Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual
Metris
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6463 7304 13 Part no. 447 584 23 02 Edition 10-15
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Index ....................................................... 3
Introduction ......................................... 26
At a glance ........................................... 35
Safety ................................................... 44
Opening and closing ........................... 68
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 84
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 93
Climate control ................................. 108
Driving and parking .......................... 120
On-board computer and displays .... 169
Stowing and features ....................... 229
Transporting loads ............................ 233
Maintenance and care ...................... 241
Breakdown assistance ..................... 261
Wheels and tires ............................... 268
Technical data ................................... 295
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Contents
1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 232
A
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................204
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Function/notes ................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 112
Active Parking Assist
Canceling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 159
Detecting parking spaces .............. 156
Display message ............................ 214
Exiting a parking space .................. 158
Function/notes .............................155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Parking .......................................... 157
Towing a trailer .............................. 155
Add-on equipment ............................... 31
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs .............................101
Additional speedometer
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 300
Gasoline ......................................... 298
Air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 205
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 191
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 55
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 50
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction ..................................... 48
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................45
Side impact air bag .......................... 50
Window curtain air bag .................... 51
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 117
Setting the center air vents ........... 118
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 118
Setting the side air vents ............... 118
Air vents
see Air vents
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) ............ 98
Changing a bulb (tailgate) ................ 98
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ........ 98
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrests .............................................. 90
Ashtray ............................................... 231
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ........... 67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Index
3
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Function/notes ............................. 150
ATTENTION ASSIST
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lamp
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
AUTO lights
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 255
Automatic climate control
see Climate control
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 124
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 124
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 94
Automatic locking ............................... 73
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 130
Changing gear ............................... 128
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 127
Display message ............................ 218
Driving tips .................................... 130
Emergency running mode .............. 132
Engaging drive position .................. 127
Engaging neutral ............................ 127
Engaging reverse gear ................... 127
Engaging the park position ............ 127
Gearshift recommendation ............ 131
Important safety notes .................. 126
Kickdown ....................................... 130
Manual shifting .............................. 131
Overview ........................................ 126
Problem (malfunction) ................... 132
Program selector button ................ 130
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 131
Shift ranges ................................... 129
Starting the engine ........................ 122
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 131
Trailer towing ................................. 131
Transmission oil change ................ 300
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 128
Transmission positions .................. 128
Transmission program display ....... 128
Transmission programs ................. 129
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 132
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 306
B
Backup lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Backup lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs ............................. 102
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 64
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Replacing ......................................... 70
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 254
Charging ........................................ 254
Connecting and installing .............. 252
Disconnecting and removing ......... 251
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Important safety notes .................. 249
Jump starting ................................. 263
Location ......................................... 251
Before driving off
Important safety notes .................. 121
Belt
see Seat belts
Bicycle rack ....................................... 239
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 148
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185
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Index
Collision warning ...........................148
Display message ............................ 216
Important safety notes .................. 146
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 147
Notes/function .............................. 146
Trailer towing ................................. 148
Warning display ............................. 147
Blower
see Climate control
Bluetooth®Audio ............................... 182
Brake
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 190
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 246
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Notes ............................................. 301
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs ............................. 102
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 210
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 196
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 138
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 63
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145
Applying the parking brake ............ 134
BAS .................................................. 64
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 301
Checking brake fluid level .............. 246
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 204
EBD .................................................. 64
Hill start assist ............................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 137
New brake pads/linings ................ 138
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 138
Riding tips ...................................... 137
Warning lamp ................................. 221
Breakdown
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 261
see Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 171
On the steering wheel .................... 176
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 26
Camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash
see Care
Care
Car wash ........................................ 255
Carpets .......................................... 260
Display ........................................... 259
Exterior lights ................................ 258
Interior ........................................... 259
Notes ............................................. 255
Paint .............................................. 256
Plastic trim .................................... 259
Power washer ................................ 256
Rear view camera .......................... 258
Roof lining ...................................... 260
Seat belt ........................................ 260
Seat cover ..................................... 260
Sensors ......................................... 258
Sliding door ................................... 259
Steering wheel ............................... 260
Trim pieces .................................... 260
Washing by hand ........................... 256
Washing the engine ....................... 256
