Mercedes-Benz G 500 2002 User Manual

G-Class

Operator’s Manual

G 500

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction
Product information ..........................	7
Roadside assistance .........................	10
Where to find it ................................	14
Reporting Safety Defects ................	16
Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ...............	18
Center console ..............................	20
Door control panel .......................	22
Overhead control panel ...............	23
Operation
Vehicle keys ......................................	26
Start lock-out ....................................	28
General notes on the
central locking system ...............	28
Central locking system ...................	29
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ...............	29
Locking and unlocking ................	31

Choosing global or
selective mode on
remote control ...............................	31
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside .................................	32
Panic button .................................	33
Mechanical keys ..........................	33
Doors .................................................	34
Locking and unlocking
driver’s door manually ...............	36
Tailgate ..............................................	37
Locking and unlocking
the tailgate manually ..................	38
Locking the tailgate separately . 39
Central locking switch ....................	40
Automatic central locking ...............	41
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ...........................	41
Antitheft alarm system ...................	42
Tow-away alarm ...............................	43
Easy-entry/exit feature ..................	44
Front seat adjustment .....................	45

Synchronizing head restraints
and seat adjustment fore, aft .....	47
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints ..........	51
Seat heater, front .............................	52
Seat heater, rear ...............................	54
Seat belts and
integrated restraint system .......	56
Seat belts ...........................................	56
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................	57
BabySmartTM airbag
deactivation system ....................	63
Self-test BabySmartTM without
special child seat installed ........	63
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) .............................................	64
Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) .............................................	65
Airbags ..............................................	66
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and
airbag ............................................	71

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Infant and
child restraint systems ................	73
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) ....................................	78
Inside rear view mirror ...................	79
Antiglare night position ..............	79
Exterior rear view mirrors .............	80
Instrument cluster ...........................	84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display .................	90
Trip and main odometer and
sub menu .....................................	94
Audio systems ..................................	96
Radio ..............................................	96
CD player .......................................	97
Telephone ..........................................	98
Navigation system ..........................	103
Trip computer .................................	104
Malfunction/warning
message memory ......................	106
Individual settings .........................	108
Setting the audio volume ..............	122
Coolant temperature gauge ..........	123

Flexible service system		Storage compartments,
(FSS) ...........................................	124	armrest and cup holder ...........	162
Engine oil level indicator .............	127	Glove box .....................................	163
Exterior lamp switch .....................	129	Ashtrays ..........................................	168
Headlamp mode ..............................	130	Lighter .............................................	170
Night security illumination ..........	132	Floor mat .........................................	170
Locator lighting ...........................	133	Split rear seat bench .....................	171
Headlamp cleaning system ...........	133	Rear seat head restraints ..........	173
Combination switch .......................	134	Enlarged cargo area .......................	174
Rear window wiper/washer ..........	138	Cargo tie-down rings .....................	174
Hazard warning flasher switch ....	139	Partition net ....................................	175
Climate control ..............................	140	Loading instructions .....................	178
Rear passenger compartment		Parcel net in
adjustable air outlets ................	150	front passenger footwell ..........	180
Power windows ...............................	151	Cargo area cover blind ..................	180
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................	154	Roof racks ........................................	181
Interior lighting ..............................	156	Brush guard ....................................	182
Door entry lamps ........................	157	Telephone, general ........................	184
Rear interior lamps ....................	158	Cellular telephone .........................	184
Cargo compartment lamps ........	159	Garage door opener .......................	185
Sun visors ........................................	161
Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........	161
Interior .............................................	162

Driving
Control and operation of
radio transmitters .....................	190
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................	191
Maintenance ...................................	191
Tele Aid ...........................................	192
Catalytic converter ........................	202
Emission control ............................	203
Starter switch .................................	204
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................	206
Automatic transmission ...............	207
Parking brake .................................	215

Driving instructions .......................	216
Drive sensibly – save fuel .........	216
Drinking and driving .................	216
Pedals ...........................................	216
Power assistance .........................	217
Brakes ...........................................	217
Driving off ....................................	218
Parking .........................................	219
Tires ..............................................	219
Snow chains ...............................	222
Winter driving instructions .....	222
Deep water ..................................	224
Passenger compartment ...........	225
Traveling abroad ........................	225
Off-Road driving ............................	226
Cruise control ................................	234
Brake assist system
(BAS) ..........................................	237

Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................	239
Four-wheel electronic traction system
(4-ETS) ........................................	241
Electronic Brake Booster
(EBB) ...........................................	242
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................	243
Transfer case ..................................	247
Switching transfer case .............	248
A few words about differentials
and differential locks ...............	251
Differential locks ............................	253
What you should know
at the gas station .......................	258
Check regularly and before a long
trip ...............................................	261

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Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................	264
On-board diagnostic system .........	265
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................	265
Brake warning lamp ..................	266
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................	267
Fuel reserve warning .................	268
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................	269
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............	270
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp .............................	270
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ................	271
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....	271

