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Mercedes V 250 2015, V 220 2015 User Manual

V-Class
Operating Instructions
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Contents
Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 24
At a glance ........................................... 31
Safety ................................................... 40
Opening and closing ........................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 88
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 113
Climate control ................................. 130
Driving and parking .......................... 160
On-board computer/Displays .......... 232
Stowing and features ....................... 280
Transporting loads ............................ 290
Maintenance and care ...................... 298
Breakdown assistance ..................... 318
Wheels and tyres .............................. 326
Technical data ................................... 343
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) ..................................................
12 V socket 360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 314
Function/notes ............................. 221
........................................ 287
197
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 144
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 135
Active light function ......................... 116
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 257
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 216
Detecting parking spaces .............. 213
Display message ............................ 264
Exiting a parking space .................. 215
Function/notes ............................. 212
Important safety notes .................. 212
Parking .......................................... 214
Towing a trailer .............................. 212
Active Service System
see Service interval display
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 68
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 117
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AdBlue
Additive ......................................... 347
Display message ............................ 259
............................
249
Displaying the level ........................ 243
Driving abroad ...............................
Exhaust gas aftertreatment
Filler cap ........................................ 177
Filling capacity ............................... 348
Filling pump ................................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 347
Low outside temperatures ............. 347
Notes ............................................. 347
Purity ............................................. 348
Refill bottles .................................. 178
Refill canisters ............................... 178
Topping up ..................................... 176
Additional speedometer ................... 247
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 346
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 115
AGILITY SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 171
Air filter (white display message) .... 261
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 158
Setting the centre air vents ........... 158
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 159
Setting the side air vents ............... 159
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 41
Airbags
Display message ............................ 250
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Important safety guidelines ............. 45
Sidebag ............................................ 46
Triggering ......................................... 52
Windowbag ...................................... 47
All-wheel drive
Display message (brake) ................ 252
Downhill Speed Regulation ............ 197
............. 27
182
Index
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DSR ............................................... 197
Function/notes .............................
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) .......... 120
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ...... 120
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Aquaplaning ....................................... 184
Armrests ............................................ 107
Ashtray ............................................... 287
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 244
ASSYST
Service interval display .................. 305
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Interior motion sensor ..................... 70
Tow-away protection ........................ 69
Attachments/add-on equipment ....... 28
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 245
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 165
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 164
Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 48
Problems ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 50
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 113
Automatic locking ............................... 77
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 172
AGILITY SELECT switch .................. 171
197
Changing gear ............................... 170
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................
Display message ............................ 268
Driving tips .................................... 172
Emergency running mode .............. 174
Engaging drive position .................. 168
Engaging neutral ............................ 168
Engaging reverse gear ................... 168
Engaging the park position ............ 168
Gearshift recommendation ............ 173
Important safety notes .................. 168
Kickdown ....................................... 172
Manual shifting .............................. 172
Overview ........................................ 168
Problem (fault) ............................... 174
Rocking free .................................. 172
Shift ranges ................................... 170
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 172
Trailer towing ................................. 172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 169
Transmission positions .................. 169
Transmission program display ....... 169
Transmission programs ................. 171
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 174
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary ventilation
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Function/notes ............................. 152
Heater booster function (Immedi-
ate heating mode) .......................... 154
Immediate heating mode ............... 154
Important safety notes .................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Remote control .............................. 152
Setting departure time ................... 155
Switching on/off (remote con-
trol) ................................................ 152
Switching on/off (Timer) ............... 153
Timer ............................................. 153
168
Index
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Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 354
B
Ball coupling
............................................
Fitting
Removing ....................................... 229
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 66
Battery (auxiliary heating remote control)
Changing (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 155
Replacing (hot-water auxiliary
heater) ........................................... 149
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 310
Charging ........................................ 309
Connecting and fitting ................... 308
Disconnecting and removing ......... 307
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 305
Jump starting ................................. 319
Location ......................................... 307
Bed
see Rear bench seat
Before pulling away
Important safety notes .................. 161
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 52
Bench berth
see Rear bench seat
Bench seat/berth
see Rear bench seat
Bicycle rack ....................................... 296
Bio-diesel ........................................... 346
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 167
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 203
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 245
228
Collision warning ........................... 203
Display message
Important safety notes .................. 202
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 202
Notes/function .............................. 201
Trailer towing ................................. 203
Warning display ............................. 203
Blower
see Climate control
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue® ....................... 176
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat­ment
Notes ............................................... 27
BlueTEC
Bonnet
Bottle holders .................................... 286
Brake
Brake Assist
Brake assistance
Brake fluid
Brake force distribution
Brake lamp
Brake lamps
Brake pads/linings
Brakes
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AdBlue® service product ................ 347
Exhaust gas aftertreatment notes .... 27
Closing ........................................... 299
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 298
Opening ......................................... 299
Display message (all-wheel drive) .. 252
EBD .................................................. 66
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Checking the level ......................... 303
Display message ............................ 252
Notes ............................................. 349
see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Trailer display message ................. 257
Adaptive ........................................... 68
Display message ............................ 258
New ............................................... 183
ABS .................................................. 65
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Index
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Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 200
BAS ..................................................
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 349
Checking brake fluid level .............. 303
Display message ............................ 249
Driving tips .................................... 183
Hill start assist ............................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 183
New brake pads/linings ................ 183
Parking brake ................................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 319
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 318
see Towing away
Buttons on the steering column ...... 233
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Calling up a fault
see Display messages
Camera
see 360° camera see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) .................................
Care
360° camera
Automatic car wash ....................... 311
Carpets .......................................... 317
