Mercedes Benz G Class 2017 Operator Manual

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Operator's Manual

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 4

Digital Operator's Manual .................. 22

Introduction........................................... 22

Operation ............................................... 22

Introduction ......................................... 23

Protecting the environment ...................23

Genuine Mercedes-Benzparts............... 23

Operator's Manual ................................. 24

Service and vehicle operation ................24

Operating safety .................................... 26

QR codes for rescue cards .................... 28

Data stored in the vehicle ......................28

Information on copyright ....................... 29

At aglance ........................................... 31

Cockpit .................................................. 31

Instrument cluster .................................32

Multifunction steering wheel ................. 33

Center console ...................................... 34

Overhead control panel .........................36

Doorcontrolpanel ................................. 37

Safety ................................................... 38

Occupant safety .................................... 38

Childreninthe vehicle........................... 49

Pets in the vehicle................................. 57

Driving safety systems ........................... 57

Protection against theft .........................61

Lights and windshield wipers ............ 85

Exterior lighting ..................................... 85

Interior lighting ...................................... 88

Replacing bulbs..................................... 88

Windshield wipers .................................. 92

Climate control .................................... 95

Overview of the climate control sys-

tem ........................................................ 95

Operating the climate control system .... 97

Air vents .............................................. 101

Drivingand parking .......................... 103

Notesonbreaking-in anew vehicle..... 103

Driving ................................................. 103

Adjustable damping ............................. 109

Automatictransmission....................... 109

Refueling ............................................. 118

Parking ................................................ 120

Driving tips.......................................... 122

Driving systems ................................... 131

Off-road driving systems ...................... 145

Towing atrailer.................................... 149

On-board computer and displays .... 157

Important safety notes ........................ 157

Displays and operation ........................ 157

Menusand submenus ......................... 159

Displaymessages ............................... 169

Warning and indicator lamps in the

instrument cluster ............................... 187

Opening and closing ........................... 63

SmartKey ............................................... 63

Doors ..................................................... 66

Rear door ............................................... 68

Side windows ......................................... 69

Sliding sunroof ....................................... 71

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 74

Correct driver's seat position ................74

Seats ..................................................... 74

Steering wheel ....................................... 79

Mirrors................................................... 81

Memory functions .................................. 83

Multimediasystem ........................... 198

Generalnotes ...................................... 198

Important safety notes ........................ 198

Function restrictions ............................ 198

Operating system ................................ 199

Stowageand features ...................... 204

Loading guidelines............................... 204

Stowageareas ..................................... 205

Features.............................................. 210

Maintenance and care ...................... 225

Engine compartment ........................... 225

Maintenance ........................................ 230

Care ..................................................... 231

Breakdown assistance ..................... 238

Where willIfind...? .............................. 238

Flat tire ................................................ 240

Battery (vehicle) .................................. 241

Jump-starting ....................................... 243

Towing and tow-starting ...................... 246

Fuses ...................................................248

Wheels and tires ............................... 251

Important safety notes ........................ 251

Operation ............................................ 251

Winter operation.................................. 252

Tire pressure ....................................... 254

Loading the vehicle .............................. 260

All about wheels and tires ................... 263

Changing awheel ................................ 269

Wheeland tire combinations ...............273

Contents

Technical data ................................... 274

Information regarding technical data ... 274

Vehicle electronics .............................. 274

Identification plates .............................275

Service products and filling capaci-

ties ...................................................... 276

Vehicle data ......................................... 281

Vehicle data for off-roaddriving .......... 283

Trailer tow hitch ................................... 284

Index

1, 2, 3...

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

12 Vsocket

see Socket (12 V)

115 Vsocket ...................................... 213

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 171

Function/notes ................................ 57

Warninglamp ........................ 190,191

Accident

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent .................................................49

Activatingmedia mode

General notes................................203

ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................61

Additives (engineoil) ........................ 279

Addressbook

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 198

Adjustabledamping .......................... 109

Adjusting thevolume

COMAND .......................................199

Airbags

Deployment ..................................... 46

Display message ............................ 175

Front airbag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 45

Important safety notes .................... 43

Introduction ..................................... 43

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lamp ...........................................39

Pelvis air bag ................................... 45

Side impact air bag .......................... 45

Window curtain air bag .................... 46

Air vents

Important safety notes .................. 101

Rear ..................

