Mercedes G 63 AMG 2015 User Manual

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Mercedes G 63 AMG 2015 User Manual

G-Class

Operator's Manual

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G-Class Operator's Manual

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Index .......................................................

4

Introduction .........................................

20

Contents

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety ...................................................

39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....

83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Climate control .................................

117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-board computer and displays ....

195

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

273

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roadside Assistance ........................

289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

305

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical data ...................................

335

 

4Index

1, 2, 3 ...

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

 

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

63

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

257

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

257

A

 

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

 

Display message ............................

213

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

62

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

62

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

237

Accident

 

Automatic measures after an acci-

 

dent .................................................

52

ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................

65

Adaptive brake lights ..........................

63

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

341

Air bags

 

Deployment .....................................

49

Display message ............................

218

Front air bag (driver, front

 

passenger) .......................................

48

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

47

Introduction .....................................

47

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-

 

tor lamp ...........................................

42

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

49

Air vents

 

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

128

Rear ...............................................

129

Setting ...........................................

128

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

128

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

128

Air-conditioning system

 

see Climate control

 

Alarm system

 

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

 

All-wheel drive

 

Transfer case .................................

186

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

209

Anti-lock braking system

 

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

 

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

161

Ashtray ...............................................

255

Assistance menu (on-board com-

 

puter) ..................................................

205

ASSYST service interval display

 

Service messages ..........................

279

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

 

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

66

Function ...........................................

66

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

66

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

 

see Qualified specialist workshop

 

AUTO lights

 

Display message ............................

221

see Lights

 

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

281

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

 

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

137

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

 

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

136

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

100

Automatic transmission

 

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

144

Display message ............................

232

Drive position (ECO start/stop

 

function) ........................................

141

Driving tips ....................................

143

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

147

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

141

Engaging neutral ............................

141

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

140

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

140

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

139

Kickdown .......................................

143

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

145

Neutral (ECO start/stop func-

 

tion) ...............................................

141

Overview ........................................

139

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

147

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

143

Pulling away ...................................

134

Selector lever ................................

139

Shift ranges ...................................

145

Steering wheel paddle shifters ......

144

Trailer towing .................................

143

Transmission position display ........

140

Automatic transmission emer-

 

gency mode .......................................

147

Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-

 

ing) ......................................................

347

B

 

BabySmart™

 

Air bag deactivation system .............

56

Backup lamp

 

Changing bulbs ..............................

113

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

62

Battery

 

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

70

Important safety guidelines

 

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

70

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

70

Battery (vehicle)

 

Charging ........................................

295

Display message ............................

223

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

292

Jump starting .................................

296

Overview ........................................

292

Blind Spot Assist

 

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

205

Activating/deactivating (on-

 

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

205

Display message ............................

227

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

178

Brake fluid

 

Display message ............................

216

Notes .............................................

342

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

279

Brake lamps

 

Adaptive ...........................................

63

Display message ............................

219

Brakes

 

ABS ..................................................

62

BAS ..................................................

62

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

342

Display message ............................

213

High-performance brake system ....

155

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

153

Maintenance ..................................

154

Parking brake ................................

151

Riding tips ......................................

153

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

236

Breakdown

 

see Flat tire

 

see Towing away

 

 

Index

5

Brightness control (instrument

 

 

cluster lighting) ...................................

31

 

Brush guard .......................................

266

 

Bulbs

 

 

Backup lamp ..................................

113

 

Brake lamp ....................................

113

 

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

110

 

Fog lamps ......................................

110

 

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

113

 

Tail lamp ........................................

113

 

see Replacing bulbs

 

 

C

 

 

California

 

 

Important notice for retail cus-

 

 

tomers and lessees ..........................

22

 

Calling up a malfunction

 

 

see Display messages

 

 

Care

 

 

Car wash ........................................

281

 

Carpets ..........................................

287

 

Chrome parts .................................

285

 

Display ...........................................

285

 

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

286

 

Headlamps .....................................

284

 

Interior ...........................................

285

 

Matte finish ...................................

283

 

Notes .............................................

281

 

Paint ..............................................

282

 

Plastic trim ....................................

286

 

Power washer ................................

282

 

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

284

 

Roof lining ......................................

287

 

Seat belt ........................................

287

 

Seat covers ....................................

286

 

Sensors .........................................

284

 

Steering wheel ...............................

286

 

Tail pipes .......................................

285

 

Trailer coupling ..............................

285

 

Trim strips .....................................

286

 

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

282

 

Wheels ...........................................

282

 

Windows ........................................

283

 

Wiper blades ..................................

