Mercedes GL 2013 Owner's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At aglance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 77
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 101
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 123
Climate control ................................. 141
Driving and parking .......................... 161
On-board computer and displays .... 265
Stowage and features ...................... 335
Maintenance and care ...................... 365
Breakdown assistance ..................... 381
Wheels and tires ............................... 399
Technical data ................................... 437
Index
4
1, 2, 3 ...
115 Vsocket ...................................... 349
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................376
Function/notes ............................. 229
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 71
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 250
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 323
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 151
Active BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 310
Function/information.................... 241
Trailer towing ................................. 244
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 307
Function/notes ............................. 213
Active Driving Assistance package .241
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 310
Function/information.................... 245
Trailer towing ................................. 247
Active light function ......................... 129
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 311
Function/notes ............................. 222
Important safety notes .................. 221
Towing atrailer .............................. 225
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 294
Function/notes ................................ 69
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes ............................. 129
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 444
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 212
Airbags
Display message ............................ 298
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact airbag .......................... 47
Windowcurtain air bag .................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airfilter (display message) .............. 305
AIRFLOW ........................................... 153
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 212
Function/notes ............................. 212
Level control .................................. 213
Airvents
Glove box ....................................... 159
Important safetynotes .................. 158
Rear............................................... 159
Setting ........................................... 158
Setting the center air vents ........... 158
Setting the side air vents ............... 159
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 216
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 282
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Index
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Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 194
Ashtray ............................................... 347
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 276
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 371
Hiding a service message .............. 371
Notes ............................................. 370
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 371
Service message ............................ 370
Special service requirements ......... 371
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ...........................................76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Display message ............................ 306
Function/notes ............................. 234
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 273
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 302
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 124
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 173
Changing gear............................... 172
DIRECT SELECT lever..................... 169
Display message ............................ 316
Drive program display.................... 169
Driving tips .................................... 172
Emergency running mode .............. 177
Engaging drive position .................. 171
Engaging neutral............................ 170
Engaging parkposition
automatically ................................. 170
Engaging reversegear ................... 170
Engaging the parkposition ............ 169
Kickdown....................................... 172
Manual drive program .................... 175
Overview ........................................ 169
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Programselector button ................ 173
Pulling away ................................... 165
Shift ranges................................... 174
Starting the engine ........................ 165
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 173
Trailer towing ................................. 172
Transmission position display........ 169
Transmissionpositions .................. 171
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 177
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 449
B
Bag hook ............................................ 342
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 259
Removing ....................................... 263
Storing ........................................... 263
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 390
Display message ............................ 304
Important safety notes .................. 387
Jump starting ................................. 391
Overview ........................................ 387
BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Display message ............................ 310
Notes/function .............................. 237
Trailer towing ................................. 239
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 181
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 442
Index
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Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Displaymessage ............................ 293
Notes ............................................. 444
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 136
Display message ............................ 300
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 444
Display message ............................ 287
Driving tips .................................... 187
High-performance brake system .... 188
Important safety notes .................. 187
Maintenance .................................. 188
Parking brake ................................ 184
Warning lamp ................................. 322
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 376
Carpets .......................................... 379
Car wash ........................................ 372
Display ........................................... 377
Exhaustpipe .................................. 376
Exterior lights ................................ 375
Gearorselectorlever .................... 378
Interior ........................................... 377
Matte finish ................................... 374
NightView Assist Plus ................... 377
Notes ............................................. 371
Paint .............................................. 373
Plastic trim .................................... 377
Power washer ................................ 373
Rearview camera .......................... 375
Roof lining ...................................... 379
Seat belt........................................ 379
Seat cover ..................................... 378
Sensors ......................................... 375
Steering wheel ............................... 378
Trim pieces .................................... 378
Washing by hand ........................... 373
Wheels ........................................... 374
Windows ........................................ 374
Wiper blades .................................. 375
Wooden trim .................................. 378
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/howtouse ......................... 342
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 340
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 343
Stowagewell (under) ..................... 343
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 341
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 372
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 274
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 37
Uppersection .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 79
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 136
High-beam headlamps ................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 133
Low-beam headlamps .................... 134
Overview of bulbtypes .................. 133
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 134
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Reardoors ....................................... 65
Index
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Children
In thevehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 62
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 348
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 375
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 376
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control
with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 148
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 146
Controlling automatically ............... 152
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 151
Defrosting the windows ................. 156
Defrosting the windshield .............. 155
