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Operating Instructions
Order no. 6463 7357 13 Part no. 447 584 25 03 Edition 03-17
Metris
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 27
Operating Instructions ...........................27
Service and vehicle operation ................ 27
Proper use ............................................. 29
Protection of the environment ............... 29
Operating safety and vehicle approval
............................................................... 30
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 33
QR code for rescue card ........................ 34
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 34
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 37
Instrument cluster (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 39
Steering wheel buttons .......................... 41
Center console ...................................... 42
Overhead control panel ......................... 43
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 45
Useful information ................................. 45
Occupant safety .................................... 45
Children in the vehicle ........................... 58
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 64
Driving safety systems ........................... 64
Theft deterrent locking system .............. 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 84
Useful information ................................. 84
Seats ..................................................... 84
Steering wheel ....................................... 91
Mirrors ................................................... 91
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 94
Useful information ................................. 94
Exterior lighting ..................................... 94
Interior lighting ...................................... 97
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps ....................................... 98
Replacing bulbs ................................... 100
Windshield wipers ................................ 104
Climate control ................................. 108
Useful information ............................... 108
Overview of climate control systems ... 108
Operating the climate control system .. 111
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 118
Driving and parking .......................... 120
Useful information ............................... 120
Breaking-in notes ................................. 120
Driving ................................................. 120
Automatic transmission ....................... 126
Refueling ............................................. 132
Parking ................................................ 133
Driving tips .......................................... 135
Driving systems ................................... 142
Towing a trailer .................................... 163
Opening and closing ........................... 69
Useful information ................................. 69
Key ........................................................ 69
Central locking ...................................... 73
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ....................................................... 74
Sliding door ........................................... 74
Electric sliding door ............................... 75
Tailgate .................................................. 78
Rear doors ............................................. 79
Side windows ......................................... 81
On-board computer and displays .... 169
Useful information ............................... 169
Important safety notes ........................ 169
Display and operation .......................... 169
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 171
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 176
Display messages (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 189
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 203
Contents
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Indicator and warning lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 219
Multimedia systems in brief ............ 230
Introduction .........................................230
Audio 15 .............................................. 232
Stowing and features ....................... 238
Useful information ............................... 238
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 238
Sun visors ............................................ 239
Cup holder ...........................................239
Bottle holder ........................................ 240
Ashtray ................................................ 240
Cigarette lighter ................................... 240
12 V socket ......................................... 241
Mobile communications equipment ..... 241
Transporting loads ............................ 242
Useful information ............................... 242
Loading guidelines ............................... 242
Load distribution ................................. 243
Securing loads ..................................... 244
Lashing straps ..................................... 245
Securing loads ..................................... 247
Carrier systems ................................... 248
Important safety notes ........................ 277
Operation ............................................ 277
Operation in winter .............................. 279
Tire pressure ....................................... 280
Loading the vehicle .............................. 288
What you should know about wheels
and tires .............................................. 291
Changing wheels ................................. 296
Wheel and tire combination ................. 300
Spare wheel ......................................... 301
Technical data ................................... 303
Useful information ............................... 303
Vehicle electronics .............................. 303
Identification plates .............................303
Service products and capacities .......... 304
Vehicle data ......................................... 311
Maintenance and care ...................... 250
Useful information ............................... 250
Engine compartment ........................... 250
Maintenance ........................................ 257
Battery ................................................. 258
Care ..................................................... 263
Breakdown assistance ..................... 270
Useful information ............................... 270
Where will I find...? .............................. 270
Flat tire ................................................ 272
Jump-starting ....................................... 272
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 274
Electrical fuses ....................................276
Wheels and tires ............................... 277
Useful information ............................... 277
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 241
A
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................204
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety notes .................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 112
Active Parking Assist
Canceling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 158
Detecting parking spaces .............. 155
Display message ............................ 214
Exiting a parking space .................. 157
Function/notes .............................154
Important safety notes .................. 154
Parking .......................................... 156
Towing a trailer .............................. 154
Add-on equipment ............................... 32
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs .............................102
Additional speedometer
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 308
Gasoline ......................................... 306
Air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 205
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 56
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 51
Important safety notes .................... 50
Introduction ..................................... 49
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................4
Si
de impact air bag .......................... 51
Window curtain air bag .................... 52
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 118
