Mercedes GL 450 2011, GL 350 2011 User Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 19
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening and closing ........................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 113
Climate control ................................. 129
Driving and parking .......................... 145
On-board computer and displays .... 213
Loading, stowing and features ........ 263
Maintenance and care ...................... 293
Roadside assistance ......................... 307
Tires and wheels ............................... 333
Technical data ................................... 361
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 282
12 V socket ........................................ 281
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 67
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 202
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Accident (notes) ................................ 309
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 240
Active service system
see Service interval display
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 194
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AdBlue
Adding ........................................... 163
Display message ............................ 243
Additional functions (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 194
Air bags
Display message ............................ 232
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety information ........... 38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 41
Window curtain air bag .................... 42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 137
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 140
Air filter (display message) .............. 243
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 140
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 143
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating ................. 141
Air vents ............................................. 143
Important safety information ......... 142
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting the center air vents ........... 143
Setting the side air vents ............... 143
Alarm system
see ATA
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Approach/departure angle .............. 177
Ashtray ............................................... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 219
AUTO lights
see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 300
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 152
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 155
Emergency running mode .............. 157
Kickdown ....................................... 155
Malfunction .................................... 157
Pulling away ................................... 149
Starting .......................................... 148
Trailer towing ................................. 155
Index
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BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Battery
Charging ........................................ 323
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 76
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 325
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Safety notes .................................. 322
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 226
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 200
Trailer towing ................................. 202
BlueTEC
AdBlue® ......................................... 367
Adding AdBlue® ............................. 163
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 369
Brake fluid level ................................ 298
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 238
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 369
Display message ............................ 236
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ........................ 166, 170
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Braking
Important safety instructions ......... 168
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 123
High-beam headlamps ................... 122
License plate lamp ......................... 124
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear fog lamp ................................ 123
Replacing ....................................... 123
Standing lamps (front) ................... 122
Turn signals (front) ......................... 122
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CAC
(Customer Assistance Center) ......... 22
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 305
Car wash ........................................ 300
Display ........................................... 303
Gear or selector lever .................... 304
Headlamps ..................................... 302
Notes ............................................. 299
Paint .............................................. 301
Plastic trim .................................... 304
Power washer ................................ 301
Rear view camera .......................... 303
Roof lining ...................................... 305
Seat belt ........................................ 305
Seat covers .................................... 304
Sensors ......................................... 303
Steering wheel ............................... 304
Tail pipes ....................................... 303
Trim strips ..................................... 304
Washing by hand ........................... 301
Wheels ........................................... 301
Windows ........................................ 302
Wiper blades .................................. 302
Wooden trim .................................. 304
Cargo compartment cover ............... 269
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 266
Cargo compartment floor ................. 310
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 270
Important safety information ......... 270
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 268
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Center console ..................................... 31
Index
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Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 120
Changing gears .................................. 154
Changing the programming
SmartKey ......................................... 75
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 175
Before driving off-road ................... 175
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ...................... 50
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
anchors) ........................................... 62
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Climate control
Activating/deactivating ................. 136
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode ......................... 141
Controlling automatically ............... 138
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 137
Defrosting the windshield .............. 140
Demisting the windows .................. 141
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety information ......... 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 138
Multi-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 132
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 138
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 141
Rear control panel ................. 133, 136
Refrigerant ..................................... 369
Setting the air distribution ............. 140
Setting the airflow ......................... 140
Setting the air vents ...................... 143
Setting the temperature ................ 139
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 139
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 140
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 141
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 142
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 222
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Combination switch .......................... 117
Compass ............................................ 291
Calling up ....................................... 291
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 297
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 369
Temperature gauge ........................ 218
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 237
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 119
Crossbar
Installing ........................................ 274
Setting the span width ................... 276
Cross bar ............................................ 273
Cruise control .................................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 179
Display message ............................ 246
Cup holder ......................................... 277
Center console .............................. 277
Rear compartment ......................... 278
third row of seats ........................... 278
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 227
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ............................................... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
Index
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 222
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Diesel particle filter .......................... 168
Differential locks ............................... 207
Differential locks (display
message) ............................................ 245
Digital speedometer
Displaying ...................................... 218
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 303
Display messages
Brakes ........................................... 235
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 229
Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 229
Engine ............................................ 240
Lamps ............................................ 240
Safety systems .............................. 230
Service interval display .................. 298
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ........................................... 250
Distance recorder ............................. 218
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ................. 69
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 226
Distance warning lamp ..................... 260
DISTRONIC ......................................... 181
Display message ............................ 247
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 186
Driving tips .................................... 187
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 34
Doors
