................... 99

Parking lamps ................................ 102

Rear fog lamp ................................ 101

Standing lamps .............................. 102

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board

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

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 99

Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-

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

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 219

Turn signals ................................... 103

see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 234

LIM indicator lamp

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

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179

Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 175

Limit speed

Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 174

Load anchorage ................................. 266

Loading guidelines ............................ 262

. 220

Locking

Emergency locking From inside the vehicle (central

locking button) ................................. 74

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 75

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 221

Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 231

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................... 98

Switching on/off .............................. 99

LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 199

Luggage compartment enlargement

Overview ........................................ 264

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support ............................................ 89

Luxury head restraints ....................... 87

........................... 76

M+S tires ............................................ 320

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 296

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 276

Display message ............................ 229

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 277

Downloading routes ....................... 279

Emergency call .............................. 274

Geo fencing ................................... 280

Important safety notes .................. 272

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 278

MB info call button ........................ 276

Remote vehicle locking .................. 277

Roadside Assistance button .......... 275

Self-test ......................................... 273

Speed alert .................................... 279

System .......................................... 273

Index

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 280

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 278

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277

Mechanical key

Function/notes

General notes .................................. 70

Removing ......................................... 70

Memory card (audio) ......................... 216

Memory function ................................. 95

Message memory (on-board

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

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

Sun visor ........................................ 269

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-view mirror

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216

Mounting wheels

Mounting a new wheel ................... 343

Raising the vehicle ......................... 342

Removing a wheel .......................... 343

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 341

MP3

Operation ....................................... 216

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 212

Permanent display ......................... 219

Multifunction steering wheel

Back button ................................... 211

Operating the on-board computer . 210

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

................................ 70

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 214

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

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

Resetting after being triggered ........ 48

Notes on breaking-in a new

vehicle ................................................ 138

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 54

Important safety notes

Odometer

see Trip odometer

Off-road

Differential locks ............................ 201

Off-road ABS .................................... 61

Off-road driving

Checklist ........................................ 165

Driving on sand .............................. 166

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

Traveling uphill ............................... 167

Off-road fording ................................. 162

Off-road system

4MATIC .......................................... 193

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 222

Assistance menu ........................... 218

Audio menu ................................... 215

Convenience submenu .................. 221

Display messages .......................... 224

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182

Factory settings submenu ............. 222

Important safety notes .................. 208

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 219

Lighting submenu .......................... 219

Menu overview .............................. 212

Message memory .......................... 225

Navigation menu ............................ 214

Operation ....................................... 210

RACETIMER ................................... 222

Service menu ................................. 218

Settings menu ............................... 218

Standard display ............................ 212

Telephone menu ............................ 216

Trip menu ...................................... 212

Vehicle submenu ........................... 220

Video DVD operation ..................... 216

Operating system

see On-board computer

Outside temperature display ........... 210

Overhead control panel ...................... 34

.................... 38

Index

Override feature

Rear side windows

........................... 59

Paint code number ............................ 349

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 296

Panic alarm .......................................... 38

Parcel net ........................................... 264

Parking ............................................... 156

Engaging park position .................. 146

Important safety notes Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ................................. 94

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Applying ......................................... 157

