Mercedes ML 55 AMG 2002, ML 500 2002, ML 320 2002 User Manual

M-Class

Operator’s Manual

ML 320 ML 500 ML 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:

• Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

• Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

• Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction

Product information .......................... 7

Roadside assistance ......................... 10

Where to find it ................................ 14

Reporting Safety Defects ................ 16

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Center console ..............................20

Overhead control panel ............... 21

Operation

Vehicle keys ...................................... 24

Start lock-out ....................................25

General notes on the

central locking system ...............25

Central locking system ...................26

Radio frequency

remote control ..............................26

Unlocking the liftgate .................. 27

Panic button .................................. 28

Mechanical keys ........................... 29

Doors ................................................. 30

Central locking switch .................... 32

Automatic central locking .............. 33

Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ...................... 33

Liftgate .............................................. 34

Antitheft alarm system ................... 36

Tow-away alarm and

glass breakage sensor ............... 37

Seats, front ....................................... 38

Manual seats ................................ 40

Power seats ....................................41

Head restraint .............................. 42

Memory function ......................... 43

Heated seats ..................................... 46

Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 48

Seat belts .......................................... 48

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ............................ 49

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ................... 55

Self-test BabySmart

without

special child seat installed ......... 55

Supplemental restraint

system (SRS) ................................ 56

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) .............................57

Airbags ..............................................58

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor

and airbag .....................................66

Infant and

child restraint systems ................ 68

Adjustable steering wheel .............. 74

Inside rear view mirror .................. 75

Antiglare night position ..............75

Exterior rear view mirrors .............77

Exterior rear view mirror,

electrically folding .......................79

Instrument cluster ...........................82

Indicator lamps in

the instrument cluster ...............84

Trip computer ...................................89

Flexible service system

(FSS) ..............................................94

Engine oil level indicator ................ 96

Exterior lamp switch ....................... 97

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Headlamp mode ...............................99

