Mercedes Benz G Class 2014 Operator Manual
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G-Class
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 4159 13 Part no. 463 584 43 00 Edition A 2014
G-Class Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At a glance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening and closing ........................... 67
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 83
Lights and windshield wipers ............ 97
Climate control ................................. 117
Driving and parking .......................... 137
On-board computer and displays .... 203
Stowage and features ...................... 255
Maintenance and care ...................... 281
Breakdown assistance ..................... 295
Wheels and tires ............................... 311
Technical data ................................... 341
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 265
12 V socket ........................................ 265
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 62
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 189
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 213
Display message ............................ 235
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 62
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 347
Air bags
Display message ............................ 226
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Important safety notes .................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF- indicator lamp .......................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Window curtain air bag .................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 134
Rear ............................................... 136
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the center air vents ........... 135
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
All-wheel drive
Transfer case ................................. 193
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 217
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 167
Ashtray ............................................... 263
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
ASSYST service interval display
Service messages .......................... 286
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ...........................................65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 229
see Lights
Automatic car wash .......................... 288
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 143
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 142
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 100
Automatic transmission
Automatic drive program ............... 150
Display message ............................ 240
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 147
Driving tips .................................... 149
Emergency running mode .............. 153
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 146
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual drive program .................... 151
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) .147
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Program selector button ................ 149
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 145
Shift ranges ................................... 150
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 150
Index
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Trailer towing ................................. 149
Transmission position display........ 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 153
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 352
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 113
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Battery
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 70
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 70
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 301
Display message ............................ 231
Important safety notes .................. 299
Jump starting ................................. 303
Overview ........................................ 299
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 213
Display message ............................ 235
Notes/function .............................. 186
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake fluid level ................................ 286
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................62
Display message ............................ 227
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 347
Display message ............................ 221
High-performance brake system .... 161
Important safety notes .................. 159
Maintenance .................................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 157
Riding tips ...................................... 159
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brush guard ....................................... 274
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 113
Brake lamp .................................... 113
Cornering light function ................. 110
Fog lamps ...................................... 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 113
Tail lamp ........................................ 113
see Replacing bulbs
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California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 294
Car wash ........................................ 288
Chrome parts ................................. 292
Display ........................................... 292
Gear or selector lever .................... 292
Headlamps ..................................... 291
Interior ........................................... 292
Matte finish ................................... 290
Notes ............................................. 288
Paint .............................................. 289
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 294
Seat belt ........................................ 294
Seat covers .................................... 293
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 292
Tail pipes ....................................... 292
Trim strips ..................................... 293
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 291
Wooden trim .................................. 293
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing ....................... 261
Notes/how to use ......................... 261
Opening and closing ...................... 261
Overview ........................................ 261
Index
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Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes.................. 258
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 261
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Center console
Overview .......................................... 32
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 68
Changing bulbs
Reversing lamps ............................ 113
Side marker lamps ......................... 112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 111
Changing gears .................................. 148
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 166
Before driving off-road ................... 165
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 59
Rear doors ....................................... 59
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 54
Restraint systems ............................ 54
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 44
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ...................... 45
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 57
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Top Tether ....................................... 58
Troubleshooting ............................... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Cigarette lighter ................................ 264
Climate control
Controlling automatically ............... 130
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the windows ................. 132
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 119
Important safety notes .................. 118
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Maximum cooling .......................... 132
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 120
Overview of systems ...................... 118
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 347
Setting the air distribution ............. 131
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Setting the air vents ...................... 134
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 134
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
Windshield defroster ...................... 133
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 103
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 285
Display message ............................ 229
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Notes ............................................. 348
Temperature (on-board computer) .217
Temperature gauge ........................ 205
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 104
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Display message ............................ 237
Driving system ............................... 168
Index
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Function/notes ............................. 168
Selecting ........................................ 170
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 262
Important safety notes .................. 262
Rear compartment ......................... 262
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
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Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 229
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Switching on/off (switch) ................ 99
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
Interior lighting .............................. 216
Differential lock
Disengaging ................................... 198
Front axle ...................................... 197
Rear axle ........................................ 197
Transfer case ................................. 197
Differential locks
Engaging ........................................ 196
General notes ................................ 195
Terrain ........................................... 195
Digital speedometer ......................... 209
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 292
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 220
Driving systems ............................. 233
Engine ............................................ 229
General notes ................................ 220
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 220
Lights .............................................226
Safety systems .............................. 221
Service interval display.................. 286
SmartKey ....................................... 242
Tires ............................................... 237
Vehicle ...........................................240
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 213
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 253
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 179
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Cruise control lever ....................... 178
Deactivating ................................... 183
Display message ............................ 235
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 182
Driving tips .................................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
Selecting ........................................ 178
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 35
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Automatic locking (switch) ...............75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................68
Display message ............................ 241
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 73
Opening (from inside) ...................... 73
Overview .......................................... 73
Drinking and driving ......................... 159
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 150