284

 

Wooden trim ..................................

286

 

Cargo compartment cover

 

 

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

253

 

6Index

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

253

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

253

Overview ........................................

253

Cargo compartment enlargement

 

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

250

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

253

CD player/CD changer (on-board

 

computer) ..........................................

203

Center console

 

Overview ..........................................

34

Upper section ..................................

34

Central locking

 

Automatic locking (on-board com-

 

puter) .............................................

208

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

68

Changing bulbs

 

Reversing lamps ............................

113

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

112

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

111

Changing gears ..................................

142

Checklist

 

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

159

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

159

Child seat

 

BabySmart™ air bag deactivation

 

system .............................................

56

Forward-facing restraint system ......

58

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

 

anchors ............................................

55

On the front-passenger seat ............

58

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

59

Rearward-facing restraint system ....

58

Top Tether .......................................

55

Child-proof locks

 

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

59

Rear doors .......................................

60

Children

 

Restraint systems ............................

54

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

53

Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-

 

tions) ..................................................

285

Cigarette lighter ................................

256

Climate control

 

Controlling automatically ...............

124

Cooling with air dehumidification ..

122

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

126

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

125

Dual-zone automatic climate con-

 

trol .................................................

119

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

118

Indicator lamp ................................

124

Maximum cooling ..........................

125

Notes on using dual-zone auto-

 

matic climate control .....................

120

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

118

Problem with the rear window

 

defroster ........................................

127

Problems with "cooling with air

 

dehumidification" ...........................

124

Refrigerant .....................................

341

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

342

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

124

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

128

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

124

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

124

Switching air-recirculation mode

 

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

127

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

121

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

127

Switching the rear window

 

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

126

Switching the ZONE function on/

 

off ..................................................

125

Windshield defroster ......................

126

Climate control system

 

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

136

Cockpit

 

Overview ..........................................

30

see Instrument cluster

 

COMAND

 

see separate operating instructions

 

Combination switch ..........................

103

Consumption statistics (on-board

 

computer) ..........................................

200

Convenience opening feature

 

see Side windows

 

Coolant (engine)

 

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

278

Display message ............................

221

Filling capacity ...............................

343

Notes .............................................

342

Temperature (on-board com-

 

puter) .............................................

209

Temperature gauge ........................

197

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

243

Cooling

 

see Climate control

 

Copyright .............................................

27

Cornering light function

 

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

104

Cruise control

 

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

163

Display message ............................

229

Driving system ...............................

162

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

162

Resuming the stored speed ...........

164

Selecting ........................................

163

Storing and maintaining current

 

speed .............................................

164

Cup holder

 

Center console ..............................

254

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

254

Rear compartment .........................

254

Customer Assistance Center

 

(CAC) .....................................................

25

Customer Relations Department .......

25

D

 

Data

 

see Technical data

 

Daytime running lamps

 

Display message ............................

221

Switching on/off (on-board com-

 

puter) .............................................

207

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

99

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

24

Delayed switch-off

 

Exterior lighting (on-board com-

 

puter) .............................................

207

Interior lighting ..............................

208

Differential locks

 

Disengaging ...................................

190

Engaging ........................................

189

Front axle ......................................

190

General notes ................................

188

Rear axle ........................................

190

Terrain ...........................................

188

Transfer case .................................

190

Digital speedometer .........................

201

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

285

Display messages

 

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

212

Index

7

Driving systems .............................

225

 

Engine ............................................

221

 

General notes ................................

211

 

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

212

 

Lights .............................................

218

 

Safety systems ..............................

213

 

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

279

 

SmartKey .......................................

234

 

Tires ...............................................

229

 

Vehicle ...........................................

232

 

Distance display (on-board com-

 

 

puter) ..................................................

205

 

Distance recorder

 

 

see Trip odometer

 

 

Distance warning (warning lamp) ....

245

 

DISTRONIC PLUS

 

 

Activating .......................................

171

 

Activation conditions .....................

171

 

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

171

 

Deactivating ...................................

176

 

Display message ............................

227

 

Displays in the multifunction dis-

 

 

play ................................................

174

 

Driving tips ....................................

176

 

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

169

 

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

169

 

Selecting ........................................

171

 

Setting the specified minimum

 

 

distance .........................................

175

 

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

245

 

Door control panel

 

 

Overview ..........................................

37

 

Doors

 

 

Automatic locking (on-board com-

 

 

puter) .............................................

208

 

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

75

 

Central locking/unlocking

 

 

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

68

 

Display message ............................

233

 

Emergency locking ...........................

75

 

Emergency unlocking .......................

