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Mercedes GL-Class 2014, GL 63 AMG 2014, GL 350 2014 User Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 41
Opening and closing ........................... 79
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 105
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 127
Climate control ................................. 145
Driving and parking .......................... 165
On-board computer and displays .... 271
Stowage and features ...................... 339
Maintenance and care ...................... 369
Breakdown assistance ..................... 385
Wheels and tires ............................... 403
Technical data ................................... 443
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 353
12 V socket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................380
Function/notes ............................. 235
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) .... 72
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 256
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 327
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 155
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 281
Display message ............................ 314
Function/information.................... 247
Trailer towing ................................. 250
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 311
Function/notes ............................. 218
Active Driving Assistance package .247 Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 282
Display message ............................ 313
Function/information.................... 251
Trailer towing ................................. 253
Active light function ......................... 133
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 314
Exiting a parking space .................. 229
Function/notes ............................. 226
Important safety notes .................. 226
Parking .......................................... 228
Towing a trailer .............................. 230
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist
Display message ............................ 298
Function/notes ................................ 71
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 306
Function/notes ............................. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 450
ADS (Adaptive Damping System)
Function/notes ............................. 217
Air bags
Display message ............................ 301
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Window curtain air bag .................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) .............. 309
AIR FLOW ........................................... 157
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 217
Function/notes ............................. 217
Level control .................................. 218
Air vents
Glove box .......................................163
Important safety notes .................. 162
Rear ............................................... 163
Setting ........................................... 162
Setting the center air vents ........... 162
Setting the side air vents ............... 163
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 77
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 77
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
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AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 221
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 287
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 200
Ashtray ............................................... 351
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 280
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 280
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 375
Hiding a service message .............. 375
Notes ............................................. 374
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 375
Service message ............................ 374
Special service requirements ......... 375
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 77
Function ...........................................77
Switching off the alarm .................... 77
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Display message ............................ 309
Function/notes ............................. 239
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 278
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 306
see Lights
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 128
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 178
Changing gear............................... 176
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 173
Display message ............................ 320
Drive program display.................... 173
Driving tips .................................... 176
Emergency running mode .............. 182
Engaging drive position .................. 175
Engaging neutral ............................ 174
Engaging park position
automatically ................................. 174
Engaging reverse gear ................... 174
Engaging the park position ............ 173
Kickdown ....................................... 176
Manual drive program .................... 178
Manual drive program (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Manual drive program (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) .. 179
Overview ........................................ 173
Problem (malfunction) ................... 182
Program selector button ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 169
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 177
Trailer towing ................................. 176
Transmission position display........ 173
Transmission positions .................. 175
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 182
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 457
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Bag hook ............................................ 346
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 265
Removing ....................................... 269
Storing ........................................... 269
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 83
Replacing ......................................... 83
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 394
Display message ............................ 307
Important safety notes .................. 391
Jump starting ................................. 395
Overview ........................................ 391
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Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 59
Function ........................................... 59
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Display message ............................ 314
Notes/function .............................. 243
Trailer towing ................................. 245
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 186
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 448
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 297
Notes ............................................. 450
Brake lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 140
Display message ............................ 304
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS .................................................. 68
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 450
Display message ............................ 291
High-performance brake system .... 195
Important safety notes .................. 193
Maintenance .................................. 194
Parking brake ................................ 189
Riding tips ...................................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 326
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 380
Carpets .......................................... 383
Car wash ........................................ 376
Display ........................................... 381
Exhaust pipe .................................. 381
Exterior lights ................................ 379
Gear or selector lever .................... 382
Interior ........................................... 381
Matte finish ................................... 378
Night View Assist Plus ................... 381
Notes ............................................. 376
Paint .............................................. 378
Plastic trim .................................... 382
Power washer ................................ 377
Rear view camera .......................... 380
Roof lining ...................................... 383
Seat belt ........................................ 383
Seat cover ..................................... 383
Sensors ......................................... 380
Steering wheel ............................... 382
Trim pieces .................................... 382
Washing by hand ........................... 377
Wheels ........................................... 379
Windows ........................................ 379
Wiper blades .................................. 379
Wooden trim .................................. 382
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 346
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 344
Cargo compartment floor
Opening/closing ............................ 347
Stowage well (under) ..................... 347
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 345
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 376
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 278
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
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Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 80
Changing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 140
High-beam headlamps ................... 139
Low-beam headlamps .................... 138
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 352
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 380
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 381
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-compartment
climate control ............................... 152
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 150
Controlling automatically ............... 156
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 155
Defrosting the windows ................. 160
Defrosting the windshield .............. 159
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 147
Important safety notes .................. 146
Indicator lamp ................................ 156
Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 154
Maximum cooling .......................... 159
