Mercedes Metris 2016 Owner's Manual
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Metris
Operator's Manual
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 25
At aglance ........................................... 34
Safety ................................................... 43
Opening and closing ........................... 67
Seats,steering wheel and mirrors .... 83
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 92
Climatecontrol ................................. 107
Driving and parking .......................... 119
On-boardcomputer and displays .... 168
Stowing and features ....................... 228
Transportingloads ............................ 232
Maintenance and care ...................... 240
Breakdown assistance ..................... 260
Wheels and tires ............................... 267
Technicaldata ................................... 294
Index
3
1, 2, 3...
12 Vsocket ........................................ 231
A
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................203
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 189
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes .................... 62
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measuresafter anacci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 111
Active Parking Assist
Canceling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 158
Detecting parking spaces .............. 155
Display message ............................ 213
Exiting aparking space .................. 157
Function/notes .............................154
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking .......................................... 156
Towing atrailer .............................. 154
Add-on equipment ............................... 30
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs .............................100
Additional speedometer
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 185
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 299
Gasoline ......................................... 297
Airbag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 204
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Airbags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 49
Important safety notes .................... 48
Introduction ..................................... 47
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................4
Sideimp
Window curtainair bag.................... 50
Airpressure
see Tire pressure
Airvents
Important safety notes .................. 116
Setting the center airvents ........... 117
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 117
Setting the sideair vents ............... 117
Airvents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertnessassistant
see ATTENTIONASSIST
Ambient lamp
Changing abulb(front door) ............ 97
Changing abulb(tailgate) ................ 97
Changing abulb(vanity mirror) ........ 97
Anti-lockBrakingSystem
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrests .............................................. 89
Ashtray ............................................... 230
ATA (Anti-TheftAlarm system) ........... 66
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 184
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 174
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 213
act airbag .......................... 49
4
Index
4
Display messages(vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons)........... 199
Function/notes............................. 149
Authorized workshop
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
AUTO lamp
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195
AUTO lights
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209
see Lights
Automatic car wash(care) ............... 254
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stopfunction) .................................... 123
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stopfunction) .......................... 123
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 93
Automatic locking ............................... 72
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedalposition ............. 129
Changing gear............................... 127
DIRECTSELECT lever ..................... 126
Displaymessage ............................ 217
Driving tips.................................... 129
Emergency running mode.............. 131
Engaging drive position .................. 126
Engaging neutral ............................ 126
Engaging reverse gear................... 126
Engaging the park position ............ 126
Gearshift recommendation ............ 130
Important safety notes .................. 125
Kickdown....................................... 129
Manualshifting .............................. 130
Overview ........................................ 125
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Programselector button ................ 129
Rocking the vehiclefree ................ 130
Shift ranges ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................ 121
Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 130
Trailer towing ................................. 130
Transmission oilchange ................ 299
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 127
Transmission positions .................. 127
Transmission programdisplay .......
nsmission programs ................. 128
Tra
Automatic transmissionemer-
gencymode ....................................... 131
Axle load, permissible(trailertow-
ing) ...................................................... 305
127
B
Backup lamp
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 210
Backup lamps
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs............................. 101
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes................................ 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 253
Charging ........................................ 253
Connecting and installing .............. 251
Disconnecting and removing ......... 250
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 211
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 197
Important safety notes .................. 248
Jump starting ................................. 262
Location ......................................... 250
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 120
Belt
see Seatbelts
Bicycle rack ....................................... 238
Blind SpotAssist
Activating ....................................... 147
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 184
Collision warning ........................... 147
Displaymessage ............................ 215
Important safety notes .................. 145
Monitoring rangeofthe sensors .... 146
Index
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Notes/function .............................. 145
Trailer towing .................................147
Warning display............................. 146
Blower
see Climate control
®
Bluetooth
Brake
Displaymessage (vehicle without
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 189
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 245
Displaymessage (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 206
Displaymessage (vehicle without
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 192
Notes............................................. 300
Brake forcedistribution
see EBD (electronicbrake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195
Replacing bulbs............................. 101
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 209
Trailer display messages (vehicle
withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 195
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 137
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 144
Applying the parking brake ............ 133
BAS .................................................. 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 300
Checking brake fluid level .............. 245
Displaymessage (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 203
EBD .................................................. 63
Hillstart assist............................... 122
Important safety notes .................. 136
New brake pads/linings ................ 137
Audio ............................... 181
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 137
Riding tips...................................... 136
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Breakdown
Vehicletool
see
Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 170
On the steering wheel.................... 175
kit ............................... 260
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Camera
see Rear viewcamera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
Carwash........................................ 254
Carpets .......................................... 259
Display........................................... 258
Exterior lights ................................ 257
Interior ........................................... 258
Notes............................................. 254
Paint .............................................. 255
Plastic trim .................................... 258