75

 

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

73

 

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

73

 

Overview ..........................................

73

 

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

153

 

Drive program

 

 

Automatic ......................................

144

 

Display ...........................................

140

 

8Index

Manual ...........................................

145

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

210

Driving abroad

 

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

98

Driving in mountainous terrain

 

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

161

Driving downhill .............................

162

Gradient-climbing capability

 

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

161

Driving lamps

 

see Daytime running lamps

 

Driving off-road

 

see Off-road driving

 

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

156

Driving safety systems

 

4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-

 

tem) .................................................

63

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

62

ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................

65

Adaptive brake lights .......................

63

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

62

Electronic brake force distribu-

 

tion ..................................................

65

ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-

 

gram) ...............................................

63

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

61

Overview ..........................................

61

Driving systems

 

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

178

Cruise control ................................

162

Display message ............................

225

DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................

169

HOLD function ...............................

180

PARKTRONIC .................................

182

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

185

SPEEDTRONIC ...............................

166

Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................

166

Driving tips

 

Automatic transmission .................

143

Brakes ...........................................

153

DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................

176

Downhill gradient ...........................

153

Driving abroad .................................

98

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

157

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

156

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

160

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

160

General ..........................................

152

Gravel roads ..................................

160

Hydroplaning .................................

156

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

157

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

158

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

156

Snow chains ..................................

309

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

98

Tire ruts .........................................

160

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

191

Traveling uphill ...............................

161

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

154

DVD audio

 

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

203

DVD video

 

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

203

E

 

EASY-ENTRY feature

 

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

208

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

92

EASY-EXIT feature

 

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

92

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

208

EBD (electronic brake force distri-

 

bution)

 

Display message ............................

215

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

65

ECO start/stop function

 

General information .......................

135

Electrical fuses

 

Fuse box in the cargo compart-

 

ment ..............................................

303

Electronic Stability Program

 

see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)

Electronic Traction System

see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

Emergency

Automatic measures after an acci-

 

dent .................................................

52

Emergency call

 

see mbrace

 

Emergency locking

 

Vehicle .............................................

75

Emergency release

 

Vehicle .............................................

75

Emergency Tensioning Devices

 

Activation .........................................

49

Engine

 

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

243

Display message ............................

221

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

135

Engine number ...............................

337

Irregular running ............................

138

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

296

Starting problems ..........................

138

Starting the engine with the

 

SmartKey .......................................

134

Switching off ..................................

151

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

301

Engine electronics

 

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

138

Engine oil

 

Adding ...........................................

277

Additives ........................................

341

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

275

Display message ............................

223

Filling capacity ...............................

341

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

340

Temperature (on-board com-

 

puter) .............................................

209

Viscosity ........................................

341

Environmental protection

 

Note .................................................

20

ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-

 

gram)

 

AMG menu (on-board computer) ...

210

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

64

Display message ............................

213

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

63

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

63

Trailer stabilization ...........................

65

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

239

Exhaust check ...................................

153

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-

 

tions) ..................................................

285

Exterior lighting

 

see Lights

 

Exterior mirrors

 

Adjusting .........................................

93

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

94

Folding in when locking (on-board

 

computer) ......................................

209

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

94

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

93

Out of position (troubleshooting) .....

94

 

Index

9

Setting .............................................

93

 

Storing settings (memory func-

 

 

tion) .................................................

95

 

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

94

 

F

 

 

Filler cap

 

 

see Fuel filler flap

 

 

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

290

 

Flat tire

 

 

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

292

 

Floormats ...........................................

270

 

Fog lamps

 

 

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

101

 

Folding the seat backrest (rear)

 

 

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

251

 

Front fog lamp (display message) ... 220

Fuel

Additives ........................................

340

Consumption information ..............

340

Consumption statistics ..................

200

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

201

Fuel gauge .....................................

197

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

338

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

338

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

339

Premium-grade unleaded gaso-

 

line .................................................

338

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

150

Refueling ........................................

147

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

338

Fuel consumption

 

Notes .............................................

152

Fuel filler flap

 

Emergency release ........................

149

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

148

Fuel level

 

Calling up the range (on-board

 

computer) ......................................

201

Fuel tank

 

Capacity ........................................

338

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

150

Fuel/water separator

 

Service ...........................................

280

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

301

Fuse box

 

Battery case ...................................

303

10 Index

Dashboard .....................................

302

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

302

Transmission tunnel .......................

302

Fuse extractor ...................................

301

Fuses

 

Allocation chart .............................

301

Before changing .............................

301

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

302

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

301

Fuse box in the front-passenger

 

footwell ..........................................