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 149
Overview of systems ...................... 146
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 156
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 161
Rear control panel ......................... 150
Rear control panel (3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-compartment
climate control) ............................. 152
Refrigerant ..................................... 452
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 452
Setting the air distribution ............. 158
Setting the airflow ......................... 158
Setting the air vents ...................... 162
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 157
Setting the temperature ................ 157
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 161
Switching on/off ........................... 154
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 161
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 160
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 159
Coat hooks ......................................... 347
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Operation/notes .............................. 69
COMAND
ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 262
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Combination switch .......................... 131
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 275
Convenience closing feature .............. 95
Convenience opening feature ............ 95
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 373
Display message ............................ 306
Filling capacity ............................... 451
Important safety notes .................. 450
Temperature (on-board computer) .287
Temperature gauge ........................ 272
Warning lamp ................................. 334
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
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Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 303
Function/notes ............................. 133
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 137
Crosswind driving assistance ............ 74
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 202
Activation conditions ..................... 202
Cruise control lever ....................... 201
Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 317
Driving system ............................... 201
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................202
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 349
Important safety notes .................. 348
Rear compartment ......................... 349
Temperature controlled ................. 349
Third row of seats .......................... 350
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
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Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 305
Function/notes ............................. 128
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF
Adding ........................................... 186
Display message ............................ 309
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Important safety notes .................. 448
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Interior lighting .............................. 284
Diagnostics connection ...................... 27
Diesel ..................................................447
Differential locks (display message) 311
Digital speedometer ......................... 276
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 374
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 290
Driving systems ............................. 309
Engine ............................................ 306
General notes ................................ 290
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 290
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 323
Lights .............................................303
Safety systems .............................. 291
SmartKey ....................................... 323
Tires ............................................... 318
Vehicle ...........................................320
Distance recorder
see Odometer see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 336
Distance warning function
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Function/notes ................................ 69
Warning lamp ................................. 336
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 206
Activation conditions ..................... 206
Cruise control lever ....................... 205
Deactivating ................................... 209
Display message ............................ 315
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 210
Driving tips .................................... 211
Function/notes ............................. 203
Important safety notes .................. 204
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 209
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Automatic locking (switch) ...............88
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................80
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 321
Emergency locking ........................... 88
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Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening (from inside) ...................... 87
Overview .......................................... 86
Power closing feature ...................... 88
Drinking and driving ......................... 192
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 178
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 173
Manual ...........................................178
Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 179
Manual (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 179
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 258
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 376
Symmetrical low beam.................. 128
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle............ 200
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 72
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 71
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................68
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 69
Distance warning function ............... 69
Electronic brake force distribution ... 74 ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .72
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................75
STEER CONTROL ............................. 76
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 235
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 247
Active Curve System ...................... 218
Active Driving Assistance package 247
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 251
Active Parking Assist ..................... 226
ADS ............................................... 217
AIRMATIC package ........................ 217
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 239
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 243
Cruise control ................................ 201
Display message ............................ 309
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 203
HOLD function ............................... 216
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 245
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) ....................... 218
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 212
On-road programs .......................... 253
PARKTRONIC ................................. 222
Rear view camera .......................... 230
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 176
Brakes ........................................... 193
Break-in period .............................. 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 211
Downhill gradient ........................... 193
Drinking and driving ....................... 192
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Driving in winter .............................196
Driving on flooded roads ................ 195
Driving on sand .............................. 199
Driving on wet roads ...................... 195
Driving over obstacles ................... 199
Exhaust check ............................... 192
Fuel ................................................ 192
General .......................................... 191
Hydroplaning ................................. 195
Icy road surfaces ........................... 196
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 194
Off-road driving .............................. 197
Off-road fording ............................. 195
Snow chains .................................. 407
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Symmetrical low beam .................. 128
Tire ruts ......................................... 199
Towing a trailer .............................. 264
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Wet road surface ........................... 194
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 312
Function/notes ............................. 256
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 278
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 279
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 285
Function/notes ............................. 121
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 122
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off ........................... 285
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message ............................ 293
Function/notes ................................ 74
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 192
On-board computer ....................... 276
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 88
Vehicle ............................................. 88
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 439
Important safety notes .................. 439
Removing ....................................... 440
Storage location ............................ 440
Technical data ............................... 441
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................59
Safety guidelines............................. 43
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 93
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 333
Display message ............................ 306
Engine number ...................... 444, 445
Irregular running ............................ 172
Jump-starting ................................. 395
Starting problems .......................... 172
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 169
