Mercedes GL-Class 2008, GL 450 2008, GL 320 2008 User Manual
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Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada............ 13
Where to find it.................................... 15
Symbols............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle.................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
Vehicle data recording......................... 20
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 20
At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Instrument cluster ................................ 28
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31
Upper part (Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*) ......... 31
Upper part (Vehicles with
enhanced off-road package*) ......... 32
Lower part ...................................... 33
Overhead control panel ........................ 34
Door control panel................................ 35
Storage compartments......................... 36
Getting started ................................... 39
Unlocking ............................................. 40
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 40
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 41
Starter switch positions.................. 41
Adjusting .............................................. 45
Seats .............................................. 45
Steering wheel................................ 48
Mirrors............................................ 51
Driving.................................................. 53
Fastening the seat belts ................. 53
Starting the engine ......................... 56
Parking brake ................................. 59
Driving off ....................................... 60
Switching on headlamps ................. 61
Turn signals .................................... 62
Windshield wipers........................... 62
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 64
Problems while driving.................... 65
Parking and locking .............................. 67
Parking brake ................................. 67
Switching off headlamps................. 68
Turning off the engine..................... 68
Releasing seat belts........................ 70
Locking........................................... 70
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Safety and Security ........................... 73
Occupant safety................................... 74
Air bags .......................................... 76
Occupant Classification System..... 81
Seat belts ....................................... 86
Active head restraint ...................... 90
Rear head restraints ....................... 91
Children in the vehicle.................... 91
Blocking of rear door
window operation........................... 98
Panic alarm ........................................ 100
Activating ..................................... 100
Deactivating ................................. 100
Driving safety systems....................... 101
ABS .............................................. 101
BAS .............................................. 103
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ESP
EBP............................................... 107
4-ETS............................................ 107
Anti-theft systems.............................. 109
Immobilizer................................... 109
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 109
Controls in detail ............................. 111
Locking and unlocking ....................... 112
SmartKey ..................................... 112
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 115
Checking the batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 120
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 120
Opening the doors
from the inside............................. 120
Tailgate/Power tailgate*.............. 121
Automatic central locking ............ 128
Locking and unlocking
from the inside............................. 128
Seats ................................................. 130
Easy-entry/exit feature for
third-row seats ............................. 130
Front seat active head restraints . 133
Rear seats.................................... 133
Lumbar support............................ 137
Multicontour seat*....................... 138
Seat heating*............................... 138
Seat ventilation* .......................... 140
Memory function* ............................. 141
Storing positions into memory ..... 142
Recalling positions from memory. 142
Lighting ............................................. 143
Exterior lamp switch .................... 143
Combination switch ..................... 147
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*........................... 147
Hazard warning flasher ................ 149
Interior lighting ............................ 149
Door entry lamps ......................... 151
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 151
Instrument cluster ............................. 152
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination ...................... 153
Resetting trip odometer ............... 153
Tachometer.................................. 153
Outside temperature indicator..... 153
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Control system .................................. 155
Multifunction display.................... 155
Multifunction steering wheel........ 156
Menus .......................................... 158
Standard display menu ................ 162
AUDIO menu ................................ 164
NAV* menu.................................. 166
Off-road menu.............................. 166
DISTRONIC* menu
(Canada only)............................... 167
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 167
Settings menu.............................. 168
Vehicle configuration ................... 182
Trip computer menu..................... 184
TEL* menu ................................... 186
Automatic transmission..................... 189
Gear selector lever....................... 189
Shifting procedure ....................... 192
Transmission positions................. 192
Driving tips................................... 195
Gear ranges ................................. 197
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 198
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 200
Transfer case...................................... 201
LOW RANGE mode* ...................... 201
Differential locks* .............................. 204
A few words about differentials
and differential locks* .................. 204
Switching differential locks*......... 205
Good visibility..................................... 208
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 208
Rear view mirrors.......................... 208
Power folding exterior
rear view mirrors*......................... 209
Sun visors ..................................... 210
Rear panorama roof sunshade ...... 212
Rear window defroster.................. 212
Climate control................................... 214
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 218
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 218
Setting the temperature................ 219
Adjusting air distribution............... 219
Adjusting air volume ..................... 220
Air vents in the roof liner
over the second-row seats*.......... 220
Front defroster.............................. 221
Air recirculation mode .................. 222
Air conditioning ............................ 224
Residual heat and ventilation........ 225
Rear climate control* ................... 226
3-zone automatic climate control*..... 228
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 232
Operating the automatic
climate control system
in automatic mode........................ 233
Setting the temperature ............... 234
Adjusting air distribution .............. 234
Adjusting air volume ..................... 235
Front defroster ............................. 235
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 237
Air recirculation mode .................. 237
Air conditioning ............................ 239
Using driver-side settings
for all temperature zones.............. 240
Residual heat and ventilation........ 241
Rear automatic climate control..... 241
Power windows .................................. 246
Door windows............................... 247
Hinged quarter windows*............. 248
Synchronizing the door windows .. 249
Summer opening feature .............. 249
Convenience closing feature......... 250
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Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 251
Opening and closing..................... 251
Synchronizing............................... 253
Driving systems ................................. 255
Cruise control............................... 255
Distronic* (Canada only) .............. 260
Distance warning function*
(Canada only) ............................... 272
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR)............................................ 273
Off-road driving program
(Vehicles without
enhanced off-road package*)....... 277
Air suspension program ............... 278
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)*.......................................... 278
Vehicle level control ..................... 279
Parktronic system* ...................... 288
Rear view camera* ....................... 293
Loading.............................................. 295
Carriers* ...................................... 295
Loading instructions..................... 301
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 302
Hooks........................................... 304
Expanding cargo compartment .... 304
Cargo compartment cover blind... 310