Setting the center air vents ........... 118
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 118
Setting the side air vents ............... 118
Air vents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) ............ 99
Changing a bulb (tailgate) ................ 99
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ........ 99
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrests .............................................. 90
Ashtray ............................................... 240
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
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Index
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Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Function/notes ............................. 150
ATTENTION ASSIST
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio 10
Important safety notes .................. 230
Audio 15
Bluetooth
Display overview ............................ 233
Entering the passkey ..................... 234
Important safety notes .................. 230
Making a call ................................. 236
Media mode ................................... 235
Navigation ..................................... 236
Overview ........................................ 232
Telephone mode ............................ 236
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lamp
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
AUTO lights
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 264
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 124
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 124
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 95
Automatic locking ............................... 74
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 130
Changing gear ............................... 128
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 126
Display message ............................ 218
Drive program display .................... 128
Driving tips .................................... 130
Emergency running mode .............. 132
Engaging drive position .................. 127
Engaging neutral ............................ 127
Engaging reverse gear ................... 127
Engaging the park position ............ 127
Gearshift recommendation ............ 131
Important safety notes .................. 126
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settings ....................... 234
Kickdown ....................................... 130
Manual shifting .............................. 130
Overview ........................................ 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Program selector button ................ 129
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Rocking the
Shift ranges ................................... 128
Starting the engine ........................ 122
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 130
Trailer towing ................................. 130
Transmission oil change ................ 308
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 128
Transmission positions .................. 127
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 132
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 314
cle free ................ 130
B
Backup lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Backup lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 65
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Replacing ......................................... 72
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 263
Charging ........................................ 262
Connecting and installing .............. 261
Disconnecting and removing ......... 259
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Important safety notes .................. 258
Jump starting ................................. 272
Location ......................................... 259
Index
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Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 121
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 148
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
Collision warning ........................... 148
Display message ............................ 216
Important safety notes .................. 146
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 147
Notes/function .............................. 146
Trailer towing ................................. 148
Warning display ............................. 148
Blower
see Climate control
®
Bluetooth
Brake
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 255
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Notes ............................................. 309
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 210
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 196
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 138
Audio ............................... 182
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 64
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145
Applying the parking brake ............ 134
BAS .................................................. 65
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 309
uid level .............. 255
Checking
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 204
EBD .................................................. 65
Hill start assist ............................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 137
New brake pads/linings ................ 138
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 138
Riding tips ...................................... 137
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 270
see Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 171
On the steering wheel .................... 176
brake fl
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California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 27
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash ........................................ 264
Carpets .......................................... 269
Display ........................................... 268
Exterior lights ................................ 266
Interior ........................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 263
Paint .............................................. 265
Plastic trim .................................... 268
Power washer ................................ 264
Rear view camera .......................... 267
Roof lining ...................................... 269
Index
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Seat belt ........................................ 269
Seat cover ..................................... 268
Sensors ......................................... 266
Sliding door ................................... 267
Steering wheel ............................... 268
Trim pieces .................................... 268
Washing by hand ........................... 264
Washing the engine ....................... 265
Wheels ........................................... 266
Windows ........................................ 265
Wiper blades .................................. 266
Cargo compartment
Options .......................................... 244
Seating ............................................ 86
Cargo compartment lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 99
Cargo compartment lighting
Switching on centrally ...................... 98
Switching on locally ......................... 98
Cargo tie-down rings
Permissible tensile load ................. 312
Center console
Controls ........................................... 42
Central locking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic locking confirmation (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Automatic locking ............................ 74
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 188
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 73
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 69
Central locking system
see Central locking
Change of address .............................. 28
Change of ownership .......................... 28
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ........ 99
Halogen headlamps ....................... 100
Mirror lamp in the headliner ............ 99
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ............................................... 100
Trunk lamp in the side trim panel .... 99
Changing bulbs
Additional turn signals ................... 102