Display ........................................... 316
Exterior lighting ............................. 313
Gear or selector lever .................... 316
High-pressure cleaner .................... 312
Interior ........................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 310
Paint .............................................. 312
Plastic trim .................................... 316
Reversing camera .......................... 314
Roof lining ...................................... 317
Seat belt ........................................ 317
Seat cover ..................................... 316
Sensors ......................................... 314
Sliding door ................................... 315
Steering wheel ............................... 316
................................. 314
311
Trim pieces .................................... 316
Washing by hand ...........................
Washing the engine ....................... 312
Wheels ........................................... 313
Windows ........................................ 313
Wiper blades .................................. 313
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Central locking
Automatic locking ............................ 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 75
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 72
Central locking system
see Central locking
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 37
Middle section ................................. 36
Upper section .................................. 35
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ...... 120
Boot lamp in the side trim panel .... 120
Halogen headlamps ....................... 121
LED light sources ........................... 121
Mirror lamp in the roof lining ......... 120
Rear interior light in the roof lining .. 119 Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ............................................... 120
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 122
Fitting/removing a rear lamp clus-
ter .................................................. 124
Fitting/removing the cover in the
front wheel arch ............................. 122
Fitting/removing the tail lamp ....... 124
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 122
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 123
Parking lamp (front) ....................... 123
Parking lamp (rear) ........................ 124
Side lamp ....................................... 123
Turn signals (front) ......................... 123
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 124
see Changing light bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
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Index
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Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ......
ISOFIX .............................................. 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 58
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Recommendations ........................... 62
Suitable positions ............................ 59
Top Tether ....................................... 57
Child-proof lock
Hinged window ................................ 65
Sliding door ..................................... 64
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 287
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 314
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 315
Climate control
Adjusting airflow ............................ 138
Auxiliary heater .............................. 145
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 145
Auxiliary warm-air heater ............... 152
Controlling automatically ............... 137
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 144
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 135
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Demisting the windscreen ............. 142
Hot-water auxiliary heater ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 130
Indicator lamp ................................ 137
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 132
Information on THERMOTRONIC (3-zone automatic climate con-
trol) ................................................ 134
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 144
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 137
Rear control panel ......................... 133
Setting the air distribution ............. 141
Setting the air vents ...................... 158
Setting the airflow ......................... 142
Setting the climate mode ............... 138
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 144
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Switching on/off ........................... 135
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 145
Switching the rear window heat­ing on/off Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 142
Systems overview .......................... 130
TEMPMATIC control panel (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 131
THERMOTRONIC control panel (3-
zone automatic climate control) .... 133
Co-driver's seat
see Seats
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 31
see Instrument cluster
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 245
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 200
Display message ............................ 264
Distance warning function ............. 199
Operation/notes ............................ 199
Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Combination switch .......................... 114
Communications devices
Type approval/frequency .............. 343
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 289
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Control panel
above the windscreen ...................... 38
Centre console ................................ 35
Climate control ................................ 35
Driver's door .................................... 39
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 144
Conversions/equipment .................... 28
...................................... 143
Index
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Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 302
Display message
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Notes ............................................. 350
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 233
Topping up ..................................... 302
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 116
Crosswind Assist ................................. 68
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 186
Activation conditions ..................... 186
Calling up the stored speed ........... 186
Cruise control lever ....................... 186
Deactivating ................................... 187
Display message ............................ 266
Displaying the speed ..................... 186
Driving system ............................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 186
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 187
Selecting ........................................ 186
Setting a speed .............................. 187
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 186
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 286
Important safety notes .................. 285
Rear compartment ......................... 286
Cup holders
see Cup holder
............................ 261
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 154
Daytime driving lights
Display message
Replacing bulbs ............................. 123
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 113
Declarations of conformity ................. 26
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 26
Diesel .................................................. 346
Diesel additives
see Additives
Diesel particle filter
Short-distance driving .................... 181
Digital Operating Instructions ........... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 236
Digital TV
see TV
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Replacing bulbs ............................. 122
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 246
Switching on/off ........................... 113
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Display
Function/notes ............................. 235
see Display message see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 262
Important safety notes .................. 248
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 248
Engine ............................................ 259
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 248
Introduction ................................... 248
Key ................................................ 271
Lights ............................................. 256
Safety systems .............................. 249
Service interval display .................. 305
Tyres .............................................. 267
Vehicle ........................................... 268
............................ 259
Index
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Distance control
see DISTRONIC PLUS
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning function ............... 199
Distance warning signal (warning
.................................................. 278
lamp) DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 192
Activation conditions ..................... 192
Cruise control lever ....................... 191
Deactivating ................................... 195
Display message ............................ 262
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 195
Driving tips .................................... 192
Front-end collision warning ............ 190
Function/notes ............................. 190
Important safety notes .................. 190
Selecting ........................................ 191
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 194
Setting the speed .......................... 194
Storing and maintaining the cur-
rent speed ..................................... 194
Door
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 72
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 120
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 270
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Downhill Speed Regulation .............. 197
Drive system
DSR ............................................... 197
Driver's door and co-driver's door ..... 77
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
AdBlue® ......................................... 182
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 182
Driving on flooded roads .................. 184
Driving safety system
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 66
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 65
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 199
Driving systems
4MATIC .......................................... 197
360°camera .................................. 221
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 207
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Cruise control ................................ 185
Display message ............................ 262
Distronic Plus ................................ 190
