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Mercedes GL-Class 2013, GL 350 2013 User Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening/closing ................................. 79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 103
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 121
Climate control ................................. 137
Driving and parking .......................... 157
On-board computer and displays .... 263
Stowage and features ...................... 329
Maintenance and care ...................... 359
Breakdown assistance ..................... 375
Wheels and tires ............................... 393
Technical data ................................... 431
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 343
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 370
Function/notes ............................. 225
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 72
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 247
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes
................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 318
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 147
Activating/deactivating the
distance warning function ............... 274
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 275
Display message ............................ 304
Function/information .................... 239
Trailer towing ................................. 242
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 302
Function/notes ............................. 209
Active Driving Assistance package . 238 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 275
Display message ............................ 304
Function/information .................... 243
Trailer towing ................................. 245
Active light function ......................... 127
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 305
Important safety notes .................. 216
Towing a trailer .............................. 220
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message Function/notes
............................ 289
................................ 70
Adaptive Damping System
see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 297
Function/notes ............................. 127
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 439
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 208
Air bags
Display message ............................ 293
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 44
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 300
AIR FLOW ........................................... 148
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 208
Function/notes ............................. 208
Level control .................................. 209
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 153
Rear ............................................... 154
Setting ........................................... 153
Setting the center air vents ........... 154
Setting the side air vents ............... 154
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 211
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Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 189
Ashtray ............................................... 341
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 274
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 365
Hiding a service message .............. 365
Notes ............................................. 364
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 365
Service message ............................ 364
Special service requirements ......... 365
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 275
Display message ............................ 301
Function/notes ............................. 230
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 271
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 ............................ 297
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 163
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission
Changing gear ............................... 169
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 166
Display message ............................ 311
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 168
Drive program display .................... 166
Driving tips .................................... 169
Emergency running mode .............. 172
Engaging drive position ..................
Engaging neutral ............................ 167
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 167
Engaging reverse gear ................... 167
Engaging the park position ............ 166
Kickdown ....................................... 169
Manual drive program .................... 171
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 167
Overview ........................................ 166
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Program selector button ................ 170
Pulling away ................................... 161
Shift ranges ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 170
Trailer towing ................................. 169
Transmission position display ........ 166
Transmission positions .................. 168
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 172
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 443
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Bag hook ............................................ 336
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 257
Removing ....................................... 261
Storing ........................................... 261
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking ..........................................
Important safety notes .................... 83
Replacing ......................................... 83
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 383
Display message ............................ 299
Important safety notes .................. 381
Jump starting ................................. 385
Overview ........................................ 381
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Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating
................. 275
Display message ............................ 304
Notes/function .............................. 234
Trailer towing ................................. 236
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 176
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 438
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 288
Notes ............................................. 439
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 134
Display message ............................ 295
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 439
Display message ............................ 282
Driving tips .................................... 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Maintenance .................................. 183
Parking brake ................................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 317
Breakdown
see Flat tire see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 24
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 370
Carpets .......................................... 373
Car wash ........................................ 366
Display ........................................... 371
Exhaust pipe .................................. 370
Exterior lights ................................ 369
Gear or selector lever .................... 372
Interior ........................................... 371
Matte finish ................................... 368
Night View Assist Plus ................... 371
Notes ............................................. 365
Paint .............................................. 367
Plastic trim .................................... 371
Power washer
................................ 367
Rear view camera .......................... 370
Roof lining ...................................... 373
Seat belt ........................................ 373
Seat cover ..................................... 372
Sensors ......................................... 369
Steering wheel ............................... 372
Trim pieces .................................... 372
Washing by hand ........................... 367
Wheels ........................................... 368
Windows ........................................ 368
Wiper blades .................................. 369
Wooden trim .................................. 372
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 336
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 334
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 337
Stowage well (under) ..................... 337
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 335
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 366
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 272
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 81
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 134
High-beam headlamps ................... 133
Important safety notes .................. 131
Low-beam headlamps .................... 132
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Overview of bulb types .................. 132
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 132
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes
.................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Special seat belt retractor ............... 62
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 342
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 369
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 370
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 144
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 142
Controlling automatically ............... 147
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 147
Defrosting the windows ................. 151
Defrosting the windshield .............. 150
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 147
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 146
Maximum cooling .......................... 151
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 141
Overview of systems ...................... 138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 147
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 152
Rear control panel ......................... 142
Rear control panel (3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-compartment
climate control) ............................. 144
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents
...................... 153
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 148
Setting the temperature ................ 148
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 152
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 153
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 151
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 150
Coat hooks ......................................... 336
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....... 68
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 254
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 371