Ambient lamp in tailgate .................. 99
Backup lamps ................................ 103
Brake lamps ................................... 103
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 99
Daytime running lamps .................. 102
High-beam headlamps ................... 102
Installing/removing a rear lamp
cluster ........................................... 103
Installi
ng/removing the cover in
the wheel arch ............................... 101
Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 103
Interior light ..................................... 98
Interior lighting ................................ 98
Low-beam headlamps .................... 101
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 101
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 102
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 103
Rear interior light in the headliner ... 99
Standing lamps (front) ................... 102
Standing lamps (rear) .................... 103
Tail lamps ...................................... 103
Trunk lamp in the headliner ............. 98
Turn signals (front) ......................... 102
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 103
see Changing light bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 62
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
On the front-passenger seat ............ 62
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 62
Top Tether ....................................... 61
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 63
Sliding door ..................................... 63
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 59
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 240
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 267
Index
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Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 111
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control .....................110
Controlling automatically ...............113
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 112
Defrosting the windows ................. 116
Defrosting the windshield .............. 115
Important safety notes .................. 108
Information on dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 110
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 109
Overview of systems ......................108
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 116
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 111
Refrigerant ..................................... 310
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 310
Setting the air distribution ............. 114
Setting the air vents ......................118
Setting the airflow ......................... 114
Setting the temperature ................ 113
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 116
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 117
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 116
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 115
TEMPMATIC control panel (air
conditioning) .................................. 109
Clock
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 39
Instrument cluster (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ............. 37
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
OLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
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Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 185
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145
Display message ............................ 214
Distance warning function ............. 144
Operation/notes ............................ 144
Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Combination switch ............................ 96
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 241
Type approval/frequency .............. 303
Consumption statistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 179
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 43
Center console ................................ 42
Climate control ................................ 42
Driver's door ....................................43
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey .........................117
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Conversions/equipment .................... 32
Coolant (engine)
Adding ...........................................255
Checking the level ......................... 253
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 173
Filling capacity ............................... 310
Notes ............................................. 309
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 170
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Cooling
see Climate control
Index
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Crosswind Assist .................................67
Cruise control
Activating .......................................143
Activation conditions ..................... 143
Cruise control lever ....................... 142
Deactivating ................................... 143
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Displaying the speed ..................... 142
Driving system ............................... 142
Function/notes ............................. 142
Important safety notes .................. 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Resuming the stored speed ........... 143
Setting a speed .............................. 143
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 143
Cup holder ......................................... 240
Important safety notes .................. 239
Cup holder
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 102
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 95
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 31
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Interior lighting .............................. 188
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 31
Digital speedometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 173
Dimensions ........................................ 311
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 126
Display
Function/notes (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 177
Function/notes (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 171
Permanent display (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
Permanent display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 204
Service i
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 190
Service interval display .................. 257
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 203
Driving systems ............................. 214
Engine ............................................ 212
Hiding ............................................ 203
Important safety notes .................. 203
Introduction ................................... 203
Key ................................................ 219
Lights ............................................. 209
Setting the language ...................... 186
nterval display .................. 257
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Index
Tires ............................................... 217
Vehicle ...........................................218
Display messages (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 189
Driving systems .............................200
Engine ............................................ 198
Hiding ............................................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Introduction ................................... 189
Key ................................................ 203
Lamps ............................................ 196
Setting the language ......................174
Tires ............................................... 201
Vehicle ...........................................202
Distance recorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 227
Distance warning function ...............144
Door
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 99
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Control panel ................................... 43
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
Drinking and driving ......................... 136
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 129
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ...................................................... 74
Driving abroad
Fuel .....................