Cargo net* ................................... 312
Useful features .................................. 315
Storage compartments ................ 315
Parcel nets ................................... 319
Cup holders.................................. 320
Ashtrays ....................................... 321
Cigarette lighter ........................... 323
Power outlets ............................... 324
Floormats..................................... 325
Seat cover under third-row seats . 326
Heated steering wheel* ............... 327
Telephone* .................................. 328
Tele Aid ........................................ 331
Garage door opener ..................... 338
Compass ...................................... 344
Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 344
Operation ......................................... 345
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 346
Driving instructions ........................... 347
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 347
Drinking and driving..................... 347
Pedals .......................................... 347
Power assistance ......................... 348
Brakes.......................................... 348
Driving off .................................... 350
Parking......................................... 350
Tires............................................. 351
Hydroplaning................................ 352
Tire traction ................................. 352
Tire speed rating .......................... 353
Winter driving instructions ........... 353
Standing water............................. 355
Off-road driving ............................ 355
Trailer towing ............................... 364
Passenger compartment.............. 370
Driving abroad ............................. 370
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................. 370
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine).......................... 371
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Oxidation catalyst
(diesel engine).............................. 371
Emission control .......................... 372
Coolant temperature.................... 372
At the gas station .............................. 374
Refueling...................................... 374
Check regularly and
before a long trip.......................... 376
Engine compartment ......................... 378
Hood ............................................ 378
Engine oil ..................................... 380
Transmission fluid level................ 381
Coolant level ................................ 381
Windshield/rear window
washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ........ 383
Tires and wheels................................ 384
Important guidelines .................... 384
Tire care and maintenance........... 385
Direction of rotation..................... 387
Loading the vehicle ...................... 387
Recommended tire
inflation pressure ......................... 393
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 395
Tire labeling.................................. 406
Load identification ....................... 410
DOT, Tire Identification
Number (TIN) ................................ 410
Maximum tire load ........................ 412
Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 412
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 413
Tire ply material ............................ 415
Tire and loading terminology......... 415
Rotating tires ................................ 418
Winter driving ..................................... 420
Winter tires ................................... 420
Snow chains.................................. 421
Maintenance....................................... 422
Maintenance service indicator
message ....................................... 422
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 424
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 424
Vehicle care........................................ 425
Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 425
Practical hints .................................. 435
What to do if … ................................... 436
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 436
Lamp in center console ................ 447
Vehicle status messages in
the multifunction display .............. 449
Where will I find ...? ............................ 490
First aid kit.................................... 490
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 490
Spare wheel.................................. 494
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 496
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 496
Locking the vehicle ....................... 497
Fuel filler flap ................................ 497
Resetting activated head restraints.... 499
Vehicles without Rear seat
entertainment system*................. 499
Vehicles with Rear seat
entertainment system*................. 500
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 502
Replacing bulbs .................................. 504
Bulbs............................................. 504
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 507
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 511
Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 514
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Replacing wiper blades ...................... 516
Front wiper blades ....................... 516
Rear wiper blade .......................... 517
Flat tire .............................................. 519
Preparing the vehicle.................... 519
Mounting the spare wheel............ 520
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only)............................ 527
Battery ............................................... 528
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery.............. 530
Charging the battery .................... 535
Jump starting ..................................... 536
Towing the vehicle ............................. 538
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 540
Stranded vehicle .......................... 542
Fuses ................................................. 543
Fuse box in engine compartment . 544
Fuse box in cargo compartment... 544
Fuse box in
passenger compartment .............. 545
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 545
Technical data ................................. 547
Parts service ...................................... 548
Warranty coverage............................. 549
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 549
Identification labels ........................... 550
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 552
GL 320 CDI .................................. 552
GL 450, GL 550............................ 552
Engine................................................ 553
Rims and tires.................................... 555
Same size tires............................. 556
Minispare wheel ........................... 558
Electrical system ............................... 559
Main Dimensions ............................... 560
Weights.............................................. 561
Fuels, coolants, lubricants................. 562
Capacities .................................... 562
Engine oils ................................... 564
Engine oil additives ...................... 564
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 564
Brake fluid.................................... 564
Premium unleaded gasoline
(gasoline engine).......................... 565
Fuel requirements........................ 565
Gasoline additives
(gasoline engine).......................... 566
Coolants ...................................... 567
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 569
Index................................................. 571
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
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Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories
approved by us are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper
installation will be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will be glad to demonstrate the
proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center will be glad to inform
you of correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and
should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to
fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the
period of 18 months from original delivery
of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18 000 miles (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 mal-
function 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 mal-
function 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.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for service. The service advisor will
record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory-trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in
accordance with standard program guidelines which include providing service to the
vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a
paved roadway. We will make every effort
to assist in a breakdown situation, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be
determined by our authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center technician or the tow service provider on a
case-by-case basis and may be a factor in
our ability to respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for a
breakdown location determined not to be a
reasonably accessible roadside location as
determined by our authorized technician
and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
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Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Truck” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably
lower octane rating, and improper fuel
can cause engine damage.