Important safety notes .................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 167
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Driving abroad ................................... 178
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 177
Driving on flooded roads .................. 170
Driving safety system
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 68
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 65
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 67
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ............... 69
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 179
DISTRONIC .................................... 181
Level control .................................. 189
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Driving tips ........................................ 155
DISTRONIC .................................... 187
Downhill gradients ......................... 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 170
Driving on sand .............................. 176
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Driving over obstacles ................... 176
Off-road driving .............................. 174
Off-road fording ............................. 171
Tire ruts ......................................... 176
Towing a trailer .............................. 209
Wet road surface ........................... 169
Winter ............................................ 173
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) ......................................... 203
Display message ............................ 246
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 226
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 219
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EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 107
3rd row of seats ............................. 101
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 107
3rd row of seats ............................. 101
Crash-responsive ........................... 107
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 271
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 271
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution)
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 161
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ................. 157
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 311
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information .... 19
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 151
Starting problems .......................... 151
Starting the engine with the key .... 148
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 149
Switching off .................................. 165
Warning lamp (engine
diagnostics) ................................... 259
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 151
Engine emergency stop .................... 331
Engine number .................................. 364
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 296
Checking the oil level ..................... 295
Display message ............................ 242
Lubricant additives ........................ 369
Notes about oil grades ................... 368
Viscosity ........................................ 369
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety information ........... 66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Exhaust check ................................... 168
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 109
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 108
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Out of position ............................... 109
Setting ........................................... 108
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Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 110
Storing the parking position .......... 109
Exterior view ........................................ 26
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Filling capacity
see Technical data
First-aid kit ......................................... 309
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 316
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 321
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 311
Raising the vehicle ......................... 318
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 312
Floormat ............................................. 291
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 367
Notes ............................................. 366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 366
Refueling ........................................ 159
Specifications ................................ 366
Troubleshooting ............................. 162
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) ......... 227
Notes ............................................. 167
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 243
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 161
Opening/closing ............................ 160
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 243
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 330
Engine emergency stop ................. 331
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 330
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 330
Notes ............................................. 329
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 291
Notes ............................................. 288
Opening/closing the garage door .. 291
Programming the remote control ... 289
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 304
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 362
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 304
Glove box ........................................... 265
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 355
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Headlamp cleaning system .............. 117
Adding washer fluid ....................... 297
Notes ............................................. 370
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Misting up ...................................... 118
Setting ........................................... 124
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 97
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 97
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 99
Luxury .............................................. 97
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 117
Hill start assist .................................. 150
Hood
Closing ........................................... 295
Opening ......................................... 294
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170
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Index
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Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
ABS ................................................ 256
Brakes ........................................... 254
DISTRONIC .................................... 260
Engine diagnostics ......................... 259
ESP® .............................................. 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
Reserve fuel ................................... 259
Seat belt ........................................ 255
SRS ................................................ 258
Tire pressure monitor .................... 260
Insect protection on the radiator .... 295
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Submenu (on-board computer) ...... 221
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 119
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Emergency lighting ........................ 119
Manual control ............................... 119
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 62
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Jack
Storage location ............................ 310
Using ............................................. 318
Jump-starting ..................................... 325
K
Key
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 252
Starting the engine ........................ 148
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 147
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................ 149
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 147
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Kickdown ........................................... 155
Knee bag .............................................. 40
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Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 222
Level control ...................................... 189
Level control (display message) ...... 244
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Light
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ...................... 224
Active light function ....................... 118
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 115
Daytime running lamps .................. 115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Fog lamps ...................................... 116
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
High-beam headlamps ................... 117
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps .................... 115
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 223
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 223
Light sensor (display message) ....... 240
Index
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Loading guidelines ............................ 264
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 237
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 245
Off-road gear ......................... 157, 205
LOW RANGE off-road gear ........ 157, 205
Luggage net ....................................... 266
Lumbar support
4-way lumbar support .................... 104
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 238
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Emergency call .............................. 284
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 288
MB info call button ........................ 286
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Self-test ......................................... 283
System .......................................... 283
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 287
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Memory card (on-board computer) . 219
Memory function ............................... 110
Menu (on-board computer)
Additional functions ....................... 226
Audio ............................................. 219
DISTRONIC .................................... 186