-beam headlamps .................... 137
Low
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 137
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 139
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 65
®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
ESP
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 64
Overview .......................................... 64
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 144
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 150
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 146
Cruise control ................................ 142
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Lane Keeping Assist ......................148
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Rear view camera .......................... 158
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Brakes ...........................................137
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness .... 138
Downhill gradient ........................... 137
Drinking and driving ....................... 136
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Driving in mountainous areas ........141
Driving in winter .............................139
Driving on flooded roads ................ 139
Driving on wet roads ......................139
Exhaust check ............................... 136
Fuel ................................................ 136
General .......................................... 135
Hydroplaning ................................. 139
Icy road surfaces ........................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 120
........................... 137
Index
11
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 138
New brake disks ............................ 138
New brake pads/linings ................ 138
Off-road driving .............................. 140
Overrun cut-off .............................. 136
Snow chains .................................. 280
Speed limitation .............................136
Towing a trailer .............................. 163
Wet road surface ........................... 138
E
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 124
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 124
Deactivating/activating ................. 125
General information ....................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 124
Electric sliding door
Function ...........................................76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Obstacle detection ........................... 76
Opening/closing from the inside .....77
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Programming the key button ........... 78
Resetting ......................................... 78
Reversing feature ............................. 76
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 76
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................58
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Vehicle .............................................71
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation .........................................56
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 27
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 141
Changing the power output ............. 31
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 225
uctio
Cleaning instr
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
ECO start/stop function ................ 123
Engine number ............................... 304
Irregular running ............................ 125
Jump-starting ................................. 272
Operating safety .............................. 31
Starting .......................................... 122
Starting problems .......................... 125
Switching off .................................. 135
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 276
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 303
Problem (malfunction) ................... 125
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 253
Additives ........................................ 308
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 252
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Filling capacity ............................... 307
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 308
Notes about oil grades ................... 307
Oil change ...................................... 308
Oil level (note) ............................... 252
Viscosity ........................................ 308
ns ..................... 265
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Index
Equipment and conversions
see Vehicle bodies
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
(Electronic Stability Pro-
ESP
see ESP
®
gram)
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) .........184
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 174
Crosswind Assist .............................67
Deactivating/activating ................... 66
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 208
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 194
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety information ........... 66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Exhaust check ................................... 136
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 92
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 238
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 272
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 297
Fogged up-up windows
see Climate control
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 303
Two-way radio ................................ 303
Front fog lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Front-passenger's seat
see Seats
Fuel
Additives (gasoline) ........................ 306
Consumption information .............. 306
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 179
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 172
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 178
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Driving tips .................................... 136
Fuel content display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 171
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 305
Important safety notes .................. 305
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Refueling ........................................ 132
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 305
Fuel content
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ...............................
uel level
F
171
Gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Fuel tank
see Fuel tank
Fuel tank reserve level
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Fuses .................................................. 276
G
Gasoline ............................................. 305
Index
13
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................177
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Genuine parts ...................................... 33
Glove box ...........................................238
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 294
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 313
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 96
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89
Important safety notes .................... 89
Removing/installing ........................ 89
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 100
Fogging up ....................................... 97
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs ............................. 102
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Hill start assist .................................. 123
Hood
Closing ........................................... 251
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Important safety notes .................. 250
Opening ......................................... 251
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Hydroplaning ..................................... 139
I
Ignition lock
see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 33
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle with steering wheel but-
tons) ................................................ 40
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle without steering wheel
buttons) ........................................... 38
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 97
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
General notes .................................. 97
Manual control ................................. 98
Notes on changing bulbs ................. 98
Overview .......................................... 97
Reading lamp ................................... 97
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle .................................................... 98
Replacing bulbs ............................... 98
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (cargo compart-
ment) ............................................... 98
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (dashboard) .............. 98
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 98
14
Index
J
Jack
Holder in the cargo compartment..272
Jacking points ................................ 297
Scope of tire-changing tools .......... 270
Storage location ............................ 270
Stowage compartment in the rear .. 270