Set

ting ...........................................101

Setting the center airvents ........... 102

Setting the sideair vents ...............102

Air-conditioningsystem

see Climate control

............................. 102

Alarm

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 61

Switching off (ATA) .......................... 61

Switching the function on/off

(ATA) ................................................ 61

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

All-wheeldrive

Transfercase ................................. 145

AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 167

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Approach/departure angle .............. 130

Ashtray ............................................... 211

Assistancedisplay (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................164

Assistancemenu (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................164

ASSYST service interval display

Service messages .......................... 230

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 61

Function ...........................................61

Switching off the alarm .................... 61

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualifiedspecialist workshop

AUTO lights

Displaymessage ............................ 176

see Lights

Automatic car wash(care) ............... 231

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stopfunction) .................................... 107

Automatic engine switch-off(ECO

start/stopfunction) .......................... 106

Automatic headlamp mode ................ 86

Automatic transmission

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Drive position (ECOstart/stop

function) ........................................ 111

Drive program................................ 114

Driving tips.................................... 112

Emergency running mode.............. 117

Engaging drive position .................. 111

Engaging neutral ............................ 111

Engaging reverse gear................... 110

park p

Engaging the

Important safety notes .................. 109

osition ............ 110

Index

Kickdown ....................................... 112

Manualshifting .............................. 115

Neutral (ECO start/stop func-

tion) ............................................... 111

Overview ........................................ 109

Problem (malfunction) ................... 117

Programselector button ................ 113

Pulling away................................... 105

Selector lever ................................ 110

Shift ranges ................................... 114

Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 114

Trailer towing ................................. 113

Transmission position display ........ 110

Automatic transmission emer-

gencymode ....................................... 117

Axle load, permissible(trailertow-

ing) ...................................................... 284

BabySmart™

Air bagdeactivation system ............. 53

Back button ....................................... 199

Backup lamp

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Ball coupling

Installing ........................................ 152

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 65

Important safety notes .................... 64

Replacing ......................................... 65

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 243

Displaymessage ............................ 178

Important safety notes .................. 241

Jump starting ................................. 243

Overview ........................................ 241

Blind SpotAssist

Activating/deactivating ................. 164

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 164

Displaymessage ............................ 181

Notes/function .............................. 137

Blootooth

Connecting adifferent mobile

phone ............................................ 203

Bluetooth

Searching for amobilephone ........ 202

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Telephony ...................................... 201

Brake fluid

Displaymessage ............................ 173

Notes............................................. 279

Brake fluid level ................................ 230

Brake forcedistribution

see EBD (electronicbrake force distribution)

Brake lamp

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Brake lamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 57