Wheels ........................................... 257
Index
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Windows ........................................257
Wiper blades .................................. 257
Cargo compartment
Options .......................................... 235
Seating ............................................ 86
Cargo compartment lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 98
Cargo compartment lighting
Switching on centrally ......................97
Switching on locally ......................... 97
Cargo tie-down rings
Permissible tensile load ................. 304
Center console
Controls ........................................... 41
Central locking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic locking confirmation (on-
board computer) ............................ 188
Automatic locking ............................ 73
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 188
Emergency unlocking ....................... 69
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 73
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68
Central locking system
see Central locking
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ........ 98
Halogen headlamps ......................... 99
Mirror lamp in the headliner ............ 98
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ................................................. 99
Trunk lamp in the side trim panel .... 98
Changing bulbs
Additional turn signals ................... 101
Ambient lamp in tailgate .................. 98
Backup lamps ................................ 102
Brake lamps ................................... 102
Cargo compartment lamp ................ 98
Daytime running lamps .................. 101
High-beam headlamps ................... 101
Installing/removing a rear lamp
cluster ........................................... 102
Installing/removing the cover in
the wheel arch ............................... 100
Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 102
Interior light ..................................... 97
Interior lighting ................................ 97
Low-beam headlamps .................... 100
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 100
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 101
Parking lamps ................................ 101
Rear fog lamp ................................ 102
Rear interior light in the headliner ... 98
Standing lamps (front) ................... 101
Standing lamps (rear) .................... 102
Tail lamps ...................................... 102
Trunk lamp in the headliner ............. 97
Turn signals (front) ......................... 101
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 102
see Changing light bulbs
Changing bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 61
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 62
Sliding door ..................................... 62
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 231
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 259
Cleaning
see Care
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 111
Control panel (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 110
Controlling automatically ............... 113
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 112
Defrosting the windows ................. 116
Defrosting the windshield .............. 115
Important safety notes .................. 108
Information on automatic climate
control (dual-zone) ......................... 110
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Index
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) .....................109
Overview of systems ......................108
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 116
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 111
Refrigerant ..................................... 302
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 302
Setting the air distribution ............. 114
Setting the air vents ......................117
Setting the airflow ......................... 114
Setting the temperature ................ 113
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 116
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 117
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 116
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 115
TEMPMATIC control panel (air
conditioning) .................................. 109
Clock
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 38
Instrument cluster (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ............. 36
Overview .......................................... 35
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 185
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 145
Display message ............................ 214
Distance warning function ............. 144
Operation/notes ............................ 144
Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 259
Combination switch ............................ 95
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 232
Type approval/frequency .............. 295
Consumption statistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 179
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 172
Control panel
Above the windshield ....................... 42
Center console ................................ 41
Climate control ................................ 41
Driver's door ....................................42
Convenience closing feature .............. 82
Convenience opening
With the SmartKey .........................117
Convenience opening feature ............ 82
Conversions/equipment .................... 31
Coolant (engine)
Adding ...........................................246
Checking the level ......................... 245
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 173
Filling capacity ............................... 302
Notes ............................................. 301
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 170
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Cooling
see Climate control
Crosswind Assist ................................. 66
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 143
Activation conditions ..................... 142
Cruise control lever ....................... 142
Deactivating ................................... 143
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 215
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Displaying the speed ..................... 142
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/notes ............................. 141
Important safety notes .................. 142
Index
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Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Resuming the stored speed ........... 143
Setting a speed .............................. 143
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 143
Cup holder ......................................... 231
Important safety notes .................. 230
Cup holder
see Cup holder
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 31
Customer Relations Department ....... 31
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
Daytime running lamp mode
see Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 101
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 94
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 30
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 187
Interior lighting .............................. 188
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ...........................................30
Digital speedometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................179
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 173
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 127
Display
Function/notes (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 177
Function/notes (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 171
Permanent display (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
Permanent display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 204
Service interval display .................. 248
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Safety systems .............................. 190
Service interval display .................. 248
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 203
Driving systems .............................214
Engine ............................................ 212
Hiding ............................................ 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Introduction ................................... 202
Key ................................................ 219
Lights ............................................. 209
Setting the language ......................186
Tires ............................................... 217
Vehicle ...........................................218
Display messages (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 189
Driving systems .............................199
Engine ............................................ 198
Hiding ............................................ 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Introduction ................................... 189
Key ................................................ 202
Lamps ............................................ 195
