Mercedes M-Class 2014, ML 63 AMG 2014, ML 250 2014 User Manual

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M-Class Operator's Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4

Introduction ......................................... 23

At aglance ........................................... 31

Safety ................................................... 41

Opening and closing ........................... 79

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .. 103

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 119

Climate control ................................. 137

Driving and parking .......................... 155

On-board computer and displays .... 261

Stowage and features ...................... 331

Maintenance and care ...................... 363

Breakdown assistance ..................... 379

Wheels and tires ............................... 397

Technical data ................................... 441

Index

Information Provided by:

1, 2, 3 ...

115 Vsocket ...................................... 348

12 Vsocket

see Sockets

360° camera

Function/notes ............................. 225

4ETS

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic

Traction System)

4MATIC (permanent four-wheel

drive) .................................................. 246

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 283

Function/notes ................................ 67

Important safety notes .................... 67

Warning lamp ................................. 319

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 145

Active BlindSpot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 273

Display message ............................ 306

Function/information.................... 237

Trailer towing ................................. 240

Active Curve System

Display message ............................ 303

Function/notes ............................. 208

Active Driving Assistance package .237 Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 273

Display message ............................ 305

Function/information.................... 241

Trailer towing ................................. 243

Active light function ......................... 125

Active Parking Assist

Display message ............................ 306

Exiting aparking space.................. 219

Function/notes ............................. 216

Important safety notes .................. 216

Parking .......................................... 218

Towing atrailer .............................. 220

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 74

Adaptive Brake Assist

Display message ............................ 290

Function/notes ................................ 70

Adaptive Damping System

see ADS (Adaptive Damping System)

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 298

Function/notes ............................. 125

Switching on/off ........................... 126

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 275

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 449

ADS (Adaptive Damping System)

Function/notes ............................. 207

Airbags

Display message ............................ 293

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 46

Important safety notes .................... 44

Knee bag .......................................... 47

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 49

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Side impact airbag .......................... 47

Windowcurtain air bag .................... 48

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Airfilter (display message) .............. 301

AIRFLOW ........................................... 147

AIRMATIC package

ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 207

Function/notes ............................. 207

Level control .................................. 209

Airvents

Glove box ....................................... 153

Important safetynotes .................. 152

Rear............................................... 153

Setting ........................................... 152

Setting the center air vents ........... 152

Setting the side air vents ............... 153

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ambient lighting

Setting the brightness (on-board

computer) ...................................... 275

Setting the color (on-board

computer) ...................................... 275

Index

Information Provided by:

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ................................................ 211

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 278

Anti-lockbraking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Approach/departure angle .............. 190

Ashtray ............................................... 346

Assistance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 272

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 272

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 369

Hiding a service message .............. 369

Notes ............................................. 368

Resetting the service interval

display........................................... 369

Service message ............................ 368

Special service requirements ......... 369

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 76

Function ...........................................76

Switching off the alarm .................... 76

ATTENTIONASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 273

Display message ............................ 301

Function/notes ............................. 229

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 269

Audio system

see separate operating instructions

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 298

see Lights

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 162

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 162

Automatic headlamp mode .............. 120

Automatic transmission

Automatic drive program ............... 170

Changing gear............................... 168

DIRECT SELECT lever..................... 165

Display message ............................ 312

Drive program display.................... 165

Driving tips .................................... 168

Emergency running mode .............. 173

Engaging drive position .................. 167

Engaging neutral............................ 166

Engaging parkposition

automatically ................................. 166

Engaging reversegear ................... 166

Engaging the parkposition ............ 165

Kickdown....................................... 168

Manual drive program .................... 170

Manual drive program (AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 171

Manual drive program (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package) .. 171

Overview ........................................ 165

Problem (malfunction) ................... 173

Programselector button ................ 169

Pulling away ................................... 160

Starting the engine ........................ 159

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 169

Trailer towing ................................. 168

Transmissionposition display ........ 165

Transmission positions .................. 167

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 173

Axle load, permissible (trailer

towing) ............................................... 456

Bag hook ............................................ 337

Ball coupling

Installing ........................................ 255

Removing ....................................... 259

Storing ........................................... 259

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 68

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 83

Important safety notes .................... 83

Replacing ......................................... 83

Index

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Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 388

Display message ............................ 299

Important safety notes .................. 385

Jump starting ................................. 389

Overview ........................................ 385

Belt force limiter

Activation ......................................... 59

Function ...........................................59

Blind SpotAssist

Activating/deactivating ................. 273

Display message ............................ 306

Notes/function .............................. 233

Trailer towing ................................. 235

see Active Blind Spot Assist

BlueTEC

Adding DEF .................................... 177

BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 447

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 289

Notes ............................................. 449

Brake lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 132

Display message ............................ 296

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 67

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70

BAS .................................................. 67

BAS PLUS ........................................ 68

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 449

Display message ............................ 283

Driving tips .................................... 184

High-performance brake system .... 185

Important safety notes .................. 184

Maintenance .................................. 185

Parking brake ................................ 180

Warning lamp ................................. 318

Breakdown

see Flat tire

see Towing away

Bulbs

see Changing bulbs

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 25

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Carpets .......................................... 377