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 170
Switching off .................................. 189
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 400
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 172
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 372
Additives ........................................ 450
Checking the oil level ..................... 371
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 371
Display message ............................ 308
Filling capacity ............................... 449
Notes about oil grades ................... 449
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 371
Temperature (on-board computer) .287
Viscosity ........................................ 450
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
4ETS ................................................ 72
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 287
Characteristics ................................. 73
Deactivating/activating ................... 73
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 72
General notes .................................. 72
Important safety information ........... 72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Exhaust check ................................... 192
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 381 Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 123
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Folding in/out (automatically)....... 123
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 123
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 286
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 123
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Storing the parking position .......... 124
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 342
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Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 387
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 387
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 388
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 367
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 344
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 195
On flooded roads ........................... 195
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 447
Consumption statistics .................. 275
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 276
Displaying the range ...................... 276
Driving tips .................................... 192
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 446
Important safety notes .................. 446
Low outside temperatures ............. 448
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .446
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Quality (diesel)............................... 447
Refueling ........................................ 182
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 446
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 184
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 309
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 276
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 446
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 400
Before changing ............................. 400
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 401
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 401
Fuse box under rear bench seat .... 402
Important safety notes .................. 400
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 367
General notes ................................ 364
Important safety notes .................. 364
Opening/closing the garage door .. 367 Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 364
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 287
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ........................................... 341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 425
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 132
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 135
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 109
Adjusting (manually)...................... 109
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 110
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 110
Luxury ............................................ 109
Heating
see Climate control
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High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Changing bulbs .............................. 139
Display message ............................ 304
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Hill start assist .................................. 171
HOLD function
Deactivating ................................... 217
Display message ............................ 312
Function/notes ............................. 216
Hood
Closing ...........................................371
Display message ............................ 321
Important safety notes .................. 370
Opening ......................................... 370
Hydroplaning ..................................... 195
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Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 77
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 371
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 34
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 272
Interior lighting ................................. 135
Automatic control .......................... 136
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 284
Emergency lighting ........................ 137
Manual control ............................... 136
Overview ........................................ 135
Reading lamp ................................. 135
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 283
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 386
Using ............................................. 429
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 395
K
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Display message ............................ 323
Locking ............................................ 81
Start/Stop button .......................... 167
Starting the engine ........................ 170
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 167
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 176
Manual drive program .................... 180
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 282
Display message ............................ 313
Function/information.................... 245
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 287
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63
Level control (display message) ...... 310
Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package)
Basic settings ................................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 218
Important safety notes .................. 218
Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)
Basic settings ................................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 304
Index
Information Provided by:
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Light function, active
Display message ............................ 305
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 128
Lights
Activating/deactivating the interior lighting delayed switch-off .284
Active light function ....................... 133
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 134
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 128
Cornering light function ................. 133
Driving abroad ............................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 132
High beam flasher .......................... 132
High-beam headlamps ................... 132
Low-beam headlamps .................... 129
Parking lamps ................................ 130
Rear fog lamp ................................ 130
Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 283
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 283
Standing lamps .............................. 131
Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 283 Switching the exterior lighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 284
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 284
Turn signals ................................... 131
see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 306
Loading guidelines ............................ 340
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 88
Emergency locking ........................... 88
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 87
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 285
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 138
Display message ............................ 303
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 129
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 312
Off-road gear ................................. 259
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 259
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 116
Luxury head restraints ..................... 109
M
M+S tires ............................................ 406
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 378 mbrace
Call priority .................................... 359
Display message ............................ 297
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 359
Downloading routes ....................... 363
Emergency call .............................. 356
General notes ................................ 355
Geo fencing ................................... 363
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 362
MB info call button ........................ 358
Remote vehicle locking .................. 361
Roadside Assistance button .......... 358
Search & Send ............................... 360
Self-test ......................................... 356
Speed alert .................................... 363
System .......................................... 356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 362
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 361
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 82
Inserting .......................................... 83
Locking vehicle ................................ 88
Removing ......................................... 82
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88
14
Information Provided by:
Index
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 278
Memory function ............................... 125
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 290
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 279