Setting the language ......................174
Tires ............................................... 200
Vehicle ...........................................201
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Index
Distance recorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 226
Distance warning function ...............144
Door
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 98
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Indicator lamp ................................ 228
Doors
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 42
Emergency locking ........................... 70
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Drinking and driving ......................... 136
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
Driver's door and front-passenger
door ...................................................... 74
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Fuel ................................................ 137
Low-beam headlamps .................... 137
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 137
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 139
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 64
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 63
Overview .......................................... 63
Driving system
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 144
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 155
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 150
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 146
Cruise control ................................ 141
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 214
Lane Keeping Assist ......................148
PARKTRONIC ................................. 151
Rear view camera .......................... 159
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 130
Brakes ...........................................137
Break-in period .............................. 120
Downhill gradient ........................... 137
Drinking and driving ....................... 136
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Driving in mountainous areas ........141
Driving in winter .............................139
Driving on flooded roads ................ 139
Driving on wet roads ......................138
Exhaust check ............................... 136
Fuel ................................................ 136
General .......................................... 135
Hydroplaning ................................. 138
Icy road surfaces ........................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 120
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 138
New brake disks ............................ 138
New brake pads/linings ................ 138
Off-road driving .............................. 139
Overrun cut-off .............................. 136
Snow chains .................................. 271
Speed limitation .............................136
Towing a trailer .............................. 163
Wet road surface ........................... 138
E
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 207
Index
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Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 193
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 124
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 124
Deactivating/activating ................. 125
General information ....................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 124
Electric sliding door
Function ........................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Obstacle detection ........................... 75
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 76
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Programming the key button ........... 77
Resetting ......................................... 78
Reversing feature ............................. 75
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 76
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 70
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 55
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 26
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 141
Changing the power output ............. 30
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 224
Cleaning instructions ..................... 256
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
ECO start/stop function ................ 123
Engine number ............................... 296
Irregular running ............................ 126
Jump-starting ................................. 263
Operating safety .............................. 30
Starting .......................................... 122
Starting problems .......................... 126
Switching off .................................. 135
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 267
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 295
Problem (malfunction) ................... 126
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 244
Additives ........................................ 300
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 243
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Filling capacity ............................... 299
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 300
Notes about oil grades ................... 299
Oil change ...................................... 300
Oil level (note) ............................... 243
Viscosity ........................................ 300
Equipment and conversions
see Vehicle bodies
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 184
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 174
Crosswind Assist ............................. 66
Deactivating/activating ................... 65
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 208
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 194
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety information ........... 65
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Index
Trailer stabilization ........................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 222
Exhaust check ................................... 136
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 92
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 92
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 229
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 263
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 288
Fogged up-up windows
see Climate control
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 295
Two-way radio ................................ 295
Front fog lamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 99
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Front-passenger's seat
see Seats
Fuel
Additives (gasoline) ........................ 298
Consumption information .............. 298
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 179
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ....172
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 178
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Driving tips ....................................136
Fuel content display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 171
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 38
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 297
Important safety notes .................. 297
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Refueling ........................................ 132
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 297
Fuel content
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Fuel level
Gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 38
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Fuel tank
see Fuel tank
Fuel tank reserve level
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Fuses ..................................................267
G
Gasoline ............................................. 297
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 177
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Genuine parts ...................................... 32
Glove box ...........................................229
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defini-
tion) .................................................... 285
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 305
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Index
11
Handling control system
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ........................ 95
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 89
Important safety notes .................... 89
Removing/installing ........................ 89
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ..............................................99
Fogging up ....................................... 96
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs .............................101
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Hill start assist .................................. 123
Hood
Closing ...........................................242
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Important safety notes .................. 241
Opening ......................................... 242
Hydroplaning ..................................... 138
I
Ignition lock
see SmartKey positions (ignition lock)