Car wash ........................................ 370

Display ........................................... 375

Exhaustpipe .................................. 374

Exterior lights ................................ 373

Gearorselectorlever .................... 376

Interior ........................................... 375

Matte finish ................................... 372

NightView Assist Plus ................... 375

Notes ............................................. 370

Paint .............................................. 372

Plastic trim .................................... 376

Power washer ................................ 371

Rearview camera .......................... 374

Roof lining ...................................... 377

Seat belt........................................ 377

Seat cover ..................................... 376

Sensors ......................................... 374

Steering wheel ............................... 376

Trim pieces .................................... 376

Washing by hand ........................... 371

Wheels ........................................... 373

Windows ........................................ 373

Wiper blades .................................. 373

Wooden trim .................................. 376

Cargo compartment cover

Notes/howtouse ......................... 338

Cargo compartment enlargement

Important safety notes .................. 335

Cargo compartment floor

Opening/closing ............................ 342

Stowagewell (under) ..................... 342

Cargo net

Attaching ....................................... 340

Important safety information ......... 340

Cargo tie down rings ......................... 337

Car keys

see SmartKey

Index

Information Provided by:

Car wash (care) ................................. 370

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 270

Center console

Lowersection .................................. 37

Uppersection .................................. 36

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 276

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 80

Changing bulbs

Brake lamps ................................... 132

High-beam headlamps ................... 131

Important safety notes .................. 129

Low-beam headlamps .................... 130

Overview of bulbtypes .................. 129

Parking lamps ................................ 131

Removing/replacing the cover

(front wheel arch) .......................... 130

Side marker lamps ......................... 131

Standing lamps (front) ................... 131

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 65

Reardoors ....................................... 66

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 60

Restraint systems ............................ 60

Specialseat belt retractor ............... 63

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 63

Top Tether ....................................... 64

Cigarette lighter ................................ 346

Cleaning

Mirrorturn signal ........................... 373

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 374

Climate control

Automatic climate control (3-zone) 142

Controlling automatically ............... 146

Cooling with airdehumidification .. 145

Defrosting the windows ................. 150

Defrosting the windshield .............. 149

Dual-zone automatic climate

control ........................................... 139

Important safety notes .................. 138

Indicator lamp ................................ 146

Information on using 3-zone

automatic climate control .............. 144

Maximum cooling .......................... 149

Notes on using dual-zone

automatic climate control .............. 141

Overview of systems ...................... 138

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 146

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 151

Rearcontrol panel ......................... 142

Refrigerant ..................................... 451

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 452

Setting the airdistribution ............. 148

Setting the airflow ......................... 148

Setting the airvents...................... 152

Setting the climate mode (AIR

FLOW) ............................................ 147

Setting the temperature ................ 147

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 151

Switching on/off ........................... 144

Switching residual heaton/off ...... 151

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 150

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 149

Coat hooks ......................................... 340

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 32

see Instrument cluster

COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST

Operation/notes.............................. 69

COMAND

ON&OFFROAD menu ..................... 252

see separate operating instructions

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 375

Combination switch .......................... 123

Combinedcargo cover and net ........ 339

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 266

Convenience closing feature .............. 95

Convenience opening feature ............ 95

Coolant(engine)

Checkingthe level ......................... 367

Display message ............................ 298

Filling capacity ............................... 451

Important safety notes .................. 450

Temperature (on-board computer) .278

Index

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Temperature gauge ........................ 263