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 203
PARKTRONIC ................................. 209
Reversing camera .......................... 217
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 188
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 205
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 184
Automatic transmission ................. 172
Brakes ........................................... 183
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 196
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Driving in mountainous areas ........ 185
Driving in winter ............................. 184
Driving on flooded roads ................ 184
Driving on wet roads ...................... 184
General .......................................... 181
Icy road surfaces ........................... 184
Important safety notes .................. 160
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 183
New brake disks ............................ 183
New brake pads/linings ................ 183
Overrun mode ................................ 181
Running-in tips ............................... 160
Short journeys ............................... 181
Snow chains .................................. 329
Speed limitation ............................. 181
Towing a trailer .............................. 226
....... 65
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Index
Wet road surface ........................... 183
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................
Function/notes ............................. 197
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 240
263
E
E/e mark ............................................ 343
EASY PACK tailgate
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) ........................................
EASY-PACK tailgate
Display messages .......................... 269
Important safety notes .................... 82
Obstacle detection with reversing
feature ............................................. 82
Opening dimensions ...................... 352
Opening/closing .............................. 83
Problems with the tailgate ............... 84
Programming the key button ........... 83
Resetting ......................................... 84
Setting the opening angle of the
tailgate ............................................. 83
EBD (electronic brake force distri­bution)
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 66
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 165
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 164
Deactivating/activating ................. 166
General information ....................... 164
Important safety notes .................. 164
Electric sliding door
Function ........................................... 79
important safety notes ..................... 78
Obstacle detection ........................... 79
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 79
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Programming the key button ........... 81
Resetting ......................................... 81
Reversing feature ............................. 79
Electric tailgate
see EASY-PACK tailgate
120
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 80
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 73
Inserting .......................................... 73
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Removing ......................................... 73
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 73
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 185
Changing the power output ............. 26
Cleaning instructions ..................... 312
Display message ............................ 259
ECO start/stop function ................ 164
Engine number ............................... 344
Jump-starting ................................. 319
Operating safety .............................. 26
Running irregularly ......................... 167
Starting .......................................... 162
Starting problems .......................... 167
Stopping ........................................ 180
Technical data ............................... 351
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 324
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 276
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 343
Problem (fault) ............................... 167
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 349
Index
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Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick ..........................................
Display message ............................ 262
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 349
Notes about oil grades ................... 348
Oil change ...................................... 349
Oil level (note) ............................... 300
Topping up ..................................... 301
Viscosity ........................................ 349
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro­gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 244
Crosswind Assist ............................. 68
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Exhaust filter
see Diesel particle filter
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 110
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 110
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Resetting ....................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
F
Fault message
see Display messages
Fire extinguisher ...............................
First-aid kit .........................................
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 338
Lowering the vehicle ......................
301
319 319
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 336
Raising the vehicle ......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 337
Removing and fitting the spare
wheel ............................................. 341
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 336
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 336
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 116
Folding table ...................................... 282
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 343
Two-way radio ................................ 343
Front-passenger front airbag deac­tivation system
Operation ......................................... 48
Problems ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 50
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 346
Consumption information .............. 346
Consumption statistics .................. 236
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 346
Diesel particle filter ....................... 181
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 236
Displaying the range ...................... 236
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Flow improver ................................ 346
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Important safety notes .................. 345
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
Quality (diesel) ............................... 346
Refuelling ....................................... 174
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 345
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 260 Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Gauge .............................................. 32
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 176
338
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Index
Fuses .................................................. 325
G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 28
Glove compartment ..........................
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 353
Guide rails
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 293
280
H
Handling control system
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 115
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically)
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 106
Important safety notes .................. 106
Removing/fitting ........................... 106
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 121
Changing bulbs (LED headlamps) .. 121
Misting up ...................................... 118
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heater booster function
see Auxiliary warm-air heater see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 312
Hill start assist .................................. 164
Hinged window
Child-proof lock ............................... 65
Hinged windows
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Display message ............................ 270
Function/notes ............................. 146
Heater booster function ................. 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 151
Remote control .............................. 148
Setting a departure time (remote
control) .......................................... 149
Switching on/off ........................... 147
................... 106
Switching on/off (control panel in the centre console) Switching on/off (remote con-
trol) ................................................ 148
........................
147
I
Immobiliser .......................................... 69
Implied warranty .................................
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 278
Coolant .......................................... 276
Engine diagnostics ......................... 276
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 257
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 28
Inspection
see ASSYST
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 232
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 246
Display message ............................ 258
Overview ........................................ 115
Setting the dipped-beam head­lamps for driving on the right/left .. 246
Interior lighting
Ambient lighting ............................. 119
Automatic control system .............. 118
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
General notes ................................ 118
Manual control ............................... 119
Notes on changing bulbs ............... 119
Overview ........................................ 118
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle ................................................. 119
Repacing bulbs .............................. 119
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ....................... 119
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 70
Function ........................................... 70
24
Index
13
Priming ............................................ 70
Switching off ....................................
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 56
70
J
Jack
Jacking points
Storage location ............................ 318
Using ............................................. 336
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 319
................................
336
K
Key
Changing the battery
Checking the battery ....................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 87
Display message ............................ 271