Display ........................................... 146
Manual ...........................................151
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 218
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam.................... 98
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle............ 167
Driving downhill ............................. 168
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 168
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Index
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Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 162
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 62
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 64
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Electronic brake force distribution ... 64
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .62
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
Driving system
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 174
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 233
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
HOLD function ............................... 188
PARKTRONIC ................................. 189
Rear view camera .......................... 192
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 174
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 159
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Driving in winter .............................163
Driving on flooded roads ................ 162
Driving on sand .............................. 166
Driving over obstacles ................... 167
General .......................................... 158
Gravel roads.................................. 166
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Off-road driving .............................. 164
Off-road fording ............................. 162
Snow chains .................................. 315
Symmetrical low beam.................... 98
Tire ruts ......................................... 166
Towing a trailer .............................. 198
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Wet road surface ........................... 160
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 211
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
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EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 216
Function/notes ................................ 92
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ................................ 92
Switching on/off ........................... 216
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 142
General information ....................... 141
Electrical fuses
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 310
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency locking
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency release
Vehicle ............................................. 75
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................53
Safety guidelines............................. 39
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 251
Display message ............................ 229
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 343
Irregular running ............................ 144
Jump-starting ................................. 303
Starting problems .......................... 144
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Switching off .................................. 157
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 308
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Index
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Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 284
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 283
Display message ............................ 231
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Temperature (on-board computer) .217
Viscosity ........................................ 347
Environmental protection
Note .................................................20
ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 218
Deactivating/activating ................... 63
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety information ........... 62
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Exhaust check ................................... 159
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 292
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 94
Folding in/out (automatically)......... 94
Folding in/out (electrically)............. 93
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Out of position (troubleshooting) ..... 94
Setting ............................................. 93
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Storing the parking position ............. 94
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Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 296
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 298
Floormats ........................................... 278
Fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Folding the seat backrest (rear)
forwards/back .................................. 259
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 228
Front fog lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 346
Consumption statistics .................. 208
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 209
Displaying the range ...................... 209
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 344
Notes about consumption ............. 346
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 345
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Refueling ........................................ 153
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 344
Fuel/water separator
Service ...........................................287
Fuel consumption
Notes ............................................. 159
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 155
Opening/closing ............................ 154
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 156
Fuse allocation chart ........................ 309
Fuse box
Battery case ................................... 310
Dashboard ..................................... 309
Front-passenger footwell ............... 309
Transmission tunnel ....................... 310
Fuse extractor ................................... 309
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 309
Before changing ............................. 309
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 309
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 309
Fuse box in the front-passenger
footwell .......................................... 309
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Fuse box in the transmission
tunnel ............................................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 308
In the battery case ......................... 310
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 278
Important safety notes .................. 274
Opening/closing the garage door .. 278
Programming the remote control ... 275
Gasoline ............................................. 344
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 217
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 293
Glove box ........................................... 257
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) .........................................168
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 332
H
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 104
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system ..... 286
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Cleaning system (capacity)............ 349
Cleaning system (function) ............ 103
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 349
Fogging up ..................................... 105
Protective grille .............................. 112
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 87
Installing/removing (rear) ................ 88
Luxury .............................................. 87
Resetting (front) ............................... 87
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function
Function/notes ............................. 188
Hood
Closing ...........................................283
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................. 282
Opening ......................................... 283
Hydroplaning ..................................... 162
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Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps ......... 242
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 205
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Automatic control .......................... 106
Cargo compartment lamp .............. 107
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 107
Rear interior lighting ...................... 108
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Jack
Pump lever ..................................... 337
Storage location ............................ 296
Using ............................................. 336
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 303
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Manual drive program .................... 152
L
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 218
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 57
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 228
Index
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Lighting
Light switch ..................................... 98
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .216
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 100
Cornering light function ................. 104
Driving abroad ................................. 98
Fog lamps ...................................... 101
Hazard warning lamps ................... 104
High beam flasher .......................... 104
High-beam headlamps ................... 103
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 99
Parking lamps ................................ 102
Rear fog lamp ................................ 101
Standing lamps .............................. 102
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 215
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ...................... 99
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 215
Turn signals ................................... 103
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) ....... 229
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 175
Limit speed
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 174
Load anchorage ................................. 260
Loading guidelines ............................ 256
Locking
Emergency locking ........................... 75
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 74
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 216
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 226
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 98
Switching on/off .............................. 99
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 194
Luggage compartment
enlargement
Overview ........................................ 258
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Luxury head restraints ....................... 87
M
M+S tires ............................................ 314
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 290
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 270
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading routes ....................... 273
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes .................. 266
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 272
MB info call button ........................ 270
Remote vehicle locking .................. 271
Roadside Assistance button .......... 269
Self-test ......................................... 267
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 267
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 274
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 271
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
General notes .................................. 70
Removing ......................................... 70
Memory card (audio) ......................... 211
