mercedes g-class (2002) Service Manuals

G-Class

Operator’s Manual

G500

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of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction

Product information .......................... 7

Roadside assistance ......................... 10

Where to find it ................................ 14

Reporting Safety Defects ................ 16

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Center console ..............................20

Door control panel .......................22

Overhead control panel ...............23

Operation

Vehicle keys ...................................... 26

Start lock-out ....................................28

General notes on the

central locking system ...............28

Central locking system ...................29

Radio frequency and

infrared remote control ............... 29

Locking and unlocking ................ 31

Choosing global or
selective mode on

remote control ...............................31

Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof

from outside ................................. 32

Panic button ................................. 33

Mechanical keys .......................... 33

Doors ................................................. 34

Locking and unlocking

driver’s door manually ............... 36

Tailgate .............................................. 37

Locking and unlocking

the tailgate manually .................. 38

Locking the tailgate separately . 39

Central locking switch .................... 40

Automatic central locking ...............41

Emergency unlocking in

case of accident ...........................41

Antitheft alarm system ................... 42

Tow-away alarm ............................... 43

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 44

Front seat adjustment ..................... 45

Synchronizing head restraints

and seat adjustment fore, aft .....47

Removal and installation of

front seat head restraints .......... 51

Seat heater, front ............................. 52

Seat heater, rear ...............................54

Seat belts and

integrated restraint system .......56

Seat belts ........................................... 56

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ............................57

TM

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ....................63

TM

Self-test BabySmart

without

special child seat installed ........63

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) ............................................. 64

Emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) .............................................65