Display message ............................ 228

Warning lamp ................................. 255

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 102

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 196

Driving system ............................... 194

Function/notes ............................. 194

Important safety notes .................. 194

Problem (malfunction) ................... 197

Range of the sensors ..................... 194

Trailer towing ................................. 196

Warning display ............................. 195

Pedals ................................................. 159

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 298

Power supply (trailer) ....................... 206

Power washers .................................. 295

Product information ............................ 20

Programming

SmartKey ......................................... 69

Program selector button .................. 149

Pulling away

Automatic transmission ................. 140

.................. 156

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23

RACETIMER

Deleting all laps

Displaying and starting .................. 222

Displaying the intermediate time ... 223

Resetting the current lap ............... 223

Starting a new lap .......................... 223

Stopping ........................................ 223

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 222

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 215

see separate operating instructions

Reading lamp ..................................... 105

Rear bench seat

Folding forward .............................. 266

Rear compartment

Setting the air vents ...................... 136

Rear door

Closing ............................................. 77

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

Important safety notes .................... 77

Opening ........................................... 77

Opening/closing .............................. 77

Rear fog lamp

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

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

Rear lamps

see Lights see Tail lamps

Rear seat bench

Folding into an upright position ..... 266

Rear view camera

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

Rear view camera (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 298

Rear-view mirror

Dipping (automatic) ......................... 94

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 133

Switching on/off ........................... 133

Rear window wiper

Switching on/off ........................... 115

Refueling

Fuel gauge ..................................... 209

Important safety notes .................. 153

Refueling process .......................... 154

see Fuel

............................. 223

Index

Remote control

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 281

Reporting safety defects .................... 24

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 237

Warning lamp ................................. 256

see Fuel

Residual heat

Switching on/off ........................... 134

Restraint systems

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Reversing lamps (display

message) ............................................ 233

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 300

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 214

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 54

Child restraint systems .................... 54

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat backrest

Folding back .................................. 265

Seat belts

Adjusting the height ......................... 52

Belt force limiters ............................ 53

Cleaning ......................................... 300

Correct usage .................................. 49

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 53

Fastening ......................................... 50

Fastening, front ............................... 51

Fastening in the rear, center ............ 51

Important safety guidelines ............. 48

Releasing ......................................... 52

Safety guidelines ............................. 40

Special seat belt retractor ............... 56

Warning lamp ................................. 248

Warning lamp (function) ................... 53

Seat heating

Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 90

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support ............................................ 89

Adjusting the head restraint

Cleaning the cover ......................... 299

Correct driver's seat position ........... 84

Important safety notes .................... 85

Overview .......................................... 85

Storing settings (memory

function) .......................................... 95

Switching seat heating on/off ......... 89

Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 90

Seat ventilation

Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 90

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 297

Service interval display

Displaying a service message (on-

board computer) ............................ 293

Service menu (on-board computer) . 218 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 354