Memory function ................................. 95
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
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Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 263
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Mounting wheels
Mounting a new wheel ................... 337
Raising the vehicle ......................... 336
Removing a wheel .......................... 337
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 336
MP3
Operation ....................................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 207
Permanent display......................... 215
Multifunction steering wheel
Back button ................................... 207
Operating the on-board computer .206
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 209
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation .........................................47
Resetting after being triggered ........ 48
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 138
O
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 38
Off-road
Differential locks ............................ 195
Off-road ABS .................................... 61
Off-road driving
Checklist ........................................ 165
Driving on sand .............................. 166
Important safety notes .................. 164
Traveling uphill ............................... 167
Off-road fording ................................. 162
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 189
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 217
Assistance menu ........................... 213
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 216
Display messages .......................... 220
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
Factory settings submenu ............. 217
Important safety notes .................. 204
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 214
Lighting submenu .......................... 215
Menu overview .............................. 208
Message memory .......................... 220
Navigation menu ............................ 209
Operation ....................................... 206
RACETIMER ................................... 218
Service menu ................................. 214
Settings menu ............................... 214
Standard display............................ 208
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 208
Vehicle submenu ........................... 216
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 206
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paint code number ............................ 342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 289
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parcel net ........................................... 258
Parking ............................................... 156
Engaging park position .................. 146
Index
13
Important safety notes .................. 156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 94
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying .........................................157
Display message ............................ 223
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 102
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
Driving system ............................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
Problem (malfunction) ................... 192
Range of the sensors ..................... 190
Trailer towing ................................. 191
Warning display............................. 191
Pedals .................................................159
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .292
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 200
Power washers .................................. 289
Programming
SmartKey ......................................... 69
Program selector button .................. 149
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 140
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24
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RACETIMER
Deleting all laps ............................. 219
Displaying and starting .................. 218
Displaying the intermediate time ... 218
Resetting the current lap ............... 219
Starting a new lap .......................... 218
Stopping ........................................ 219
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 218
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 24
Reading lamp ..................................... 105
Rear bench seat
Folding forward .............................. 260
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 136
Rear door
Closing .............................................77
Display message ............................ 241
Important safety notes .................... 76
Opening ........................................... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 76
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position ..... 260
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 192
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ......................... 94
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Important safety notes .................. 153
Refueling process.......................... 154
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 275
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 108
Overview of bulb types.................. 109
Reporting safety defects .................... 25
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Index
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message............................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 251
see Fuel
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 228
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 22
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 294
Route (navigation)
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 209
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Child restraint systems .................... 54
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 259
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 52
Belt force limiters ............................ 53
Cleaning ......................................... 294
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........53
Fastening ......................................... 50
Fastening, front ............................... 50
Fastening in the rear, center ............ 51
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Releasing ......................................... 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ............... 56
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Warning lamp (function) ................... 53
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 90
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 86
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 89
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 86
Cleaning the cover ......................... 293
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes .................... 85
Overview .......................................... 85
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 89
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 90
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 90
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 291
Service interval display
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 287
Service menu (on-board computer) .214
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 348
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Notes ............................................. 343
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 347
Washer fluid ...................................349
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ............... 96
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 217
On-board computer ....................... 214
Setting the air distribution ............... 131
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 218
Shift ranges ....................................... 150
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 228
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) 112
Side windows
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Important safety information ........... 77
Opening/closing .............................. 77
Overview .......................................... 77
Troubleshooting ............................... 78
Index
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Ski rack .............................................. 261
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 79
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Operating manually .......................... 79
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 71
Changing the programming ............. 69
Checking the battery ....................... 70
Convenience opening feature .......... 78
Display message ............................ 242
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 68
Important safety notes .................... 68
Loss ................................................. 72
Malfunction ...................................... 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Overview .......................................... 68
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 72
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Snow chains ...................................... 315
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 265
Luggage compartment ................... 265
Rear compartment ......................... 265
SOS
see mbrace
Spare fuses ........................................ 309
Spare wheel
Mounting ....................................... 334
Notes/data .................................... 340
Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 297
Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........ 297
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat belt retractor .................. 52
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 209
In the Instrument cluster ............... 205
Segments ...................................... 206
Selecting the unit of measurement 214
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Display message ............................ 236
Selecting ........................................ 175
Variable......................................... 174
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 224
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/off ........................... 102
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 140
Steering (display message) .............. 241
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 91
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 206
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Important safety notes .................... 90
Paddle shifters ............................... 150
Steering wheel heating .................... 91
Storing settings (memory function) .. 95
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 91
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 150
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 218
Stowage areas ................................... 257
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 258
Cup holders ................................... 262
Glove box .......................................257
Important safety information ......... 257
Stowage pockets ........................... 258
Summer tires ..................................... 314
Sun visor ............................................ 262
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 218
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 23
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 134
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Index
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
T
Tachometer ........................................ 206
Tailgate
Opening dimensions ...................... 350
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 343
Tires ............................................... 338
Tires/wheels ................................. 338
Trailer loads ................................... 352
Vehicle data ................................... 350