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Emergency key element ................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 71
Loss ................................................. 75
Modifying the programming ............. 72
Position in the ignition lock ............ 161
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 75
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 161
Kickdown ........................................... 172
.......................
74
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating
Display message ............................ 265
Function/information .................... 203
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Setting the sensitivity .................... 204
Lashing eyelets
Fitting ............................................ 293
Lashing points and lashing materi­als
Permissible tensile load ................. 352
.................
204
LED light sources
Replacing
Licence plate lamp
Display message ............................ 258
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Light sensor (display message) ....... 257
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 246
Active light function ....................... 116
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 117
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 113
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 121
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ...... 119
Cornering light function ................. 116
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 113
Display message ............................ 256
Driving abroad ............................... 182
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 116
Hazard warning lamps ................... 115
Headlamp flasher ........................... 115
Headlamp range ............................ 115
Important safety notes .................. 113
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 115
Light switch ................................... 113
Main-beam headlamps ................... 115
Motorway mode ............................. 116
Parking lamps ................................ 113
Rear foglamp ................................. 114
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 121
Replacing bulbs (LED headlamps) .. 121
Side lamps ..................................... 113
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 113
Turn signals ................................... 114
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 186
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 188
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
.......................................
121
14
Index
Load compartment
Options .......................................... 292
Seating ............................................
Load distribution ............................... 291
Load protection net ........................... 293
Load securing aids
Load protection net ....................... 293
Load-securing aids
Load compartment partition .......... 295
Loading guidelines ............................ 290
Loads
Securing ........................................ 292
Transporting .................................. 290
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 73
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Luggage compartment partition
Folding up/down ........................... 295
Important safety notes .................. 295
Removing/fitting ........................... 296
Storage compartments .................. 295
Lumbar support ................................... 90
92
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 328
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Replacing bulbs ............................. 123
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Maintenance ...................................... 304
Maintenance points under the bon-
net ...................................................... 300
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 163
Gear lever ...................................... 162
Pulling away ................................... 162
Shift recommendation ................... 163
Starting the engine ........................ 162
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 181
............. 117
Media Interface
Connections
Memory card (audio) ......................... 240
Memory function ............................... 111
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 319
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 248
Messages
see Display messages see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors .............................. 110
Important safety notes .................. 109
Rear-view mirror ............................ 110
see Vanity mirror
Misted-up windows
see Climate control
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 288
Type approval/frequency .............. 343
Model
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 72
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Motorway mode ................................ 116
MP3
Operating ....................................... 240
..................................
281
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............
Notes on running in a new vehicle ..
237 160
O
Occupant safety
Automatic front-passenger front airbag deactivation Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 55
Important safety notes .................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
..........................
47
Index
15
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................
Restraint system introduction .......... 40
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Odometer
Displaying ...................................... 235
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 243
Assistance menu ........................... 244
Checking the oil level ..................... 300
Display messages .......................... 248
Displaying a service message ........ 305
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 195
Factory settings ............................. 247
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster menu ............... 246
Light menu ..................................... 246
Media menu ................................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 248
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operating the TV ............................ 241
Operating video DVD ..................... 240
Operation ....................................... 233
Radio menu ................................... 239
Service menu ................................. 243
Settings menu ............................... 244
Standard display ............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 241
Trip menu ...................................... 235
Vehicle menu ................................. 247
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 24
Digital and printed operating
instructions ...................................... 24
General notes .................................. 24
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Operating safety
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Operating safety and registration
Attachments/add-on equipment ..... 28
Changes in engine performance ...... 26
Installations and conversions ........... 28
Notes on body/equipment
mounting directives ......................... 28
Operating safety and vehicle approval
54
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment ................................................
Correct use ...................................... 24
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 26
Qualified specialist workshops ........ 27
Registering your vehicle ................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 233
Overhead control panel ...................... 38
Overrevving range ............................. 233
Overrun mode .................................... 181
P
Paint code .......................................... 344
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... Parking
360° camera ................................. 221
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 179
Reversing camera .......................... 217
see Active Parking Assist see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
see 360° camera see PARKTRONIC see Reversing camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Electric parking brake .................... 179
Emergency braking ........................ 180
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 258
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Switching on/off ........................... 113
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 211
Display message ............................ 264
Driving system ............................... 209
27
312
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Index
Function/notes ............................. 209
Important safety notes ..................
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Roll-back warning .......................... 210
Sensor range ................................. 209
Trailer towing ................................. 211
Warning display ............................. 210
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Passenger compartment air-condi­tioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 316
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)
Operation ......................................... 54
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant safety system)
Display message ............................ 255
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 161
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 161
Preventative passenger protection
see PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 163
Hill start assist ............................... 164
Manual transmission ...................... 162
209
Q
QR code
Rescue card
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27
.....................................
29
R
Radiator cover ..................................... 28
Radio
Selecting a station see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 125
Reading lamp ..................................... 118
Rear bench seat
Adjusting the backrest ..................... 95
Basic position .................................. 95
Bed extension (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 105
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 94
Face-to-face position ....................... 97
Fitting options .................................. 92
Folding up/down ............................. 96
General notes .................................. 91
General notes (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 102
Removing/fitting ............................. 97
Removing/fitting (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 103
Retainer loops (bench seat/
berth) ............................................. 102
Seat anchorage ................................ 91
Seat rails .......................................... 91
Seating variants ............................... 92
Setting up and folding away the
berth (bench seat/berth) ............... 105