302

Fuse box in the transmission tun-

 

nel .................................................

302

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

301

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

303

G

 

Garage door opener

 

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

270

General notes ................................

266

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

267

Opening/closing the garage door ..

270

Programming the remote control ...

267

Gasoline .............................................

338

Gear indicator (on-board com-

 

puter) ..................................................

209

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

 

guidelines) .........................................

286

Genuine parts ......................................

20

Genuine wood trim and trim strips

 

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

286

Glove box ...........................................

249

Gradient-climbing capability (max-

 

imum) .................................................

161

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-

 

tion) ....................................................

325

H

 

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

104

Head restraints

 

Adjusting .........................................

86

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

87

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

88

Luxury ..............................................

87

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

87

see NECK-PRO head restraints

 

see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Headlamps

Adding fluid to cleaning system .....

278

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

284

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

103

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

343

Fogging up .....................................

105

Protective grille ..............................

112

see Automatic headlamp mode

 

Heating

 

see Climate control

 

High-beam headlamps

 

Display message ............................

219

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

103

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

135

HOLD function

 

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

180

Hood

 

Closing ...........................................

275

Display message ............................

233

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

274

Opening .........................................

275

Horn ......................................................

30

Hydroplaning .....................................

156

I

 

Immobilizer ..........................................

65

Instrument cluster

 

Overview ........................................

197

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

234

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

197

Interior lighting

 

Automatic control ..........................

106

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

107

Delayed switch-off (on-board

 

computer) ......................................

208

Manual control ...............................

106

Overview ........................................

105

Reading lamp .................................

105

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

108

J

 

Jack

 

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

329

Storage location ............................

290

Using .............................................

328

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

296

K

 

Key positions

 

SmartKey .......................................

133

L

 

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

210

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

 

anchors ................................................

55

License plate lamp (display mes-

 

sage) ...................................................

220

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

221

Lights

 

Activating/deactivating the inte-

 

rior lighting delayed switch-off .......

208

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 com-

 

puter) .............................................

207

Switching the daytime running

 

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

99

Switching the exterior lighting

 

delayed switch-off on/off (on-

 

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

207

Switching the surround lighting

 

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

207

Turn signals ...................................

103

see Interior lighting

 

see Replacing bulbs

 

LIM indicator lamp

 

Cruise control ................................

163

DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................

171

Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................

167

 

Index 11

Limit speed

 

Variable SPEEDTRONIC .................

166

Load anchorage .................................

252

Loading guidelines ............................

248

Locking

 

Emergency locking ...........................

75

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) ...............................

208

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

186

Low-beam headlamps

 

Display message ............................

218

Setting for driving abroad (sym-

 

metrical) ..........................................

98

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

99

Luggage compartment enlarge-

 

ment

 

Overview ........................................

250

Lumbar support

 

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-

port ..................................................

88

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

87

M

 

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

308

Malfunction message

 

see Display messages

 

Matte finish (cleaning instruc-

 

tions) ..................................................

283

mbrace

 

Call priority ....................................

262

Display message ............................

216

Downloading destinations

 

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

263

Downloading routes .......................

265

Emergency call ..............................

260

Geo fencing ...................................

265

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

258

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

264

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

262

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

263

12 Index

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

261

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

259

Speed alert ....................................

265

System ..........................................

259

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

266

Vehicle remote malfunction diag-

 

nosis ..............................................

264

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

263

Mechanical key

 

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

69

General notes ..................................

69

Removing .........................................

70

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

203

Memory function .................................

95

Message memory (on-board com-

 

puter) ..................................................

212

Messages

 

see Display messages

 

Mirrors

 

Sun visor ........................................

255

see Exterior mirrors

 

see Rear-view mirror

 

Mobile phone

 

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

204

Mounting wheels

 

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

330

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

328

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

330

Securing the vehicle against roll-

 

ing away ........................................

328

MP3

 

Operation .......................................

203

see separate operating instructions

 

Multifunction display

 

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

199

Permanent display .........................

207

Multifunction steering wheel

 

Back button ...................................

199

Operating the on-board computer ..

198

Overview ..........................................

33

N

 

Navigation

 

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

201

see separate operating instructions

 

NECK-PRO head restraints

 

Operation .........................................

51

Resetting triggered ..........................

51

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

 

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

51

Operation .........................................

51

Resetting when triggered .................

52

Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-

 

cle .......................................................

132

O

 

Occupant safety

 

Automatic measures after an acci-

 

dent .................................................

52

BabySmart™ air bag deactivation

 

system .............................................

56

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

52

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

41

Pets in the vehicle ...........................