DVD ............................................... 220
Message memory .......................... 229
Navigation ..................................... 220
Off-road ......................................... 220
Overview of menus ........................ 217
Resetting to factory settings .......... 221
Settings ......................................... 221
Standard display ............................ 218
Telephone ...................................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 227
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 278
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 321
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 103
Multifunction display ........................ 215
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 215
Overview .......................................... 30
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Navigation
On-board computer ....................... 220
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered .......................... 52
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Resetting triggered .......................... 52
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
System overview .............................. 36
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Index
OCS
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 46
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 366
Odometer ........................................... 218
Off-road
4MATIC .......................................... 202
Differential locks ............................ 207
DSR ............................................... 203
LOW RANGE off-road gear ..... 158, 205
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 67
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road drive program .................. 204
Off-road drive program ..................... 204
Off-road driving ................................. 174
Important safety instructions ......... 173
Off-road fording ................................. 171
Off-road terrain
Off-road ESP .................................... 68
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu ............. 226
Audio menu ................................... 219
Convenience submenu .................. 225
Displaying a service message ........ 299
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 218
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 218
Display messages .......................... 229
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 186
Factory settings ............................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 214
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 221
Lighting submenu .......................... 223
Message memory menu ................. 229
Navigation menu ............................ 220
Off-road menu ............................... 220
Operating video DVD ..................... 220
Operation ....................................... 215
Overview of menus ........................ 217
Selecting the language .................. 222
Settings menu ............................... 221
Standard display menu .................. 218
Telephone menu ............................ 227
Time/Date submenu ..................... 222
Trip computer menu ...................... 227
Vehicle submenu ........................... 224
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 123
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 218
Display ........................................... 214
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 64
P
Paint code number ............................ 363
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 301
Panel
Removing (third row of seats) ........ 101
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parking ............................................... 165
Parking aid
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Parking brake .................................... 166
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 239
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 109
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 195
Activating/deactivating ................. 197
Malfunction .................................... 198
Problem ......................................... 198
Range of the sensors ..................... 195
Trailer towing ................................. 197
Warning display ............................. 196
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 167
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 304
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 212
Power washers .................................. 301
Index
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Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE® system
PRE-SAFE® system
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 51
Product information ............................ 19
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 149
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Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Radiator cover ................................... 295
Radio
Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 292
Range (on-board computer) ............. 227
Rear bench seat
Folding forwards/back .................. 267
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 137
Setting the air vents .............. 143, 144
Setting the temperature ................ 139
Rear-compartment seat
see Rear seat
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 239
Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 198
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 108
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 141
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Rear window wiper ........................... 126
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 127
Refueling ............................................ 159
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 289
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 243
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Reset button ........................................ 28
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 239
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roller sunblind
Rear panorama roof ....................... 279
Roof carrier ........................................ 273
Roof lining and carpets (Cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 305
Route
see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
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Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 100
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
Belt force limiters ............................ 57
Cleaning ......................................... 305
Correct usage .................................. 54
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Index
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 57
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 225
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 105
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 96
Adjusting (second and third rows) . 100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 104
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 97
Cleaning the cover ......................... 304
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety instructions ........... 95
Multicontour seat .......................... 103
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 110
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 104
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 105
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 105
Securing hooks .................................. 268
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 303
Service indicator
see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 298
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 299
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 367
Brake fluid ..................................... 369
Coolant (engine) ............................ 369
Engine oil ....................................... 368
Filling capacity ............................... 365
Fuel ................................................ 366
Important safety notes .................. 364
Notes ............................................. 364
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 369
Washer fluid ................................... 370
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 221
On-board computer ....................... 221
Shift ranges ....................................... 155
Side impact air bag ............................. 41
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Hinged side windows ....................... 86
Important safety information ........... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Resetting ......................................... 87
Troubleshooting ............................... 88
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 88
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 76
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 72
Malfunction ...................................... 77
Snow chains ...................................... 172
Socket ................................................ 281
Dashboard ..................................... 281
Front-passenger footwell ............... 281
Luggage compartment ................... 281
Rear compartment ......................... 281
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 359
Storage location ............................ 311
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
Segments ...................................... 215
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 231
Introduction ..................................... 36
Index
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Warning lamp ................................. 258
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 218
Starting the engine
Important safety instructions ......... 148
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display ..................... 216
Selecting the display ...................... 222
Steering (display message) .............. 251
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 106
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 215
Cleaning ......................................... 304
Important safety instructions ......... 105
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 106
Steering wheel heating .................. 106
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 110