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 32
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 171
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 38
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 36
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle with steering wheel but-
tons) ................................................ 39
Warning and indicator lamps
(vehicle without steering wheel
buttons) ...........................................37
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 169
Interior lighting
Automatic control ............................ 96
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
General notes .................................. 96
Manual control .................................97
Notes on changing bulbs .................97
Overview .......................................... 96
Reading lamp ................................... 96
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle ....................................................97
Replacing bulbs ...............................97
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (cargo compart-
ment) ............................................... 97
Switching the cargo compartment
lighting on/off (dashboard) .............. 97
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ......................... 97
J
Jack
Holder in the cargo compartment .. 263
Jacking points ................................ 288
Scope of tire-changing tools .......... 261
Storage location ............................ 261
Stowage compartment in the rear..261
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 262
Using ............................................. 288
Jump starting (engine) ......................263
K
Key
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
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Index
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Position in the ignition lock ............ 121
Kickdown ........................................... 130
L
Lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 149
Display message ............................ 215
Function/information .................... 148
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 185
Setting the sensitivity .................... 149
Language
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 186
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
Lashing points and tie downs
Permissible tensile load ................. 304
Lashing strap
Important safety notes .................. 236
Tensioning strap .................... 237, 238
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 60
License plate lamp
Changing bulbs ................................ 99
License plate lamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Light sensor
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 188
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 94
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) .............................................. 99
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ........ 97
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Fog lamps ........................................ 94
Hazard warning lamps ..................... 95
High beam flasher ............................ 95
High-beam headlamps ..................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 93
Light switch ..................................... 93
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 94
Parking lamps .................................. 93
Rear fog lamp .................................. 94
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) .............................................. 99
Standing lamps ................................ 93
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 94
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 187
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 187
Turn signals ..................................... 95
Limited Warranty ................................ 26
Load distribution ............................... 234
Load protection net ........................... 238
Loading guidelines ............................ 233
Loading rails
Maximum tensile strength ............. 305
Loads
Securing ........................................ 235
Transporting .................................. 233
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Index
13
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195
Driving abroad ............................... 137
Replacing bulbs ............................. 100
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Lumbar support ................................... 85
Lumbar support
see Lumbar support
M
M+S tires ............................................ 270
Maintenance ...................................... 248
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 243
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 136
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 69
Inserting .......................................... 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 70
Removing ......................................... 69
Media Interface
Connections ..................................... 41
Memory card (audio) ......................... 182
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 263
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 203
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 189
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 92
Important safety notes .................... 91
Rear-view mirror .............................. 92
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Type approval/frequency .............. 295
Mobile phone
see Telephone
Model designation
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 69
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 290
Mounting a new wheel ................... 289
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 288
Raising the vehicle ......................... 288
Removing a wheel .......................... 289
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 293
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 288
MP3
Operation ....................................... 182
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 180
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 48
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 63
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 44
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 51
Faults ............................................... 55
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Index
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................53
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ...............................178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 186
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 141
Important safety notes .................. 139
Rules for driving off-road ...............140
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 183
Audio menu ................................... 181
Date menu ..................................... 187
Display messages .......................... 202
Factory settings .............................188
Important safety notes .................. 169
Instrument cluster menu ...............186
Lights menu ................................... 187
Menu overview .............................. 178
Message memory .......................... 203
Navigation menu ............................ 180
Operating ....................................... 176
Permanent display ......................... 186
Service menu ................................. 185
Setting the date .............................187
Setting the display ......................... 186
Setting the display language .......... 186
Setting the language ......................186
Setting the time .............................187
Settings menu ............................... 186
Standard display ............................ 178
Telephone menu ............................ 182
Time menu ..................................... 187
Trip menu ...................................... 178
Vehicle menu ................................. 188
On-board computer (vehicle without steering wheel buttons)
Coolant temperature display
menu ............................................. 173
Current fuel consumption menu .... 173
Date menu ..................................... 176
Digital speedometer menu ............. 173
Display messages .......................... 189
Distance menu ............................... 172
Factory settings ............................. 174
Important safety notes .................. 169
Menu overview .............................. 172
Message memory .......................... 189
Operating ....................................... 171
Permanent display ......................... 175
Range menu ................................... 173
Setting the date ............................. 176
Setting the display ......................... 175
Setting the display language .......... 174
Setting the language ...................... 174
Setting the time ............................. 176
Settings menu ............................... 174
Standard display menu .................. 172
Time menu ..................................... 176