Power washer................................ 255
Rear viewcamera .......................... 257
Roof lining ...................................... 259
Seatbelt........................................ 259
Seatcover..................................... 259
Sensors ......................................... 257
Sliding door................................... 258
Steering wheel............................... 259
Trimpieces.................................... 259
Washing by hand ........................... 255
Washing the engine ....................... 255
Wheels........................................... 256
Windows........................................ 256
Wiperblades.................................. 256
Cargocompartment
Options .......................................... 234
Seating ............................................ 85
Index
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Cargo compartment lamp
Changingbulbs ................................ 97
Cargo compartment lighting
Switching on centrally ...................... 96
Switching on locally .........................96
Cargo tie-down rings
Permissible tensile load .................304
Center console
Controls...........................................40
Centrallocking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic lockingconfirmation (on-
board computer) ............................ 187
Automatic locking............................72
Automatic locking(on-board com-
puter) .............................................187
Emergency unlocking ....................... 68
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 72
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........67
Centrallocking system
see Central locking
Changing abulb
Ambientlamp in thefront door ........ 97
Halogen headlamps .........................98
Mirror lamp in the headliner ............ 97
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate .................................................98
Trunk lamp in the side trim panel ....97
Changing bulbs
Additional turnsignals ...................100
Ambient lamp in tailgate .................. 97
Backup lamps ................................ 101
Brake lamps ................................... 101
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 97
Daytime running la
High-b
eam headlamps ................... 100
Installing/removing arear lamp
cluster ...........................................101
Installing/removing the cover in
the wheel arch ................................. 99
Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 101
Interior light ..................................... 96
Interior lighting ................................ 96
Low-beam headlamps ......................99
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................... 99
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 100
mps .................. 100
Parking lamps ................................ 100
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Rear interior light in the headliner ... 97
Standing lamps (front) ...................100
Standing lamps (rear) .................... 101
Taillamps ...................................... 101
Trunk lamp in the headliner ............. 96
Turn signals (front) ......................... 100
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 101
see Changing light bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
LATCH-type(ISOFIX) childseat
anchors ............................................ 59
On the front-passenger seat............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Sliding door..................................... 61
Children
Specialseatbeltretractor ............... 57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 230
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 258
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rearcom-
partment ........................................ 110
Control panel (dual-zone automaticclimate control).
ntrolling automatically............... 112
Co
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 111
Defrosting the windows................. 115
Defrosting the windshield .............. 114
Important safety notes .................. 107
Information on automatic climate
control (dual-zone)......................... 109
Information on TEMPMATIC(air-
conditioning system)..................... 108
Overview of systems...................... 107
Problem with the rearwindow
defroster ........................................ 115
Rear-compartment aircondition-
ing ................................................. 110
................... 109
Index
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Refrigerant .....................................301
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 302
Setting the airdistribution ............. 113
Setting the airvents ......................116
Setting the airflow ......................... 113
Setting the temperature ................ 112
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Switching residualheaton/off ...... 116
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 115
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 114
TEMPMATICcontrol panel(air
conditioning) .................................. 108
Clock
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 37
Instrument cluster (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ............. 35
Overview .......................................... 34
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 184
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 144
Display message ............................ 213
Distance warning function ............. 143
Operation/notes ............................ 143
Collisionwarning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Combination switch ............................ 94
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 231
Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294
Consumptionstatistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 178
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 41
Center console ................................ 40
Climate control ............................
Driver's
Convenience closing feature .............. 81
Convenience opening
Withthe SmartKey .........................116
Convenience opening feature ............ 81
Conversions/equipment .................... 30
Coolant(engine)
Adding ...........................................245
Checking the level......................... 244
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 172
Filling capacity ............................... 301
Notes ............................................. 300
Temperature displayinthe instru-
ment cluster .................................. 169
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Cooling
see Climate control
Crosswind Assist ................................. 65
Cruisecontrol
Activating ....................................... 142
Activationconditions ..................... 141
Cruise control lever....................... 141
Deactivating ................................... 142
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Displaying the speed..................... 141
Driving system ............................... 140
Function/notes............................. 140
Important safety notes .................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ................... 143
Resuming the storedspeed ........... 142
Setting aspeed .............................. 142
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 142
Cup holder ......................................... 230
Important safety notes .................. 229
door ....................................41
.... 40
Index
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Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) .....................................................30
Customer RelationsDepartment .......30
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboardlighting
see Instrumentcluster lighting
Data
see Technicaldata
Date
Setting(vehicle withsteering
wheelbuttons)...............................186
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Daytime runninglamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime runninglamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 93
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 29
Delayedswitch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 186
Interior lighting .............................. 187
Diagnosticsconnection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ...........................................29
Digital speedometer
Displaying(vehicle withsteering
wheelbuttons)...............................178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
DIRECT SELECTlever
Automatic transmission ................. 126
Display
Function/notes (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 176
Function/notes (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 170
Permanent display(vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 185
Permanent display(vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message(vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems ..............................