Wheels ........................................... 338
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 270
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Downloading routes ....................... 273
Emergency call .............................. 268
Geo fencing ................................... 274
Important safety notes .................. 266
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 272
MB info call button ........................ 270
Remote vehicle locking .................. 271
Roadside Assistance button .......... 269
Self-test ......................................... 267
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 267
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 274
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 271
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 212
Display message ............................ 241
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........213
Redialing ........................................ 213
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 212
Telephone compartment .................. 258
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 205
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 217
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 217
Outside temperature ......................206
Setting (climate control) ................ 131
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 218
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 319
Checking manually ........................ 319
Display message ............................ 237
Maximum ....................................... 318
Notes ............................................. 317
Recommended ............................... 316
Table (single tires) ......................... 316
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 321
Function/notes ............................. 319
Restarting ...................................... 321
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning message .......................... 321
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 333
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 332
Bar (definition) ............................... 332
Changing a wheel .......................... 334
Characteristics .............................. 331
Checking ........................................ 313
Definition of terms ......................... 332
Direction of rotation...................... 335
Display message ............................ 237
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 334
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ...............................................331
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 332
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 332
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GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 332
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 333
Important safety notes .................. 312
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 332
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 333
Labeling (overview)........................ 328
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 334
Load index ..................................... 330
Load index (definition) ................... 333
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 333
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 333
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 333
Maximum tire load......................... 331
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 333
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 334
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 333
Replacing ....................................... 334
Service life ..................................... 314
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 334
Speed rating (definition) ................ 332
Storing ........................................... 335
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 332
Technical data ............................... 338
Temperature .................................. 327
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 334
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 334
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 333
Tire pressures (recommended)...... 332
Tire size (data) ............................... 338
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 328
Tire tread ....................................... 313
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 333
Total load limit (definition) ............. 334
Traction ......................................... 327
Traction (definition) ....................... 334
Tread wear..................................... 327
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 326
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 332
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 333
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 334
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 332
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 305
In the event of malfunctions .......... 308
Towing a trailer
Axle load, permissible .................... 352
Driving tips .................................... 198
Lights display message .................. 226
Mounting dimensions .................... 351
Shift range ..................................... 149
Trailer loads ................................... 352
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 351
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 307
Towing eye
Front .............................................. 306
Rear ............................................... 306
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 308
Important safety notes .................. 305
Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 201
Power supply ................................. 200
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 352
Trailer tow hitch
Ball position ................................... 352
Trailer towing
ESP®................................................ 64
PARKTRONIC ................................. 191
Transfer case
General notes ................................ 193
Shifting .......................................... 194
Shifting (general notes) .................. 194
Shifting (important safety notes) ... 194
Shifting to neutral .......................... 195
Shift range ..................................... 193
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Index
Switching off the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 194
Switching on the off-road gear
ratio ............................................... 194
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission positions .................... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 307
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Trip computer (on-board computer) 208
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 209
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 111
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 103
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating)
(definition) ......................................... 334
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 74
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 263
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
Function/notes ............................. 174
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 240
Emergency locking ........................... 75
Emergency unlocking ....................... 75
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings .......................... 214
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 322
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 338
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 140
Raising ........................................... 336
Reporting problems ......................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 336
Towing away .................................. 305
Tow-starting ................................... 305
Transporting .................................. 307
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 68
Vehicle data ................................... 350
Vehicle data ....................................... 350
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle............ 351
Fording depth ................................ 350
Maximum gradient climbing ability 351
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 350
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 342
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 296
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 212
VIN ...................................................... 342
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 245
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 251
Coolant .......................................... 251
Cruise control ................................ 169
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 253
ESP®.............................................. 247
ESP®OFF ....................................... 248
Fuel tank ........................................ 251
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 178
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC)......... 175
Overview .................................. 30, 242
Parking brake ................................ 250
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 44
Reserve fuel ................................... 251
Seat belt ........................................ 243
Index
19
SRS ................................................ 250
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warning triangle ................................ 296
Warranty .............................................. 21
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 241
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 338
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 335
Important safety notes .................. 312
Interchanging/changing ................ 334
Mounting a new wheel ................... 337
Mounting a wheel .......................... 335
Overview ........................................ 312
Removing a wheel .......................... 337
Storing ........................................... 335
Technical data ............................... 338
Tightening torque ........................... 338
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 338
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation .........................................43
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 290
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield heating ........................... 133
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 286
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Notes ............................................. 349
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Rear window wiper ........................ 115
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 115
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Winter
Driving in winter .............................163
Winter operation ............................ 314
Winter driving
Snow chains .................................. 315
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 314
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 314
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Important safety notes .................. 115
Replacing ....................................... 115
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Protection of the environment
General notes
Environmental note
H
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:
R
operating conditions of your vehicle
R
your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R
avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R
always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R
remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R
a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R
always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R
do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R
do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.