Coolant (engine) ............................ 354

Engine oil ....................................... 353

Fuel ................................................ 350

Important safety notes .................. 350

Notes ............................................. 350

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 354

Washer fluid ................................... 356

Setting a speed limit

see SPEEDTRONIC

Settings

Calling up a stored setting ............... 96

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 222

On-board computer ....................... 218

Setting the air distribution ............... 131

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 222

Shift ranges ....................................... 150

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 233

Side marker lamps (changing

bulbs) ................................................. 112

............ 86

Index

Side windows

Convenience opening feature .......... 78

Important safety information

Opening/closing .............................. 78

Overview .......................................... 78

Troubleshooting ............................... 79

Ski rack .............................................. 267

Sliding sunroof

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

Opening/closing .............................. 80

Operating manually .......................... 80

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 71

Changing the programming ............. 69

Checking the battery ....................... 70

Convenience opening feature .......... 78

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

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68

Important safety notes .................... 68

Loss ................................................. 72

Malfunction ...................................... 72

Mechanical key ................................ 70

Overview .......................................... 68

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72

Starting the engine ........................ 140

Snow chains ...................................... 321

Sockets

Front-passenger footwell ............... 271

Luggage compartment ................... 271

Rear compartment ......................... 271

SOS

see mbrace

Spare fuses ........................................ 313

Spare wheel

Mounting ....................................... 340

Notes/data .................................... 346

Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 303

Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 304

Specialist workshop ............................ 23

Special seat belt retractor .................. 52

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 213

In the Instrument cluster ............... 209

........... 78

Segments ...................................... 210

Selecting the unit of

measurement ................................ 219

see Instrument cluster

SPEEDTRONIC

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

Selecting ........................................ 175

Variable ......................................... 174

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 229

Introduction ..................................... 39

Warning lamp ................................. 255

Warning lamp (function) ................... 39

Standing lamps

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

Switching on/off ........................... 102

Starting the engine

Important safety notes .................. 140

Steering (display message) .............. 246

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 210

Cleaning ......................................... 299

Important safety notes .................... 90

Paddle shifters ............................... 150

Steering wheel heating .................... 91

Storing settings (memory

function) .......................................... 95

Steering wheel heating

Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 91

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 150

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 222

Stowage areas ................................... 263

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 263

Cup holders ................................... 268

Glove box ....................................... 263

Important safety information ......... 263

Stowage pockets ........................... 264

Summer tires ..................................... 320

Sun visor ............................................ 268

Index

Supplemental Restraint System

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Surround lighting (on-board

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

Suspension tuning

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 222

SUV

(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 22

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 134

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65

Tachometer ........................................ 210

Tailgate

Opening dimensions ...................... 357

Tail lamps

Display message see Lights

Tank content

Fuel gauge ..................................... 209

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 350

Tires ............................................... 344

Tires/wheels ................................. 344

Trailer Loads .................................. 358

Vehicle data ................................... 357

Wheels ........................................... 344

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 276

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 277

Downloading routes ....................... 279

Emergency call .............................. 274

Geo fencing ................................... 280

Important safety notes .................. 272

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 278

MB info call button ........................ 276

Remote vehicle locking .................. 277

Roadside Assistance button .......... 275

Self-test ......................................... 273

Speed alert .................................... 279

System .......................................... 273

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 280

............................ 233

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 278

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 277

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 217

Display message

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216

Number from the phone book ........ 217

Redialing ........................................ 217

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 217

Telephone compartment .................. 263

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 209

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 222

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 222

Outside temperature ...................... 210

Setting (climate control) ................ 131

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65

Immobilizer ...................................... 64

Tilt/sliding sunroof

see Sliding sunroof

Time

see Separate Operator's Manual

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 222

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 325

Checking manually ........................ 325

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

Maximum ....................................... 324

Notes ............................................. 323

Recommended ............................... 322

Table (single tires) ......................... 322

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 327

Warning message .......................... 327

Tire pressure monitoring system

Function/notes ............................. 325

Restarting ...................................... 327

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

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 339

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 338

Bar (definition) ............................... 338

Changing a wheel .......................... 340

Characteristics .............................. 337

............................ 246

Index

Checking ........................................ 319

Definition of terms

Direction of rotation ...................... 341

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

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 340

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 337

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 338

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 338

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 338

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 338

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 339

Important safety notes .................. 318

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 338

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 339

Labeling (overview) ........................ 334

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 340

Load index ..................................... 336

Load index (definition) ................... 339

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 339

Maximum load on a tire

(definition) ..................................... 339

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 339

Maximum tire load ......................... 337

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 339

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 340

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 339

Replacing ....................................... 340

Service life ..................................... 320

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 340

Speed rating (definition) ................ 338

Storing ........................................... 341

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 338

Technical data ............................... 344

Temperature .................................. 333

......................... 338

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 340

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 340

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 339

Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 338

Tire size (data) ............................... 344

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 334

Tire tread ....................................... 319

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 339

Total load limit (definition) ............. 340

Traction ......................................... 333

Traction (definition) ....................... 340

Tread wear ..................................... 333

TWR (permissible trailer drawbar

noseweight) (definition) ................. 340

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 332

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 338

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 339

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 340

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 338

see Flat tire

Top Tether ............................................ 58

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 310

In the event of malfunctions .......... 313

Towing a trailer

Axle load, permissible .................... 358

Driving tips .................................... 203

Lights display message .................. 231

Mounting dimensions .................... 358

Shift range ..................................... 149

Trailer loads ................................... 358

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 358

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 312

Towing eye

Front .............................................. 311

Rear ............................................... 311

Tow-starting

Important safety notes .................. 310

Trailer

7-pin connector ............................. 206

Power supply ................................. 206

Trailer loads

Technical data ............................... 358

Index

Trailer tow hitch

Ball position ................................... 359

Trailer towing

Active Blind Spot Assist

ESP® ................................................ 64

PARKTRONIC ................................. 196

Transfer case

General notes ................................ 198

Shifting .......................................... 199

Shifting (general notes) .................. 199

Shifting (important safety notes) ... 199

Shifting to neutral .......................... 200

Shift range ..................................... 198

Switching off the off-road gear

ratio ............................................... 200

Switching on the off-road gear

ratio ............................................... 199

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission positions .................... 148

Transporting the vehicle .................. 312

Traveling uphill

Brow of hill ..................................... 168

Trip computer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 213

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 212

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 214

Turn signals

Changing bulbs (front) ................... 111

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

Switching on/off ........................... 103

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)

(definition) ......................................... 340

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

................. 192

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 75

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 74

Vanity mirror

Sun visor ........................................

Variable SPEEDTRONIC

Function/notes ............................. 174

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 23

Data acquisition ............................... 24

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

Emergency locking ........................... 76

Emergency unlocking ....................... 75

Equipment ....................................... 21

Individual settings .......................... 218

Limited Warranty ............................. 24

Loading .......................................... 328

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68

Lowering ........................................ 344

Maintenance .................................... 21

Parking for a long period ................ 158

Pulling away ................................... 140

Raising ........................................... 342

Reporting problems ......................... 24

Securing from rolling away ............ 341

Towing away .................................. 310

Tow-starting ................................... 310

Transporting .................................. 312

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 68

Vehicle data ................................... 357

Vehicle data ....................................... 357

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 357

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 349

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 302

Ventilation

Setting the airflow ......................... 131

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 216

VIN ...................................................... 349

269

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS

................................................ 250

Brakes ........................................... 249

Check Engine ................................. 256

Coolant .......................................... 256

Index

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

Distance warning ........................... 258

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 258

ESP® .............................................. 252

ESP® OFF .......................................