Trip computer menu ...................... 172
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 249
On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
Displaying the service message ..... 249
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 26
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Operating safety
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
Attachments and bodies .................. 31
Changing the engine power out-
put ................................................... 30
Correct use ...................................... 28
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Equipment and conversions ............. 31
Important safety notes .................... 29
Index
15
Information about body/equip-
ment mounting directives ................ 31
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 29
Qualified specialist workshop .......... 30
Registering your vehicle ................... 31
Operating system
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) .................176
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 171
Operator's Manual
General notes .................................. 26
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Outside temperature display ........... 170
Overhead control panel ......................42
Overrevving range ............................. 170
Overrun cutoff ................................... 136
P
Paint code number ............................295
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 256
Parking ............................................... 133
Important safety notes .................. 133
Parking brake ................................ 134
Rear view camera .......................... 159
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 155
see PARKTRONIC
see Rear view camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 208
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 194
Notes/function .............................. 134
Warning lamp ................................. 134
Parking brake
see Parking brake
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 101
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 153
Display messages .......................... 214
Driving system ............................... 151
Function/notes .............................151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Range of the sensors ..................... 152
Roll-back warning .......................... 153
Trailer towing ................................. 154
Warning display ............................. 153
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 45
Passenger compartment air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 63
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 259
Power washers .................................. 256
Power windows
see Side windows
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 121
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 121
Program selector button .................. 130
Protection against theft
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 28
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 122
Hill start assist ............................... 123
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 33
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30
R
Radiator cover ..................................... 32
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 181
see separate operating instructions
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Index
Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Rail transport
see Transport by rail
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 103
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Reading lamp ....................................... 96
Rear bench seat
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 87
General notes .................................. 86
Installation options .......................... 86
Removing/installing (standard
rear bench seat) ............................... 88
Seat anchorage ................................ 86
Seat rails .......................................... 86
Seating variants ............................... 86
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 111
Seating variants ............................... 86
Setting the air vents ...................... 118
Setting the temperature ................ 113
Switching the interior lighting on/
off .................................................... 97
Rear door
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Important safety notes .................... 79
Indicator lamp ................................ 228
Opening at an angle of 180° or
270° ................................................ 80
Opening dimensions ...................... 303
Opening/closing from inside ........... 80
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 79
Rear doors ............................................ 79
Rear fog lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs ............................. 102
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 239
Rear racks
Maximum payload .......................... 305
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 258
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 163
Function/notes ............................. 159
General notes ................................ 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
Messages in the display ................. 161
Reverse parking ............................. 161
Switching on/off ........................... 160
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Rear-compartment air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 92
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)
Important safety notes .................. 302
Refueling
Fuel filler flap ................................. 133
Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 38
Fuel gauge (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171
Refueling procedure (fuel) ............. 133
see Fuel
Remote control
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................... 99
Reporting safety defects .................... 31
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Index
17
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 117
Restraint system
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 223
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Reverse warning feature .................. 123
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 75
Side windows ................................... 81
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 305
Notes ............................................. 239
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 260
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 305
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Operating safety .............................. 29
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 47
Cleaning ......................................... 260
Correct usage .................................. 46
Fastening ......................................... 47
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 220
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 85
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 85
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 89
Armrest ............................................ 90
Cleaning the cover ......................... 260
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes .................... 84
Seat heating .................................... 90
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 260
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 258
Service interval display
Calling up the service due date ...... 249
Hiding service messages ............... 249
Notes ............................................. 248
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 185
Service phone number ...................... 263
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 301
Coolant (engine) ............................ 301
Engine oil ....................................... 299
Fuel ................................................ 297
Important safety notes .................. 296
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 302
Transmission oil ..................... 300, 301
Washer fluid ................................... 303
Setting the air distribution ............... 114
Setting the airflow ............................ 114
Setting the speed
see Cruise control
Settings
Factory (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Factory (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 174
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174
Side impact air bag ............................. 50
18
Index
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 257
Convenience closing feature ............ 82
Convenience opening feature ..........82
Hinged side windows ....................... 81
Important safety information ........... 81
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Overview .......................................... 81
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Resetting ......................................... 82
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................... 99