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Indicator lamp ................................ 152
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 150
Maximum cooling .......................... 155
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 145
Overview of systems ...................... 142
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 152
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 157
Rearcontrol panel ......................... 146
Rear control panel (3-zone
automatic climate control with
additional rear-compartment
climate control) ............................. 148
Setting the airdistribution ............. 154
Setting the airflow ......................... 154
Setting the airvents...................... 158
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 153
Setting the temperature ................ 153
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 157
Switching on/off ........................... 150
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 157
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 156
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 155
Coat hooks ......................................... 343
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/notes .............................. 68
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 256
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Combination switch .......................... 127
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 363
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 271
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 369
Display message ............................ 303
Filling capacity ............................... 446
Important safety notes .................. 445
Temperature (on-board computer) .282
Temperature gauge ........................ 267
Warning lamp ................................. 330
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 299
Function/notes ............................. 129
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 133
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 73
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 196
Activationconditions..................... 196
Cruise control lever....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 313
Driving system ............................... 195
Index
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Function/notes ............................. 196
Important safety notes .................. 195
Storing and maintaining current
speed............................................. 196
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 345
Important safety notes .................. 344
Rearcompartment......................... 345
Temperature controlled................. 345
Third row of seats .......................... 346
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 124
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF
Adding ........................................... 181
Display message ............................ 306
Filling capacity ............................... 443
Important safety notes .................. 442
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)...................................... 279
Interior lighting .............................. 280
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel ..................................................441
Differential locks (display message) 308
Digital speedometer ......................... 271
DIRECTSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYSTPLUS ................................ 370
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 286
Driving systems ............................. 306
Engine ............................................ 303
General notes ................................ 286
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 286
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 319
Lights .............................................299
Safety systems .............................. 287
SmartKey ....................................... 319
Tires ............................................... 314
Vehicle ...........................................316
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 276
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 332
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 276
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 332
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 200
Activation conditions ..................... 200
Cruise control lever....................... 200
Deactivating ................................... 204
Display message ............................ 312
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 205
Driving tips .................................... 206
Function/notes ............................. 198
Important safety notes .................. 198
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 204
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Automatic locking (switch) ...............86
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................79
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 317
Emergency locking ........................... 87
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 85
Overview .......................................... 84
Power closing feature ...................... 86
Drinking and driving ......................... 186
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 173
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 169
Index
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Manual ...........................................175
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 252
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 252
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 283
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 371
Symmetrical low beam.................. 124
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle............ 194
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 71
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 68
Distance warning function ............... 68
Electronic brake force distribution ... 73
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .70
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 229
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 241
Active Curve System ...................... 213
Active Driving Assistance package 241
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 245
Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
ADS ............................................... 212
AIRMATIC package ........................ 212
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 216
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 234
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 237
Cruise control ................................ 195
Display message ............................ 306
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 198
HOLD function ............................... 211
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 239
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) ....................... 213
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 207
On-road programs .......................... 247
PARKTRONIC................................. 217
Rearview camera .......................... 225
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 172
Brakes ........................................... 187
Break-in period .............................. 162
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 206
Downhill gradient ........................... 187
Drinking and driving ....................... 186
Driving abroad ............................... 124
Driving in winter .............................190
Driving on flooded roads................ 189
Driving on sand .............................. 193
Driving on wet roads...................... 189
Driving over obstacles ................... 193
Exhaustcheck ............................... 186
Fuel ................................................ 186
General .......................................... 186
Hydroplaning ................................. 189
Icy road surfaces ........................... 190
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 188
Off-road driving .............................. 191
Off-road fording ............................. 189
Snow chains .................................. 403
Symmetrical low beam.................. 124
Tire ruts ......................................... 193
Towing atrailer .............................. 257
Traveling uphill ............................... 194
Wet road surface ........................... 187
DSR (Downhill SpeedRegulation)
Display message ............................ 309
Function/notes ............................. 250
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 274
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 274
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 118
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 281
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 289
Function/notes ................................ 73
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door .................................... 86
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 434
Points to remember ....................... 434
Removing ....................................... 435
Storage location ............................ 435
Technical data ............................... 436
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................59
Safety guidelines............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 329
Display message ............................ 303
Engine number ............................... 439
Irregularrunning ............................ 168
Jump-starting ................................. 391