Service
Display message(vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 189
Service intervaldisplay.................. 247
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 202
Driving systems .............................213
Engine ............................................ 211
Hiding ............................................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
Introduction ................................... 201
Key ................................................ 218
Lights ............................................. 208
Setting the language ......................185
Tires............................................... 216
Vehicle ...........................................217
Display messages (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 188
Driving systems .............................198
Engine ............................................ 197
Hiding ............................................ 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
Introduction ................................... 188
Key ................................................ 201
Lamps............................................ 194
Setting the language ......................173
Tires............................................... 199
Vehicle ...........................................200
Distancerecorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 177
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 174
Distancewarning (warning lamp) .... 225
Distancewarning function ...............143
intervaldisplay.................. 247
203
Index
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Door
Changingbulbs (ambientlamp)....... 97
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 218
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 201
Indicatorlamp................................ 227
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey)....................................... 67
Control panel ................................... 41
Emergency locking ........................... 69
Emergency unlocking ....................... 69
Drinking and driving ......................... 135
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's doorand front-passenger
door ...................................................... 73
Driver's seat
see Seats
Drivingabroad
Fuel................................................ 136
Low-beamheadlamps.................... 136
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 136
Drivingoff-road
see Off-road driving
Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 138
Drivingsafety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
EBD (electronicbrake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 63
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
ESP
gram) ............................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
Drivingsystem
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 143
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 198
Drivingsystems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
ATTENTIONASSIST ........................ 149
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 145
Cruise control ................................ 140
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 213
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 147
PARKTRONIC ................................. 150
Rear viewcamera .......................... 158
Drivingtips
Automatictransmission ................. 129
Brakes ........................................... 136
Break-in period.............................. 119
Downhillgradient ........................... 136
Drinking and driving ....................... 135
Driving ab
Drivi
Driving in winter ............................. 138
Driving on floodedroads ................ 138
Driving on wetroads ...................... 137
Exhaustcheck ............................... 135
Fuel................................................ 135
General.......................................... 134
Hydroplaning ................................. 137
Icy roadsurfaces ........................... 138
Important safety notes .................. 119
Limitedbraking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 137
New brake disks ............................ 137
New brake pads/linings ................ 137
Off-road driving .............................. 138
Overruncut-off .............................. 135
Snow chains .................................. 270
Speed limitation ............................. 135
Towing atrailer.............................. 162
Wet roadsurface ........................... 137
road............................... 136
ng in mountainousareas ........ 140
E
EBD (electronicbrake forcedistribution)
Displaymessage (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 206
Displaymessage (vehicle without
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 192
Function/notes................................ 63
ECOstart/stopfunction
Automaticengine start .................. 123
Automaticengine switch-off .......... 123
Deactivating/activating ................. 124
Generalinformation ....................... 122
Important safety notes .................. 123
Electric sliding door
Function ........................................... 74
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Index
Important safety notes .................... 74
Obstacle detection ........................... 74
Opening/closing from the inside .....75
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Programmingthe key button ........... 76
Resetting......................................... 77
Reversing feature ............................. 74
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 75
Electronic brakeforce distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
®
see ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after anacci-
dent .................................................56
Emergency braking
see BAS(Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Vehicle .............................................69
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation......................................... 54
Emissionscontrol
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Altitudelimit (diesel engine) .......... 140
Changing the power output............. 29
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 223
Cleaning instructions ..................... 255
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 211
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 197
ECO start/stop function ................ 122
Engine number ............................... 295
Irregularrunning ............................ 125
Jump-starting ................................. 262
Operating safety .............................. 29
Starting .......................................... 121
Starting problems .......................... 125
Switching off .................................. 134
Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 266
Engine electronics
Notes............................................. 294
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Engine
jump starting
e Jump starting (engine)
se
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 243
Additives ........................................ 299
Checking the oillevel using the
dipstick .......................................... 242
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 212
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 198
Filling capacity ............................... 298
Information aboutoil consump-
tion ................................................ 299
Notesabout oilgrades................... 298
Oil change ...................................... 299
Oil level (note)............................... 242
Viscosity ........................................ 299
ESC(ElectronicStability Control)
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
(ElectronicStability Pro-
ESP
see ESP
®
gram)
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 183
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 173
Crosswind Assist ............................. 65
Deactivating/activating ................... 64
Displaymessage (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 207
Displaymessage (vehicle without
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 193
Function/notes................................ 64
Important safety information ........... 64
Trailer stabilization ........................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Exhaustcheck ................................... 135
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Outofposition (troubleshooting)..... 91
Eyeglassescompartment ................. 228
F
First-aidkit ......................................... 262
Index
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Flat tire
Changingawheel/mountingthe
sparewheel ...................................287
Fogged-up windows
see Climate control
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 294
Two-way radio ................................ 294
Frontfog lamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Switching on/off .............................. 93
Front-passenger seat
see Seats
Fuel
Additives (gasoline) ........................ 297
Consumption information .............. 297
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 178
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 171
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 177
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 177
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 172
Driving abroad ............................... 136
Driving tips ....................................135
Fuel content display(vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 170
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 296
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Refueling ........................................ 131
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 296
Fuelcontent
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Fuellevel
Gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................