Combination switch .......................... 125
Compass
Calling up ....................................... 356
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 269
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 363
Display message ............................ 298
Filling capacity ............................... 440
Important safety notes .................. 440
Temperature gauge ........................ 265
Warning lamp ................................. 325
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 294
Function/notes ............................. 127
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 131
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 73
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Cruise control
Activating .......................................
Activation conditions ..................... 191
Cruise control lever ....................... 191
Deactivating ................................... 192
Display message ............................ 307
Driving system ............................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 190
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 191
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 339
Important safety notes .................. 338
Rear compartment ......................... 340
Temperature controlled ................. 339
Third row of seats .......................... 340
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
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Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 296
Function/notes ............................. 122
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
DEF
Adding ........................................... 176
Display message ............................ 300
Filling capacity ............................... 438
Important safety notes .................. 438
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Interior lighting .............................. 278
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel .................................................. 437
Diesel particle filter .......................... 182
Differential locks (display
message) ............................................ 302
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Digital speedometer ......................... 269
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 364
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 281
Driving systems ............................. 301
Engine ............................................ 298
General notes ................................ 281
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 281
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 314
Lights ............................................. 294
Safety systems .............................. 282
SmartKey ....................................... 314
Tires ............................................... 308
Vehicle ........................................... 311
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 274
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 327
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 327
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 196
Activation conditions ..................... 196
Cruise control lever ....................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 200
Display message ............................ 306
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 201
Driving tips .................................... 202
Function/notes ............................. 193
Important safety notes .................. 193
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 199
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 81
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 313
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Emergency locking ........................... 89
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes
.................... 86
Opening (from inside) ...................... 87
Overview .......................................... 86
Power closing feature ...................... 88
Downhill Speed Regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 181
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 166
Manual ........................................... 171
Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 250
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 250
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 365
Symmetrical low beam .................. 122
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 189
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 72
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 74
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70
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) .......................................... 71
Important safety information ........... 66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE® Brake .............................
STEER CONTROL
............................. 76
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 225
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 238
Active Curve System ...................... 209
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 238
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 242
Active Parking Assist ..................... 216
ADS ............................................... 208
AIRMATIC package ........................ 208
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 211
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 234
Cruise control ................................ 190
Display message ............................ 301
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
HOLD function ............................... 207
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 237
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) ....................... 209
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 204
On-road programs .......................... 245
PARKTRONIC ................................. 212
Rear view camera .......................... 220
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Brakes ........................................... 182
Break-in period .............................. 158
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 182
Drinking and driving ....................... 181
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................. 185
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on sand .............................. 188
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
Driving over obstacles ................... 188
Exhaust check ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 181
General .......................................... 181
Hydroplaning ................................. 184
Icy road surfaces ........................... 185
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 183
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New brake pads/linings ................ 183
Off-road driving .............................. 186
Off-road fording ............................. 184
Snow chains .................................. 397
Symmetrical low beam
.................. 122
Tire ruts ......................................... 188
Towing a trailer .............................. 255
Traveling uphill ............................... 189
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 248
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 272
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 272
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating
................. 279
Function/notes ............................. 116
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/notes ............................. 116
Switching on/off ........................... 279
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 284
Function/notes ................................ 73
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 163
General information ....................... 162
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 427
Points to remember ....................... 427
Removing ....................................... 427
Storage location ............................ 427
Technical data ............................... 429
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 44
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate
............................................ 93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 324
Display message ............................ 298
ECO start/stop function ................ 162
Engine number ............................... 434
Irregular running ............................ 165
Jump-starting ................................. 385
Starting problems .......................... 165
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 161
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 161
Switching off .................................. 178
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 390
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 165
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 362
Additives ........................................ 439
Checking the oil level ..................... 361
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 362
Display message ............................ 299
Filling capacity ............................... 439
Notes about oil grades ................... 438
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 361
Viscosity ........................................ 439
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
4ETS ................................................ 72
Deactivating/activating ................... 72
Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety information ........... 71
Trailer stabilization ........................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 320
Exhaust check ................................... 182
Exhaust pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 370
Exterior lighting
see Lights
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 118
Folding in/out (automatically)
....... 118
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 279
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 118
Setting ........................................... 118
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 120
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 332
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Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 376
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 378
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 377
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 378
Floormat ............................................. 356
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 334
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 184
On flooded roads ........................... 184
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 436
Consumption statistics .................. 269
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 269