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 271
Using ............................................. 297
Jump starting (engine) ......................272
K
Key
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Position in the ignition lock ............ 121
Kickdown ...........................................130
L
Lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 149
Display message ............................ 215
Function/information .................... 148
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 185
Setting the sensitivity .................... 150
Language
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 186
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 312
Lashing strap
Important safety notes .................. 245
Tensioning strap .................... 246, 247
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
License plate lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Light sensor
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 188
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 95
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 100
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ........ 98
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Fog lamps ........................................ 95
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 96
High beam flasher
Hi
gh-beam headlamps ..................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 94
Light switch ..................................... 94
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 95
Parking lamps .................................. 94
Rear fog lamp .................................. 95
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 100
Standing lamps ................................ 94
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 95
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 187
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 187
Turn signals ..................................... 96
Limited Warranty ................................ 27
Load distribution ............................... 243
............................ 96
Index
15
Load protection net ...........................247
Loading guidelines ............................ 242
Loading rails
Maximum tensile strength ............. 313
Loads
Securing ........................................ 244
Transporting .................................. 242
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Replacing bulbs .............................101
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Lumbar support ................................... 85
M
M+S tires ............................................ 279
Maintenance ...................................... 257
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 252
Maximum speed
Speed limitation .............................136
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Inserting .......................................... 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Removing ......................................... 71
Media Interface
Connections ..................................... 42
Memory card (audio) ......................... 182
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 272
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 203
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 189
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 92
Important safety notes .................... 91
Rear-view mirror .............................. 92
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Type approval/frequency .............. 303
Mobile phone
see Telephone
Model designation
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................70
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 299
Mounting a new wheel ................... 298
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 297
Raising the vehicle ......................... 297
Removing a wheel .......................... 298
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 301
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 297
MP3
Operation ....................................... 182
Multimedia system
Important safety notes .................. 230
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 53
System self-test ............................... 55
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 49
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Index
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 58
Belt warning .....................................49
Children in the vehicle .....................58
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 45
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 46
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 64
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 46
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................53
System self-test ............................... 55
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 186
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 141
Important safety notes .................. 140
Rules for driving off-road ............... 140
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 183
Audio menu ................................... 181
Date menu ..................................... 187
Display messages .......................... 203
Factory settings ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 169
Instrument cluster menu ............... 186
Lights menu ................................... 187
Menu overview .............................. 178
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 180
Operating
....................................... 176
P
ermanent display ......................... 186
Service menu ................................. 185
Setting the date ............................. 187
Setting the display ......................... 186
Setting the display language .......... 186
Setting the language ...................... 186
Setting the time ............................. 187
Settings menu ............................... 186
Standard display ............................ 178
Telephone menu ............................ 182
Time menu ..................................... 187
Trip menu ...................................... 178
Vehicle menu ................................. 188
On-board computer (vehicle without steering wheel buttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 173
Current fuel consumption menu .... 173
Date menu ..................................... 176
Digital speedometer menu ............. 173
Display messages .......................... 189
Distance menu ............................... 172
Factory settings ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 169
Menu overview .............................. 172
Message memory .......................... 189
Operating ....................................... 171
Permanent display ......................... 175
Range menu ................................... 173
Setting the date ............................. 176
Setting the display ......................... 175
Setting the display language .......... 174
Setting the language ...................... 174
Setting the time ............................. 176
Settings menu ............................... 174
Standard display menu .................. 172
Time menu ..................................... 176
Trip computer menu ...................... 172
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 258
On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 258
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 27
Index
17
Limited Warranty .............................27
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 32
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 31
Correct use ...................................... 29
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Equipment and conversions ............. 32
Important safety notes .................... 30
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 32
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 30
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 31
Registering your vehicle ................... 32
Operating system
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 176
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 171
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 27
Vehicle equipment ........................... 27
Outside temperature display ........... 170
Overhead control panel ...................... 43
Overrevving range ............................. 170
Overrun cutoff ................................... 136
P
Paint code number ............................ 303
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 265
Parking ............................................... 133
Important safety notes .................. 133
Parking brake ................................ 134
Rear view camera .......................... 158
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 208
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Notes/function .............................. 134
Warning lamp ................................. 134
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 102
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
Display messages .......................... 214
Driving system ............................... 151