Fueltank
Probl
em (malfunction) ................... 132
Fueltank reserve level
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Fuses ..................................................266
..... 37
G
Gasoline ............................................. 296
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 170
Genuine parts ...................................... 31
Glove box ...........................................228
GTW (GrossTrailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 284
Guide rail
Maximum tensilestrength ............. 304
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 94
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually)........................ 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Removing/installing ........................ 88
Headlamps
Changing bulbs(halogen head-
lamps).............................................. 98
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automaticheadlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209
®
(ElectronicStability Program)
12
Index
Display messages(vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons)........... 195
Replacing bulbs............................. 100
Switching on/off.............................. 94
Hillstart assist .................................. 122
Hood
Closing ........................................... 241
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 218
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 201
Important safety notes .................. 240
Opening ......................................... 241
Hydroplaning ..................................... 137
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 31
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle withoutsteering
wheelbuttons) ............................... 170
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheelbuttons) ................................. 37
Overview (vehicle withoutsteer-
ing wheelbuttons) ........................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle with steering wheelbut-
tons) ................................................ 38
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle withoutsteering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 36
Instrument clusterlighting .............. 168
Interior lighting
Automaticcontrol ............................ 95
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 187
Generalnotes .................................. 95
Manualcontrol ................................. 96
Notesonchanging bulbs................. 96
Overview .......................................... 95
Reading lamp ................................... 95
Rear interiorlight in the grabhan-
dle.................................................... 96
Replacing bulbs............................... 96
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off(cargo compart-
ment) ............................................... 96
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off(dashboard).............. 96
Switching the rearcompartment
lighting on centrally......................... 96
J
Jack
Holderinthe cargo compartment .. 262
Jacking points ................................ 287
Scopeoftire-changing tools.......... 260
Storage location ............................ 260
Stowagecompartment in the rear..260
Stowagespace in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 261
Using ............................................. 287
Jump starting (engine) ......................262
K
Key
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 218
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Position in the ignition lock ............ 120
Kickdown ...........................................129
L
Lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 194
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane KeepingAssist
Activating/deactivating ................. 148
Display message ............................ 214
Function/information.................... 147
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 184
Setting the sensitivity .................... 148
Index
13
Language
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons)...............................185
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensileload................. 304
Lashingstrap
Important safety notes .................. 235
Tensioning strap.................... 236,237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs................................ 98
License plate lamps
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195
Light sensor
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
riorlighting delayedswitch-off ....... 187
Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 93
Changing bulbs(halogen head-
lamps).............................................. 98
Changing bulbs(interior lights)........ 96
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 208
Driving abroad............................... 136
Fog lamps ........................................ 93
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 94
Highbeamflasher............................ 94
High-beam headlamps..................... 94
Important safety notes .................... 92
Light switch ..................................... 92
Low-beamheadlamps...................... 93
Parking lamps .................................. 92
Rear fog lamp .................................. 93
Replacing bulbs(halogen head-
lamps).............................................. 98
Standing lamps ................................ 92
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/of
itching the exteriorlighting
Sw
delayedswitch-off on/off(on-
board computer) ............................ 186
Switching the surround lighting
on/off(on-board computer) .......... 186
Turn signals..................................... 94
LimitedWarranty ................................ 25
Load distribution ............................... 233
Load protection net ........................... 237
Loadingguidelines ............................ 232
Loadingrails
Maximumtensile strength ............. 304
Loads
Securing ........................................ 234
Transporting .................................. 232
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 69
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 208
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 194
Driving abroad............................... 136
Replacing bulbs............................... 99
Switching on/off.............................. 93
Lumbar support ................................... 84
f(switch) ...................... 93
M
M+S tires ............................................ 269
Maintenance ...................................... 247
Maintenancepoints underthe
hood .................................................... 242
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 135
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 68
Inserting .......................................... 69
Locking vehicle................................ 69
Removing ......................................... 68
MediaInterface
Connections ..................................... 40
14
Index
Memory card (audio) ......................... 181
Mercedes-BenzService24h .............. 262
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 202
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheelbuttons) ...........188
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 91
Important safety notes .................... 90
Rear-view mirror .............................. 91
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294
Model designation
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................68
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Mountingwheels
Lowering the vehicle...................... 289
Mounting anew wheel................... 288
Preparing the vehicle.....................287
Raising the vehicle ......................... 287
Removing awheel .......................... 288
Removing and mountingthe spare
wheel ............................................. 292
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 287
MP3
Operation ....................................... 181
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 179
Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-
cle ....................................................... 119
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Automatic measuresafter anacci-
dent ................................................. 56
Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 43
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................43
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 44
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 50
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 51
System self-test ...............................52
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................177
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 185
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 174
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road...... 140
Important safety notes .................. 138
Rules for driving off-road...............139
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 182
Audiomenu ................................... 180
Date menu ..................................... 186
Display messages ..............
Factory
Important safety notes .................. 168
Instrument cluster menu ...............185
Lights menu ................................... 186
Menu overview .............................. 177
Message memory .......................... 202
settings .............................187
............ 201
Index
15
Navigation menu ............................ 179
Operating ....................................... 175
Permanent display .........................185
Service menu ................................. 184
Setting the date .............................186
Setting the display......................... 185
Setting the displaylanguage .......... 185
Setting the language ......................185
Setting the time .............................186
Settings menu ............................... 185
Standard display............................ 177
Telephone menu ............................ 181
Time menu ..................................... 186
Tripmenu ...................................... 177
Vehiclemenu ................................. 187
On-board computer (vehiclewithout steering wheelbuttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 172
Current fuelconsumption menu .... 172
Date menu ..................................... 175
Digital speedometer menu ............. 172
Displaymessages .......................... 188
Distance menu ............................... 171
Factory settings ............................. 173
Important safety notes .................. 168
Menu overview .............................. 171
Message memory .......................... 188
Operating ....................................... 170
Permanent display ......................... 174
Range menu ................................... 172
Setting the date ............................. 175
Setting the display ......................... 174
Setting the display language.......... 173
Setting the language...................... 173
Setting the time ............................. 175
Settingsmenu ............................... 173
Standard display menu .................. 171
Time menu ..................................... 175
Tripcomputermenu ...................... 171
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheelbuttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 248
On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheelbuttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 248
OperatingInstructions
Before the first journey .................... 25
LimitedWarranty ............................. 25
Operatingsafety
LimitedWarra
Operati
approval
Operatingsystem
Operator's Manual
Outside temperature display ........... 169
Overhead controlpanel ...................... 41
Overrevvingrange ............................. 169
Overrun cutoff ................................... 135
ngsafety and vehicle
Attachments and bodies.................. 30
Changing the engine power out-
put................................................... 29
Correct use...................................... 27