Sliding .............................................. 95
Sliding (bench seat/berth) ............ 102
Stowage compartments (bench
seat/berth) .................................... 281
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning ................................... 135
Seating variants ............................... 92
Setting the air vents ...................... 159
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Switching interior lighting on/off ... 119
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Rear foglamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Rear lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
.........................
239
Index
17
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 296
Rear racks
Maximum payload
Rear seat
Adjusting the backrest ..................... 99
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 98
Seat anchorage ................................ 91
Seat rails .......................................... 91
Rear seats
Face-to-face position ..................... 101
Folding down/up ............................. 99
General notes .................................. 91
Removing/fitting ........................... 101
Sliding .............................................. 99
Turning ............................................. 99
Rear view camera
Important safety notes .................. 217
Rear window (which can be opened separately)
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 85
Programming the key button ........... 84
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 144
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Rear-compartment air-condition­ing system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 111
Dipping (manual) ........................... 110
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reducing agent
see AdBlue
Refuelling
AdBlue® ......................................... 176
Fuel filler flap ................................. 175
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Refuelling process ......................... 175
see Fuel
.......................... 353
®
Regeneration
see Diesel particle filter
Remote control
Auxiliary warm-air heater Changing battery (auxiliary warm-
air heater) ...................................... 155
Hot-water auxiliary heater ............. 148
Replacing the battery (hot-water
auxiliary heater) ............................. 149
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 124
Daytime driving lights .................... 123
important safety notes ................... 121
Interior lighting .............................. 119
Main-beam headlamps ................... 123
Rear foglamps ................................ 124
Rear lamps ..................................... 124
Reversing lamp .............................. 124
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 262
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 145
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 256
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Rev counter ........................................ 233
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 314
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 220
Function/notes ............................. 217
General notes ................................ 217
Messages in the display ................. 218
Reverse parking ............................. 219
Switching on/off ........................... 218
Wide-angle function ....................... 221
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 79
Side windows ................................... 85
Reversing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 258
............... 152
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Index
Roof carrier
Maximum payload ..........................
Notes ............................................. 296
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 317
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 353
353
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle
Operating safety .............................. 26
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Swivel seat ....................................... 90
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 43
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 44
Adjusting the height ......................... 43
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Fastening ......................................... 43
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 90
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 90
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 106
Armrest .......................................... 107
Cleaning the cover ......................... 316
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Important safety notes .................... 88
Seat heating .................................. 107
Seat ventilation .............................. 108
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Securing loads
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 293
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
see Automatic transmission
.....................
55
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 314
Service interval display
ASSYST (active Service System)
Calling up the service due date ...... 305
Hiding a service message .............. 305
Notes ............................................. 305
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 243
Service phone number ...................... 319
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 347
Bio-diesel ....................................... 346
Brake fluid ..................................... 349
Coolant (engine) ............................ 350
Engine oil ....................................... 348
Fuel ................................................ 345
Important safety notes .................. 344
Washer fluid ................................... 351
Setting the air distribution ............... 141
Setting the airflow ............................ 142
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 247
On-board computer ....................... 244
Shift recommendation ...................... 235
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 181
Side lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 123
Side window
Child-proof lock ............................... 65
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 87
Convenience opening ...................... 87
Hinged side windows ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Opening/closing the hinged win-
dow .................................................. 86
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 87
Sidebag ................................................ 46
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 120
Sliding door
Child-proof lock ............................... 64
Cleaning ......................................... 315
.... 305
Index
19
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening/closing from outside ......... 78
Opening/closing from the inside .....
see Electrical sliding door
Snow chains ...................................... 329
Socket ................................................ 287
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 340
Removing/fitting ........................... 341
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Spectacles compartment ................. 280
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 247
Digital ............................................ 236
General notes ................................ 232
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 232
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 246
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Activating variable ......................... 189
Calling up the last speed stored .... 189
Deactivating variable ..................... 189
Display message ............................ 265
Displaying the speed ..................... 188
Function/notes ............................. 188
Important safety notes .................. 188
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 188
Permanent ..................................... 190
Problem (malfunction) ................... 190
Selecting ........................................ 188
Setting the speed .......................... 189
Storing the current speed .............. 189
Switching variable SPEEDTRONIC
to passive ...................................... 189
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................ 162
Steering
Display message ............................ 270
78
Warning lamps ............................... 279
Steering wheel
Adjusting
Button overview ............................... 34
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 233
Cleaning ......................................... 316
Gearshift paddles ........................... 172
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 172
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 24
Stowage compartments
see Stowage spaces and compartments
Stowage net ....................................... 281
Stowage spaces and compart­ments
Glove compartment ....................... 280
Important safety notes .................. 280
Spectacles compartment ............... 280
Stowage compartment in the
centre console ............................... 281
Stowage spaces and stowage com­partments
Bench seat/berth stowage com-
partments ...................................... 281
Folding table .................................. 284
Luggage net ................................... 281
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 328
Sun visor
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 120
Overview ........................................ 282
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 69
Swivel seat ........................................... 90
....................................... 109
T
Table
see Folding table
Tail lamp
Trailer display message
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 258
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) ........................................ 120
Display message ............................ 269
Important safety notes .................... 81
.................
257
20
Index
Opening dimensions ...................... 352
Opening/closing from the out-
side ..................................................
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 84
see EASY-PACK tailgate
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Engine ............................................ 351
Guide rail ....................................... 353
Lashing points ............................... 352
Rear racks ..................................... 353
Roof carrier .................................... 353
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 353
Tyres/wheels ................................. 339
Vehicle data ................................... 351
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 352
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 242
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 288
Introduction ................................... 241
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 241