Function/notes ............................. 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ................... 154
Range of the sensors ..................... 152
Roll-back warning .......................... 153
Trailer towing ................................. 154
Warning display ............................. 153
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 46
Passenger compartment air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 64
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Power washers .................................. 264
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 121
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 121
Program selector button .................. 129
Protection against theft
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
n o
Protectio
General notes .................................. 29
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 122
f the environment
18
Index
Hill start assist ............................... 123
Q
QR code
Rescue card .....................................34
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 31
R
Radiator cover .....................................33
Radio
Important safety notes .................. 230
Selecting a station ......................... 181
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Radio/navigation
Important safety notes .................. 230
Rail transport
see Transport by rail
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 104
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Reading lamp ....................................... 97
Rear bench seat
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 87
General notes .................................. 86
Installation options .......................... 86
Removing/installing (standard
rear bench seat) ............................... 88
Seat anchorage ................................ 86
Seat rails .......................................... 86
Seating variants ............................... 86
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 111
Seating variants ............................... 86
Setting the air vents ...................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 113
Switching the interior lighting on/
off .................................................... 98
Rear door
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Important safety notes .................... 79
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Opening at an angle of 180° or
270° ................................................ 81
Opening dimensions ...................... 311
Opening/closing from inside ........... 80
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 80
Rear doors ............................................ 79
Rear fog lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
ng wheel buttons) ........... 197
steeri
out
Replacing bulbs ............................. 103
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 267
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 162
Function/notes ............................. 158
General notes ................................ 158
Important safety notes .................. 159
Messages in the display ................. 160
Reverse parking ............................. 161
Switching on/off ........................... 159
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Rear-compartment air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 92
Recuperation display ........................ 173
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Index
19
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 310
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 133
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Fuel gauge (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 133
see Fuel
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 100
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 34
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Warning lamp ................................. 225
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 117
Restraint system
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reverse warning feature .................. 123
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 76
Side windows ................................... 82
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 313
Notes ............................................. 248
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 269
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 313
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 58
Operating safety .............................. 30
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Correct usage .................................. 48
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 47
Introduction ..................................... 46
Releasing ......................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 85
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 85
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Armrest ............................................ 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 268
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating .................................... 90
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 268
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 266
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 258
Hiding service messages ............... 258
Notes ............................................. 257
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 185
Service phone number ...................... 272
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 309
Coolant (engine) ............................ 309
Engine oil ....................................... 307
Fuel ................................................ 305
Important safety notes .................. 304
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 310
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Index
Transmission oil ..................... 308, 309
Washer fluid ................................... 311
Setting the air distribution ............... 114
Setting the airflow ............................114
Setting the speed
see Cruise control
Settings
Factory (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Factory (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Side impact air bag .............................51
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature ..........82
Hinged side windows ....................... 81
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Overview .......................................... 81
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Resetting ......................................... 83
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 100
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 63
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Important safety notes .................... 74
Indicator lamp ................................ 229
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 75
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 75
see Electric sliding door
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............. 70
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience closing feature ... 83, 117
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 121
Snow cha
So
Spare wheel
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
Speedometer
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Standing lamp
Standing lamps
Start/stop function
Starting
ins ...................................... 280
ckets .............................................. 241
General notes ................................ 301
Important safety notes .................. 301
Removing/mounting ...................... 301
see Cruise control
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Digital (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Digital (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
General notes ................................ 170
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 39
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 37
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 186
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
see Restraint system
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 103
Switching on/off .............................. 94
see ECO start/stop function
see Starting (engine)
Index
21
Starting (engine) ................................ 122
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Steering
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Warning lamps ...............................229
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Button overview ............................... 41
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 176
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Paddle shifters ............................... 130
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........130
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 29
Stowage net ....................................... 239
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............238
Glove box ....................................... 238
Important safety notes .................. 238
Stowage net ................................... 239
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 279
Sun visor
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ......... 99