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Equipment and conversions ............. 30
Important safety notes .................... 28
Information aboutbody/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 30
Notesonoperating the vehicle........ 28
Qualifiedspecialist workshop.......... 29
Registering your vehicle................... 30
On-board computer(vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 175
On-board computer(vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 170
Generalnotes .................................. 25
Vehicleequipment ........................... 25
nty ............................. 25
P
Paint code number ............................ 294
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 255
Parking ............................................... 132
Important safety notes .................. 132
Parking brake ................................ 133
Rear viewcamera .......................... 158
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear viewcamera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
16
Index
Parking brake
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Notes/function .............................. 133
Warning lamp ................................. 133
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 152
Display messages .......................... 213
Driving system ...............................150
Function/notes .............................150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Range of the sensors ..................... 151
Roll-back warning .......................... 152
Trailer towing ................................. 153
Warning display............................. 152
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Indicatorlamp.................................. 44
Passenger compartmentair-conditioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartmentheating
see Climate control
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62
Plastictrim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 258
Powerwashers .................................. 255
Powerwindows
see Sidewindows
Preparingfor ajourney
Checks in the vehicle..................... 120
Visualcheck of the vehicleexte-
rior................................................. 120
Program selectorbutton .................. 129
Protectionagainst theft
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Protectionofthe environment
Generalnotes .................................. 27
Pulling away
Automatictransmission................. 121
Hillstart assist............................... 122
Q
QR code
Rescuecard ..................................... 32
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
Radiatorcover ..................................... 31
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 180
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 29
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 101
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 187
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 174
Reading lamp ....................................... 95
Rear benchseat
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 86
Generalnotes .................................. 85
Installation options .......................... 85
Removing/installing (standard
rearbench seat) ............................... 87
Seatanchorage ................................ 85
Seatrails .......................................... 85
Seating variants ............................... 85
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 110
Seating variants ............................... 85
Setting the airvents ...................... 117
Setting the temperature ................ 112
Switching the interiorlighting on/
off .................................................... 96
Rear door
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 218
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 200
Important safety notes .................... 78
Indicatorlamp................................ 227
Opening at an angle of 180° or
270° ................................................ 79
Index
17
Opening dimensions ......................303
Opening/closing from inside........... 79
Opening/closing from the out-
side..................................................78
Rear doors ............................................ 78
Rear fog lamp
Displaymessages (vehiclewith
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Displaymessages (vehiclewith-
outsteering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs............................. 101
Switching on/off.............................. 93
Rear rack
Notes............................................. 238
Rear racks
Maximumpayload .......................... 304
Rear viewcamera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 257
Coupling up atrailerfunction ........ 162
Function/notes............................. 158
Generalnotes ................................ 158
Important safety notes .................. 158
Messages in the display ................. 160
Reverseparking ............................. 160
Switching on/off........................... 159
Rear windowdefroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 115
Switching on/off........................... 115
Rear windowwiper
Replacing the wiperblade .............. 104
Switching on/off........................... 102
Rear-compartment air-conditioningsystem
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-viewmirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 91
Recycling
see Protectionofthe environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 301
Refueling
Fuelfillerflap................................. 132
Fuelgauge (vehicle with steering
wheelbuttons) ................................. 37
Fuelgauge (vehicle withoutsteer-
ing wheelbuttons) ......................... 170
Refueling procedure (fuel)............. 132
see Fuel
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 98
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Rescue
Res
Reserve fuel
Residual heat(climate control) ........ 116
Restraintsystem
Reversewarningfeature .................. 122
Reversingfeature
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roofcarrier
Roofliningand carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 259
Roofload(roof carrier) ..................... 304
card ......................................... 32
erve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 212
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 198
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Displaymessage (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 208
Displaymessage (vehicle without
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 194
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Electric sliding door......................... 74
Sidewindows................................... 80
Maximumpayload .......................... 304
Notes............................................. 238
S
Safety
Childreninthe vehicle..................... 56
Operating safety .............................. 28
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 46
18
Index
Cleaning .........................................259
Correct usage .................................. 45
Fastening ......................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Introduction ..................................... 44
Releasing ......................................... 47
Warning lamp ................................. 219
Warning lamp (function) ................... 47
Seats
Adjusting (manually)........................ 84
Adjusting lumbarsupport ................ 84
Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 88
Armrest ............................................ 89
Cleaning the cover......................... 259
Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 83
Important safety notes .................... 83
Seatheating .................................... 89
Selecting gear
see Automatictransmission
Selectorlever
Cleaning ......................................... 259
see Automatictransmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 257
Servicecenter
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
Serviceintervaldisplay
Calling up the service duedate...... 248
Hiding service messages ............... 248
Notes............................................. 247
Servicemenu(on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Servicephonenumber ...................... 262
Serviceproducts
Brake fluid ..................................... 300
Coolant (engine) ............................ 300
Engine oil....................................... 298
Fuel................................................ 296
Important safety notes .................. 295
Power steering fluid ....................... 300
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 301
Transmission oil..................... 299,300
Washerfluid ................................... 302
Setting the air distribution ............... 113
Setting the airflow ............................ 113
Settings
Factory (vehicle with steering
wheelbuttons) ............................... 187
Factory (vehicle withoutsteering
eelbuttons) ............................... 173
wh
oard computer(vehicle with
On-b
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 185
On-board computer(vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 173
Side impactair bag ............................. 49
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Convenience closing feature ............ 81
Convenience opening feature .......... 81
Hinged sidewindows....................... 80
Important safety information ........... 80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Overview .......................................... 80
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82
Resetting ......................................... 81
Signal and ambientlight
Changing abulb............................... 98
Sliding door
Child-prooflocks .............................. 61
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Important safety notes .................... 73
Indicatorlamp................................ 227
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 74
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 73
see Electric sliding door
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 69
Changing the programming ............. 68
Checking the battery ....................... 69
Convenience closing fea-
ture .......................................... 81,116
Convenience opening feature .......... 81
Door centrallocking/unlocking ....... 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Loss................................................. 71
Mechanical key ................................ 68
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71
SmartKey positions(ignition lock) .. 120
Snowchains ...................................... 270
Sockets .............................................. 231
Spare wheel
Generalnotes ................................ 291
Index
19
Important safety notes .................. 291
Removing/mounting ...................... 292
Special seat beltretractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) .................185
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Digital(vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Digital(vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
General notes ................................ 169
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 37
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 35
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 174
Standinglamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Standinglamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 100
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 101
Switching on/off .............................. 92
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................ 121
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................183
Steering
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 218
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Warning lamps ............................... 227
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 90
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 175
Cleaning ...................................