61

Off-road

 

Differential locks ............................

188

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

62

Off-road driving

 

Checklist ........................................

159

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

160

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

158

Traveling uphill ...............................

161

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

156

Off-road system

 

Oil Permanent all-wheel drive .............

181

see Engine oil

 

On-board computer

 

AMG menu .....................................

209

Assistance menu ...........................

205

Audio menu ...................................

203

Convenience submenu ..................

208

Display messages ..........................

211

DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................

174

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

209

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

196

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

206

Lighting submenu ..........................

207

Menu overview ..............................

200

Message memory ..........................

212

Navigation menu ............................

201

Operation .......................................

198

RACETIMER ...................................

210

Service menu .................................

206

Settings menu ...............................

206

Standard display ............................

200

Telephone menu ............................

204

Trip menu ......................................

200

Vehicle submenu ...........................

208

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

203

Operating safety

 

Declaration of conformity ................

24

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

23

Operating system

 

see On-board computer

 

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

198

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

36

Override feature

 

Rear side windows ...........................

60

P

 

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

336

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...

282

Panic alarm ..........................................

40

Parcel net ...........................................

250

Parking

 

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

140

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

150

Position of exterior mirror, front-

 

passenger side .................................

94

see PARKTRONIC

 

Parking aid

 

see Exterior mirrors

 

see PARKTRONIC

 

Parking brake

 

Applying .........................................

151

Display message ............................

215

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

242

Parking lamps

 

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

102

PARKTRONIC

 

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

184

Driving system ...............................

182

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

182

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

182

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

185

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

182

Trailer towing .................................

184

Warning display .............................

183

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

 

Indicator lamp ..................................

42

Index 13

Problems (malfunctions) ..................

59

Pedals .................................................

153

Permanent all-wheel drive

 

Off-road system .............................

181

Pets in the vehicle ...............................

61

Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-

 

tions) ..................................................

286

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

193

Power washers ..................................

282

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

143

Programming

 

SmartKey .........................................

69

Pulling away

 

Automatic transmission .................

134

Q

 

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

24

R

 

RACETIMER

 

Deleting all laps .............................

211

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

210

Displaying the intermediate time ...

210

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

211

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

210

Stopping ........................................

210

RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....

210

Radio

 

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

203

see separate operating instructions

 

Radio-wave reception/transmis-

 

sion in the vehicle

 

Declaration of conformity ................

24

Reading lamp .....................................

105

Rear bench seat

 

Folding forward ..............................

252

Rear compartment

 

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

129

Rear door

 

Closing .............................................

77

Display message ............................

233

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

76

Opening ...........................................

77

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

76

Rear fog lamp

 

Display message ............................

220

14 Index

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

101

Rear lamps

 

see Lights

 

Rear seat bench

 

Folding into an upright position .....

252

Rear view camera

 

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

185

Rear view camera (cleaning

 

instructions) ......................................

284

Rear window defroster

 

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

127

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

126

Rear window wiper

 

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

115

Rear-view mirror

 

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

94

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-

 

tem)

 

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

341

Refueling

 

Fuel gauge .....................................

197

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

147

Refueling process ..........................

148

see Fuel

 

Remote control

 

Programming (garage door

 

opener) ..........................................

267

Replacing bulbs

 

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

108

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

109

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

25

Reserve (fuel tank)

 

see Fuel

 

Reserve fuel

 

Display message ............................

224

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

243

see Fuel

 

Residual heat

 

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

127

Restraint system

 

Display message ............................

216

Introduction .....................................

40

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

242

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

41

Reversing lamps (display mes-

 

sage) ...................................................

220

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....

22

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

 

guidelines) .........................................

287

Route (navigation)

 

see Route guidance (navigation)

 

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

201

S

 

Safety

 

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

54

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

52

Safety system

 

see Driving safety systems

 

Seat backrest

 

Folding back ..................................

251

Seat belts

 

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

44

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

45

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

287

Correct usage ..................................

44

Fastening .........................................

44

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

43

Introduction .....................................

42

Releasing .........................................

46

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

235

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

46

Seat heating

 

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

89

Seat ventilation

 

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

90

Seats

 

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

86

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-

 

port ..................................................

88

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

86

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

286

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

84

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

85

Overview ..........................................

85

Storing settings (memory func-

 

tion) .................................................

95

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

89

Switching seat ventilation on/off ....

90

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

284

Service interval display

 

Displaying a service message (on-

 

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

280

Service menu (on-board com-

 

puter) ..................................................

206

Service products

 

Brake fluid .....................................