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 62
Cleaning ......................................... 259
Important safety notes .................... 74
Indicator lamp ................................ 228
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 75
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 74
see Electric sliding door
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 70
Changing the programming ............. 69
Checking the battery ....................... 70
Convenience closing fea-
ture .......................................... 82, 117
Convenience opening feature .......... 82
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 69
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72
SmartKey positions (ignition lock) .. 121
Snow chains ...................................... 271
Sockets .............................................. 232
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 292
Important safety notes .................. 292
Removing/mounting ...................... 293
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 186
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 175
Digital (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Digital (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 173
General notes ................................ 170
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 38
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 36
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 186
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
see Restraint system
Standing lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Standing lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 101
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 102
Switching on/off .............................. 93
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................ 122
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 184
Steering
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Warning lamps ............................... 228
Steering wheel
Adjusting ......................................... 91
Button overview ............................... 40
Index
19
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 176
Cleaning .........................................260
Paddle shifters ............................... 131
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........131
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 28
Stowage net ....................................... 230
Stowage spaces
see Stowage spaces and stowage
compartments
Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
Eyeglasses compartment ...............229
Glove box ....................................... 229
Important safety notes .................. 229
Stowage net ................................... 230
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 270
Sun visor
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ......... 98
Overview ........................................ 230
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................187
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 116
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 67
T
Tachometer ........................................ 170
Tail lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs .............................102
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 210
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 196
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 98
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) .......................................... 99
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening dimensions ......................303
Opening/closing from the out-
side ..................................................78
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 78
Tank contents
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 178
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 173
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 296
Cargo tie-down points .................... 304
Guide rail ....................................... 305
Loading rails ..................................305
Rear racks ..................................... 305
Roof carrier ....................................305
Tires/wheels ................................. 291
Trailer tow hitch .............................305
Vehicle data ................................... 303
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 303
Telephone
Accepting a call .............................183
Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ................................... 182
Number from the phone book ........183
Redialing ........................................ 183
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 183
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 170
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 173
Outside temperature ......................170
Setting (climate control) ................ 113
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Time
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 187
Setting the time (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 187
Setting the time (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 176
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 275
Checking manually ........................ 275
20
Index
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Important safety notes .................. 275
Maximum ....................................... 275
Notes ............................................. 274
Recommended ............................... 271
Tables ............................................ 279
Tire label ........................................ 272
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 277
Function/notes ............................. 275
General notes ................................ 275
Important safety notes .................. 276
Restarting ...................................... 278
Warning lamp ................................. 227
Warning message .......................... 277
Tire pressure table ............................ 279
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 286
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 285
Bar (definition) ............................... 285
Changing a wheel .......................... 287
Characteristics .............................. 285
Checking ........................................ 269
Curb weight (definition) ................. 286
Definition of terms ......................... 285
Direction of rotation ...................... 287
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 217
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 287
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 285
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 284
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 285
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 285
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 286
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 286
Important safety notes .................. 268
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 285
Information on driving .................... 268
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 286
Labeling (overview) ........................ 282
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 287
Load index ..................................... 284
Load index (definition) ................... 286
M+S tires ....................................... 270
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 286
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 286
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 286
Maximum tire load ......................... 284
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 286
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 286
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 286
Replacing ....................................... 287
Service life ..................................... 269
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 286
Snow chains .................................. 271
Speed rating (definition) ................ 285
Storing ........................................... 287
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 285
Summer tires ................................. 270
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 287
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 286
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 286
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 285
Tire size (data) ............................... 291
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 282
Tire tread ....................................... 269
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 286
Total load limit (definition) ............. 287
Traction (definition) ....................... 287
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 287
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 285
Wear indicator (definition) .............287
Wheel and tire combination ........... 292
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 285
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 267
Important safety notes .................. 265
Towing
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 267