Airbags ..............................................66

Safety guidelines for the

seat belt, emergency

tensioning retractor and

airbag ............................................ 71

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Infant and

child restraint systems ................73

Steering wheel adjustment

(electrical) .................................... 78

Inside rear view mirror ...................79

Antiglare night position ..............79

Exterior rear view mirrors .............80

Instrument cluster ...........................84

Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ................. 90

Trip and main odometer and

sub menu .....................................94

Audio systems ..................................96

Radio ..............................................96

CD player .......................................97

Telephone ..........................................98

Navigation system .......................... 103

Trip computer ................................. 104

Malfunction/warning

message memory ......................106

Individual settings .........................108

Setting the audio volume .............. 122

Coolant temperature gauge .......... 123

Flexible service system

(FSS) ........................................... 124

Engine oil level indicator ............. 127

Exterior lamp switch ..................... 129

Headlamp mode ..............................130

Night security illumination ..........132

Locator lighting ...........................133

Headlamp cleaning system ...........133

Combination switch .......................134

Rear window wiper/washer ..........138

Hazard warning flasher switch ....139

Climate control .............................. 140

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ................150

Power windows ...............................151

Sliding/pop-up roof ........................154

Interior lighting ..............................156

Door entry lamps ........................157

Rear interior lamps ....................158

Cargo compartment lamps ........159

Sun visors ........................................161

Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........161

Interior .............................................162

Storage compartments,

armrest and cup holder ........... 162

Glove box ..................................... 163

Ashtrays .......................................... 168

Lighter ............................................. 170

Floor mat ......................................... 170

Split rear seat bench ..................... 171

Rear seat head restraints ..........173

Enlarged cargo area ....................... 174

Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 174

Partition net .................................... 175

Loading instructions .....................178

Parcel net in

front passenger footwell ..........180

Cargo area cover blind .................. 180

Roof racks ........................................ 181

Brush guard ....................................182

Telephone, general ........................ 184

Cellular telephone ......................... 184

Garage door opener ....................... 185

Driving

Control and operation of

radio transmitters ..................... 190

The first 1 000 miles

(1 500 km) ................................. 191

Maintenance ................................... 191

Tele Aid ........................................... 192

Catalytic converter ........................202

Emission control ............................203

Starter switch .................................204

Starting and turning off

the engine ..................................206

Automatic transmission ...............207

Parking brake ................................. 215

Driving instructions .......................216

Drive sensibly – save fuel .........216

Drinking and driving .................216

Pedals ...........................................216

Power assistance .........................217

Brakes ...........................................217

Driving off ....................................218

Parking .........................................219

Tires ..............................................219

Snow chains ............................... 222

Winter driving instructions ..... 222

Deep water .................................. 224

Passenger compartment ........... 225

Traveling abroad ........................ 225

Off-Road driving ............................ 226

Cruise control ................................ 234

Brake assist system

(BAS) .......................................... 237

Antilock brake system

(ABS) ...........................................239

Four-wheel electronic traction system

(4-ETS) ........................................ 241

Electronic Brake Booster

(EBB) ...........................................242

Electronic stability program

(ESP) ...........................................243

Transfer case ..................................247

Switching transfer case .............248

A few words about differentials

and differential locks ............... 251

Differential locks ............................253

What you should know

at the gas station .......................258

Check regularly and before a long

trip ............................................... 261

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Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator

lamps in the

instrument cluster ....................264

On-board diagnostic system .........265

Check engine malfunction

indicator lamp .............................265

Brake warning lamp ..................266

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) indicator lamp ..................267