342

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

342

Engine oil .......................................

340

Fuel ................................................

337

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

337

Notes .............................................

337

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-

 

tem) ...............................................

341

Washer fluid ...................................

343

Setting a speed limit

 

see SPEEDTRONIC

 

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

124

Settings

 

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

96

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

209

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

206

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

210

Shift ranges .......................................

145

Side marker lamp (display mes-

 

sage) ...................................................

220

Side marker lamps (changing

 

bulbs) .................................................

112

Side windows

 

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

78

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

77

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

77

Overview ..........................................

77

Troubleshooting ...............................

78

Ski rack ..............................................

254

Sliding sunroof

 

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

79

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

79

Operating manually ..........................

79

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

80

SmartKey

 

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

70

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

69

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

70

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

78

Display message ............................

234

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

68

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

68

Loss .................................................

72

Malfunction ......................................

72

 

Index 15

Mechanical key ................................

69

Overview ..........................................

68

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

72

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

134

Snow chains ......................................

309

Sockets

 

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

257

Luggage compartment ...................

257

SOSRear compartment .........................

257

see mbrace

 

Spare fuses ........................................

301

Spare wheel

 

Mounting .......................................

327

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

333

Spare wheel bracket at the rear

.... 291

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

291

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

53

Specialist workshop ............................

24

Speed, controlling

 

see Cruise control

 

Speedometer

 

Digital ............................................

201

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

197

Segments ......................................

198

Selecting the unit of measure-

 

ment ..............................................

206

see Instrument cluster

 

SPEEDTRONIC

 

Display message ............................

228

Selecting ........................................

167

Variable .........................................

166

Standing lamps

 

Display message ............................

220

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

102

Starting the engine

 

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

134

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

233

Steering wheel

 

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

91

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

198

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

286

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

90

Paddle shifters ...............................

144

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

91

Storing settings (memory func-

 

tion) .................................................

95

16 Index

Steering wheel heating

 

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

91

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

144

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

210

Stowage areas ...................................

249

Stowage compartment

 

Door stowage compartment ..........

250

Stowage compartments

 

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

250

Cup holders ...................................

254

Glove box .......................................

249

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

249

Stowage pockets ...........................

250

Summer tires .....................................

308

Sun visor ............................................

254

Surround lighting (on-board com-

 

puter) ..................................................

207

SUV

 

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

23

Switching air-recirculation mode

 

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

127

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

66

T

 

Tachometer ........................................

198

Tail lamps

 

Display message ............................

220

see Lights

 

Tank content

 

Fuel gauge .....................................

197

Technical data

 

Capacities ......................................

337

Tires ...............................................

331

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

331

Trailer loads ...................................

347

Vehicle data ...................................

344

Wheels ...........................................

331

TELEAID

 

Call priority ....................................

262

Downloading destinations

 

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

263

Downloading routes .......................

265

Emergency call ..............................

260

Geo fencing ...................................

265

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

258

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

264

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

262

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

263

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

261

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

259

Speed alert ....................................

265

System ..........................................

259

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

266

Vehicle remote malfunction diag-

 

nosis ..............................................

264

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

263

Telephone

 

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

204

Display message ............................

234

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

204

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

204

Redialing ........................................

205

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

204

Telephone compartment ..................

250

Temperature

 

Coolant ..........................................

197

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

209

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

209

Outside temperature ......................

198

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

124

Theft deterrent systems

 

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

66

Immobilizer ......................................

65

Tilt/sliding sunroof

 

see Sliding sunroof

 

Time

 

see separate operating instructions

 

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

210

Tire pressure

 

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

313

Checking manually ........................

312

Display message ............................

229

Maximum .......................................

312

Notes .............................................

311

Recommended ...............................

309

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

310

Tire pressure monitor

 

Checking the tire pressure elec-

 

tronically ........................................

314

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

313

Restarting ......................................

315

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

246

Warning message ..........................

315

Tires

 

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

326

Average weight of the vehicle

 

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

325

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

325

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

327

Characteristics ..............................

324

Checking ........................................

307

Curb weight (definition) .................

326

Definition of terms .........................

324

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

328

Display message ............................

229

Distribution of the vehicle occu-

 

pants (definition) ............................

327

DOT (Department of Transporta-

 

tion) (definition) .............................

325

DOT, Tire Identification Number

 

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

324

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

 

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

325

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-

 

nition) ............................................

325

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-

 

inition) ...........................................

325

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

 

ing) (definition) ..............................

325

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

306

Increased vehicle weight due to

 

optional equipment (definition) ......

325

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........

326

Labeling (overview) ........................