Installing/removing the towing
eye ................................................. 266
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 155
Axle load, permissible .................... 306
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 259
Coupling up a trailer ......................166
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 167
Driving tips ....................................163
Notes on retrofitting ......................305
Power supply ................................. 168
Trailer loads ................................... 306
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 265
With both axles on the ground ....... 267
With the rear axle raised ................ 266
Towing eye ......................................... 261
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 167
Trailer operation
Lights display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 209
Lights display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 195
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 148
ESP®................................................ 66
PARKTRONIC ................................. 154
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 167
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil ........................ 300, 301
Transmission positions
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Transmission programs
Automatic transmission ................. 129
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 128
Transport
Lashing straps ............................... 236
Loading guidelines ......................... 233
Stickers ......................................... 236
Vehicle ...........................................267
Transport by rail ................................ 137
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 137
Transportation aids
Load protection net ....................... 238
Transporting
Cargo compartment variations ...... 235
Load distribution ............................ 234
Securing a load .............................. 235
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................260
Trip computer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Selecting the display units (vehi-
cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 186
Selecting the display units (vehicle without steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 175
Trip odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 178
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 179
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 186
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Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 175
Trip odometer
see Trip odometer
Turn signal
Changing bulbs (additional turn
signals) .......................................... 101
Turn signals
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 210
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 101
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 102
Switching on/off .............................. 95
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 209
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 195
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 295
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 287
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 73
With emergency key element ........... 69
USB (audio)
Playing ........................................... 182
V
Vanity mirror
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ......... 98
Sun visor ........................................ 230
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 218
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201
Electronics ..................................... 295
Emergency unlocking ....................... 69
Equipment ....................................... 26
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 279
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 70
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 290
Maintenance .................................... 27
Operating safety .............................. 29
Parking for a long period ................ 135
Pulling away ................................... 122
Raising ........................................... 288
Registration ..................................... 31
Reporting problems ......................... 31
Securing from rolling away ............ 133
Towing away .................................. 265
Transporting .................................. 267
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 70
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 68
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 31
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 31
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey
Vehicle data ....................................... 303
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 303
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 70
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 295
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 261
Scope ............................................ 261
Storage location ............................ 261
Stowage compartment in the rear..261
Stowage space in the cargo com-
partment ........................................ 262
Ventilation
see Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 296
Type plate ...................................... 295
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Warning
Stickers ...........................................28
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 222
Brakes ...........................................221
Check Engine ................................. 224
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 226
Coolant .......................................... 224
Distance warning ........................... 226
Door ............................................... 228
ESP®.............................................. 222
ESP®OFF ....................................... 223
Fuel tank ........................................ 224
General notes ................................ 219
Overview (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 39
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 134
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............45
Rear door .......................................228
Reserve fuel ................................... 224
Restraint system ............................ 223
Seat belt ........................................ 220
Sliding door ................................... 228
Steering ......................................... 228
Tire pressure monitor .................... 227
Warranty .............................................. 26
Washer fluid
Adding ...........................................247
Capacities ...................................... 303
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 219
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 202
Notes ............................................. 303
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 290
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 287
Checking ........................................ 269
Cleaning ......................................... 257
Important safety notes .................. 268
Interchanging/changing ................ 287
Mounting a new wheel ................... 289
Mounting a wheel .......................... 288
Removing a wheel .......................... 289
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 293
Snow chains .................................. 271
Storing ...........................................287
Tightening torque ........................... 290
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 291
Window curtain air bag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 209
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 195
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Cleaning ......................................... 257
Defrosting ...................................... 115
Windshield washer fluid
Adding ...........................................247
Windshield wiper
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 188
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
Windshield wiper
see Windshield
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 107
Rear window wiper ........................ 103
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 104
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 139
Snow chains .................................. 271
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 270
Radiator cover ................................. 32
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 270
Setting a limit speed ......................136
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 257
Important safety notes .................. 104
Replacing (rear window) ................ 105
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Replacing (windshield) ...................104
Service indicator ............................ 104
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Operator's Manual
Before the first journey
These instructions, the Maintenance or Service
Booklet and the additional equipment-specific
instructions are integral parts of the vehicle.