Number from the phone book ........ 242
Redialling ....................................... 242
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 242
Television
see TV
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 233
Outside temperature ...................... 233
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 155
Setting (climate control) ................ 141
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 185
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobiliser ...................................... 69
Time
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 154
Setting the time (auxiliary warm-
air heater) ...................................... 154
Timer (auxiliary warm-air heater)
Activating ....................................... 154
Overview ........................................ 153
Setting departure time ................... 155
Setting the heating level ................ 155
Setting the operating duration ....... 154
82
Setting the temperature ................ 155
Setting the time ............................. 154
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 57
Total distance recorder
Displaying ...................................... 235
Setting the display unit .................. 246
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 69
Deactivating ..................................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 324
Important safety notes .................. 321
Towing
Fitting/removing the towing eye ... 322
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 324
Important safety notes .................. 321
With the rear axle raised ................ 323
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 212
Axle load, permissible .................... 354
Mounting dimensions .................... 353
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 323
Towing eye ......................................... 318
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 206
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 244
Display message ............................ 267
Function/notes ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 206
Instrument cluster display ............. 206
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 231
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lights .............................................. 231
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 315
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 230
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 230
Driving tips .................................... 226
Index
21
ESP® ................................................ 68
Fitting the ball coupling .................
Lights display message .................. 257
Parktronic ...................................... 211
Power supply ................................. 231
Removing the ball coupling ............ 229
Trailer loads ................................... 354
Transmission
see Automatic transmission see Manual transmission
Transmission positions
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 169
Transmission programs
Automatic transmission ................. 171
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 169
Transport
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 293
Loading guidelines ......................... 290
Vehicle ........................................... 324
Transport by rail ................................ 182
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 182
Transporting
Load compartment variations ........ 292
Load distribution ............................ 291
Securing a load .............................. 292
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 316
Trip computer
Displaying ...................................... 236
Selecting the display unit ............... 246
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 237
Setting the display unit .................. 246
Turn signal lamp
Trailer display message ................. 257
Turn signals
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 123
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 124
Switching on/off ........................... 114
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 241
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 343
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
228
Tyre pressure
331
Calling up (on-board computer)
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 331
Recommended ............................... 330
Tables ............................................ 334
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 332
Function/notes ............................. 331
General notes ................................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 332
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 333
Restarting ...................................... 333
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Warning message .......................... 332
Tyre pressure table ........................... 334
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Checking ........................................ 327
Direction of rotation ...................... 335
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 326
Information on driving .................... 327
M+S tyres ...................................... 328
Replacing ....................................... 335
Service life ..................................... 328
Snow chains .................................. 329
Storing ........................................... 336
Summer tyres ................................ 328
Tyre size (data) .............................. 339
Tyre tread ...................................... 327
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 340
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Unlocking
Emergency unlocking From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
With emergency key element ........... 73
Upshift indicator ............................... 235
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Vanity mirror
120
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp)
Sun visor ........................................ 282
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Index
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Data acquisition ...............................
Display message ............................ 268
Electronics ..................................... 343
Emergency unlocking ....................... 73
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 24
Individual settings .......................... 244
Leaving parked up ......................... 181
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 73
Locking (key) ................................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 338
Operating safety .............................. 26
Pulling away ................................... 162
Raising ........................................... 336
Registration ..................................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 179
Towing away .................................. 321
Transporting .................................. 324
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 73
Unlocking (key) ................................ 72
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 28
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey
Vehicle data ....................................... 351
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 352
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 73
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 344
Vehicle key
see Key
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 318
Ventilation
see Climate control
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 240
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 344
Type plate ...................................... 344
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Warning and indicator lamps
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ABS
Brakes ........................................... 273
Distance warning signal ................. 278
ESP® .............................................. 274
ESP® OFF ....................................... 275
Fuel tank ........................................ 276
General notes ................................ 271
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 186
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 191
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 188
Overview .......................................... 33
Parking brake ................................ 275
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 276
Restraint system ............................ 275
Seat belt ........................................ 272
Steering ......................................... 279
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 279
Warning triangle ................................ 319
Warnings
Stickers ........................................... 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 270
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Notes ............................................. 351
Topping up ..................................... 303
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 338
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 335
Changing/replacing ....................... 335
Checking ........................................ 327
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 338
Fitting a wheel ............................... 336
Important safety notes .................. 326
Removing a wheel .......................... 337
Removing and fitting the spare
wheel ............................................. 341
Snow chains .................................. 329
Storing ........................................... 336
Tightening torque ........................... 338
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 339
274
Windowbag
Display message ............................
Operation ......................................... 47
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 313
see Side windows
Windscreen
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Demisting ...................................... 142
Windscreen washer fluid
Topping up ..................................... 303
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 129
Rear window wiper ........................ 126
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Winter diesel ..................................... 346
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 328
Winter operation
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Slippery road surfaces ................... 184
Snow chains .................................. 329
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
M+S tyres ...................................... 328
Setting a limit speed ...................... 181
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing (rear window) ................ 127
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 127
Service indicator ............................ 126
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Operating Instructions