R
switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R
keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Environmental note
H
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!
Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R
doors
R
door pillars
R
door sills
R
seats
R
cockpit
R
instrument cluster
R
center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safetyrelevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
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accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts (Y page 342).
Operator's Manual
General notes
The printed Operator's Manual (including any
supplements) must be observed.
There is no electronic update to the Digital
Operator's Manual. Amendments are only
made to the printed Operator's Manual.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the following warranty
terms and conditions:
R
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R
Emission Systems Warranty
R
Emission Performance Warranty
R
California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
R
State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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Information for customers in
California
In California, you have the right to exchange
a vehicle or receive a refund of the purchase
or leasing price if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
and/or an authorized workshop or
maintenance facility cannot, after several
authorized repairs, rectify considerable
damage to or malfunctions of the vehicle that
are covered by the contractual warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever
occurs first, a reasonable number of repair
attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the serious defect or damage can result
in deadly or serious injury to the vehicle
occupants while driving AND this defect
has already been repaired at least twice
AND Mercedes-Benz, LLC has been
informed in writing of the necessity of a
repair.
(2) the defect or damage, though less
serious than (1) above, has already been
repaired at least four times AND
Mercedes-Benz has been informed in
writing of the necessity of a repair.
(3) the vehicle cannot be used for longer
than 30 calendar days because of repair
work resulting from this or other serious
defects or damage.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
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Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
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the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Sports Utility Vehicle
WARNING
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are 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
hard, 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.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
WARNING
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Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
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networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
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.
Tampering with the electronic components,
their software or wiring can render the
operating permit invalid.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
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work relevant to safety
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service and maintenance work
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repair work
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alterations, installation work and
modifications
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work on electronic components
Correct use
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
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the safety notes in this manual
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the Technical Data section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
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
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to Title 49,
Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575
pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
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
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can obtain additional information about
vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov
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.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace
(Canada: TELE AID), data is transmitted in the
event of an accident.
This information helps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access these data and submit
them:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner
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on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check your mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.
Information on copyright
Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
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Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
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DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
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Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
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BabySmart™, ESP®and PRE-SAFE®are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
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HomeLink®is a registered trademark of
Prince.
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iPod®and iTunes®are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
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Logic7®is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
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Microsoft®and Windows media®are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM radio Inc.
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HD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
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Gracenote®is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
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ZAGATSurvey®and related brands are
registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey,
LLC.
FreeType
Portions of this software are copyright©2005
The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All
rights reserved.©1996-2000 by David
Turner, Robert Wilhelm, and Werner Lemberg.
Gnu compiler
Copyright©1982, 1986 Regents of the
University of California. All rights reserved.
The Berkeley software License Agreement
specifies the terms and conditions for
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source and binary forms, with or without
modification, are permitted provided that the
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1. Redistribution of source code must retain
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POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Dashboard ........................................... 28
Instrument cluster .............................. 29
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 31
Center console .................................... 32
Overhead control panel ...................... 34
Door control panel .............................. 35
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At a glance
Dashboard
Dashboard
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Function Page
Combination switch 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters
Instrument cluster 205
Horn
Overhead control panel 34
PARKTRONIC warning display 189
Climate control systems 118
Ignition lock 139
Adjusts the steering wheel 90
Cruise control lever 169
Light switch 98
Opens the hood 283
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