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 107
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 155
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 265
Glove box ....................................... 265
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 265
Center console (rear) ..................... 266
Cup holders ................................... 277
Important safety information ......... 264
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 225
Instrument cluster ......................... 221
Lighting .......................................... 223
Time/Date ..................................... 222
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
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Tachometer ........................................ 214
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 251
Important safety guidelines ............. 80
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 362
GL 350 BlueTEC ............................. 370
GL 450 ........................................... 371
GL 550 ........................................... 371
Tires/wheels ................................. 357
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Emergency call .............................. 284
Important safety notes .................. 283
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 288
MB info call button ........................ 286
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Self-test ......................................... 283
System .......................................... 283
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 287
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 228
Display message ............................ 252
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 227
Number from the phone book ........ 228
Redialing ........................................ 228
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 228
Telephone compartment .................. 265
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 272
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 218
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 218
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Index
Outside temperature ...................... 214
Setting ........................................... 139
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Time (on-board computer) ................ 222
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 312
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 341
Checking manually ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 344
Notes ............................................. 337
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 315
Pressure loss warning .................... 339
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 315
Recommended ............................... 336
Tire pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 341
Restarting ...................................... 343
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 356
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 354
Bar (definition) ............................... 354
Characteristics .............................. 354
Checking ........................................ 335
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Definition of terms ......................... 354
Direction of rotation ...................... 348
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 357
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 353
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 354
Flat tire .......................................... 311
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 355
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 355
Guidelines to be observed ............. 335
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 355
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 355
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 354
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 355
Labeling (overview) ........................ 350
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 356
Load index ..................................... 353
Load index (definition) ................... 355
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 355
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 356
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 355
Maximum tire load ......................... 348
Maximum tire loading (definition) .. 355
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 356
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 356
Replacing ....................................... 350
Service life ..................................... 335
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 356
Speed index (definition) ................. 355
Storing ........................................... 336
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 354
Temperature .................................. 349
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 356
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 356
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 356
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 354
Tire quality classes ........................ 348
Tire size (data) ............................... 357
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index .................... 351
Tire tread ....................................... 335
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 356
Total load limit (definition) ............. 357
Traction ......................................... 349
Traction (definition) ....................... 356
Tread wear ..................................... 349
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 356
Uniform tire quality classification
standards (definition) ..................... 354
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Unladen weight (definition) ............ 355
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 356
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 355
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 334
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 327
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 209
Towing away
Installing the towing eye ................ 327
Removing the towing eye ............... 328
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 209
Decoupling ..................................... 211
Display message ............................ 237
Power supply ................................. 212
Towing ........................................... 210
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 211
Trailer towing .................................... 155
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 202
ESP® ................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 197
Transfer case ..................................... 157
Shift ranges ................................... 158
Transmission position display ......... 153
Transmission positions .................... 154
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 178
Driving downhill ............................. 178
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 178
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 218
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 227
Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83
Turn signal (display message) ......... 237
Turn signals ....................................... 117
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 356
Type plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 278
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Emergency release .......................... 80
Equipment ....................................... 19
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Loading .......................................... 344
Lowering ........................................ 320
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking up ..................................... 166
Raising ........................................... 318
Reporting problems ......................... 22
Towing away .................................. 327
Tow-starting ................................... 327
Transporting .................................. 329
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 363
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 310
Video (DVD) ........................................ 220
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 220
VIN ...................................................... 363
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Warning and indicator lamps
Overview .......................................... 29
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 42
Warranty ............................................ 362
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 320
Wheel chock ...................................... 317
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Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 350
Changing a wheel .......................... 316
Checking ........................................ 335
Cleaning ......................................... 301
Guidelines to be observed ............. 335
Mounting a wheel .......................... 319
Removing a wheel .......................... 319
Tightening torque ........................... 320
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag ....................... 42
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 302
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 140
Infrared reflective .......................... 292
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 252
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 297
Notes ............................................. 370
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes .................. 125
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Troubleshooting ............................. 127
Winter operation ............................... 173
Radiator cover ............................... 295
Winter tires ........................................ 171
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 302
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine MercedesBenz 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. MercedesBenz therefore recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved
conversion parts and accessories are
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful 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
Operator's 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.