Warning lamp ................................. 326

Cooling

see Climate control

Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 295

Function/notes ............................. 125

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 129

Cruise control

Activating ....................................... 192

Activationconditions..................... 192

Cruise control lever....................... 192

Deactivating ................................... 194

Display message ............................ 309

Driving system ............................... 191

Function/notes ............................. 191

Important safety notes .................. 192

Storing and maintaining current

speed............................................. 192

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 344

Important safety notes .................. 343

Rearcompartment......................... 344

Temperature controlled................. 344

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 28

Customer Relations Department ....... 28

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 297

Function/notes ............................. 120

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 274

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

Declarations of conformity ................. 27

DEF

Adding ........................................... 177

Display message ............................ 301

Filling capacity ............................... 448

Important safety notes .................. 447

Delayedswitch-off

Exteriorlighting (on-board

computer)...................................... 275

Interior lighting .............................. 276

Diagnostics connection ...................... 27

Diesel ..................................................446

Differential locks (display message) 303

Digital speedometer ......................... 267

DIRECT SELECTlever

see Automatic transmission

Displaymessages

ASSYSTPLUS ................................ 368

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 282

Driving systems ............................. 301

Engine ............................................ 298

General notes ................................ 282

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 282

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 315

Lights .............................................295

Safety systems .............................. 283

SmartKey ....................................... 314

Tires ............................................... 310

Vehicle ...........................................312

Distance recorder ............................. 266

see Odometer see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 328

Distance warning function

Activating/deactivating ................. 272

Function/notes ................................ 69

Warning lamp ................................. 328

DISTRONIC PLUS

Activating ....................................... 196

Activation conditions ..................... 196

Cruise control lever....................... 196

Deactivating ................................... 200

Display message ............................ 307

Displays in the multifunction

display........................................... 201

Driving tips .................................... 201

Function/notes ............................. 194

Important safety notes .................. 195

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 199

Warning lamp ................................. 328

Index

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Doors

Automaticlocking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 276

Automatic locking (switch) ...............88

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................80

Control panel ................................... 40

Display message ............................ 313

Emergency locking ........................... 88

Emergency unlocking ....................... 88

Important safety notes .................... 86

Opening (from inside) ...................... 87

Overview .......................................... 86

Power closing feature ...................... 88

Downhill SpeedRegulation

see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)

Drinking and driving ......................... 182

Drinks holder

see Cupholder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 170

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 165

Manual ...........................................170

Manual (AMG vehicles) .................. 171

Manual (vehicles with the

ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 171

Off-road program (vehicles with

the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 248

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 279

see On-road programs

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 370

Symmetrical low beam.................. 120

Driving in mountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle............ 190

Driving lamps

see Daytime running lamps

Driving off-road

see Off-road driving

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 74

Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 70

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ...............................................68

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .... 69

Distance warning function ............... 69

Electronic brake force distribution ... 74 ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .71 ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ........................................... 71

Important safety information ........... 66

Overview .......................................... 66

PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................74

STEER CONTROL ............................. 76

Driving systems

360°camera .................................. 225

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 237

Active Curve System ...................... 208

Active Driving Assistance package 237

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 241

Active Parking Assist ..................... 216

ADS ............................................... 207

AIRMATIC package ........................ 207

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 211

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 229

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 233

Cruise control ................................ 191

Display message ............................ 301

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 194

HOLD function ............................... 206

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 235

Level control (vehicles with

AIRMATIC package) ....................... 209

Level control (vehicles with the

ON&OFFROAD package) ................ 202

On-road programs .......................... 243

PARKTRONIC................................. 213

Rearview camera .......................... 220

Driving tips

Automatic transmission ................. 168

Brakes ........................................... 184

Break-in period .............................. 156

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 201

Downhill gradient ........................... 184

Drinking and driving ....................... 182

Driving abroad ............................... 120

Driving in winter .............................187

Driving on flooded roads................ 186

Driving on sand .............................. 190

Driving on wet roads...................... 186

Driving over obstacles ................... 190

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Index

Exhaustcheck ............................... 182

Fuel ................................................ 182

General .......................................... 182

Hydroplaning ................................. 186

Icy road surfaces ........................... 187

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads................................... 184

Off-road driving .............................. 188

Off-road fording ............................. 186

Snow chains .................................. 401

Symmetrical low beam.................. 120

Tire ruts ......................................... 190

Towing atrailer .............................. 253

Traveling uphill ............................... 190

Wet road surface ........................... 184

DSR (Downhill SpeedRegulation)

Display message ............................ 304

Function/notes ............................. 246

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 270

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 277

Function/notes ............................. 113

EASY-EXIT feature

Crash-responsive ........................... 114

Function/notes ............................. 113

Switching on/off ........................... 277

EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 340

EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Display message ............................ 285

Function/notes ................................ 74

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 183

On-board computer ....................... 267

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 162

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162

Deactivating/activating ................. 163

General information ....................... 161

Important safety notes .................. 161

Introduction ................................... 161

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)

Emergencyrelease

Driver's door .................................... 88

Vehicle ............................................. 88

Emergency spare wheel

General notes ................................ 436

Important safety notes .................. 436

Removing ....................................... 436

Storage location ............................ 436

Technical data ............................... 438

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ...........................................59

Safety guidelines............................. 43

Emergency unlocking

Tailgate ............................................ 93

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 24

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 325

Display message ............................ 298

ECO start/stop function ................ 161

Engine number ............................... 443

Irregularrunning ............................ 164

Jump-starting ................................. 389

Starting problems .......................... 164

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 159

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160

Switching off .................................. 180

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 394

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 164

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 366

Additives ........................................ 449

Checking the oil level ..................... 365

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 365

Display message ............................ 300

Filling capacity ............................... 449

Notes about oil grades ................... 448

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 365

Temperature (on-board computer) .278

Viscosity ........................................ 449

Index

Information Provided by:

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 279

Deactivating/activating ................... 72

Display message ............................ 283

ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71

Function/notes ................................ 71

General notes .................................. 71

Important safety information ........... 72

Trailer stabilization ........................... 73

Warning lamp ................................. 321

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction

System) ................................................ 71

Exhaustcheck ................................... 182

Exhaustpipe (cleaning instructions) 374 Exterior lighting

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting....................................... 114