dle shifters ............................... 130
Pad
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........130
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 27
Stowage net ....................................... 229
Stowage spaces
see Stowagespaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spacesand stowage compartments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............228
Glove box ....................................... 228
Important safety notes .................. 228
Stowagenet ................................... 229
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 269
Sun visor
Changing abulb(mirror lamp) ......... 97
Overview ........................................ 229
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................186
Switchingair-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 115
Switchingoff the alarm (ATA) ............ 66
...... 259
T
Tachometer ........................................ 169
Tail lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195
Replacing bulbs .............................101
Trailer displaymessages (vehicle
with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 209
Trailer displaymessages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 195
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 97
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) .......................................... 98
20
Index
Display messages(vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons)................. 218
Display messages(vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons)........... 200
Important safety notes.................... 77
Opening dimensions ...................... 303
Opening/closing from the out-
side.................................................. 77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Tank contents
Displaying the range(vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 177
Displaying the range(vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 172
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 295
Cargo tie-downpoints .................... 304
Guiderail....................................... 304
Loading rails .................................. 304
Rear racks ..................................... 304
Roof carrier.................................... 304
Tires/wheels ................................. 290
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 305
Vehicledata................................... 303
Vehicledimensions ........................ 303
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 182
Displaymessage ............................ 218
Introduction ................................... 181
Numberfrom the phone book........ 182
Redialing ........................................ 182
Rejecting/ending acall................. 182
Temperature
Coolant (displayinthe instrument
cluster) .......................................... 169
Coolant (displayinthe on-board
computer) ...................................... 172
Outsidetemperature ...................... 169
Setting (climate control)................ 112
Theftdeterrentsystems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 66
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Time
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheelbuttons) ............................... 186
Setting the time (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 186
Setting the time (vehicle without
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 175
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 274
ng manually ........................ 274
Checki
splaymessages (vehicle with
Di
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 216
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 199
Important safety notes .................. 274
Maximum....................................... 274
Notes............................................. 273
Recommended ............................... 270
Tables ............................................ 278
Tire label........................................ 271
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 276
Function/notes............................. 274
Generalnotes ................................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 275
Restarting ...................................... 277
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Warning message .......................... 276
Tire pressure table ............................ 278
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTIONASSIST
Tires
Aspect ratio(definition) ................. 285
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 284
Bar (definition) ............................... 284
Changing awheel .......................... 286
Characteristics .............................. 284
Checking ........................................ 268
Curb weight (definition) ................. 285
Definition of terms ......................... 284
Directionofrotation ...................... 286
Displaymessages (vehicle with
steering wheelbuttons) ................. 216
Displaymessages (vehicle with-
outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 199
Distribution of the vehicleoccu-
pants (definition) ............................ 286
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 284
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 283
Index
21
GAWR(Gross Axle WeightRating)
(definition) .....................................284
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 284
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ...........................................285
GVWR(Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 285
Important safety notes .................. 267
Increasedvehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 284
Information on driving .................... 267
Kilopascal (kPa)(definition) ........... 285
Labeling (overview)........................ 281
Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 286
Loadindex ..................................... 283
Loadindex (definition) ................... 285
M+S tires....................................... 269
Maximumloadonatire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 285
Maximumloaded vehicleweight
(definition) ..................................... 285
Maximumpermissibletire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 285
Maximumtire load ......................... 283
Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 285
Optionalequipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 285
PSI (pounds persquare inch)(def-
inition) ........................................... 285
Replacing ....................................... 286
Service life ..................................... 268
Sidewall(definition) ....................... 285
Snow chains .................................. 270
Speed rating (definition) ................ 284
Storing ........................................... 286
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 284
Summer tires................................. 269
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 286
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 285
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 285
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 284
Tire size (data)............................... 290
Tire size
ca
Tire tread....................................... 268
designation, load-bearing
pacity, speed rating .................... 281
Tire tread(definition) ..................... 285
Totalloadlimit (definition) ............. 286
Traction(definition) ....................... 286
TWR (permissibletrailerdrawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards(definition) .................... 284
Wearindicator (definition) ............. 286
Wheel and tire combination ........... 291
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 284
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 266
Important safety notes .................. 264
Towing
If the vehicleisstuck ..................... 266
Installing/removing the towing
eye................................................. 265
Towingatrailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
Axle load,permissible.................... 305
Cleaning the trailertow hitch ......... 258
Coupling up atrailer...................... 165
Decoupling atrailer....................... 166
Driving tips.................................... 162
Notesonretrofitting ...................... 305
Power supply ................................. 167
Trailer loads................................... 305
Towingaway
Important safety guidelines........... 264
With both axles on the ground ....... 266
With the rearaxleraised ................ 265
Towingeye ......................................... 260
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 166
Trailer operation
Lights display messages (vehicle
with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 208
Lights display messages (vehicle
withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 194
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 147
®
................................................ 65
ESP
PARKTRONIC ................................. 153
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Index
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 166