Night security illumination ......... 101

Locator lighting .......................... 102

Fog lamp switch ............................ 103

Hazard warning flasher

switch .......................................... 104

Headlamp cleaning system ..........104

Windshield wiper/washer

switch .......................................... 105

Rear window wiper/washer ......... 106

Automatic climate control ............ 108

Dust filter .....................................111

Basic setting –

automatic mode .......................... 112

Programming the basic

temperature setting ....................113

Special settings ...........................114

Air volume, manual ....................114

Air distribution, manual ............114

Defroster/Windows fogged up on

the inside ......................................115

Air recirculation ..........................116

Economy mode ............................117

Residual engine

heat utilization ............................ 117

Switching the automatic climate control

on and off ..................................... 118

Switching off the rear passenger compartment ventilation and the

rear control panel ....................... 118

Rear passenger compartment

climate control .......................... 119

Manual setting of air volume and air distribution in the rear

passenger compartment ............ 119

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ............... 120

Rear window defroster ..................121

Power windows .............................. 122

Rear quarter windows .................. 125

Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 126

Interior lighting ............................. 128

Sun visors ........................................ 131

Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........131

Interior .............................................132

Storage compartments,

armrest and cup holder ...........132

Glove box ..................................... 133

Armrest in rear bench seat ..........136

Ashtrays .......................................... 137

Lighter ............................................. 138

Split rear seat bench .....................139

Easy entry/exit feature .............142

Rear seat head restraints ..........143

Third row seats .............................. 144

Removable cargo floor plates ....... 147

Enlarged cargo area ....................... 149

Cargo tie-down rings ..................... 150

Hooks ............................................... 151

Partition net .................................... 151

Loading instructions ..................... 154

Cargo area cover blind .................. 155

Telephone, general ........................ 157

Cellular telephone ......................... 157

Garage door opener .......................158

Driving

Control and operation of

radio transmitters ..................... 164

The first 1 000 miles

(1 500 km) ................................. 165

Maintenance ...................................165

Tele Aid ........................................... 166

Catalytic converter ........................ 178

Emission control ............................ 179

Steering lock ...................................180

Starting and turning off

the engine .................................. 182

Automatic transmission ...............183

Parking brake ................................. 191

Driving instructions .......................192

Drive sensibly – save fuel .........192

Drinking and driving .................192

Pedals ...........................................192

Power assistance .........................193

Brakes ...........................................193

Driving off ....................................194

Parking .........................................195

Tires ..............................................195

Snow chains ................................199

Winter driving instructions ......199

Deep water .................................. 201

Passenger compartment ........... 201

Traveling abroad ........................ 201

Off-Road driving ............................ 202

Trailer towing ................................ 209

Cruise control .................................214

Brake assist system

(BAS) ........................................... 217

Antilock brake system

(ABS) ........................................... 219

Four-wheel electronic

traction system (4-ETS+) ..........221

Electronic brake proportioning

(EBP) ...........................................222

Electronic stability program

(ESP) ...........................................223

Transmission control –

LOW RANGE mode ...................227

Parking assist

(Parktronic) ..............................230

What you should know

at the gas station .......................235

Check regularly and

before a long trip ......................238

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Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and

indicator lamps in

the instrument cluster .............240

On-board diagnostic system – Check engine malfunction

indicator lamp .............................240

Brake warning lamp .................. 241

Supplemental restraint system

(SRS) indicator lamp ..................242

Fuel reserve warning .................242

Electronic stability program

(ESP) / Electronic traction

system (ETS) – warning lamp .. 243

BAS/ESP malfunction

indicator lamp ............................ 243

4-ETS malfunction

indicator lamp ............................ 243

LOW RANGE

indicator lamp ............................ 243

ABS malfunction

indicator lamp ............................ 244

Adjustable steering wheel –

indicator lamp ............................ 244

AIRBAG OFF

indicator lamp ............................ 244

Seat belt warning lamp .............245

Charge indicator lamp ...............245

Low engine oil level

warning lamp ..............................246

Low engine coolant level

warning ........................................246

Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid

level warning lamp ....................247

Brake pad wear i

ndicator lamp ..............................247

FSS indicator ...............................247

Practical hints

First aid kit .....................................250

Fuses ................................................250

Electrical outlet ..............................252

Stowing items in the vehicle ........252

Hood .................................................253

Checking engine oil level .............255

Automatic transmission

fluid level ...................................256

Engine oil consumption ................256

Coolant level ...................................256

Adding coolant ...........................257

Windshield washer/headlamp

cleaning system .........................258

Windshield and headlamp

washer fluid mixing ratio .........259

Vehicle j a ck,

wheel bolt wrench and

screwdriver ............................... 259

Air pump ......................................... 261

Wheels ............................................ 262

Tire replacement ....................... 262

Rotating wheels ......................... 263

Spare wheel .................................... 264

Changing wheels ........................... 267

Tire inflation pressure ................. 272

Battery ............................................. 273

Jump starting ................................. 275

Towing the vehicle ........................ 277

Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking .................. 281

Stranded vehicle ............................ 281

Exterior lamps ................................282

Headlamp assembly ...................283

Taillamp assemblies ..................287

Adjusting headlamp aim ...............290

Remote control battery

replacement ...............................292

Synchronizing

remote control ............................293

Emergency operation of

sliding/pop-up roof ...................294

Manual release for

fuel filler flap .............................295

Replacing wiper blades .................295

Roof rack .........................................296

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Vehicle care

Cleaning and care of the vehicle .298

Power washer ..............................299

Tar stains .....................................299

Paintwork, painted body

components .................................299

Engine cleaning ..........................300

Vehicle washing .........................300

Ornamental moldings ................300

Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal

lenses ...........................................300

Cleaning the parktronic system

sensors .........................................301

Window cleaning ........................ 301

Wiper blades ............................... 301

Light alloy wheels ......................302

Instrument cluster .....................302

Steering wheel and gear selector

lever ..............................................302

Cup holder ...................................302

Seat belts .....................................302

Headliner .....................................302

Upholstery ...................................303

Hard plastic trim items ............. 303

Plastic and rubber parts ........... 303

Technical data

Spare parts service ....................... 306

Warranty coverage ........................ 306

Identification labels ...................... 307

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 308

Technical data ................................ 309

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –

capacities ....................................314

Engine oils ....................................... 316

Engine oil additives .......................316

Air conditioner refrigerant ........... 316

Brake fluid ....................................... 316

Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 317

Fuel requirements .........................317

Gasoline additives ..........................318

Coolants ...........................................318

Consumer information ................. 320

Index

Index ................................................322

Product information

Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

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Operator’s manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:

• New Light Truck Limited Warranty,

• Emission System Warranty,

• Emission Performance Warranty,

• California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles 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 and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (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 of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

Maintenance

The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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Roadside assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Roadside assistance will be provided in accordance with standard program guidelines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, however, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center technician or the tow service provider on a case by case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.

Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage

the catalysts,

• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars were not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use.

This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this type, if you make sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may roll over or may go out of control and crash. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the Operator’s Manual. Take time to become familiar with the driving characteristics of this vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Do not attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. When driving off-road or working the vehicle, do not overload it. And, always wear your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

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Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:

• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.

•Driving: Important information on driving.

• Instrument cluster display: Indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

•Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,

coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at the following addresses:

In the USA: Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada: Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Center console ..............................20

Overhead control panel ............... 21

Instruments and controls

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1 Cup holder, see page 132

2 Parking brake release, see page 191

3 Parking brake pedal, see page 191

4 Steering wheel adjustment lever, see page 74

5 Headlamp washer switch, see page 104

6 Exterior lamp switch, see page 97

7 Cruise control switch, see page 214

8 Instrument cluster, see page 82

9 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 104

10 Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2),

Driver airbag, see page 58

11 Steering lock with ignition/ starter switch, see

page 180

12 Windshield wiper/washer switch, see page 105

13 Voice recognition system switch (optional only for

Canada), see separate operating instructions

14 Parking assist warning indicators, see page 230

15 Transmission control switch– LOW RANGE mode,

see page 227

16 Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system

17 Front fog lamp/rear fog lamp switch, see page 103

18 MCS (Optional Modular Control System), see

separate operator’s manual

19 Front passenger airbag, see page 58

20 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock

position 1 or 2)

21 Cup holder, see page 132

22 Storage compartment

23 Electrical outlet, see page 252

24 Automatic climate control switch, see page 108

Rear window defroster switch, see page 121

25 Left front seat heater switch, see page 46

26 Switch for rear quarter window, left, see page 125

27 Switch for rear window washer/wiper, see page 106

28 ESP control switch, see page 225

29 Switch for rear quarter window, right, see page 125

30 Right front seat heater switch, see page 46

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Center console 1 Ashtray with lighter, see page 137

2 Selector lever, see page 183

3 Power window switch, left front door, see page 122

4 Power window safety switch, rear doors,

see page 122

5 Power window switch, left rear door, see page 122

6 Central locking switch, see page 32

7 Storage compartment, see page 133

8 Exterior mirror adjustment switch, see page 77

Exterior mirrors, electrically folding, see page 79

9 Parking assist (parktronic) deactivation switch

(optional), see page 230

10 Power window switch, right rear door, see page 122

11 Power window switch, right front door, see page 122

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Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 128

2 Garage door opener, see page 158

3 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

voice recognition system

4 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 166

5 Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 126

6 Rear view mirror, see page 75

Reading lamps inside rear view mirror, see page 128

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Operation

Vehicle keys ...................................... 24

Start lock-out ....................................25

General notes on the

central locking system ...............25

Central locking system ...................26

Radio frequency

remote control ..............................26

Unlocking the liftgate .................. 27

Panic button .................................. 28

Mechanical keys ........................... 29

Doors ..................................................30

Central locking switch ....................32

Automatic central locking ..............33

Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ......................33

Liftgate ...............................................34

Antitheft alarm system ................... 36

Tow-away alarm and

glass breakage sensor ................37

Seats, front ........................................ 38

Manual seats ................................. 40

Power seats ................................... 41

Head restraint .............................. 42

Memory function ......................... 43

Heated seats ..................................... 46

Seat belts and

integrated restraint system ....... 48

Seat belts .......................................... 48

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ............................ 49

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ................... 55

Self-test BabySmart

without

special child seat installed ......... 55

Supplemental restraint

system (SRS) ............................... 56

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) ............................ 57