Overview ........................................ 239
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................187
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 116
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68
T
Tachometer ........................................ 170
Tail lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs .............................103
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 210
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 196
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 99
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) ........................................ 100
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening dimensions ......................311
Opening/closing from the out-
side ..................................................79
Tank contents
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 304
Cargo tie-down points .................... 312
Guide rail ....................................... 313
Loading rails .................................. 313
Roof carrier .................................... 313
Tires/wheels ................................. 300
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 313
Vehicle data ................................... 311
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 311
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 183
Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ................................... 182
Number from the phone book ........ 183
Redialing ........................................ 183
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 183
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 170
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
mperature ...................... 170
de te
Outsi
Setting (climate control) ................ 113
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
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Index
Time
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Setting the time (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Setting the time (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 176
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 284
Checking manually ........................ 284
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Important safety notes .................. 284
Maximum ....................................... 284
Notes ............................................. 283
Recommended ............................... 280
Tables ............................................ 288
Tire label ........................................ 281
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 286
Function/notes ............................. 284
General notes ................................ 284
Important safety notes .................. 285
Restarting ...................................... 287
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning message .......................... 286
Tire pressure table ............................ 288
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 295
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 294
Bar (definition) ............................... 294
Changing a wheel .......................... 296
Characteristics .............................. 294
Checking ........................................ 278
Curb weight (definition) ................. 295
Definition of terms ......................... 294
Direction of rotation ...................... 296
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 296
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 294
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 293
Axle W
GAWR (Gross
(definition) ..................................... 294
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 294
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 295
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 295
Important safety notes .................. 277
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 294
Information on driving .................... 277
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 295
Labeling (overview) ........................ 291
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 296
Load index ..................................... 293
Load index (definition) ................... 295
M+S tires ....................................... 279
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 295
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 295
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 295
Maximum tire load ......................... 293
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 295
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 295
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 295
Replacing ....................................... 296
Service life ..................................... 278
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 295
Snow chains .................................. 280
Speed rating (definition) ................ 294
Storing ........................................... 296
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 294
Summer tires ................................. 279
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 296
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 295
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 295
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 294
eight Rating)
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 291
Tire tread ....................................... 278
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 295
Total load limit (definition) ............. 296
Traction (definition) ....................... 296
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 296
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 294
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 296
Wheel and tire combination ........... 300
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 294
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 300
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 61
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 276
Important safety notes .................. 274
Towing
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 276
Installing/removing the towing
eye ................................................. 275
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 154
Axle load, permissible .................... 314
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 267
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 165
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 167
Driving tips .................................... 163
Notes on retrofitting ...................... 313
Power supply ................................. 168
Trailer loads ................................... 314
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 274
With both axles on the ground ....... 276
With the rear axle raised ................ 275
Towing eye ......................................... 270
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 167
Trailer operation
Lights display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 209
Lights display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons)
.... 196
Index
Trai
ler towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 148
®
................................................ 67
ESP
PARKTRONIC ................................. 154
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 167
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ........................ 308, 309
Transmission positions
Automatic transmission ................. 127
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Transport
Lashing straps ............................... 245
Loading guidelines ......................... 242
Stickers ......................................... 245
Vehicle ........................................... 276
Transport by rail ................................ 137
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 137
Transportation aids
Load protection net ....................... 247
Transporting
Cargo compartment variations ...... 244
Load distribution ............................ 243
Securing a load .............................. 244
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Trip computer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Selecting the display units (vehi-
cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 186
Selecting the display units (vehicle without steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 175
Trip odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
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24
Index
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................179
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 186
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Trip odometer
see Trip odometer
Turn signal
Changing bulbs (additional turn
signals) .......................................... 102
Turn signals
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 102
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 103
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 209
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 196
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 303
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 296