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Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display ..............	272
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) .................	273
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) .......................	273
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........	274
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ....	275
BRAKE ASSIST ............................	276
BRAKE PAD WEAR ....................	277
BRAKE FLUID ............................	277
PARKING BRAKE .......................	278
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ..................	278
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program)	. 279
COOLANT
(coolant level) .............................	280
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ...............	281
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................	282

LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................	283
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................	285
DOOR ...........................................	285
TRUNK OPEN .............................	286
HOOD ...........................................	286
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......	287
TELE AID .....................................	287
WASHER FLUID .........................	288
RESTRAINT SYSTEM .................	289
KEY ...............................................	289
FUEL RESERVE ..........................	290
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................	290
ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER
(EBB) ............................................	291
ENGINE AIR FILTER ..................	291
TC SHIFT ....................................	292
TC SHIFT CONDITIONS ............	292
TC IN NEUTRAL .........................	293
TRANSFER CASE .......................	293

Practical hints
First aid kit, vehicle tools
and jack ......................................	296
CD-changer .....................................	296
Fuses ................................................	297
Electrical outlet ..............................	301
Stowing items in the vehicle ........	301
Hood .................................................	302
Checking engine oil level .............	304
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................	305
Engine oil consumption ................	305
Coolant level ...................................	306
Adding coolant ...........................	306
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system .........................	307
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........	307

Vehicle jack ....................................	308
Wheels .............................................	310
Tire replacement ........................	310
Rotating wheels ..........................	311
Spare wheel cover ..........................	312
Spare wheel .....................................	313
Changing wheels ............................	314
Tire inflation pressure ..................	318
Battery ..............................................	319
Jump starting .................................	321
Towing the vehicle ........................	324
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................	327
Stranded vehicle ............................	327
Exterior lamps ...............................	328
Headlamp assembly ..................	329
Fog lamp, front ...........................	332
Turn signal lamp, front ............	334

Turn signal lamp, side ...............	335
Front and rear
side marker lamps .....................	337
Taillamp assemblies ..................	339
License plate lamp .....................	340
Rear fog lamp / Backup lamp ...	341
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................	343
Synchronizing
remote control ............................	345
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................	346
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................	347
Replacing wiper blades .................	348

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Vehicle care
Cleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................	350
Power washer ..............................	351
Tar stains .....................................	351
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................	351
Engine cleaning ..........................	352
Vehicle washing .........................	352
Ornamental moldings ................	352
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................	352
Window cleaning ........................	353
Wiper blades ...............................	353
Light alloy wheels ......................	353
Instrument cluster .....................	353
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................	353
Cup holder ...................................	354
Seat belts .....................................	354

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Headliner ....................................	354
Upholstery ..................................	354
Hard plastic trim items .............	354
Plastic and rubber parts ...........	354
Technical data
Spare parts service .......................	356
Warranty coverage ........................	356
Identification labels ......................	357
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...........	358
Technical data ................................	359
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ...................................	361
Engine oils ......................................	363
Engine oil additives ......................	363
Air conditioner refrigerant ..........	363
Brake fluid ......................................	363
Premium unleaded gasoline ........	364
Fuel requirements ........................	364
Gasoline additives .........................	365
Coolants ..........................................	365
Consumer information .................	367

Index

Index ................................................

369

Product information

Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available

at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

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Operator’s manual

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

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

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

Service and warranty information

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

•New Light Truck Limited Warranty,

•Emission System Warranty,

•Emission Performance Warranty,

•California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

•State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

Maintenance

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

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

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Roadside assistance

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

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

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

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

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

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

Change of address or ownership

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

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

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

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warning!

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

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

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

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Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:

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

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

•Driving: Important information on driving.

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

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

•Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

•Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

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

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

Explanation of color used:

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

Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA:	Customer Assistance Center
	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
	One Mercedes Drive
	Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:	Customer Relations Department
	Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
	849 Eglinton Avenue East
	Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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For the USA only:

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

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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

Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ...............	18
Center console ..............................	20
Door control panel .......................	22
Overhead control panel ...............	23

Contents - Instruments and controls

Instruments Operation Driving and controls

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Instrument		Practical hints	Car care	Technical	Index
cluster display				data

Instruments	Operation	Driving	Instrument		Practical hints	Car care	Technical	Index
and controls			cluster display				data
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Instruments and controls

For adjustment of air outlets, refer to climate control, see page 140.