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115

Folding in/out(automatically) ....... 115

Folding in/out(electrically) ........... 115

Folding in whenlocking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 277

Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 115

Setting ........................................... 115

Storing settings (memory function) 117

Storing the parking position .......... 116

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 334

Fillercap

see Fuel filler flap

First-aid kit ......................................... 380

Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 382

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 381

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 383

see Emergency spare wheel

Floormats ........................................... 362

Folding the rear bench seat

forwards/back .................................. 335

Fording

Off-road ......................................... 186

On flooded roads........................... 186

Fuel

Additives ........................................ 446

Consumption statistics .................. 266

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 267

Displaying the range ...................... 267

Driving tips .................................... 182

Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 447

Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 445

Important safety notes .................. 444

Low outside temperatures ............. 446

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .445

Problem (malfunction) ................... 176

Quality (diesel)............................... 446

Refueling ........................................ 173

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 445

Fuel filler flap

Opening/closing ............................ 174

Fuel filter(display message) ............ 301

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 267

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 445

Problem (malfunction) ................... 176

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 395

Before changing ............................. 395

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 395

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 395

Fuse box underrear bench seat .... 396

Important safety notes .................. 394

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 361

Important safety notes .................. 359

Opening/closing the garage door .. 361 Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 359

Gear indicator (on-board computer) 278

Genuine parts ...................................... 23

Glove box ........................................... 333

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)

(definition) ......................................... 419

Information Provided by:

Index

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 124

Headlamps

Cleaning system (function) ............ 125

Fogging up ..................................... 127

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 106

Adjusting (electrically)................... 107

Adjusting (manually)...................... 107

Adjusting (rear) .............................. 108

Installing/removing (rear) .............. 108

Luxury ............................................ 107

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 131

Display message ............................ 296

Switching on/off ........................... 124

Hill start assist .................................. 161

HOLD function

Deactivating ................................... 207

Display message ............................ 304

Function/notes ............................. 206

Hood

Closing ...........................................365

Display message ............................ 313

Important safety notes .................. 364

Opening ......................................... 364

Hydroplaning ..................................... 186

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 76

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Insectprotection on the radiator .... 365

Instrument cluster

Overview .................................. 33, 263

Warning and indicator lamps ... 34, 316

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 263

Interior lighting ................................. 127

Automatic control .......................... 128

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 276

Emergency lighting ........................ 129

Manual control ............................... 128

Overview ........................................ 127

Reading lamp ................................. 127

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 275

Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 275

Jack

Storage location ............................ 380

Using ............................................. 423

Jump-start (engine)

see Jump starting (engine)

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 389

KEYLESS-GO

Convenience closing feature ............ 96

Display message ............................ 315

Locking ............................................ 81

Start/Stop button .......................... 158

Starting the engine ........................ 160

Unlocking ......................................... 81

Keypositions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158

SmartKey ....................................... 157

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 168

Manual drive program .................... 172

Knee bag .............................................. 47

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating ................. 273

Display message ............................ 305

Function/information.................... 235

see Active Lane Keeping Assist

Index

Information Provided by:

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 279

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 63

Level control (display message) ...... 302

Level control (vehicles with AIRMATIC package)

Basicsettings ................................ 210

Function/notes ............................. 209

Important safety notes .................. 209

Level control (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)

Basicsettings ................................ 203

Function/notes ............................. 202

Important safety notes .................. 202

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 296

Light function,active

Display message ............................ 297

Lighting

Lightswitch................................... 120

Lights

Activating/deactivating the interiorlighting delayed switch-off .276

Active light function ....................... 125

Automatic headlamp mode ............ 120

Cornering light function ................. 125

Driving abroad ............................... 120

Hazard warning lamps ................... 124

High beam flasher .......................... 124

High-beam headlamps ................... 124

Low-beam headlamps .................... 121

Parking lamps ................................ 122

Rearfog lamp ................................ 122

Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 275

Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 275

Standing lamps .............................. 123

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 275

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off (on-board computer) 274 Switching the exteriorlighting delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer)............................ 275

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 275

Turn signals ................................... 123

see Changing bulbs see Interior lighting

Light sensor (display message) ....... 298

Loading guidelines ............................ 332

Locking

see Centrallocking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 88

Emergency locking ........................... 88

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 87

Locking centrally

see Centrallocking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 276

Low-beam headlamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 130

Display message ............................ 295

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 120

Switching on/off ........................... 121

LOW RANGE

Display message ............................ 304

Off-road gear................................. 249

LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 249

Luggage holder(EASY-PACK load-

securing kit) .......................................341

Lumbar support

Adjusting (on the seat) .................. 108

Luxury head restraints ..................... 107

M+S tires ............................................ 400

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 372 mbrace

Call priority .................................... 354

Display message ............................ 289

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 354

Downloading routes....................... 358

Emergency call .............................. 351

General notes ................................ 350

Information Provided by:

Index

Geo fencing................................... 358

Locating astolen vehicle............... 357

MB info call button ........................ 353

Remote vehicle locking .................. 356

Roadside Assistance button .......... 353

Search &Send ............................... 355

Self-test ......................................... 351

Speed alert .................................... 358

System .......................................... 351

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis....................................... 357