Starting problems .......................... 168
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 165
Switching off .................................. 184
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 396
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 368
Additives ........................................ 444
Checking the oil level ..................... 367
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 368
Display message ............................ 304
Filling capacity ............................... 444
Notes about oil grades ................... 443
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 367
Temperature (on-board computer) .282
Viscosity ........................................ 444
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
4ETS ................................................ 71
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 283
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 72
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Exhaustcheck ................................... 186
Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions) 376
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting....................................... 118
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119
Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 119
Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 119
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 281
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 119
Setting ........................................... 119
Storing settings (memory function) 121
Storing the parking position .......... 120
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 338
F
Fillercap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 382
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 384
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 383
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 385
Floormats ........................................... 363
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 340
Index
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Fording
Off-road ......................................... 189
On flooded roads........................... 189
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 441
Consumption statistics .................. 271
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 271
Displaying the range ...................... 271
Driving tips .................................... 186
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 440
Important safety notes .................. 440
Low outside temperatures ............. 442
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .440
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Quality (diesel)............................... 441
Refueling ........................................ 177
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 440
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 178
Fuel filter(display message) ............ 305
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 271
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 440
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 396
Before changing ............................. 396
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 396
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 397
Fuse box underrear bench seat .... 397
Important safety notes .................. 396
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 362
Important safety notes .................. 360
Opening/closing the garage door .. 362
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 360
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 282
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ........................................... 337
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 421
H
Handbrake inspection
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 128
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 370
Cleaning system (function) ............ 129
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 446
Fogging up ..................................... 131
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 104
Adjusting (electrically)................... 105
Adjusting (manually)...................... 105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 106
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 135
Display message ............................ 300
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Hill start assist .................................. 166
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 212
Display message ............................ 309
Function/notes ............................. 211
Hood
Closing ...........................................367
Display message ............................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 366
Opening ......................................... 366
Hydroplaning ..................................... 189
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
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Index
Insect protection on the radiator .... 367
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 33, 267
Warning and indicator lamps ... 34, 320
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 267
Interior lighting ................................. 131
Automatic control .......................... 132
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 280
Emergency lighting ........................ 133
Manual control ............................... 132
Overview ........................................ 131
Reading lamp ................................. 131
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 279
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 382
Using ............................................. 425
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 391
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Display message ............................ 319
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 165
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Keypositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 163
SmartKey ....................................... 163
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 172
Manual drive program .................... 176
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 277
Display message ............................ 310
Function/information.................... 239
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 283
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 307
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package)
Basicsettings ................................ 214
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package)
Basicsettings ................................ 208
Function/notes ............................. 207
Important safety notes .................. 207
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 301
Light function,active
Display message ............................ 302
Lighting
Lightswitch................................... 124
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interiorlighting delayed switch-off .280
Active light function ....................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 124
Cornering light function ................. 129
Driving abroad ............................... 124
Hazard warning lamps ................... 128
High beam flasher .......................... 128
High-beam headlamps ................... 128
Low-beam headlamps .................... 125
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Rearfog lamp ................................ 126
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 279
Standing lamps .............................. 127
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 279
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 278
Index
13
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer)............................ 279
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 279
Turn signals ................................... 127
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 302
Loading guidelines ............................ 336
Locking
see Centrallocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 87
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Centrallocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 280
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 299
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 125
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 308
Off-road gear................................. 254
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 254
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 112
Luxury head restraints ..................... 105
M
M+S tires ............................................ 402
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 374
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 355
Display message ............................ 293
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 355
Downloading routes....................... 359
Emergency call .............................. 352
Geo fencing ................................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 351
Locating astolen vehicle............... 358
MB info call button ........................ 354
Remote vehicle locking .................. 357
Roadside Assistance button .......... 354
Search &Send ............................... 356
Self-test ......................................... 352
Speed alert .................................... 359
System .......................................... 352
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 360
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis....................................... 358
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 357