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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.
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This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed on your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Introduction
Where to find it
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Trademarks:
®
앫 ESP
is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.
앫 HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
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Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
Highlights hazards that may result in
!
damage to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on
the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
cross-references to term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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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.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck 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 while 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, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your
vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow
down, and 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 Light
Truck Center or other qualified maintenance
or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.
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Operating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
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Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you
and others to be unaware of certain risks
which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the
matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if
necessary contact us at 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
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Reporting safety defects
왔 Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your 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, D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
Information Provided by:
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,
may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted
via that system.
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
Storage compartments
21
At a glance
Information Provided by:
Exterior view
22
At a glance
Information Provided by:
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Tailgate 122
Power tailgate* 123
Cargo compartment
앫 Loading instructions 301
앫 Cargo tie-down rings 302
앫 Hooks 304
앫 Expanding 304
앫 Cover blind 310
앫 Cargo net* 312
Vehicle tool kit 490
Spare wheel 494
2 Rear window defroster 212
3 Rear lamps 505
4 Fuel filler flap 374
Refueling 374
Fuel 375,
565
Item Page
5 Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 51
Auto-dimming rear view
208
mirrors*
Power folding* 209
6 Towing eye bolt
Installing towing eye bolt 540
7 Tires and wheels 384,
555
Checking tire inflation
395
pressure
General information 384
Flat tire 519
Spare wheel 494
8 Hood 378
Opening 378
Engine oil 380
Coolant 381
Item Page
9 Windshield wipers 62
Wiper blades, replacing 516
Wiper blades, cleaning 431
a Windshield
Cleaning with wiper fluid 64
Cleaning 431
b Roof rails 295
Carriers* 296
c Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
d Doors
Locking and unlocking 112
Opening 120
Unlocking/locking in an
496
emergency
e Front lamps 505
f Headlamp cleaning system* 208
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Cockpit
24
At a glance
Information Provided by:
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Cruise control lever 256
2 Instrument cluster 26
3 Multifunction steering
30
wheel
4 Horn
5 Steering wheel gearshift
198
buttons
6 Gear selector lever for
56
automatic transmission
7 Front Parktronic* warning
290
indicators
8 Overhead control panel 34
9 Glove box release
Glove box lock
315
316
Item Page
a Glove box 315
CD changer 315
AUX-socket 315
b Power outlet 324
c Center console 31
d Starter switch 42
e Steering wheel adjustment,
49
manual
f Hood lock release 378
g Parking brake release 59
h Parking brake pedal 67
j Power tailgate switch* 124
Item Page
k Door control panel 35
l Exterior lamp switch 61
143
m Steering wheel adjustment,
50
electrical*
Heated steering wheel*
n Combination switch
앫 High beam
앫 Turn signals
앫 Windshield wipers
앫 Rear window wiper
327
147
61
62
62
64
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
2 To dim instrument cluster
153
illumination
3 Reset button for:
앫 Resetting trip odometer
앫 Resetting all settings
4 To brighten instrument
153
169
153
cluster illumination
5 K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
6 Clock 174
Item Page
7 Speedometer with:
- Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp
’ Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp
1
l Distance warning
2
lamp
1
Lamp without function. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is
running.
2
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates when the ignition is on.
It should go out when the engine is running.
436
263,
440
Item Page
; Brake warning lamp,
437
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
437
Canada only
v Electronic Stability
®
Program (ESP
)
441
warning lamp
H Combination low tire
444
pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale,
USA only
Low tire pressure
telltale*, Canada only
444
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Information Provided by:
Instrument cluster
Item Page
8 Multifunction display with:
앫 Trip odometer 153
앫 Main odometer 155
9 Tachometer with:
< Seat belt telltale 89,
q Preglow indicator
lamp
1
1 Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
A High beam headlamp
indicator
1
Vehicles with Diesel engine only.
442
57
74,
446
439
439
61,
147
Item Page
a Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp
4 Fuel filler flap indica-
tor: The fuel filler flap
is located on the rear
right-hand side.
b Multifunction display
with:
앫 Outside temperature
indicator or digital speedometer (depending on
selected setting in the
control system)
앫 Transmission position
indicator
앫 Gear range indicator 197
446
374
155,
173
192
Item Page
앫 Distance warning func-
183
tion* indicator
(Canada only)
앫 LOW RANGE mode*
202
indicator
앫 Downhill Speed Regula-
275
tion (DSR) indicator
앫 Off-road driving program
278
indicator
앫 Rear window wiper
indicator
앫 Set speed for
앫 Cruise control
앫 Distronic*
257
266
(Canada only)
64
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