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 356

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 82

Locking vehicle ................................ 88

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 88

Memory card (audio) ......................... 270

Memory function ............................... 117

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 282

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors

see Rear-view mirror

see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 81

MOExtendedtires .............................. 382

Mounting wheels

Loweringthe vehicle ...................... 426

Mounting anew wheel ................... 425

Raising the vehicle ......................... 423

Removing awheel .......................... 425

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 422

MP3

Operation ....................................... 270

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 265

Permanent display......................... 274

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .264

Overview .......................................... 35

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 268

see separate operating instructions

Night View Assist Plus

Activating/deactivating ................. 231

Cleaning ......................................... 375

Problem (malfunction) ................... 233

Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 156

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Faults............................................... 53

Operation .........................................49

System self-test ............................... 51

Occupant safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 60

Important safety notes .................... 42

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory

occupant protection) ....................... 54

OCS

Faults ............................................... 53

Operation .........................................49

System self-test ............................... 51

Odometer ........................................... 266

Off-road driving

Approach/departure angle............ 454

Checklist after driving off-road...... 189

Checklist before driving off-road .... 189

Fording depth ................................ 454

General information ....................... 188

Important safety notes .................. 187

Maximum gradient climbing ability 455

Traveling uphill ............................... 190

Off-road programs (vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package)

Displays in the COMAND display... 252

Function/notes ............................. 248

Off-road program 1........................ 248

Off-road program 2........................ 249

Off-road system

4MATIC .......................................... 246

DSR ............................................... 246

LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 249

Off-road 4ETS .................................. 72

Index

Information Provided by:

Off-road ABS .................................... 67

Off-road ESP®.................................. 73

Off-road programs (vehicleswith

the ON&OFFROAD package) .......... 248

Oil

see Engine oil

On and Offroad menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 278

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 278

Assistance menu ........................... 272

Audiomenu ................................... 269

Convenience submenu .................. 277

Displaying a service message ........ 369

Display messages .......................... 282

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 201

Factory settings submenu ............. 278

Important safety notes .................. 262

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 274

Lighting submenu .......................... 274

Menu overview .............................. 266

Message memory .......................... 282

Navigation menu ............................ 268

On and Offroadmenu .................... 278

Operation ....................................... 264

RACETIMER ................................... 279

Service menu ................................. 273

Settings menu ............................... 274

Standard display............................ 266

Telephone menu ............................ 270

Trip menu ...................................... 266

Vehicle submenu ........................... 276

Video DVD operation..................... 270

On-road programs

AUTO program ............................... 244

Function/notes ............................. 243

Snow program ............................... 245

SPORT program ............................. 244

Trailer program .............................. 245

Opening and closing the side trim

panels ................................................. 132

Operating safety

Declarationofconformity ................ 27

Important safety notes .................... 26

Operating system

see On-board computer

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ........................... 24

Outside temperature display ........... 264

Overhead control panel ...................... 39

Override feature

Rearside windows ........................... 66

Paintcode number ............................ 442

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 372

Panic alarm .......................................... 42

Panorama roof with power tilt/ sliding panel

Opening/closing .............................. 99

Opening/closing the roller

sunblind ......................................... 100

Problem (malfunction) ................... 102

Resetting ....................................... 100

Panorama sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 97

Parking ............................................... 179

Important safety notes .................. 179

Parking brake ................................ 180

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 116

Rearview camera .......................... 220

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 216

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 286

Electric parking brake .................... 180

Warning lamp ................................. 324

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 122

Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 131

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 215

Driving system ............................... 213

Function/notes ............................. 213

Important safety notes .................. 213

Problem (malfunction) ................... 216

Range of the sensors ..................... 214

Trailer towing ................................. 215

Warning display............................. 214

Information Provided by:

Index

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 53

Problems (malfunction) .................. 293

PASSENGERAIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 49

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .376

Power closing feature ......................... 88

Power washers .................................. 371

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant protection)

Display message ............................ 289

Operation .........................................54

PRE-SAFE®Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 272

Display message ............................ 291

Function/notes ................................ 74

Warning lamp ................................. 328

Program selector button .................. 169

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 23

Pulling away

Trailer ............................................ 160

Pulling away (automatic

transmission) ..................................... 160

Qualifiedspecialistworkshop ........... 28

RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 279

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 276

Display message ............................ 304

Radiator cover ................................... 365

Radio

Selecting astation ......................... 269

see separate operating instructions

Radio-controlled devices (installing) 362 Radio-wave reception/ transmission in the vehicle

Declarationofconformity ................ 27

Reading lamp ..................................... 127

Rear compartment

Setting the airvents...................... 153

Rear fog lamp

Switching on/off ........................... 122

Rear seats

Adjusting ....................................... 108

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 374

Function/notes ............................. 220

Switching on/off ........................... 221

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare (manual)........................ 114

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 115

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 151

Switching on/off ........................... 150

Rear window wiper

Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134

Switching on/off ........................... 133

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 451

Refueling

Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263

Important safety notes .................. 173

Refueling process.......................... 174

see Fuel

Remote control

Programming (garage door opener) 359

Reporting safety defects .................... 28

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 300

Warning lamp ................................. 325

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 151

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Reversing feature

Panorama sliding sunroof................ 98

Roller sunblinds ............................... 99

Side windows ................................... 94

Sliding sunroof................................. 98

Tailgate ............................................ 90

Reversing lamps (display message) 297

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25

Index

Information Provided by:

Rollersunblind

Panorama roof with power tilt/

sliding panel .....................................99

Rear side windows ......................... 345

Roof carrier ........................................ 343

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 377

Roof load (maximum) ........................ 452

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 268

Safety

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 60

Child restraint systems .................... 60

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 49

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seatbelt ......................... 57

Adjusting the height ......................... 58

Belt force limiters ............................ 59

Cleaning ......................................... 377

Correct usage .................................. 55

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........59

Fastening ......................................... 57

Important safety guidelines ............. 55

Releasing ......................................... 58

Safety guidelines ............................. 43

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 277

Warning lamp ................................. 317

Warning lamp (function) ................... 58

Seats

Adjusting (electrically)................... 106

Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106

Cleaning the cover ......................... 376

Correct driver's seatposition ........ 104

Folding the rear bench seat

forwards/back ............................... 335

Important safety notes .................. 105

Overview ........................................ 105

Seat heating problem .................... 110

Seat ventilation problem ................ 111

Storing settings (memory function) 117

Switching seatheating on/off ....... 109

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 110

Securing hooks .................................. 338

Selector lever

Cleaning ......................................... 376

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 374

Service menu (on-board computer) .273 Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 449

Coolant (engine) ............................ 450

DEF special additives..................... 447

Engine oil ....................................... 448

Fuel ................................................ 444

Important safety notes .................. 444

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 451

Washer fluid ...................................451

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 278

On-board computer ....................... 274

Setting the air distribution ............... 148

Setting the airflow ............................ 148

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 279

Side impact air bag ............................. 47

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 297

Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) 131 Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 373

Convenience closing feature ............ 95

Convenience opening feature .......... 95

Important safety information ........... 93

Opening/closing .............................. 94

Overview .......................................... 93

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 97

Resetting ......................................... 96

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 97

Opening/closing .............................. 98

Problem (malfunction) ................... 102

Resetting ......................................... 99

see Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 83

Changing the programming ............. 81

Information Provided by:

Index

Checkingthe battery ....................... 83

Convenience closing feature ............ 96

Convenience opening feature .......... 95

Display message ............................ 314

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 80

Important safety notes .................... 80

Loss ................................................. 85

Mechanical key ................................ 82

Overview .......................................... 80

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 157

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85

Starting the engine ........................ 159

Snow chains

Information .................................... 401

Snow drive program ....................... 245

Sockets

Center console .............................. 347

General notes ................................ 347

Luggage compartment ................... 348

Rearcompartment......................... 348

Specialist workshop ............................ 28

Special seat beltretractor .................. 63

Speed,controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 267

In the Instrument cluster ......... 33, 263

Segments ...................................... 264

Selecting the unit of measurement 274

see Instrument cluster

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

Display message ............................ 291

Introduction ..................................... 43

Warning lamp ................................. 324

Warning lamp (function) ................... 43

Standing lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 131

Display message ............................ 297

Switching on/off ........................... 123

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 159

STEERCONTROL .................................. 76

Steering (display message) .............. 314

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically)................... 112

Adjusting (manually)...................... 111

Button overview ............................... 35

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 264

Cleaning ......................................... 376

Important safety notes .................. 111

Paddle shifters ............................... 169

Steering wheel heating .................. 112

Storing settings (memory function) 117

Steering wheel heating

Problem (malfunction) ................... 113

Switching on/off ........................... 112

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 169

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 279

Stowage areas ................................... 332

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 334

Center console .............................. 334

Cupholders ................................... 343

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 334

Glove box .......................................333

Important safety information ......... 333

Stowage net ................................... 335

Stowage net ....................................... 335

Stowage space

Center console (rear) ..................... 334

Summer tires ..................................... 400

Sun visor ............................................ 345

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 275

Suspension tuning

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 212

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 279

SUV

(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 151

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 76

Tachometer ........................................ 264

Tailgate

Display message ............................ 313

Emergency unlocking ....................... 93

Important safety notes .................... 89

Index

Information Provided by:

Tail lamps

Tank content

Technical data

TELEAID

Tele Aid

Telephone

Limiting the opening angle ............... 93

Opening/closing (automatically

from inside) ...................................... 92

Opening/closing (automatically

from outside) ................................... 91

Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 90

Opening dimensions ...................... 452

Power closing .................................. 88

Display message ............................ 296

Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263

Capacities ...................................... 444

Emergency spare wheel ................. 438

Information .................................... 442

Tires/wheels ................................. 426

Trailer loads ................................... 456

Vehicle data ................................... 452

Call priority .................................... 354

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 354

Downloading routes....................... 358

Emergency call .............................. 351

Geo fencing ................................... 358

Locating astolen vehicle............... 357

MB info call button ........................ 353

Remote vehicle locking .................. 356

Roadside Assistance button .......... 353

Search &Send ............................... 355

Self-test ......................................... 351

Speed alert .................................... 358

System .......................................... 351

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis....................................... 357