Before the first journey

The Operating vice Booklet and the equipment-dependent Sup­plements are integral parts of the vehicle. Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass all of the docu­ments on to the new owner.
Read these documents carefully and familiarise yourself with the vehicle before the first journey.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life, always follow the instructions and warning noti­ces in these Operating Instructions. Disregard­ing them may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Instructions, Maintenance or Ser-

Implied warranty

Follow the
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the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contra­ventions against these instructions are not covered either by Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle War­ranty.
instructions in this manual about

Vehicle equipment

These Operating Instructions describe all the models and your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print. Country-specific deviations are possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not be equipped with all the functions described. 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.
All systems found in your vehicle are listed in your vehicle's original purchase agreement.
Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if you have any questions about equipment or opera­tion.
standard and optional equipment of
Digital and printed Operating Instruc­tions
The Digital ted automatically. Modifications can only take place by means of Supplements to the printed Operating Instructions.
Always observe the printed Operating Instruc­tions as well as the Supplements to the Operat­ing Instructions.
Operating Instructions are not upda-

Correct use

Observe the your vehicle:
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the safety notes in these Operating Instruc­tions
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the technical data in these Operating Instruc­tions
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles
Various warning stickers are attached to the vehicle. If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognise certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.
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Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring could affect their function and/or the operation of other net­worked components. This could in particular also be the case for systems relevant to safety. They might not function properly any­more and/or jeopardise the operational safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.
Do not electronic components or their software. Always have work on electrical and electronic components carried out at a qualified special­ist workshop.
If you carry out modifications to electronic com­ponents, their software or wiring, this could result in the invalidation of your vehicle's oper­ating permit.
following information when driving
WARNING
attempt to modify the wiring as well as
WARNING
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Gases and liquids from substances that con­stitute a health hazard or react aggressively can escape, even from securely closed con­tainers. If you transport these substances inside the
vehicle, this may affect your health and impair your concentration while you are driving. It may also cause malfunctions or electrical component system failures. There is a risk of fire and accident.
Do not store or transport any substances in the vehicle that are hazardous to health or react aggressively.
Substances that constitute a health hazard or react aggressively include, for example:
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solvents
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fuel
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oil and grease
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cleaning agents
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acid

Protection of the environment

Economical and environmentally aware driving

Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre­hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour­ces which form the basis of our existence on this planet sparingly and in a manner which takes the requirements of both nature and humanity into consideration.
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 the following factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore, please bear the following in mind:
and tyre wear depend on
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avoid short trips, as these increase fuel consumption.
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observe the correct tyre pressure.
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Personal driving style:
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Returning a used vehicle

Only for EU countries: Mercedes-Benz will take back your end-of-life
vehicle for environment-friendly disposal in accordance with the European Union (EU) End­of-Life Vehicles Directive.
A network of vehicle collection points and dis­assembly plants return your vehicle. You can leave it at any of these points free of charge. This makes an important contribution to closing the recycling circle and conserving resources.
For further information about recycling and dis­posing of end-of-life vehicles, and the take-back conditions, please visit the national Mercedes­Benz website for your country.
carry any unnecessary weight in the
do not vehicle.
remove the roof rack once you no longer need it.
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.
all maintenance work should be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
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.
monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
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Operating safety and vehicle approval

Information on vehicle operation

There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
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the vehicle makes contact with the ground, e.g. on a high kerb or a loose road surface
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you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g. a kerb or a pothole
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a heavy object hits the underbody or chassis component
In these frame, the underbody, chassis components, wheels or tyres could be damaged even if this is not visible from the outside. Components that have been damaged in this way can unexpect­edly fail or no longer be able to assimilate the loads occurring in the event of an accident. If the underbody panelling is damaged, flammable material, such as leaves, grass or twigs, could collect between the underbody and underbody panelling. These materials could ignite if they remain in contact with hot components of the exhaust system for an extended period.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired immedi­ately at a qualified specialist workshop. If you become aware when continuing the journey that driving safety has been effected, stop as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic condi­tions. In such cases, consult a qualified special­ist workshop.
or similar situations, the vehicle body/
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Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
ignite if they come into contact with

Declaration of conformity

systems and communication devices integrated in the vehicle:
The components of the vehicle which receive and/or
transmit the basic requirements and all other relevant regulations stipulated by Directive 1999/5/EC.
You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
radio waves are compliant with
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehicle components has been checked and certified according to the currently valid version of Reg­ulation ECE-R 10.