321

Load bearing index (definition) ......

327

Load index .....................................

323

Load index (definition) ...................

326

Maximum load on a tire (defini-

 

tion) ...............................................

326

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

 

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

326

Maximum permissible tire pres-

 

sure (definition) .............................

326

Maximum tire load .........................

323

Maximum tire load (definition) .......

326

Optional equipment weight (defi-

 

nition) ............................................

326

PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-

 

inition) ...........................................

326

Replacing .......................................

327

Service life .....................................

308

Sidewall (definition) .......................

326

Speed rating (definition) ................

325

Index 17

Storing ...........................................

328

Structure and characteristics

 

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

324

Technical data ...............................

331

Temperature ..................................

320

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

 

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

327

Tire bead (definition) ......................

326

Tire pressure (definition) ................

326

Tire pressures (recommended) ......

325

Tire size (data) ...............................

331

Tire size designation, load-bearing

 

capacity, speed rating ....................

321

Tire tread .......................................

307

Tire tread (definition) .....................

326

Total load limit (definition) .............

327

Traction .........................................

320

Traction (definition) .......................

327

Tread wear .....................................

320

TWR (permissible trailer drawbar

 

noseweight) (definition) .................

327

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

 

Standards ......................................

319

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

 

Standards (definition) ....................

325

Wear indicator (definition) .............

327

Wheel rim (definition) ....................

325

see Flat tire

 

Top Tether ............................................

55

Tow-starting

 

Emergency engine starting ............

301

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

298

Towing a trailer

 

Axle load, permissible ....................

347

Driving tips ....................................

191

Lights display message ..................

218

Mounting dimensions ....................

346

Shift range .....................................

143

Trailer loads ...................................

347

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

346

Towing away

 

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

298

In the event of malfunctions ..........

300

With both axles on the ground .......

299

Towing eye

 

Front ..............................................

299

Rear ...............................................

299

18 Index

Trailer

 

7-pin connector .............................

193

Power supply .................................

193

Trailer coupling (cleaning instruc-

 

tions) ..................................................

285

Trailer loads

 

Technical data ...............................

347

Trailer tow hitch

 

Ball position ...................................

347

Trailer towing

 

ESP® ...............................................

65

PARKTRONIC .................................

184

Transfer case

 

General notes ................................

186

Shift range .....................................

186

Shifting ..........................................

186

Shifting (general notes) ..................

187

Shifting (important safety notes) ...

186

Shifting to neutral ..........................

188

Switching off the off-road gear

 

ratio ...............................................

187

Switching on the off-road gear

 

ratio ...............................................

187

Transmission

 

see Automatic transmission

 

Transmission positions ....................

142

Transporting the vehicle ..................

300

Traveling uphill

 

Brow of hill .....................................

162

Trip computer (on-board com-

 

puter) ..................................................

200

Trip odometer

 

Calling up .......................................

200

Resetting (on-board computer) ......

201

Turn signals

 

Changing bulbs (front) ...................

111

Display message ............................

219

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

103

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-

 

nition) .................................................

327

Type identification plate

 

see Vehicle identification plate

 

U

 

Unlocking

 

Emergency unlocking .......................

75

From inside the vehicle (central

 

unlocking button) .............................

74

V

 

Vanity mirror

 

Sun visor ........................................

255

Variable SPEEDTRONIC

 

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

166

Vehicle

 

Correct use ......................................

25

Data acquisition ...............................

26

Display message ............................

232

Emergency locking ...........................

75

Emergency unlocking .......................

75

Equipment .......................................

21

Individual settings ..........................

206

Limited Warranty .............................

25

Loading ..........................................

316

Locking (SmartKey) ..........................

68

Lowering ........................................

330

Maintenance ....................................

22

Parking for a long period ................

152

Pulling away ...................................

134

Raising ...........................................

328

Reporting problems .........................

25

Securing from rolling away ............

328

Tow-starting ...................................

298

Towing away ..................................

298

Transporting ..................................

300

Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................

68

Vehicle data ...................................

344

Vehicle data .......................................

344

Vehicle data (off-road driving)

 

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

346

Fording depth ................................

345

Maximum gradient climbing abil-

 

ity ..................................................

346

Vehicle dimensions ...........................

344

Vehicle identification number

 

see VIN

 

Vehicle identification plate ..............

336

Vehicle tool kit ..................................

290

Ventilation

 

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

124

Video

 

Operating the DVD .........................

203

VIN ......................................................

336

W

 

Warning and indicator lamps

 

ABS ................................................

237

Brakes ...........................................

236

Check Engine .................................