Displaying the range ...................... 269
Driving tips .................................... 181
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 265
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 435
Important safety notes .................. 435
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 435
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Quality (diesel) ............................... 437
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 435
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 300
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 269
Fuel tank
Capacity
........................................ 435
Problem (malfunction) ................... 175
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 390
Before changing ............................. 390
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 391
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 391
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 391
Important safety notes .................. 390
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory
..................... 356
Important safety notes .................. 353
Opening/closing the garage door .. 355 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 354
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 432
Glove box ........................................... 331
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 415
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 126
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 364
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 441
Cleaning system (function) ............ 127
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 440
Fogging up ..................................... 129
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 107
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 106
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 107
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 108
Luxury ............................................ 107
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Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 133
Display message ............................ 295
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Hill start assist .................................. 162
HOLD function
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 207
Hood
Closing ........................................... 361
Display message ............................ 312
Opening ......................................... 360
Hydroplaning ..................................... 184
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Insect protection on the radiator .... 361
Instrument cluster
Overview .................................. 33, 265
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 34, 315
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 265
Interior lighting ................................. 129
Automatic control .......................... 130
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 278
Emergency lighting ........................ 131
Manual control ............................... 130
Overview ........................................ 129
Reading lamp ................................. 129
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 277
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 376
Using ............................................. 418
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 385
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Display message
............................ 314
Locking ............................................ 81
Start/Stop button
.......................... 159
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 159
SmartKey ....................................... 159
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 169
Manual drive program .................... 171
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating
................. 275
Display message ............................ 304
Function/information .................... 237
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 301
Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 210
Function/notes ............................. 209
Important safety notes .................. 209
Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 204
Function/notes ............................. 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 296
Index
Information Provided by:
13
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 297
Lights
Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off
Active light function ....................... 127
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 122
Cornering light function ................. 127
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 126
High-beam headlamps ................... 126
Light switch ................................... 122
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Rear fog lamp ................................ 124
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 277
Standing lamps .............................. 125
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 277
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 277
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 277
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 297
Loading guidelines ............................ 330
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 89
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 278
. 278
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs
.............................. 132
Display message ............................ 294
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 303
Off-road gear ................................. 252
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 252
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 113
Luxury head restraints ..................... 107
M
M+S tires ............................................ 396
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 368
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 348
Display message ............................ 288
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 348
Downloading routes ....................... 352
Emergency call .............................. 345
Geo fencing ................................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 344
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 351
MB info call button ........................ 347
Remote vehicle locking .................. 350
Roadside Assistance button .......... 347
Search & Send ............................... 349
Self-test ......................................... 345
Speed alert .................................... 352
System .......................................... 345
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 353
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 351
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 350
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 82
Locking vehicle ................................ 89
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88
Memory card (audio) ......................... 272
Memory function ............................... 120
14
Information Provided by:
Index
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 281
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) ............ 272
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 82
MOExtended tires .............................. 378
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 421
Mounting a new wheel ................... 420
Raising the vehicle ......................... 418
Removing a wheel .......................... 420
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 418
MP3
Operation ....................................... 272
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 268
Permanent display ......................... 276
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 266
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 232
Cleaning ......................................... 371
Problem (malfunction) ................... 234
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 158
O
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test
............................... 52
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Important safety notes .................... 42
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 187
Checklist before driving off-road .... 187
General information ....................... 186
Important safety notes .................. 186
Traveling uphill ............................... 189
Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD package)
Function/notes ............................. 250
Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 254
Function/notes ............................. 250
Off-road program 1 ........................ 251
Off-road program 2 ........................ 251
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 247
DSR ............................................... 248
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 252
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 67
Off-road ESP® .................................. 73
Off-road program (vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 250
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 250
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 280
Index
Information Provided by:
15
On-board computer
Assistance menu ........................... 274
Audio menu ................................... 271
Convenience submenu .................. 279
Displaying a service message
........ 365
Display messages .......................... 281
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 201
Factory settings submenu ............. 280
Important safety notes .................. 264
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 276
Lighting submenu .......................... 276
Menu overview .............................. 268
Message memory .......................... 281
Navigation menu ............................ 270
On and Offroad menu .................... 280
Operation ....................................... 266
Service menu ................................. 275
Settings menu ............................... 276
Standard display ............................ 269
Telephone menu ............................ 272
Trip menu ...................................... 269
Vehicle submenu ........................... 278
Video DVD operation ..................... 272
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 245
Function/notes ............................. 245
Snow program ............................... 246
SPORT program ............................. 246
Trailer program .............................. 247
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 133
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 266
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P
Paint code number ............................ 433
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 367
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 101