Fuel tank ........................................ 256

LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 179

LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 175

Overview .................................. 30, 247

Parking brake ................................ 255

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 44

Reserve fuel ................................... 256

Seat belt ........................................ 248

SRS ................................................ 255

Tire pressure monitor .................... 259

Warning triangle ................................ 302

Warranty ............................................ 348

Washer fluid

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

Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 344

Wheels

Changing a wheel .......................... 340

Checking ........................................ 319

Cleaning ......................................... 296

Cleaning (warning) ......................... 341

Important safety notes .................. 318

Interchanging/changing ................ 340

Mounting a new wheel ................... 343

Mounting a wheel .......................... 341

Overview ........................................ 318

Removing a wheel .......................... 343

Storing ........................................... 341

Technical data ............................... 344

Tightening torque ........................... 344

Wheel size/tire size ....................... 344

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 230

Operation ......................................... 44

Windows

see Side windows

Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 297

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 131

Windshield heating ........................... 133

Windshield washer fluid

see Windshield washer system

253

Windshield washer system

Adding washer fluid

Filling capacity ............................... 356

Notes ............................................. 356

Windshield wipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 116

Rear window wiper ........................ 115

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115

Switching on/off ........................... 114

Winter

Driving in winter ............................. 163

Winter operation ............................ 320

Winter driving

Snow chains .................................. 321

Winter operation

Overview ........................................ 320

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 320

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 297

Important safety notes .................. 115

Replacing ....................................... 115

....................... 292

Introduction

Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

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:

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.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

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.

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.

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.

Operator's Manual

General notes

you first drive off, read this Operator's

Before 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.

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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

functions. The equipment in your vehicle

and 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 the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

vehicle is covered under the terms of the

Your 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:

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)

Information for customers in California

In California, you have the right to exchange a vehicle or receive a refund of the purchase or leasing price if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or an authorized workshop or maintenance facility cannot, after several authorized repairs, rectify considerable damage

to or malfunctions of the vehicle that are covered by the contractual 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 serious defect or damage can result

in deadly or serious injury to the vehicle occupants while driving AND this defect has already been repaired at least twice AND Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(2) the defect or damage, though less

serious

than (1) above, has already been repaired at least four times AND Mercedes-Benz has been informed in writing of the necessity of a repair.

(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer

than 30 calendar days because of repair work resulting from this or other serious defects or damage.

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.

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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

us the "Notification of Address Change"

send 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:

facilities or replacement parts may

service 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

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

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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 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.

cars. As with other vehicles of this

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."

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:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Operating safety

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."

Correct use

WARNING

There are various warning stickers affixed to your

vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and others to various dangers. Therefore, do not 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:

the safety notes in this manual

the Technical Data section in this manual

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traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle

you should experience a problem with your

If 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

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 Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590.

You can obtain additional information about vehicle safety from:

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

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

Reporting safety defects

USA only:

The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers according to 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.

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 consent of the 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 about data that can be recorded and transmitted by this system.

Information on copyright

Registered trademarks

Registered trademarks:

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc.

DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.

Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks of DOLBY Laboratories.

BabySmart™, ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trademarks of Daimler AG.

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince.

iPod® and iTunes® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Logic7® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries.

Microsoft® and Windows media® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius XM radio Inc.

HD Radio is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.

Gracenote® is a registered trademark of Gracenote, Inc.

ZAGATSurvey® and related brands are registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey, LLC.

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Cockpit ................................................. 28

Instrument cluster .............................. 29

Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31

Center console .................................... 32

Overhead control panel ...................... 34

Door control panel .............................. 35

At a glance

Cockpit

At a glance

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Function Page

Combination switch 103

Steering wheel paddle shifters

Instrument cluster 209

Horn

Overhead control panel 34

PARKTRONIC warning display 194

Climate control systems 118

Ignition lock 139

Adjusts the steering wheel 90

Cruise control lever 170

Light switch 98

Opens the hood 289

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