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ........................ 299, 300
Transmission positions
Automatic transmission ................. 127
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 127
Transmission programs
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 127
Transport
Lashing straps ...............................235
Loading guidelines ......................... 232
Stickers ......................................... 235
Vehicle ...........................................266
Transport by rail ................................ 136
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 136
Transportation aids
Load protectionnet ....................... 237
Transporting
Cargo compartment variations ...... 234
Load distribution ............................ 233
Securing aload.............................. 234
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................259
Trip computer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Selecting the displayunits (vehi-
cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 185
Selecting the displayunits (vehicle without steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 174
Trip odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 177
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
th steering whe
wi
Setting the displayunit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 174
Turn signal
Changing bulbs (additional turn
signals) .......................................... 100
Turn signals
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 100
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 101
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Trailer displaymessages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 208
Trailer displaymessages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 194
Two-way radios
Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 286
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
el buttons) ......... 185
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 69
From insidethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................72
With emergency key element ........... 68
USB (audio)
Playing ...........................................181
V
Vanity mirror
Changing abulb(mirror lamp) ......... 97
Sun visor........................................ 229
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Index
23
Electronics .....................................294
Emergency unlocking ....................... 68
Equipment ....................................... 25
Limited Warranty .............................25
Loading .......................................... 278
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 69
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 67
Lowering ........................................ 289
Maintenance .................................... 26
Operating safety .............................. 28
Parking for along period................ 134
Pulling away................................... 121
Raising ........................................... 287
Registration ..................................... 30
Reporting problems ......................... 30
Securing from rolling away ............ 132
Towing away .................................. 264
Transporting .................................. 266
Unlocking (inanemergency) ........... 69
Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 67
Vehiclebattery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehiclebodies ..................................... 30
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tivesfor trucks ................................. 30
Vehiclecheck
see Preparing for ajourney
Vehicledata ....................................... 303
Vehicledimensions ........................... 303
Vehicleemergencylocking ................ 69
Vehicleidentificationnumber
see VIN
Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 294
Vehiclekey
see SmartKey
Vehicletoolkit
in the seatbase............................. 260
Scope............................................ 260
Storage location ............................ 260
Stowagecompartment in the rear..260
Stowagespace in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 261
Ventilation
see Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 295
Typeplate ...................................... 294
W
Warning
Stickers ...........................................27
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 221
Brakes ...........................................220
Check Engine ................................. 223
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 225
Coolant .......................................... 223
Distance warning ........................... 225
Door ............................................... 227
®
.............................................. 221
ESP
®
ESP
OFF ....................................... 222
Fuel tank ........................................ 223
General notes ................................ 218
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 38
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 36
Parking brake ................................ 133
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............44
Rear door....................................... 227
Reservefuel ................................... 223
Restraint system ............................ 222
Seat belt........................................ 219
Sliding door ................................... 227
Steering ......................................... 227
Tire pressure monitor .................... 226
Warranty .............................................. 25
Washer fluid
Adding ...........................................246
Capacities ...................................... 302
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 218
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Notes ............................................. 302
Wheeland tire combination
see Tires
Wheelbolttightening torque ........... 289
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 286
Checking ........................................ 268
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Important safety notes .................. 267
Interchanging/changing ................ 286
Mounting anew wheel ................... 288
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Index
Mounting awheel .......................... 287
Removing awheel .......................... 288
Removing and mountingthe spare
wheel ............................................. 292
Snow chains ..................................270
Storing ...........................................286
Tightening torque........................... 289
Wheelsize/tire size ....................... 290
Windowcurtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 208
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 194
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Defrosting ...................................... 114
Windshieldwasherfluid
Adding ...........................................246
Windshieldwiper
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Windshieldwiper
see Windshield
Windshieldwipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Rearwindow wiper ........................ 102
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 103
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Winterdriving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 138
Snow chains .................................. 270
Winteroperation
General notes ................................ 269
Radiator cover ................................. 31
Wintertires
M+S tires ....................................... 269
Setting alimit speed......................135
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 256
Important safety notes .................. 103
Replacing (rearwindow) ................ 104
Replacing (windshield)................... 103
Service indica
shop
Work
see Qualifiedspecialist workshop
tor ............................ 103
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Operator'sManual
Beforethe first journey
These instructions, the Maintenance or Service
Booklet and the additional equipment-specific
instructions are integral parts of the vehicle.
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, alwayspass on all
documents to the new owner.
Beforeyou first drive off, read these documents
carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.
For your own safety and alonger vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
these OperatingInstructions. Failure to observe
the instructions may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage caused by afailure to observe
the instructions is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Limited warranty
Follow the instructions in this manual about
!
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warrantyorbythe New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
The OperatingInstructions describe all models
and standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print.Country-specific variationsare possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functionsrelevant to
safety. The equipment in yourvehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions
and illustrations.