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
.................... 98
Parking ............................................... 178
Important safety notes .................. 178
Parking brake ................................ 179
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 118
Rear view camera .......................... 220
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 216
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 285
Electric parking brake .................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 323
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 124
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 214
Driving system ............................... 212
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Problem (malfunction) ................... 216
Range of the sensors ..................... 213
Trailer towing ................................. 215
Warning display ............................. 214
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 371
Power closing feature ......................... 88
Power washers .................................. 367
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)
Display message ............................ 288
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 274
Display message ............................ 289
Function/notes ................................ 74
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Product information ............................ 23
16
Information Provided by:
Index
Program selector button .................. 170
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 162
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 161
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
R
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating
................. 279
Display message ............................ 304
Radiator cover ................................... 361
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 271
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 356
Reading lamp ..................................... 129
Rear axle level control (AMG adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 211
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) ............................................. 110
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Display message ............................ 313
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 370
Function/notes ............................. 220
Switching on/off ........................... 221
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 118
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Switching on/off ........................... 151
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade
..............
136
Switching on/off ........................... 135
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 265
Important safety notes .................. 172
Refueling process .......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 354
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 299
Warning lamp ................................. 324
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 153
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 296
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................. 100
Rear side windows ......................... 341
Roof carrier ........................................ 338
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 373
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 441
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 270
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Index
Information Provided by:
17
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters
............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 373
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 44
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 279
Warning lamp ................................. 316
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Cleaning the cover ......................... 372
Correct driver's seat position ........ 104
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 111
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 111
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 109
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 112
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 110
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 334
Important safety notes .................. 105
Overview ........................................ 105
Seat heating problem .................... 114
Seat ventilation problem ................ 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 120
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 113
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 114
Seats (rear)
see Rear seats
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 369
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) . 275
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 439
Coolant (engine) ............................ 440
DEF special additives ..................... 438
Engine oil ....................................... 438
Fuel ................................................
435
Important safety notes .................. 434
Washer fluid ................................... 440
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 280
On-board computer ....................... 276
Setting the air distribution ............... 149
Setting the airflow ............................ 150
Short journeys (diesel particle
filter) ................................................... 182
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 296
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 368
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Hinged side windows ....................... 94
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 96
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 102
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 83
Changing the programming ............. 82
Checking the battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 82
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Information Provided by:
Index
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine
........................ 161
Snow chains
Information .................................... 397
Snow drive program ....................... 246
Sockets
Center console .............................. 343
General notes ................................ 342
Luggage compartment ................... 343
Rear compartment ......................... 343
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Special seat belt retractor .................. 62
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 269
In the Instrument cluster ......... 33, 265
Segments ...................................... 266
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 276
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 290
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 323
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 296
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Starting (engine) ................................ 160
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering (display message) .............. 313
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 115
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 115
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 266
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 170
Steering wheel heating .................. 115
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 120
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/off
........................... 115
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 170
Stowage areas ................................... 330
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 332
Center console .............................. 332
Cup holders ................................... 338
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 332
Glove box ....................................... 331
Important safety information ......... 331
Stowage net ................................... 333
Stowage net ....................................... 333
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 332
Summer tires ..................................... 396
Sun visor ............................................ 340
Supplement Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 277
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 211
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 152
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 76
T
Tachometer ........................................ 266
Tailgate
Display message
............................ 312
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes
.................... 89
Limiting the opening angle ............... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 91
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 90
Opening dimensions ...................... 441
Power closing .................................. 88
Index
Information Provided by:
19
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 295
Tank content
Fuel gauge
............................... 33, 265
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 434
Emergency spare wheel ................. 429
Information .................................... 432
Tires/wheels ................................. 421
Trailer loads ................................... 443
Vehicle data ................................... 441
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 348
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 348
Downloading routes ....................... 352
Emergency call .............................. 345
Geo fencing ................................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 344
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 351
MB info call button ........................ 347
Remote vehicle locking .................. 350
Roadside Assistance button .......... 347
Search & Send ............................... 349
Self-test ......................................... 345
Speed alert .................................... 352
System .......................................... 345
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 353
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 351
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 350
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 273
Display message ............................ 313
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 272
Number from the phone book ........ 273
Redialing ........................................ 273
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 273
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 265
Outside temperature ...................... 266
Setting (climate control) ................ 148
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Through-loading ................................ 333
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 378