Fuel reserve warning .................268

ABS malfunction

indicator lamp .............................269

Electronic stability program

(ESP) — warning lamp ...............270

Seat belt nonusage

warning lamp .............................270

Malfunction and indicator lamp

in the center console ................ 271

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....271

Malfunction and warning

messages in the

multifunction display .............. 272

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE

(engine control unit) ................. 273

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE

(several systems) ....................... 273

BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........274

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .... 275

BRAKE ASSIST ............................276

BRAKE PAD WEAR .................... 277

BRAKE FLUID ............................ 277

PARKING BRAKE ....................... 278

SEAT BELT SYSTEM .................. 278

ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) .279

COOLANT

(coolant level) ............................. 280

COOLANT

(coolant temperature) ............... 281

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 282

LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................283

LIGHT SENSOR ...........................285

DOOR ...........................................285

TRUNK OPEN .............................286

HOOD ...........................................286

TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......287

TELE AID .....................................287

WASHER FLUID .........................288

RESTRAINT SYSTEM .................289

KEY ...............................................289

FUEL RESERVE ..........................290

UNDERVOLTAGE ........................290

ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER

(EBB) ............................................ 291

ENGINE AIR FILTER ..................291

TC SHIFT ....................................292

TC SHIFT CONDITIONS ............292

TC IN NEUTRAL .........................293

TRANSFER CASE .......................293

Practical hints

First aid kit, vehicle tools

and jack ......................................296

CD-changer .....................................296

Fuses ................................................297

Electrical outlet ..............................301

Stowing items in the vehicle ........301

Hood .................................................302

Checking engine oil level .............304

Automatic transmission

fluid level ...................................305

Engine oil consumption ................305

Coolant level ...................................306

Adding coolant ...........................306

Windshield washer/headlamp

cleaning system .........................307

Windshield and headlamp

washer fluid mixing ratio .........307

Vehicle jack .................................... 308

Wheels .............................................310

Tire replacement ........................310

Rotating wheels ..........................311

Spare wheel cover ..........................312

Spare wheel .....................................313

Changing wheels ............................314

Tire inflation pressure ..................318

Battery ..............................................319

Jump starting ................................. 321

Towing the vehicle ........................ 324

Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking .................. 327

Stranded vehicle ............................ 327

Exterior lamps ............................... 328

Headlamp assembly .................. 329

Fog lamp, front ........................... 332

Turn signal lamp, front ............ 334

Turn signal lamp, side ...............335

Front and rear

side marker lamps .....................337

Taillamp assemblies ..................339

License plate lamp .....................340

Rear fog lamp / Backup lamp ... 341

Changing batteries in

the electronic key .....................343

Synchronizing

remote control ............................345

Emergency operation of

sliding/pop-up roof ...................346

Manual release for

fuel filler flap .............................347

Replacing wiper blades .................348

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Vehicle care

Cleaning and care

of the vehicle .............................350

Power washer .............................. 351

Tar stains ..................................... 351

Paintwork, painted body

components ................................. 351

Engine cleaning ..........................352

Vehicle washing .........................352

Ornamental moldings ................352

Headlamps, taillamps,

turn signal lenses ......................352

Window cleaning ........................353

Wiper blades ...............................353

Light alloy wheels ......................353

Instrument cluster .....................353

Steering wheel and

gear selector lever ......................353

Cup holder ...................................354

Seat belts .....................................354

Headliner .................................... 354

Upholstery .................................. 354

Hard plastic trim items ............. 354

Plastic and rubber parts ........... 354

Technical data

Spare parts service ....................... 356

Warranty coverage ........................ 356

Identification labels ...................... 357

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 358

Technical data ................................ 359

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –

capacities ................................... 361

Engine oils ...................................... 363

Engine oil additives ...................... 363

Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 363

Brake fluid ...................................... 363

Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 364

Fuel requirements ........................ 364

Gasoline additives ......................... 365

Coolants .......................................... 365

Consumer information ................. 367

Index

Index ................................................369

Product information

Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible
for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on
permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

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Operator’s manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations
for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:

• New Light Truck Limited Warranty,

• Emission System Warranty,

• Emission Performance Warranty,

• California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease
price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair
attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a
condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has
been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the
need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (2) the same substantial defect
or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have
directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out
of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of
more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC,
Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

Maintenance

The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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Roadside assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Roadside assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guidelines which include providing service
to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown
situation, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center technician or the tow service provider on a case by case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.

Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside
location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage

the catalysts,

• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they
are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Wa rn in g!

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 were not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver
differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and
off-road use.

This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with
other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the
driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your
vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt
maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or
working the vehicle, 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.

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Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:

• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.

•Driving: Important information on driving.

• Instrument cluster display: Indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

•Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,

coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.

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 immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
management, or if necessary contact us at 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.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects

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 retailer, or
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write
to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Center console ..............................20

Door control panel .......................22

Overhead control panel ...............23

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

17Contents - Instruments and controls

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

Instruments and controls

Operation Driving

Instruments and controls

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

18Instruments and controls

For adjustment of air outlets, refer to climate control,
see page 140.