Keep these documents in the vehicle at all
times. If you sell the vehicle, always pass on all
documents to the new owner.
Before you first drive off, read these documents
carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
these Operating Instructions. Failure to observe
the instructions may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage caused by a failure to observe
the instructions is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Limited warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual about
the proper operation of your vehicle as well as
about possible vehicle damage. Damage to
your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty or by the New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
The Operating Instructions describe all models
and standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions
and illustrations.
The original purchase contract documentation
for your vehicle contains a list of all of the systems in your vehicle.
Questions concerning equipment or operation
can be directed to any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
The Limited Warranty for your vehicle is in
accordance with the warranty terms in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Your Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center
will replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Exhaust System Warranty
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Emission Systems Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws ("Lemon
Laws")
Replacement parts and accessories are covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories
Warranties. You can obtain these from any
Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.
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Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact a MercedesBenz Commercial Van Center for a replacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.
Customer information for California
In California you are entitled to demand that
your vehicle be exchanged or that the purchase
or leasing price be refunded if Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or authorized workshops or service centers are not able, after several justifiable
repairs, to rectify major damage to or malfunctions of the vehicle as covered by the contractual warranty provisions. Customers who purchase or lease a vehicle can have the vehicle
repaired within a period of 18 months after
delivery or after a mileage of up to 29,000 km
(equals approx. 18,000 miles), whichever
comes first, if:
(1) the same serious defect or damage which
could lead to fatal or serious injuries to the
occupants of the vehicle during driving has
been repaired at least twice and Mercedes-
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Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of
the necessity of such a repair.
(2) the same defect or damage, although less
serious than described in (1), has been
repaired at least four times and MercedesBenz has been informed of the necessity of
such a repair in writing.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operated for more
than 30 calendar days due to repairs resulting from the same or other major defects or
damage.
Please send written notification to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montreal, N 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information booklet
describes all the necessary maintenance work
which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always bring the Service and Warranty Information booklet with you when taking the vehicle to
a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center. Your
customer service advisor enters each service
into the Service and Warranty Information booklet for you.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides you with technical assistance in
the case of a breakdown. Your toll-free calls to
the Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered
by our staff around the clock. 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance-Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section of the Service and Warranty Information
booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehicle document wallet.
Change of address or owner
Please use the " Notice of Change of Address"
form in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet to inform us of a change of address, or
simply phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on
1-800-387-0100. This enables us, if necessary,
to contact you at any time.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all the
literature in the vehicle so that it is available for
the next owner.
If your vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" from the Service and Warranty Information
booklet or phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on
1-800-387-0100.
Operating the vehicle outside of the
USA and Canada
When traveling abroad with your vehicle,
observe the following points:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be available immediately.
R
Unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
R
The fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Commercial
Van Center for further information, or write to
one of the following addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montreal, N 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Proper use
Observe the following information when operating your vehicle:
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the safety notes in these operating instructions
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the technical data in these Operating Instructions
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traffic laws and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
There are various warning stickers affixed to the
vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and
others may fail to recognize the dangers. Leave
the warning stickers in their original position.
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WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The general operating permit for your vehicle
could be rendered invalid if you carry out modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring.
G
WARNING
Gases and fluids from substances that constitute a health hazard or react aggressively
can escape even from securely closed containers. When transporting such substances
in the vehicle interior, your ability to concentrate or your health could be affected during
the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or
electrical component system failures may
also result. There is a risk of an accident and
fire.
Do not store or transport any substances in
the vehicle interior which are hazardous to
health or react aggressively.
These instructions must also be observed for
vehicles where the cargo compartment is not
fully separated from the driver's cab.
Partition with door/window: always keep the
door/window in the partition closed during
transport.
Examples of substances that are hazardous to
health and/or react aggressively:
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Solvents
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Fuel
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Oil and grease
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Cleaning agents
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Acids
Protection of the environment
Economic and environmentally aware
driving
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Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
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operating conditions of your vehicle
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your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
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