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer)
..... 402
Checking manually ........................ 401
Display message ............................ 308
Maximum ....................................... 400
Notes ............................................. 399
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 380
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 380
Recommended ............................... 398
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 401
Restarting ...................................... 402
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 404
Function/notes ............................. 402
Restarting ...................................... 404
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Warning message .......................... 404
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 415
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 414
Bar (definition) ............................... 414
Changing a wheel .......................... 416
Characteristics .............................. 414
Checking ........................................ 395
Definition of terms ......................... 414
Direction of rotation ...................... 417
Display message ............................ 308
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 416
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 413
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 414
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 414
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 415
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 415
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 415
Important safety notes .................. 394
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 414
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Information Provided by:
Index
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 415
Labeling (overview)
........................ 410
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 416
Load index ..................................... 413
Load index (definition) ................... 415
M+S tires ....................................... 396
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 415
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 415
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 415
Maximum tire load ......................... 413
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 415
MOExtended tires .......................... 396
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 416
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 415
Replacing ....................................... 416
Service life ..................................... 396
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 416
Speed rating (definition) ................ 415
Storing ........................................... 417
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 414
Temperature .................................. 410
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 416
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 416
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 415
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 414
Tire size (data) ............................... 421
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 411
Tire tread ....................................... 395
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 416
Total load limit (definition) ............. 416
Traction ......................................... 409
Traction (definition) ....................... 416
Tread wear ..................................... 409
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 416
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 409
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 414
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 415
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 416
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 414
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 387
Installing the towing eye ................ 388
Removing the towing eye ............... 389
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 220
Axle load, permissible .................... 443
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 370
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 259
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 260
Driving tips .................................... 255
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................. 255
Installing the ball coupling ............. 257
Mounting dimensions .................... 442
Power supply ................................. 262
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 162
Removing the ball coupling ............ 261
Shift range ..................................... 169
Storing the ball coupling ................ 261
Trailer drive program ..................... 247
Trailer loads ................................... 443
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 389
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 390
Important safety notes .................. 387
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 261
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 242
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 245
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 236
PARKTRONIC ................................. 215
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 261
Transfer case ..................................... 172
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 166
Index
Information Provided by:
21
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle .................. 389
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 190
Driving downhill ............................. 190
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
....................................... 190
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 372 Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 269
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 269
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 270
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 294
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 416
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 340
Vehicle
Correct use
...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 311
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 276
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 405
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 89
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 81
Lowering ........................................ 421
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 181
Pulling away ................................... 161
Raising ........................................... 418
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away Towing away
.................................. 387
............ 418
Transporting .................................. 389
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 81
Vehicle data ................................... 441
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 441
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 441
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 89
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 433
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 301
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 376
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 272
VIN ...................................................... 433
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 318
Brakes ........................................... 317
Check Engine ................................. 324
Coolant .......................................... 325
Distance warning ........................... 327
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 327
ESP® .............................................. 320
ESP® OFF ....................................... 321
Fuel tank ........................................ 324
Overview .................................. 34, 315
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 49
Reserve fuel ................................... 324
Seat belt ........................................ 316
SRS ................................................ 323
Tire pressure monitor .................... 328
Warranty ............................................ 432
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 313
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 421
Wheel chock ...................................... 418
22
Information Provided by:
Index
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 416
Checking ........................................
Cleaning ......................................... 368
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 417
Emergency spare wheel ................. 427
Important safety notes .................. 394
Interchanging/changing ................ 416
Mounting a new wheel ................... 420
Mounting a wheel .......................... 417
Overview ........................................ 394
Removing a wheel .......................... 420
Storing ........................................... 417
Tightening torque ........................... 421
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 421
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 291
Operation ......................................... 48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 150
Infrared reflective .......................... 356
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 364
Filling capacity ............................... 441
Notes ............................................. 440
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 136
Rear window wiper ........................ 135
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 185
Snow chains .................................. 397
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 396
Overview ........................................ 396
Radiator cover ............................... 361
Snow drive program ....................... 246
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 396
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 369
Important safety notes .................. 135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Replacing (rear window) ................ 136
Replacing (windshield)
Wooden trim (cleaning
395
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instructions) ...................................... 372
Workshops
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Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear depend on the following factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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remove 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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roof
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
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change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Product information