Vehicle equipment
This manual describes all the standard and
optional equipment of your vehicle available
at the time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all functions described. This
also refers to safety-related systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair any factory-fitted parts
based on the terms and conditions of the
following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
2
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
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(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 Information
Booklet describes all necessary maintenance
work that should be performed at regular
intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet with you when you bring
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The service advisor will record each
service in the Service and Warranty
Information 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 will be
answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Representatives 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 (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) You will find both in your vehicle
literature portfolio.
In accordance with standard program
guidelines, Roadside Assistance is prepared
to provide vehicle service up until a
reasonable distance from the next 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
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Valid only for vehicles with a gasoline engine.
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Service technician or the tow service provider
on a case-by-case basis.
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.
Change of address or ownership
In the event of a change of 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
(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in
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 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 MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in
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 gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available.
The use of leaded fuels can damage the
catalytic converter.
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Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Sport Utility Vehicle
Warning!
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This
vehicle will handle and maneuver differently
from conventional passenger cars in driving
conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator’s Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
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Operating safety
Safety notes
Warning
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
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.
Warning
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
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
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
To ensure proper use of the vehicle, you must
familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
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technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Warning!
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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.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself.
Removing warning labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
with the Mercedes-Benz Center again 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
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In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting malfunctions relevant to safety
For the 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.
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:
1-800-424-9153http://
www.safercar.gov); go to: ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov.
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including California Code Supplement
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace3 data
is transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information serves, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please observe the mbrace3 order agreement
regarding further details on data that this
system records and transmits.
3
The system is called TELEAID in Canada.
Z
24
Exterior view ....................................... 26
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Instrument cluster .............................. 28
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 30
Center console .................................... 31
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
Door control panel .............................. 34
25
At a glance
Exterior view
26
Exterior view
At a glance
Function Page
:
Tailgate 80
Vehicle tool kit 310
;
Rear window heating 141
=
Lights 120
?
Fuel filler flap 159
A
Exterior mirrors 108
B
Roof carrier 273
Sliding sunroof 88
C
Defrosting the windshield 140
Cleaning the windows
302
Function Page
D
Windshield wipers 125
E
Opening the hood 294
Engine oil 295
Coolant 297
F
Towing away 327
G
Tires and wheels 334
Flat tire 311
Cockpit
Cockpit
27
At a glance
Function Page
:
Combination switch 117
;
Cruise control lever 179
=
Instrument cluster 28
?
Horn
A
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 155
B
DIRECT SELECT lever 152
C
PARKTRONIC warning
display 195
D
Overhead control panel 33
E
Operates the automatic
climate control system
130
Function Page
F
Ignition lock 147
Start/Stop button 147
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually 105
H
On-board diagnostic socket
I
Opens the hood 294
J
Parking brake 165
K
Releases the parking brake 165
L
Light switch 114
M
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically 105
Steering wheel heating 106
Instrument cluster
28
Instrument cluster
Overview
At a glance
Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: dimmer
=
Reset button
?
Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: brighter
Function Page
A
Tachometer 214
B
Fuel gauge
C
Multifunction display 215
D
Clock 222
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