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 356

General notes ................................ 350

Accepting acall ............................. 271

Display message ............................ 314

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 270

Number from the phone book ........271

Redialing ........................................ 271

Rejecting/ending acall ................. 271

Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-

securing kit) ....................................... 341

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 263

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 278

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 278

Outside temperature ......................264

Setting (climate control) ................ 147

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76

Immobilizer...................................... 76

Through-loading ................................ 335

Time

see separate operating instructions

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 279

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 383

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 406

Checking manually ........................ 405

Display message ............................ 310

Important safety notes .................. 406

Maximum ....................................... 404

Notes ............................................. 403

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 384

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 384

Recommended ............................... 402

Tire pressure loss warning system

Important safety notes .................. 405

Restarting ...................................... 406

Tire pressure monitoring system

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 408

Function/notes ............................. 406

General notes ................................ 406

Important safety notes .................. 407

Restarting ...................................... 409

Warning lamp ................................. 329

Warning message .......................... 408

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 420

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 419

Bar (definition) ............................... 418

Changing awheel .......................... 421

Characteristics .............................. 418

Checking ........................................ 399

Definition of terms ......................... 418

Information Provided by:

Index

Direction of rotation...................... 422

Display message ............................ 310

Distributionofthe vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 421

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ...............................................418

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 419

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 419

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 419

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 419

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 419

Important safety notes .................. 398

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 419

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 419

Labeling (overview)........................ 415

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 420

Load index ..................................... 417

Load index (definition) ................... 420

M+S tires ....................................... 400

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 419

Maximum load on a tire (definition) 420

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 420

Maximum tire load......................... 417

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 420

MOExtended tires .......................... 400

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 420

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 420

Replacing ....................................... 421

Service life ..................................... 400

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 420

Speed rating (definition) ................ 419

Storing ........................................... 422

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 418

Temperature .................................. 414

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 420

Tire bead(definition) ...................... 420

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 420

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 419

Tire size (data) ............................... 426

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 415

Tire tread ....................................... 399

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 420

Total load limit (definition) ............. 421

Traction ......................................... 414

Traction (definition) ....................... 421

Treadwear ..................................... 414

TWR (permissible trailer drawbar

noseweight) (definition) ................. 421

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards...................................... 413

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 419

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 420

Wearindicator(definition) ............. 421

Wheelrim (definition).................... 419

see Flat tire

Tool

see Vehicle tool kit

Top Tether ............................................ 64

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 391

Installing the towing eye ................ 392

Removing the towing eye............... 393

With the rear axle raised ................ 393

Towing atrailer

ActiveParking Assist ..................... 220

Axle load, permissible .................... 456

Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 374

Coupling up atrailer ...................... 256

Decoupling atrailer ....................... 258

Driving tips .................................... 253

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .73

Important safety notes .................. 253

Installing the ball coupling ............. 255

Mounting dimensions .................... 455

Power supply ................................. 259

Pulling away with a trailer .............. 160

Removing the ball coupling ............ 259

Storing the ball coupling ................ 259

Trailer drive program ..................... 245

Trailer loads ................................... 456

Towing away

With both axles on the ground ....... 393

Index

Information Provided by:

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 394

Important safety notes .................. 391

Trailer coupling

see Towing atrailer

Trailer loads and drawbar

noseweights ...................................... 259

Trailer towing

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 240

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 243

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 235

PARKTRONIC................................. 215

Permissible trailer loads and

drawbarnoseweights ..................... 259

Transfer case ..................................... 173

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission position display ......... 165

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECTlever) ...................... 165

Transporting the vehicle .................. 393

Traveling uphill

Brow of hill ..................................... 191

Driving downhill ............................. 191

Maximum gradient-climbing

capability ....................................... 191

Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .376 Trip computer (on-board computer) 266 Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 266

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 267

Trunk

see Tailgate

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 295

Switching on/off ........................... 123

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)

(definition) ......................................... 421

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 88

From inside the vehicle (central

unlocking button) ............................. 87

Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........345

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 28

Data acquisition ............................... 29

Display message ............................ 312

Equipment ....................................... 24

Individualsettings .......................... 274

Limited Warranty ............................. 29

Loading .......................................... 409

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 88

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 80

Lowering ........................................ 426

Maintenance .................................... 25

Parking for a long period ................ 182

Pulling away ................................... 160

Raising ........................................... 423

Reporting problems ......................... 28

Securing from rolling away ............ 422

Towing away .................................. 391

Transporting .................................. 393

Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 88

Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 80

Vehicle data ................................... 452

Vehicle battery

see Battery (vehicle)

Vehicle data ....................................... 452

Vehicle data (off-road driving)

Approach/departure angle............ 454

Fording depth ................................ 454

Maximum gradient climbing ability 455

Vehicle dimensions ........................... 452

Vehicle emergency locking ................ 88

Vehicle identification number

see VIN

Vehicle identification plate .............. 442

Vehicle level

AMG adaptive sport suspension

system ........................................... 212

Vehicle level (display message) ....... 302

Vehicle tool kit .................................. 380

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 270

VIN ...................................................... 442

Information Provided by:

Index

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 319

Brakes ........................................... 318

Check Engine ................................. 325

Coolant .......................................... 326

Distance warning ........................... 328

DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 328

ESP®.............................................. 321

ESP®OFF ....................................... 322

Fuel tank ........................................ 325

Overview .................................. 34, 316

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................ 49

Reserve fuel ................................... 325

Seat belt........................................ 317

SRS ................................................ 324

Tire pressure monitor .................... 329

Warranty ............................................ 442

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 314

Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 426

Wheel chock ...................................... 422

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 421

Checking ........................................ 399

Cleaning ......................................... 373

Cleaning (warning) ......................... 422

Emergency spare wheel ................. 436

Important safety notes .................. 398

Interchanging/changing ................ 421

Mounting anew wheel ................... 425

Mounting awheel .......................... 422

Overview ........................................ 398

Removing awheel .......................... 425

Storing ........................................... 422

Tightening torque ........................... 426

Wheelsize/tiresize ....................... 426

Window curtain air bag

Display message ............................ 292

Operation .........................................48

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ...................................... 149

Infrared reflective .......................... 362

Windshieldwasher fluid

see Windshield washer system

Windshieldwasher system

Adding washer fluid ....................... 368

Notes ............................................. 451

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 136

Rearwindow wiper ........................ 133

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 133

Switching on/off ........................... 132

Winterdriving

Slippery roadsurfaces................... 187

Snow chains .................................. 401

Winter operation

General notes ................................ 400

Overview ........................................ 400

Radiator cover ............................... 365

Snow drive program ....................... 245

Winter tires

M+S tires ....................................... 400

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 373

Important safety notes .................. 133

Replacing ....................................... 133

Replacing (rearwindow) ................ 134

Replacing (windshield)................... 134

Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 376 Workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

ZONE function

Switching on/off ........................... 149

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Protection of the environment

General notes

Environmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in a manner that takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into account.

You too can help to protect the environment by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.

Fuel consumption and the rate of engine, transmission, brake and tire wearare affected by these factors:

operating conditions of your vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the operating instructions require you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or re-use them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

Daimler AGalso supplies reconditioned major assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as new parts.

Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devices, as well as control units and sensors for theserestraint systems, maybe installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrument cluster

center console

Do not install accessories such as audio systems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs or welding. You could impair the operating efficiency of the restraint systems.

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Have aftermarketaccessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.

You could jeopardize the operating safety of your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as well as accessories relevant to safety which have not beenapproved by Mercedes. This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system.Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to strict quality control. Every part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should therefore be used.

More than 300,000 different genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts delivery centers provide quick and reliable parts service.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (Y page 442) and the engine number (Y page 443) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

Operator's Manual

General notes

Before you first drive off, read this Operator's Manual carefully and familiarize yourselfwith your vehicle.

For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual. Disregarding themmay lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard of the instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty.

Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models and all standard and optional equipmentof your vehicle available at thetime of going to print. Country-specific differences are possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safety-relevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicle operation

Service and literature

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the termsofthe following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission Systems Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty

State warranty enforcement laws (lemon laws)

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Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacementofyour vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the same substantial defect or

malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or

malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of

repair of the same ordifferent substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.

Please send your written notice to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals.

Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The service advisor will record every service for you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

For additional information, refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty booklet (Canada).You will find both in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or change of ownership

In the event of a change of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service Center (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in contacting you in a timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the entire literature in the vehicle so that it is available to the next owner.

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If you have purchased a used car, please send us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

If you planto operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic converter may not be available.Leaded fuel may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

the fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe through our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Sports Utility Vehicle

WARNING

Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of

an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is a risk of an accident.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the vehicle's driving characteristics andto the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.

Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

You and all vehicle occupantsshould always wear your seat belts.

Operating safety

Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/ maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you switch off the ignition while driving, safety-relevant functions are only available with limitations,or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and thebrake boosting effect.You will require considerably more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not switch off the ignition while driving.

WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other

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networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer functionas intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carriedout at aqualified specialist workshop.

There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehiclebecomes stuck, e.g. on a high curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or a hole in the road

a heavy object strikes the undercarriage or parts of the chassis.

In situations like this, the body, the undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system for an extended period, they can catch fire.

Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.

Declarations of conformity

Vehicle components which receive and/or transmit radio waves

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference, and 2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."

Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is a risk of an accident.

Do not connect any equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle.

WARNING

Objects in thedriver's footwell canrestrict the pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.

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Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormatsand do not place floormats on top of one another.

If the engine is switched off and equipment on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

Connecting equipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter is a qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on your vehicle. This is especiallythe case for work relevant to safety.

Observe the notes in the Maintenance Booklet.

Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Correct use

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:

the safety notes in this manual

the Technical Data section in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motorvehicles

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience aproblemwith your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affectits safe operation, we urge you to contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem againwith a Mercedes-BenzCenter or contact us at one of the following addresses.

In the USA

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Reporting safety defects

USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575pursuantto the "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966".

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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