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING
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If you connect equipment to a diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it can affect the operation of the vehicle systems. This may affect the operating safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos­tics connection in the vehicle.
connection is only intended for

Changing the engine power output

Increased power could:
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change emission levels
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cause malfunctions
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lead to consequential damage
The operating guaranteed in all situations.
Any tampering with the engine management system in order to increase the engine power output will lead to the loss of warranty entitle­ments.
safety of the engine cannot be
Radio-based vehicle components
The following note applies to all radio-based components of the vehicle and the information
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If the vehicle's engine power output is increased:
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tyres, suspension,
braking and engine cooling systems must be adapted to the increased engine power output.
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have the vehicle recertified.
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report changes in power output to the vehicle insurers.
This will otherwise lead to the invalidation of the vehicle’s general operating permit and its insur­ance cover.
If you sell the vehicle, inform the buyer of any alterations to the vehicle's engine power output. If you do not inform the buyer, this may consti­tute a punishable offence under national legis­lation.

Qualified specialist workshops

A qualified specialist workshop has the neces­sary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifica-
correctly carry out the work required on
tions to the vehicle.
This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Maintenance or Service Booklet.
The following work should always be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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modifications as well as installations and alterations
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work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Only have work carried out on the engine
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electronics and its associated parts, such as control units, sensors, actuating components and connector leads, at a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle components may other­wise wear more quickly and the vehicle's operating permit may be invalidated.

Registering your vehicle

Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to carry out technical inspections on certain vehi­cles. This is always the case if the quality or safety of the vehicle is improved as a result of
the inspection. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registra-
tion data. Your registration data is not stored if:
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you did not purchase your vehicle at an authorised specialist dealer.
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your vehicle has not been inspected at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership.

Exhaust gas aftertreatment

The exhaust gas aftertreatment system in a BlueTEC® vehicle must tion with the reducing agent AdBlue® if it is to function correctly.
If you operate the vehicle without AdBlue® or with emissions-relevant malfunctions, the oper­ating permit is invalidated. The legal conse­quence of this is that the vehicle may no longer be operated on public roads.
Engine management monitors the exhaust gas aftertreatment components for compliance with emissions laws and regulations. If you attempt to operate the vehicle without AdBlue®, with diluted AdBlue® or with a different reducing agent, this will be detected by the engine man­agement system. Other emissions-relevant mal­functions, e.g. dosage malfunctions or sensor errors, are also detected and logged.
The engine management system subsequently prevents the engine being restarted after issu­ing a warning message.
Therefore top up the AdBlue® tank regularly dur­ing vehicle operation or, at the latest, after receiving the first warning message via the on­board computer (Y page 176).
When the supply of AdBlue® is down to a reserve of approximately 2.4 l, the Refill AdBlue
See Owner’s Manual message is shown in the
display.
If the supply of AdBlue® is almost empty, the display promptly shows the Refill AdBlue
No start in ... mi message. If you continue
driving without refilling the AdBlue® tank, you will only be able to drive the vehicle the maxi­mum distance shown.
be operated in conjunc-
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If the display shows the Refill AdBlue
start not possible message, the AdBlue
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supply is used up. If you switch off the engine and do not subsequently top up with AdBlue®, you will then no longer be able to start the engine.
To start the engine, you need to add at least 4 l of AdBlue® and then switch on the ignition for approximately one minute. When the new level is detected by the engine management, you can then start the engine.
If there is a malfunction with the exhaust gas aftertreatment components, have it checked immediately and repaired at a qualified special­ist workshop.
Before you travel outside Europe, check the AdBlue® supply (Y page 243) and get advice from a qualified specialist workshop.
You can find information on refilling AdBlue
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under "Refuelling" (Y page 176).
Additional information on AdBlue® can be found under "Service products and capacities" (Y page 347).

Attachments, bodies, equipment and conversions

Notes on body/equipment mounting directives
For safety reasons, have bodies manufac-
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tured and cable Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting directives. These body/equipment mounting directives ensure that the chassis and the body form one unit and that maximum operating and road safety is achieved.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom­mends that:
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Approval from certified inspection agencies or official approvals cannot rule out risks to your safety.
Observe the information on genuine Mercedes­Benz parts (Y page 28).
fitted in accordance with the appli-
no other modifications should be made to the vehicle.
approval should be obtained from Mercedes-Benz in the event of deviations from approved body/equipment mounting directives.
The Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting directives can be found on the Internet at https://bb-portal.mercedes-benz.com.
There you can also find information on PIN assignment and changing fuses.
You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Notes on the radiator
Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle,
attaching a radiator trim for winter driv-
such as ing, is not permitted. Do not cover up the radi­ator. Do not use thermal mats, insect protection covers or anything similar.
Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic system may be affected. In some countries, the record­ing of engine diagnostic data is a legal require­ment, and must always be verifiable and accu­rate.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Airbags and
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control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:
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doors
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door pillars
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door sills
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seats
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dashboard
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instrument cluster
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centre 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.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop.
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as ranty applies as for new parts.
If you use parts, tyres, wheels or safety-relevant equipment which has not been approved by Mercedes-Benz, the operational safety of the
seat belt tensioners, as well as
new parts. For these, the same war-
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