Airbags .............................................. 58

Safety guidelines for

the seat belt, emergency

tensioning retractor

and airbag ..................................... 66

Infant and

child restraint systems ............... 68

Adjustable steering wheel ...............74

Inside rear view mirror .................. 75

Antiglare night position ..............75

Exterior rear view mirrors .............77

Exterior rear view mirror,

electrically folding .......................79

Instrument cluster ...........................82

Indicator lamps in

the instrument cluster ...............84

Trip computer ...................................89

Flexible service system

(FSS) ..............................................94

Engine oil level indicator ................ 96

Exterior lamp switch ....................... 97

Headlamp mode ...............................99

Night security illumination ......... 101

Locator lighting .......................... 102

Fog lamp switch ............................103

Hazard warning flasher

switch .......................................... 104

Headlamp cleaning system ..........104

Windshield wiper/washer

switch .......................................... 105

Rear window wiper/washer ......... 106

Automatic climate control ............ 108

Dust filter .....................................111

Basic setting –

automatic mode .......................... 112

Programming the basic

temperature setting ....................113

Special settings ...........................114

Air volume, manual ....................114

Air distribution, manual ............114

Defroster/Windows fogged up on

the inside ......................................115

Air recirculation ..........................116

Economy mode ............................117

Residual engine

heat utilization ............................117

Switching the automatic climate control

on and off .....................................118

Switching off the rear passenger compartment ventilation and the

rear control panel .......................118

Rear passenger compartment

climate control ..........................119

Manual setting of air volume and air distribution in the rear

passenger compartment ............119

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ............... 120

Rear window defroster ..................121

Power windows .............................. 122

Rear quarter windows .................. 125

Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 126

Interior lighting ............................. 128

Sun visors ........................................ 131

Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........131

Interior .............................................132

Storage compartments,

armrest and cup holder ............132

Glove box ......................................133

Armrest in rear bench seat ...........136

Ashtrays ...........................................137

Lighter ..............................................138

Split rear seat bench ......................139

Easy entry/exit feature ............. 142

Rear seat head restraints ......... 143

Third row seats .............................. 144

Removable cargo floor plates ...... 147

Enlarged cargo area ...................... 149

Cargo tie-down rings .....................150

Hooks ...............................................151

Partition net .................................... 151

Loading instructions ..................... 154

Cargo area cover blind .................. 155

Telephone, general ........................ 157

Cellular telephone ......................... 157

Garage door opener .......................158

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Vehicle keys

Included with your vehicle are 2 remote controls with folding master keys.

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When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

Remote control with folding master key

The remote control operates all locks on the vehicle.

To release the key, press button (1). The key unfolds from the holder by itself.

The transmitter for the remote control is located in the key holder.

Obtaining replacement keys

Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Start lock-out

Important!

Removing the key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.

Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 deactivates the start lock-out.

Note:

In case the engine cannot be started and the messages Á and î are shown in the odometer display field, the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

General notes on the central locking system

If the key in the steering lock is in position 1 or 2, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control.

If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:

• Check the batteries of the remote control, see page 292.

• Synchronize the remote control, see page 293.

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Instruments and controls

Operation Driving

Central locking system

(Radio frequency remote control)

The master key has an integrated radio frequency remote control.

Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button.

The vehicle doors, liftgate and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.

With vehicle centrally locked, the liftgate can also be unlocked by using the remote control.

If the key in the steering lock is in position 1 or 2, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control.

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26Central locking system

1 Transmit button

‹ Locking

Œ Unlocking

Š Unlocking liftgate

2 PANIC button

3 Release button for master key

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Locking and unlocking with remote control

Unlocking:

Press transmit button Œ once. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the driver’s door and fuel filler flap are unlocked.

The antitheft alarm system is also deactivated.

Press transmit button Œ a second time to unlock remaining doors and liftgate.

Notes:

If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 295.

If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door nor liftgate is opened or the key is not inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle will automatically lock and reactivate the antitheft alarm system.

Locking:

Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked and the antitheft alarm is activated.

Notes:

If the turn signal lamps do not blink three times when locking the vehicle, a door, the liftgate, or the hood is not properly closed. Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again with the remote control.

If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote control or to synchronize the remote control, see page 292 and page 293.

Unlocking the liftgate

Press transmit button Š to unlock only the liftgate. This also deactivates the antitheft alarm.

Important!

A minimum height clearance of 7 ft. (2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate.

Instruments and controls

Operation Driving

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27Central locking system

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