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 87
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 86
Memory card (audio) ......................... 274
Memory function ............................... 121
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 286
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 274
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtendedtires .............................. 384
Mounting wheels
Loweringthe vehicle ...................... 428
Mounting anew wheel ................... 427
Raising the vehicle ......................... 425
Removing awheel .......................... 427
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 424
MP3
Operation ....................................... 274
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 269
Permanent display......................... 278
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Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .268
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 272
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Problem (malfunction) ................... 237
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 162
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults............................................... 53
Operation .........................................48
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation .........................................48
System self-test ............................... 51
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road...... 192
Checklist before driving off-road .... 192
General information ....................... 191
Important safety notes .................. 191
Traveling uphill ............................... 194
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package)
Function/notes ............................. 252
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display... 256
Function/notes ............................. 252
Off-road program 1........................ 253
Off-road program 2........................ 253
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 250
DSR ............................................... 250
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 254
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 71
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP®.................................. 72
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 252
Off-road programs (vehicleswith
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 252
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 282
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 282
Assistance menu ........................... 276
Audiomenu ................................... 273
Convenience submenu .................. 281
Displaying a service message ........ 371
Display messages .......................... 286
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 205
Factory settings submenu ............. 282
Important safety notes .................. 266
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 278
Lighting submenu .......................... 278
Menu overview .............................. 270
Message memory .......................... 286
Navigation menu ............................ 272
On and Offroadmenu .................... 282
Operation ....................................... 268
RACETIMER ................................... 283
Service menu ................................. 277
Settings menu ............................... 278
Standard display............................ 270
Telephone menu ............................ 274
Trip menu ...................................... 270
Vehicle submenu ........................... 280
Video DVD operation..................... 274
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 248
Function/notes ............................. 247
Snow program ............................... 249
SPORT program ............................. 248
Trailer program .............................. 249
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 135
Operating system
see On-board computer
Index
15
Outside temperature display ........... 268
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rearside windows ........................... 65
P
Paintcode number ............................ 438
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 373
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 96
Parking ............................................... 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 184
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 120
Rearview camera .......................... 225
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 221
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 290
Electric parking brake .................... 184
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 126
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 219
Driving system ............................... 217
Function/notes ............................. 217
Important safety notes .................. 217
Problem (malfunction) ................... 221
Range of the sensors ..................... 218
Trailer towing ................................. 220
Warning display............................. 219
PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 48
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .377
Power closing feature ......................... 86
Power washers .................................. 373
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 293
Operation .........................................54
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 276
Display message ............................ 295
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Program selector button .................. 173
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 166
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 165
Q
Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 28
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 283
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Display message ............................ 309
Radiator cover ................................... 367
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 273
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (installing) 363
Reading lamp ..................................... 131
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) .............................................108
Setting the airvents...................... 159
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 107
Display message ............................ 318
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Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 375
Function/notes ............................. 225
Switching on/off ........................... 226
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual)........................ 118
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 119
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Switching on/off ........................... 156
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 138
Switching on/off ........................... 137
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267
Important safety notes .................. 177
Refueling process.......................... 178
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 360
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 305
Warning lamp ................................. 329
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 157
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 301
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 98
Rearside windows ......................... 347
Roof carrier ........................................ 344
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 379
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 446
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 272
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 281
Warning lamp ................................. 321
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically)................... 104
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 104
Cleaning the cover ......................... 378
Correct driver's seatposition ........ 102
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 109
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 110
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) .............................................107
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 108
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 340
Important safety notes .................. 103
Overview ........................................ 103
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 115
Storing settings (memory function) 121
Switching seatheating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 114
Index
17
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 378
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 375
Service menu (on-board computer) .277
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 444
Coolant (engine) ............................ 445
DEF special additives..................... 442
Engine oil ....................................... 443
Fuel ................................................ 440
Important safety notes .................. 439
Washer fluid ...................................446
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 282
On-board computer ....................... 278
Setting the air distribution ............... 154
Setting the airflow ............................ 154
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 283
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 301
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 374
Convenience closing feature ............ 93