1 Exterior lamp switch, see page 129

2 Headlamp cleaning system, see page 133

3Exterior rear view mirror adjustment switch, see page 80

5Control lever for Linguatronic voice control system (optional), see seperate Operating Instructions

6 Instrument cluster, see page 84

7 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 90

8Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2), Driver airbag, see page 68

4	Combination switch, see page 134	9	Starter switch, see page 204
		10	Glove box, see page 163

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Instruments	Operation	Driving	Instrument		Practical hints	Car care	Technical	Index
and controls			cluster display				data

Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

data

Instruments and controls

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Center console

11Differential-lock switch, see page 253

12Left front seat heater switch, see page 52

13Switch for rear window washer/wiper, see page 138

14Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 139

15AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 271

16Central locking switch, see page 40

17Antitheft alarm system, see page 42 Switch for Tow-away alarm, see page 43

18Right front seat heater switch, see page 52

19COMAND system (Cockpit Management and Data System), see seperate operating instructions

20Automatic climate control, see page 140

21Ashtray with lighter, see page 168

22Automatic transmission, see page 207

23Parking brake, see page 215

24Transfer case, see page 247

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Instruments	Operation	Driving	Instrument		Practical hints	Car care	Technical	Index
and controls			cluster display				data

	Instruments	Operation	Driving	Instrument	Practical hints	Car care	Technical	Index
	and controls			cluster display			data

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Door control panel

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4

3

2

1

1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 34

2Memory function, for storing seat, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors, see page 48

3 Front seat adjustment switch, see page 45

4 Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 78

5 Power window switches, see page 151

Overhead control panel	1	Interior lighting, see page 156
	2	Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 192
	3	Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 154
	4	Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and
		voice recognition system
	5	Rear view mirror, see page 79
	6	Garage door opener, see page 185

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Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

data

Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

data

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Operation

Locking the tailgate

Self-test BabySmartTM

Vehicle keys

26

separately ......................................

39

without special child seat

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

40

installed ........................................

63

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

28

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

41

Supplemental restraint system

General notes on the

Emergency unlocking in

(SRS) .............................................

64

central locking system

...............28

case of accident ...........................

41

Emergency tensioning retractor

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

29

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

42

(ETR) .............................................

65

Radio frequency and

Tow-away alarm ...............................

43

Airbags ..............................................

66

infrared remote control ...............

29

Easy-entry/exit feature

44

Safety guidelines for the

Locking and unlocking

31

seat belt, emergency

Front seat adjustment

45

Choosing global or

tensioning retractor

Synchronizing head restraints

selective mode on

and airbag

71

and seat adjustment fore, aft

47

remote control

31

Infant and child

Removal and installation

Opening and closing windows

restraint systems

73

of front seat head restraints

51

..........................

and sliding / pop-up roof from

Steering wheel adjustment

Seat heater, front

52

outside

32

(electrical)

78

Seat heater, rear

54

Panic button

33

Inside rear view mirror

79

Seat belts and

Mechanical keys

33

Antiglare night position

79

integrated restraint system

56

Doors

34

Exterior rear view mirrors

80

Seat belts

56

Locking and unlocking

Instrument cluster

84

Seat belt nonusage

driver’s door manually

36

Multifunction steering wheel,

warning system

57

Tailgate

37

multifunction display

90

BabySmartTM airbag

Locking and unlocking

deactivation system

63

Trip and main odometer

the tailgate manually

38

and sub menu

94

Audio systems ..................................	96
Radio ..............................................	96
CD player .......................................	97
Telephone ..........................................	98
Navigation system ..........................	103
Trip computer .................................	104
Malfunction/warning
message memory ......................	106
Individual settings .........................	108
Setting the audio volume ..............	122
Coolant temperature gauge ..........	123
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................	124
Engine oil level indicator ..............	127
Exterior lamp switch .....................	129
Headlamp mode .............................	130
Night security illumination .........	132
Locator lighting ..........................	133

Headlamp cleaning system ...........	133	Ashtrays ..........................................	168
Combination switch .......................	134	Lighter .............................................	170
Rear window wiper/washer ..........	138	Floor mat .........................................	170
Hazard warning flasher switch ....	139	Split rear seat bench .....................	171
Climate control ..............................	140	Rear seat head restraints ..........	173
Rear passenger compartment		Enlarged cargo area .......................	174
adjustable air outlets ................	150	Cargo tie-down rings .....................	174
Power windows ...............................	151	Partition net ....................................	175
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................	154	Loading instructions .....................	178
Interior lighting ..............................	156	Parcel net in
Door entry lamps ........................	157	front passenger footwell ..........	180
Rear interior lamps ....................	158	Cargo area cover blind ..................	180
Cargo compartment lamps ........	159	Roof racks ........................................	181
Sun visors ........................................	161	Brush guard ....................................	182
Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........	161	Telephone, general ........................	184
Interior .............................................	162	Cellular telephone .........................	184
Storage compartments,		Garage door opener .......................	185
armrest and cup holder ............	162
Glove box ......................................	163

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Vehicle keys

Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus removable mechanical key.

The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic keys are a different color (black and grey) to help distinguish each individual key.

Warning!

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

Electronic key

The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical key.

The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.

The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door, tailgate, and glove box lock.

When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).

The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic key.

The infrared receiver is located in the driver’s door below the door handle.

Note:

Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key when using valet parking service. To prevent access to rear cargo area or storage compartments lock them separately and retain the mechanical key.

See page 39 for separate locking of tailgate and page 163 for locking of glove box.

Obtaining replacement keys

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

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