The original purchase contractdocumentation
for your vehicle contains alist of all of the systems in your vehicle.
Questionsconcerning equipment or operation
can be directed to any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warrantyfor your vehicle is in
accordance with the warrantytermsinthe Service and WarrantyInformation booklet.
Your Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center
will replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the termsofthe following
warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Exhaust System Warranty
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Emission SystemsWarranty
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California, Connecticut,Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and VermontEmission Control System Warranty
R
State WarrantyEnforcement Laws ("Lemon
Laws")
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
Warranties. You can obtain these from any
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
i
Information booklet,contact aMercedesBenz Commercial Van Center for areplacement.The new Service and WarrantyInformation booklet will be posted to you.
Customer information for California
In California you are entitled to demand that
your vehicle be exchanged or that the purchase
or leasing price be refunded if Mercedes-Benz
USA,LLC and/or authorized workshops or service centers are not able, afterseveral justifiable
repairs, to rectify major damage to or malfunctionsofthe vehicle as covered by the contractual warrantyprovisions. Customers who purchase or lease avehicle can have the vehicle
repaired within aperiod of 18 months after
delivery or after amileage of up to 29,000km
(equals approx. 18,000miles), whichever
comes first,if:
(1) the same serious defect or damage which
could lead to fatal or serious injuries to the
occupantsofthe vehicle during driving has
been repaired at least twice and Mercedes-
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Benz, LLC has beeninformed in writing of
the necessity of such arepair.
(2) the samedefect or damage, although less
seriousthan described in (1),has been
repaired at least fourtimes and MercedesBenz has beeninformed of the necessity of
such arepairinwriting.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operatedfor more
than 30 calendardaysdue to repairs resulting from the sameorother majordefects or
damage.
Please send written notification to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
CustomerAssistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montreal,N07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information booklet
describes allthe necessarymaintenance work
which should be performedatregularintervals.
Alwaysbring the Service and Warranty Information booklet with youwhentaking the vehicle to
aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center. Your
customer service advisorenters each service
into the Service and Warranty Information booklet for you.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Programprovides youwithtechnical assistance in
the case of abreakdown. Yourtoll-free calls to
the RoadsideAssistance Hotline are answered
by ourstaff around the clock. 365 days ayear.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the
Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance-Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section of the Service and Warranty Information
booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehicle document wallet.
Change of address or owner
Please use the "Notice of Change of Address"
form in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet to informusofachangeofaddress, or
simplyphone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service(Canada)on
1-800-387-0100.Thisenables us,ifnecessary,
to contact youatany time.
If yousellyourMercedes, please leave allthe
literature in the vehiclesothatitisavailable for
the next owner.
If your vehiclewas purchased as ausedvehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" from the Service and Warranty Information
bookletorphone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada)on
1-800-387-0100.
Operatingthe vehicle outside of the
USA and Canada
Whentraveling abroadwithyourvehicle,
observe the following points:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be available immediately.
R
Unleadedfuelfor vehicles with acatalytic
converter may not be available.Leadedfuel
can cause damagetothe catalytic converter.
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The fuelmay have aconsiderably lower
octane rating. Unsuitablefuelcan cause
engine damage.
CertainMercedes-Benz modelsare available in
Europe throughour European Delivery Program.
Please consult aMercedes-Benz Commercial
VanCenter for further information, or write to
one of the following addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montreal, N07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Proper use
Observe the following information when operating your vehicle:
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the safety notes in these operating instructions
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the technical data in these Operating Instructions
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traffic laws and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the
vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and
others may fail to recognizethe dangers. Leave
the warning stickers in their original position.
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 aqualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring.
WARNING
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Gases and fluids from substances that constitute ahealth hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed containers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concentrate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical componentsystem failures may
also result. There is arisk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartmentisnot
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to
health and/or react aggressively:
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Solvents
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Fuel
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Oil and grease
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Cleaning agents
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Acids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
Environmental note
H
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 amanner
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 tirewear are affected
by these factors:
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operating conditionsofyour vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
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Operating conditions:
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avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.
R
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.
R
aregularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R
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.
R
do not warm up theengine when the vehicle
is stationary.
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drive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
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avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
R
change gear in good timeand use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
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keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.
Environmental issues and recommendations
When prompted by this Operator's Manual to
dispose of materials, please try to regenerate
and recycle these materials. Observe all relevant environmental guidelines and regulations
when disposing of materials. This helps to protect the environment.
Operating safety and vehicleapproval
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 arisk of an accident.
Alwayshave the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.
Air bags and pyrotechnic EmergencyTensioning
Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material,
which may require special handling and regard
for the environment.The guidelines must be
observed during disposal.
In California, you can find more information on
the Internet at www.dtsc.ca.gov.
Notes on operating the vehicle
There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle makes contact with the ground,
e.g. on ahigh curb or aloose road surface
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you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or apothole
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aheavy object hits the underbody or chassis
component
In these or similarsituations, the vehicle body/
frame, the underbody,chassis components,
wheels or tires could be damaged even if this is
not visible from the outside. Components that
have been damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or no longer be able to assimilate the
loads occurring in the eventof an accident. If the
underbody paneling is damaged,flammable
material, such as leaves, grass or twigs, could
collect between the underbody and underbody
paneling. These materials could ignite if they
remain in contact with hot componentsofthe
exhaust system for an extended period.
WARNING
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Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if theycome into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system.There is arisk
of fire.
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