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 81
MOExtended tires .............................. 387
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 432
Mounting a new wheel ................... 431
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 428
Raising the vehicle ......................... 429
Removing a wheel .......................... 431
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 428
MP3
Operation ....................................... 278
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 274
Permanent display......................... 283
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .273
Overview .......................................... 35
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 277
see separate operating instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Cleaning ......................................... 381
Problem (malfunction) ................... 243
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 166
O
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory
occupant protection) ....................... 54
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) ........................................... 43
OCS
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation .........................................49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 275
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle............ 455
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 198
Checklist before driving off-road .... 198
Fording depth ................................ 454
General information ....................... 197
Important safety notes .................. 197
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Traveling uphill ............................... 200
Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)
Displays in the COMAND display... 262
Function/notes ............................. 258
Off-road program 1 ........................ 258
Off-road program 2 ........................ 259
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 256
DSR ............................................... 256
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 259
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72
Off-road ABS .................................... 68
Off-road ESP®.................................. 74
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 258
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 286
Index
Information Provided by:
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On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................287
Assistance menu ........................... 280
Audio menu ................................... 278
Convenience submenu .................. 285
Displaying a service message ........ 375
Display messages .......................... 290
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 210
Factory settings submenu ............. 286
Important safety notes .................. 272
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 282
Lighting submenu .......................... 283
Menu overview .............................. 275
Message memory .......................... 290
Navigation menu ............................ 277
On and Offroad menu .................... 286
Operation ....................................... 273
RACETIMER ................................... 287
Service menu ................................. 282
Settings menu ............................... 282
Standard display............................ 275
Telephone menu ............................ 279
Trip menu ...................................... 275
Vehicle submenu ........................... 284
Video DVD operation ..................... 279
On-road programs
AUTO program ............................... 254
Function/notes ............................. 253
Snow program ............................... 255
SPORT program ............................. 254
Trailer program .............................. 255
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 139
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 273
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 66
P
Paint code number ............................ 444
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 378
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 101
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 101
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 98
Parking ............................................... 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Parking brake ................................ 189
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 230
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 226
see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 294
Electric parking brake .................... 189
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 224
Driving system ............................... 222
Function/notes ............................. 222
Important safety notes .................. 222
Problem (malfunction) ................... 226
Range of the sensors ..................... 223
Trailer towing ................................. 225
Warning display............................. 224
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 301
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .382
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Information Provided by:
Index
Power closing feature ......................... 88
Power washers .................................. 377
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)
Display message ............................ 297
Operation .........................................54
PRE-SAFE®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 281
Display message ............................ 299
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 336
Program selector button .................. 177
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 170
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 170
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 287
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 285
Display message ............................ 312
Radiator cover ................................... 371
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 278
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (installing) 367 Radio-wave reception/ transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 135
Rear compartment
Exit/entry position (3rd row of
seats) .............................................113
Setting the air vents ...................... 163
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Display message ............................ 322
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 380
Function/notes ............................. 230
Switching on/off ........................... 231
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 123
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Switching on/off ........................... 160
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 142
Switching on/off ........................... 141
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 452
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 182
Refueling process.......................... 183
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 364
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 137
Overview of bulb types.................. 138
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 138
Reporting safety defects .................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 308
Warning lamp ................................. 333
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 161
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof................ 99
Roller sunblinds ............................. 100
Side windows ................................... 94
Index
Information Provided by:
17
Sliding sunroof ................................. 99
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Reversing lamps (display message) 305
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel.................................. 100
Rear side windows ......................... 351
Roof carrier ........................................ 348
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 383
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 453
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 277
S
Safety
Child restraint systems .................... 60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 383
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines ............. 55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 285
Warning lamp ................................. 324
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 108
Cleaning the cover ......................... 383
Correct driver's seat position ........ 106
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 113
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 114
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) .............................................111
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 115
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 344
Important safety notes .................. 107
Overview ........................................ 107
Seat heating problem .................... 118
Seat ventilation problem ................ 119
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 116
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 118
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 380
Service menu (on-board computer) .282 Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 450
Coolant (engine) ............................ 450
DEF special additives ..................... 448
Engine oil ....................................... 449
Fuel ................................................ 446
Important safety notes .................. 445
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 452
Washer fluid ...................................451
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 286
On-board computer ....................... 282
Setting the air distribution ............... 158
Setting the airflow ............................ 158
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 287
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 305
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Hinged side windows ....................... 94
Important safety information ........... 93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Resetting ......................................... 96
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Information Provided by:
Index
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 98
Opening/closing .............................. 99
Problem (malfunction) ................... 103
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 83
Changing the programming ............. 81
Checking the battery ....................... 83
Convenience closing feature ............ 96
Convenience opening feature .......... 95
Display message ............................ 323
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Loss ................................................. 85
Mechanical key ................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 167
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Starting the engine ........................ 169
Snow chains
Information .................................... 407
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Sockets
Center console .............................. 353
General notes ................................ 352
Luggage compartment ................... 353
Rear compartment ......................... 353
Specialist workshop ............................ 28
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 276
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 273
Selecting the unit of measurement 282
see Instrument cluster
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Display message ............................ 299
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 332
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 305
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Starting (engine) ................................ 169
STEER CONTROL .................................. 76
Steering (display message) .............. 322
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 120
Adjusting (manually)...................... 119
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 273
Cleaning ......................................... 382
Important safety notes .................. 119
Paddle shifters ............................... 177
Steering wheel heating .................. 120
Storing settings (memory function) 125
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 177
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 287
Stowage areas ................................... 340
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 342
Center console .............................. 342
Cup holders ................................... 348
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 342
Glove box .......................................341
Important safety information ......... 341
Stowage net ................................... 343
Stowage net ....................................... 343
Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 342
Summer tires ..................................... 406
Sun visor ............................................ 350
Supplemental restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 284
Suspension tuning
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 287
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26
Index
Information Provided by:
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Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 161
T
Tachometer ........................................ 273
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 321
Emergency unlocking ....................... 93
Important safety notes .................... 89
Limiting the opening angle ............... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 90
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 90
Opening dimensions ...................... 453
Power closing .................................. 88
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 304
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 445
Emergency spare wheel ................. 441
Information .................................... 444
Tires/wheels ................................. 432
Trailer loads ................................... 457
Vehicle data ................................... 453
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 359
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 359
Downloading routes ....................... 363
Emergency call .............................. 356
Geo fencing ................................... 363
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 362
MB info call button ........................ 358
Remote vehicle locking .................. 361
Roadside Assistance button .......... 358
Search & Send ............................... 360
Self-test ......................................... 356
Speed alert .................................... 363
System .......................................... 356
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 364
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 362
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 361
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 355
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 279
Display message ............................ 322
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 279
Number from the phone book ........280
Redialing ........................................ 280
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 279
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 272
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 287
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 287
Outside temperature ......................273
Setting (climate control) ................ 157
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 77
Immobilizer ...................................... 77
Through-loading ................................ 343
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 287
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 388
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 412
Checking manually ........................ 411
Display message ............................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 412
Maximum ....................................... 410
Notes ............................................. 409
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 390
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 390
Recommended ............................... 408
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 411
Important safety notes .................. 411
Restarting ...................................... 412
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 414
Function/notes ............................. 412
General notes ................................ 412
Important safety notes .................. 413
Restarting ...................................... 415
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Information Provided by:
Index
Warning lamp ................................. 337
Warning message .......................... 414
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 426
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 425
Bar (definition) ............................... 424
Changing a wheel .......................... 427
Characteristics .............................. 424
Checking ........................................ 405
Definition of terms ......................... 424
Direction of rotation...................... 428
Display message ............................ 318
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 427
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................424
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 425
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 425
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 425
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 425
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 425
Important safety notes .................. 404
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 425
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 425
Labeling (overview)........................ 421
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 426
Load index ..................................... 423
Load index (definition) ................... 426
M+S tires ....................................... 406
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 425
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 426
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 426
Maximum tire load......................... 423
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 426
MOExtended tires .......................... 406
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 426
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 426
Replacing ....................................... 427
Service life ..................................... 406
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 426
Speed rating (definition) ................ 425
Storing ........................................... 428
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 424
Temperature .................................. 420
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 426
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 426
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 426
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 425
Tire size (data) ............................... 432
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 421
Tire tread ....................................... 405
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 426
Total load limit (definition) ............. 427
Traction ......................................... 420
Traction (definition) ....................... 427
Tread wear..................................... 420
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 427
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 419
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 425
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 426
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 427
Wheel and tire combination ........... 435
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 425
see Flat tire
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 397
Installing the towing eye ................ 398
Removing the towing eye ............... 399
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 230
Axle load, permissible .................... 457
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 381
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 266
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 268
Driving tips .................................... 264
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .74
Index
Information Provided by:
21
Important safety notes .................. 263