1 Exterior lamp switch, see page 129

2 Headlamp cleaning system, see page 133

3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment switch, see

page 80

4 Combination switch, see page 134

5 Control lever for Linguatronic voice control system

(optional), see seperate Operating Instructions

6 Instrument cluster, see page 84

7 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 90

8 Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2),

Driver airbag, see page 68

9 Starter switch, see page 204

10 Glove box, see page 163

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

19Instruments and controls

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Center console

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

20Instruments and controls

11 Differential-lock switch, see page 253

12 Left front seat heater switch, see page 52

13 Switch for rear window washer/wiper, see page 138

14 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 139

15 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 271

16 Central locking switch, see page 40

17 Antitheft alarm system, see page 42

Switch for Tow-away alarm, see page 43

18 Right front seat heater switch, see page 52

19 COMAND system (Cockpit Management and Data

System), see seperate operating instructions

20 Automatic climate control, see page 140

21 Ashtray with lighter, see page 168

22 Automatic transmission, see page 207

23 Parking brake, see page 215

24 Transfer case, see page 247

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

21Instruments and controls

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

22Instruments and controls

Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 34

2 Memory function, for storing seat, steering wheel

5

and exterior rear view mirrors, see page 48

3 Front seat adjustment switch, see page 45

4 Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 78

5 Power window switches, see page 151

4

3

2

1

data

Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 156

2 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 192

3 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 154

4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

voice recognition system

5 Rear view mirror, see page 79

6 Garage door opener, see page 185

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

23Instruments and controls

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Operation

Vehicle keys ...................................... 26

Start lock-out ....................................28

General notes on the

central locking system ...............28

Central locking system ...................29

Radio frequency and

infrared remote control ............... 29

Locking and unlocking ................ 31

Choosing global or
selective mode on

remote control .............................. 31

Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof from

outside ........................................... 32

Panic button .................................. 33

Mechanical keys ........................... 33

Doors .................................................. 34

Locking and unlocking

driver’s door manually ................ 36

Tailgate ..............................................37

Locking and unlocking

the tailgate manually ................... 38

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

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Locking the tailgate

separately ...................................... 39

Central locking switch .................... 40

Automatic central locking ...............41

Emergency unlocking in

case of accident ...........................41

Antitheft alarm system ................... 42

Tow-away alarm ............................... 43

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 44

Front seat adjustment ..................... 45

Synchronizing head restraints

and seat adjustment fore, aft ..... 47

Removal and installation

of front seat head restraints ......51

Seat heater, front ............................. 52

Seat heater, rear .............................. 54

Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 56

Seat belts .......................................... 56

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ............................ 57

TM

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ................... 63

Technical

data

TM

Self-test BabySmart

without special child seat

installed ........................................ 63

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) ............................................. 64

Emergency tensioning retractor

(ETR) .............................................65

Airbags ..............................................66

Safety guidelines for the

seat belt, emergency

tensioning retractor

and airbag .................................... 71

Infant and child

restraint systems .......................... 73

Steering wheel adjustment

(electrical) .................................... 78

Inside rear view mirror .................. 79

Antiglare night position .............. 79

Exterior rear view mirrors .............80

Instrument cluster ........................... 84

Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ................. 90

Trip and main odometer

and sub menu .............................. 94

Audio systems ..................................96

Radio ..............................................96

CD player .......................................97

Telephone ..........................................98

Navigation system .......................... 103

Trip computer ................................. 104

Malfunction/warning

message memory ......................106

Individual settings .........................108

Setting the audio volume .............. 122

Coolant temperature gauge .......... 123

Flexible service system

(FSS) ............................................ 124

Engine oil level indicator .............. 127

Exterior lamp switch ..................... 129

Headlamp mode ............................. 130

Night security illumination ......... 132

Locator lighting .......................... 133

Headlamp cleaning system ...........133

Combination switch .......................134

Rear window wiper/washer ..........138

Hazard warning flasher switch ....139

Climate control .............................. 140

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ................150

Power windows ...............................151

Sliding/pop-up roof ........................154

Interior lighting ..............................156

Door entry lamps ........................157

Rear interior lamps ....................158

Cargo compartment lamps ........159

Sun visors ........................................161

Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........161

Interior .............................................162

Storage compartments,

armrest and cup holder ............162

Glove box ......................................163

Ashtrays .......................................... 168

Lighter ............................................. 170

Floor mat ......................................... 170

Split rear seat bench ..................... 171

Rear seat head restraints ..........173

Enlarged cargo area ....................... 174

Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 174

Partition net .................................... 175

Loading instructions .....................178

Parcel net in

front passenger footwell ..........180

Cargo area cover blind .................. 180

Roof racks ........................................ 181

Brush guard ....................................182

Telephone, general ........................ 184

Cellular telephone ......................... 184

Garage door opener ....................... 185

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

25Contents - Operation

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technical

data

26Central locking system

Vehicle keys

Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with
integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls
plus removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the
two electronic keys are a dif ferent color (black and grey)
to help distinguish each individual key.

Warn in g!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause serious
personal injury.

Electronic key

The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical
key.

The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.

The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
tailgate, and glove box lock.

When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).

The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic key.

The infrared receiver is located in the driver’s door
below the door handle.

Note:

Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key
when using valet parking service. To prevent access to
rear cargo area or storage compartments lock them
separately and retain the mechanical key.

See page 39 for separate locking of tailgate and
page 163 for locking of glove box.

Obtaining replacement keys

Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

27Central locking system

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