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Hinged sidewindows ....................... 93
Important safety information ........... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 95
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 93
Display message ............................ 319
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 163
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Starting the engine ........................ 165
Snow chains
Information .................................... 403
Snow drive program ....................... 249
Sockets
Center console .............................. 349
General notes ................................ 348
Luggage compartment ................... 349
Rearcompartment......................... 349
Spare wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat beltretractor .................. 62
Speed,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 271
In the Instrument cluster ......... 33, 267
Segments ...................................... 268
Selecting the unit of measurement 278
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 295
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 301
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Starting (engine) ................................ 165
STEERCONTROL .................................. 75
Steering (display message) .............. 318
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically)................... 116
Adjusting (manually)...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 268
Cleaning ......................................... 378
Important safety notes .................. 115
Paddle shifters ............................... 173
Steering wheel heating .................. 116
Storing settings (memory function) 121
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Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 117
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 173
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 283
Stowage areas ................................... 336
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 338
Center console .............................. 338
Cupholders ................................... 344
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 338
Glove box .......................................337
Important safety information ......... 337
Stowage net ................................... 339
Stowage net ....................................... 339
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 338
Summer tires ..................................... 402
Sun visor ............................................ 346
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 279
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 217
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 283
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 157
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 76
T
Tachometer ........................................ 268
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 317
Emergency unlocking ....................... 91
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 91
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 89
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 446
Power closing .................................. 86
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 300
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 267
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 439
Emergency spare wheel ................. 436
Information .................................... 438
Tires/wheels ................................. 428
Trailer loads ................................... 449
Vehicle data ................................... 446
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 355
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 355
Downloading routes....................... 359
Emergency call .............................. 352
Geo fencing ................................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 351
Locating astolen vehicle............... 358
MB info call button ........................ 354
Remote vehicle locking .................. 357
Roadside Assistance button .......... 354
Search &Send ............................... 356
Self-test ......................................... 352
Speed alert .................................... 359
System .......................................... 352
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 360
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis....................................... 358
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 357
Telephone
Accepting acall ............................. 275
Display message ............................ 318
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 274
Number from the phone book ........275
Redialing ........................................ 275
Rejecting/ending acall ................. 275
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 267
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 282
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 282
Outside temperature ......................268
Setting (climate control) ................ 153
Index
19
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 76
Immobilizer...................................... 75
Through-loading ................................ 339
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 283
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 385
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 408
Checking manually ........................ 407
Display message ............................ 314
Maximum ....................................... 406
Notes ............................................. 405
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 386
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 386
Recommended ............................... 404
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes .................. 407
Restarting ...................................... 408
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 410
Function/notes ............................. 408
Restarting ...................................... 411
Warning lamp ................................. 333
Warning message .......................... 411
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 422
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 421
Bar (definition) ............................... 420
Changing awheel .......................... 423
Characteristics .............................. 420
Checking ........................................ 401
Definition of terms ......................... 420
Direction of rotation...................... 424
Display message ............................ 314
Distributionofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 423
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................420
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 421
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 421
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 421
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 421
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 421
Important safety notes .................. 400
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 421
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 421
Labeling (overview)........................ 417
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 422
Load index ..................................... 419
Load index (definition) ................... 422
M+S tires ....................................... 402
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 421
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 422
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 422
Maximum tire load......................... 419
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 422
MOExtended tires .......................... 402
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 422
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 422
Replacing ....................................... 423
Service life ..................................... 402
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 422
Speed rating (definition) ................ 421
Storing ........................................... 424
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 420
Temperature .................................. 416
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 422
Tire bead(definition) ...................... 422
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 422
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 421
Tire size (data) ............................... 428
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 417
Tire tread ....................................... 401
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 422
Total load limit (definition) ............. 423
Traction ......................................... 416
Traction (definition) ....................... 423
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Tread wear ..................................... 416
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 423
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards...................................... 415
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 421
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 422
Wearindicator(definition) ............. 423
Wheelrim (definition).................... 421
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 393
Installing the towing eye ................ 394
Removing the towing eye............... 395
Towing atrailer
ActiveParking Assist ..................... 225
Axle load, permissible .................... 449
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 376
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 260