Installing the ball coupling ............. 265
Mounting dimensions .................... 456
Power supply ................................. 270
Pulling away with a trailer .............. 170
Removing the ball coupling ............ 269
Storing the ball coupling ................ 269
Trailer drive program ..................... 255
Trailer loads ................................... 457
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 399
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 400
Important safety notes .................. 397
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 269
Trailer towing
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 250
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 253
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 245
PARKTRONIC ................................. 225
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 269
Transfer case ..................................... 182
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 173
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 173
Transporting the vehicle .................. 399
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 200
Driving downhill ............................. 201
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 200
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .382 Trip computer (on-board computer) 275 Trip meter
see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 275
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 276
Trunk
see Tailgate
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 303
Switching on/off ........................... 131
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 427
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 87
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........350
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 320
Equipment ....................................... 24
Individual settings .......................... 282
Limited Warranty ............................. 29
Loading .......................................... 415
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 88
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 80
Lowering ........................................ 432
Maintenance .................................... 25
Parking for a long period ................ 191
Pulling away ................................... 170
Raising ........................................... 429
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 428
Towing away .................................. 397
Transporting .................................. 399
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 80
Vehicle data ................................... 453
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 453
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle............ 455
Fording depth ................................ 454
Maximum gradient climbing ability 455
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 453
22
Information Provided by:
Index
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 88
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 444
Vehicle level
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 221
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 310
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 386
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 279
VIN ...................................................... 444
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 327
Brakes ........................................... 326
Check Engine ................................. 333
Coolant .......................................... 334
Distance warning ........................... 336
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 336
ESP®.............................................. 329
ESP®OFF ....................................... 330
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 49
Reserve fuel ................................... 333
Seat belt ........................................ 324
SRS ................................................ 332
Tire pressure monitor .................... 337
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 322
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 432
Wheel chock ...................................... 428
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 427
Checking ........................................ 405
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 428
Emergency spare wheel ................. 439
Important safety notes .................. 404
Interchanging/changing ................ 427
Mounting a new wheel ................... 431
Mounting a wheel .......................... 428
Overview ........................................ 404
Removing a wheel .......................... 431
Storing ........................................... 428
Tightening torque ........................... 432
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 432
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 300
Operation .........................................48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 159
Infrared reflective .......................... 367
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 374
Notes ............................................. 451
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Rear window wiper ........................ 141
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 141
Switching on/off ........................... 140
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 196
Snow chains .................................. 407
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 406
Overview ........................................ 406
Radiator cover ............................... 371
Snow drive program ....................... 255
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 406
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 379
Important safety notes .................. 141
Replacing ....................................... 141
Replacing (rear window) ................ 142
Replacing (windshield)................... 141
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 382 Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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ZONE function
Switching on/off ........................... 159
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
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Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.
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always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.
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do not carry any unnecessary weight.
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remove roof racks once you no longer need them.
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a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.
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always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
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do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.
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do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.
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change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
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switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Environmental concerns and recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
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Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.
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Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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cockpit
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instrument cluster
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center console
Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.
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Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not been approved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safety­relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts (Y page 444).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:
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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, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
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State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties. These are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.
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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 us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of ownership
In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.
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If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Sports Utility Vehicle
WARNING
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Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
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.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake boosting effect. You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
WARNING
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Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
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hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle electronics, the general operating permit is rendered invalid.
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There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road
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you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road
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a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
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If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle.
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Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.
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If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especially the case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and modifications
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work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience 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 again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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