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) .............................73
With emergency key element ........... 70
USB (audio)
Playing ...........................................182
V
Vanity mirror
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ......... 99
Sun visor ........................................ 239
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 34
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 218
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Electronics ..................................... 303
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Equipment ....................................... 27
Limited Warranty .............................27
Loading .......................................... 288
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 299
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking for a long period ................ 135
Pulling away ................................... 122
Raising ........................................... 297
Registration ..................................... 32
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 133
Towing away .................................. 274
Transporting .................................. 276
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 32
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 32
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey
Vehicle data ....................................... 311
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 311
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 71
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 303
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 270
Scope ............................................ 270
Storage location ............................ 270
Stowage compartment in the rear..270
Stowage space in the cargo com-
tment ........................................ 271
par
Index
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Ventilation
see Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 304
Type plate ...................................... 303
W
Warning
Stickers ........................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 222
Brakes ........................................... 221
Check Engine ................................. 225
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 227
Coolant .......................................... 225
Distance warning ........................... 227
Door ............................................... 229
®
.............................................. 222
ESP
®
ESP
OFF ....................................... 224
Fuel tank ........................................ 225
General notes ................................ 219
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38
Parking brake ................................ 134
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 46
Rear door ....................................... 229
Reserve fuel ................................... 225
Restraint system ............................ 224
Seat belt ........................................ 220
Sliding door ................................... 229
Steering ......................................... 229
Tire pressure monitor .................... 228
Warranty .............................................. 27
Washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Capacities ...................................... 311
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 203
Notes ............................................. 311
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 299
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 296
Checking ........................................ 278
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 277
Interchanging/changing ................ 296
Mounting a new wheel ................... 298
Mounting a wheel .......................... 297
Removing a wheel .......................... 298
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 301
Snow chains .................................. 280
Storing ........................................... 296
Tightening torque ........................... 299
Wheel/tire combinations ............... 300
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
on ......................................... 52
Operati
ndows
Wi
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Defrosting ...................................... 115
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ........................................... 256
Windshield wiper
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Windshield wiper
see Windshield
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Rear window wiper ........................ 104
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 105
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 139
Snow chains .................................. 280
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 279
Radiator cover ................................. 33
26
Winter tires
Wiper blades
Workshop
Index
M+S tires ....................................... 279
Setting a limit speed ...................... 136
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes .................. 105
Replacing (rear window) ................ 106
Replacing (windshield) ...................105
Service indicator ............................ 105
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Operating Instructions
Before the 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, always pass on all
documents to the new owner.
Before you first drive off, read these documents
carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
these Operating Instructions. Failure to observe
the instructions may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage caused by a failure 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
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
These Operating Instructions describe all models and standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions
and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehicle.
Questions concerning equipment or operation
can be directed to any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle is in
accordance with the warranty terms in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Your Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center
will replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Exhaust System Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
R
State Warranty Enforcement 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 a MercedesBenz Commercial Van Center for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information 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,after several justifiable
repairs, to rectify major damage to or malfunctions of the vehicle as covered by the contractual warranty provisions. Customers who purchase or lease a vehicle can have the vehicle
repaired within a period of 18 months after
delivery or after a mileage of up to 29,000 km
(equals approx. 18,000 miles), whichever
comes first, if:
(1) the same serious defect or damage which
could lead to fatal or serious injuries to the
occupants of the vehicle during driving has
been repaired at least twice and Mercedes-
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Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of
the necessity of such a repair.
(2) the same defect or damage, although less
serious than described in (1), has been
repaired at least four times and MercedesBenz has been informed of the necessity of
such a repair in writing.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operated for more
than 30 calendar days due to repairs resulting from the same or other major defects or
damage.
Please send written notification to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
USA only:
Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you
when taking the vehicle to a Mercedes-Benz
Commercial Van Center. Your customer service
advisor enters each service into the Maintenance Booklet.
Canada only:
Have every service carried out by a qualified
specialist workshop recorded in your service
report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides you with technical assistance in
the case of a breakdown. Your toll-free calls to
the Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered
by our staff around the clock. 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance-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 inform us of a change of address, or
simply phone 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. This enables us, if necessary,
to contact you at any time.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all the
literature in the vehicle so that it is available for
the next owner.
If your vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" from the Service and Warranty Information
booklet or phone 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.
Operating the vehicle outside of the
USA and Canada
When traveling abroad with your vehicle,
observe the following points:
R
Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be available immediately.
R
Unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
R
The fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Commercial
Van Center for further information, or write to
one of the following addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9