243

Coolant ..........................................

243

Cruise control ................................

163

Distance warning ...........................

245

DISTRONIC PLUS ...........................

245

ESP® .............................................

239

ESP® OFF ......................................

240

Fuel tank ........................................

243

LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................

171

LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........

167

Overview ..................................

32, 234

Parking brake ................................

242

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............

42

Reserve fuel ...................................

243

Restraint system ............................

242

Seat belt ........................................

235

Tire pressure monitor ....................

246

Warning triangle ................................

290

Warranty ..............................................

21

Washer fluid

 

Display message ............................

234

Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........

330

Wheels

 

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

327

Checking ........................................

307

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

282

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

306

Interchanging/changing ................

327

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

330

Mounting a wheel ..........................

328

Overview ........................................

306

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

330

Storing ...........................................

328

Technical data ...............................

331

Tightening torque ...........................

330

Wheel size/tire size .......................

331

Window curtain air bag

 

Display message ............................

217

Operation .........................................

49

Windows

 

see Side windows

 

Windows (cleaning instructions) .....

283

 

Index 19

Windshield

 

Defrosting ......................................

125

Windshield heating ...........................

126

Windshield washer fluid

 

see Windshield washer system

 

Windshield washer system

 

Adding washer fluid .......................

278

Notes .............................................

343

Windshield wipers

 

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

116

Rear window wiper ........................

115

Replacing the wiper blades ............

115

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

114

Winter

 

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

157

Winter operation ............................

308

Winter driving

 

Snow chains ..................................

309

Winter operation

 

Overview ........................................

308

Winter tires

 

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

308

Wiper blades

 

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

284

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

115

Replacing .......................................

115

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Protection of the environment General notes

HEnvironmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:

Roperating conditions of your vehicle Ryour personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

Ralways make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.

Rremove roof racks once you no longer need them.

Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

Ralways have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.

Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

HEnvironmental note

Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

Rdoors Rdoor pillars Rdoor sills Rseats Rcockpit

Rinstrument cluster Rcenter console

Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.

Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel- evant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used.

More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine MercedesBenz parts (Y page 336).

Operator's Manual 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. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation Warranty

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:

RNew Vehicle Limited Warranty

REmission Systems Warranty REmission Performance Warranty

RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

RState warranty enforcement laws (Lemon Laws)

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i If you lose the Service and Warranty Information booklet, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

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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.

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:

Rservice facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

Runleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

Rthe 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

G WARNING

Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.

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Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.

Operating safety Important safety notes

G WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

G WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

G WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a

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result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

If you make any changes to the vehicle electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.

! There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road

Ra heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis

In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.

In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

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:

Rwork relevant to safety Rservice and maintenance work Rrepair work

Ralterations, installation work and modifications

Rwork on electronic components

Correct use

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:

Rthe safety notes in this manual

Rthe technical data section in this manual Rtraffic rules and regulations

Rlaws 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 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.

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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 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.

QR codes for rescue cards

The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the case of an accident, the rescue services can find the QR codes quickly on the appropriate rescue cards for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.

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You can find more information under https:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com.

Data stored in the vehicle Data recording

This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic information relating to vehicle operation, malfunctions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status of various systems, including but not limited to, engine, throttle, steering or brake systems, that is stored and can be read out with suitable devices, particularly when the vehicle is serviced. The data obtained is used to properly diagnose and service your vehicle or to further optimize and develop vehicle functions.

COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)

If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s operation, the use of the vehicle in certain situations, and the location of the vehicle may be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace system.

For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace Terms and Conditions.

Event data recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as during air bag deployment or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

Rhow various systems in your vehicle are operating

Rwhether or not the driver and passenger seat belts are fastened

Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal and

Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling

This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, can combine the EDR data with the type of personal identification data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have the special equipment, such as law enforcement, can read the information by accessing the vehicle or the EDR.

EDR data may be used in civil and criminal matters as a tool in accident reconstruction, accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from the extraction of this information by unauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

MBUSA will not share EDR data with others without the consent of the vehicle owners or, if the vehicle is leased, without the consent of the lessee. Exceptions to this representation include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connection with or arising out of

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litigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates; or, as required by law.

Warning: The EDR is a component of the Supplemental Restraint System ("SRS") Module. Tampering with, altering, modifying or removing the EDR component may result in a malfunction of the SRS Module and other systems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federal regulation are pre-emp- ted. This means that in the event of such conflict, the federal regulation governs. As of February 2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

Information on copyright General information

Information on license for free and opensource software used in your vehicle and its electronic components is available on the following website:

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/ opensource

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