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 262
Driving tips .................................... 257
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .72
Important safety notes .................. 257
Installing the ball coupling ............. 259
Mounting dimensions .................... 448
Power supply ................................. 264
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 166
Removing the ball coupling ............ 263
Shift range ..................................... 172
Storing the ball coupling ................ 263
Trailer drive program ..................... 249
Trailer loads ................................... 449
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 395
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 396
Important safety notes .................. 393
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 263
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 244
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 247
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 239
PARKTRONIC................................. 220
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbarnoseweights ..................... 263
Transfer case ..................................... 177
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 169
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTlever) ...................... 169
Transporting the vehicle .................. 395
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 195
Driving downhill ............................. 195
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 195
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .378
Trip computer (on-board computer) 271
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 270
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 272
see Trip odometer
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 299
Switching on/off ........................... 127
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 423
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........346
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 316
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individualsettings .......................... 278
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Index
21
Loading .......................................... 412
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 87
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 428
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 186
Pulling away ................................... 165
Raising ........................................... 425
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 424
Towing away .................................. 393
Transporting .................................. 395
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 79
Vehicle data ................................... 446
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 446
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 446
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 87
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 438
Vehicle level
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 216
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 306
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 382
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 274
VIN ...................................................... 438
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 323
Brakes ........................................... 322
Check Engine ................................. 329
Coolant .......................................... 330
Distance warning ........................... 332
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 332
ESP®.............................................. 325
ESP®OFF ....................................... 326
Fuel tank ........................................ 329
Overview .................................. 34, 320
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 329
Seat belt........................................ 321
SRS ................................................ 328
Tire pressure monitor .................... 333
Warranty ............................................ 438
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 318
Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 428
Wheel chock ...................................... 424
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 423
Checking ........................................ 401
Cleaning ......................................... 374
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 424
Emergency spare wheel ................. 434
Important safety notes .................. 400
Interchanging/changing ................ 423
Mounting anew wheel ................... 427
Mounting awheel .......................... 424
Overview ........................................ 400
Removing awheel .......................... 427
Storing ........................................... 424
Tightening torque ........................... 428
Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 428
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 296
Operation .........................................48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 155
Infrared reflective .......................... 363
Windshieldwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshieldwasher system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 370
Notes ............................................. 446
Windshieldwipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Rearwindow wiper ........................ 137
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 137
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Winterdriving
Slippery roadsurfaces................... 190
Snow chains .................................. 403
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Winter operation
Generalnotes ................................ 402
Overview ........................................ 402
Radiator cover ............................... 367
Snow drive program ....................... 249
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 402
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 375
Important safety notes .................. 137
Replacing ....................................... 137
Replacing (rearwindow) ................ 138
Replacing (windshield)................... 137
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 378
Workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wearare affected
by these factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
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change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
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Daimler AGalso supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
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Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for theserestraint systems, maybe
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
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Have aftermarketaccessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not beenapproved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system.Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 438) and the engine
number (Y page 439) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts.
Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourselfwith
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding themmay lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipmentof
your vehicle available at thetime of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible.Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions.The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the termsofthe following
warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacementofyour vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same ordifferent substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you planto operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available.Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Sports Utility Vehicle
WARNING
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This
vehicle will handle and maneuver differently
from conventional passenger cars in driving
conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator's Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
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Contactanauthorized Mercedes-BenzCenter
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
WARNING
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspectthe vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subjectto the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
WARNING
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Objects in thedriver's footwell canrestrictthe
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficientclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats.
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If the engine is switched off and
equipmentonthe diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection.
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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 especiallythe
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
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:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproblemwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affectits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
againwith a Mercedes-BenzCenter or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575pursuantto the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA)in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds thata
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
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