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been approved for your vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz
genuine parts as well as conversion parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle for their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to assess other parts. Therefore, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This is also the case, even if they have been independently or officially approved. The use of non-approved parts could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion parts and accessories are available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive advice about permissible technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally installed.
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Operator's Manual

General notes

Before you
first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.
The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from some of the descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you have any questions about equipment or operation.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle
is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

Information for customers in California

Under California
law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction
has been subject to repair
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notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of
a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us
the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities
or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.
In the USA
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Sports Utility Vehicle

WARNING
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road 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,
off-road use. It can go places and
and
an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

Operating safety

Important safety notes

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Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause vehicle's electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
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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 to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/ wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
to cease functioning. Because the
them
WARNING
disturbance,
or you suspect that damage
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qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The
wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

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If you connect equipment to the on-board diagnostics connection, it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems. This can impair the operating safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on­board diagnostics connection.
sudden braking or acceleration. This may affect the function of the pedals. There is a risk of an accident.
attach any equipment or cables in the
Do not driver's footwell.
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If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can, for example, lead to emissions monitoring information being reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on
your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and modifications
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work on electronic components
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Loose equipment or equipment cables which are connected to the on-board diagnostics connection can obstruct the area around the pedals. The equipment or the cables could come between the pedals in the event of

Correct use

WARNING
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There are various warning stickers affixed to your
vehicle.
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
Their purpose is to alert you and
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remove any warning stickers unless the sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could and be injured.
fail to recognize certain dangers
When driving your vehicle observe the following information:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Problems with your vehicle

should experience a problem with your
If you vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required of all manufacturers according to Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
; go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can obtain additional information about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

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Follow the instructions in this manual about the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Data stored in the vehicle

Information about electronic data acquisition in the vehicle

(Including notice
pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Your vehicle records electronic data. If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace (Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the event of an accident.
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