BAS .................................................. 58

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 279

Displaymessage ............................ 171

EBD .................................................. 61

High-performance brake system .... 125

HOLD function ............................... 139

Important safety notes .................. 123

Maintenance .................................. 124

Parking brake ................................ 121

Riding tips...................................... 123

Warning lamp ................................. 189

Breakdown

see Flattire see Towing away

Brightness control(instrument

clusterlighting) ................................... 32

Brush guard ....................................... 221

Bulbs

Backuplamp.................................... 89

Brake lamp ...................................... 89

Rear fog lamp .................................. 89

Standing lamps (fro Sta

nding lamps (rear) ...................... 89

nt) ..................... 89

Tail lamp .......................................... 89

Turn signallamp(front) .................... 89

Turn signallamp(rear) ..................... 89

see Replacing bulbs

Index

California

Important noticefor retail cus-

tomersand lessees .......................... 24

Callingupamalfunction

see Display messages

Camera

see Rear view camera

Care

Car wash ........................................ 231

Carpets..........................................237

Chrome parts................................. 235

Display...........................................236

Exhaustpipe.................................. 235

Exterior lights ................................ 234

General notes ................................ 231

Interior ...........................................236

Matte finish ................................... 233

Paint .............................................. 233

Plastic trim ....................................236

Power washer ................................ 232

Rearview camera .......................... 235

Rooflining ...................................... 237

Seat belt........................................ 237

Seat cover ..................................... 236

Selector lever................................ 236

Sensors ......................................... 234

Steering wheel............................... 236

Trimpieces.................................... 236

Washing by hand ........................... 232

Wheels........................................... 233

Windows........................................ 234

Wiperblades.................................. 234

Woodentrim .................................. 236

Cargocompartmentcover

Important safety notes .................. 209

Installing/removing ....................... 209

Notes/howtouse ......................... 209

Opening and closing ...................... 209

Cargocompartmentenlargement

Important safety notes .................. 206

Cargotie downrings ......................... 209

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 162

rcons

Cente

Lower section .................................. 35

Overview .......................................... 34

Upper section .................................. 34

Central locking

Automaticlocking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 166

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 63

Changeofaddress .............................. 25

Changeofownership .......................... 25

Changingbulbs

Standing lamp (rear) ........................ 91

Changinggears .................................. 112

Child

Restraint system .............................. 50

Child seat

BabySmart™ airbag deactivation

system ............................................. 53

Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55

LATCH-type(ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 51

On the front-passenger seat............ 54

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 55

Rearward-facing restraint system .... 54

Top Tether ....................................... 52

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 56

Rear doors ....................................... 56

Children

Specialseatbeltretractor ............... 50

Childreninthe vehicle

Important safety notes .................... 49

Chrome parts (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 235

Cigarette lighter ................................ 212

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 234

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 235

Climate control

Controlling automatically................. 98

Cooling with airdehumidification ..... 97

Defrosting the windows................... 99

Defrosting the windshield ................ 99

Dual-zone automatic climate con-

trol ................................................... 95

ECO start/stop function .................. 97

Important safety notes .................... 95

ole

Index

Indicator lamp .................................. 97

Maximumcooling .............................99

Notes on using dual-zone auto-

matic climate control ....................... 96

Overview of systems ........................ 95

Problemwith the rear window

defroster ........................................ 100

Problems with "cooling with air

dehumidification" .............................97

Refrigerant .....................................280

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 281

Setting the airdistribution ...............98

Setting the airvents ...................... 101

Setting the airflow ........................... 98

Setting the temperature .................. 98

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off............................................ 101

Switching on/off.............................. 97

Switching residualheaton/off...... 101

Switching the rearwindow

defroster on/off............................ 100

Switching the ZONE function

on/off.............................................. 99

Windshield defroster ........................ 99

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 31

COMAND

Switching on/off........................... 199

see separate operating instructions

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 236

Combination switch ............................ 87

Connecting aUSB device

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Consumptionstatistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 160

Controller ........................................... 199

Controllingspeed

see DISTRONIC PLUS

Convenience closingfeature .............. 70

Convenience opening feature ............ 70

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 229

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Filling capacity ............................... 280

Notes............................................. 279

Temperature (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 167

Temperature gauge........................ 158

Warning la

ooling

see Climate control

Cruise control

Cruisecontrol lever ....................... 131

Deactivating ................................... 132

Driving system ............................... 131

Function/notes............................. 131

Generalnotes ................................ 131

Important safety notes .................. 131

Resuming the storedspeed ........... 132

Setting aspeed .............................. 132

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 131

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 210

Important safety notes .................. 210

Rear compartment ......................... 210

mp ................................. 194

Data

see Technical data

Daytime runninglamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Switching on/off(on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 165

Switching on/off(switch) ................ 85

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 165

Interior lighting .............................. 166

Diagnosticsconnection ...................... 27

Differential locks

Disengaging ................................... 149

Engaging ........................................ 148

Front axle...................................... 149

Generalnotes ................................ 147

Rear axle........................................ 149

Terrain........................................... 147

Transfercase................................. 149

Digital Operator's Manual

Help................................................. 22

Introduction ..................................... 22

Index

Digital speedometer .........................160

Display messages

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 170

Driving systems .............................179

Engine ............................................ 176

General notes ................................ 169

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 170

Lights ............................................. 176

Safety systems .............................. 171

Service intervaldisplay.................. 230

SmartKey ....................................... 187

Tires ............................................... 183

Vehicle........................................... 186

Distance recorder

see Odometer see Tripodometer

Distance warning(warning lamp) .... 196

DISTRONICPLUS

Activating ....................................... 134

Activation conditions ..................... 134

Cruise control lever ....................... 134

Deactivating ................................... 136

Displaymessage ............................ 181

Driving tips.................................... 136

Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS....... 135

Function/notes............................. 132

Important safety notes .................. 133

Stopping ........................................ 135

Warning lamp ................................. 196

Doors

Automaticlocking (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 166

Automaticlocking (switch) ............... 67

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey)....................................... 63

Control panel ................................... 37

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Emergency locking ........................... 68

Emergency unlocking ....................... 68

Important safety notes .................... 66

Opening (frominside)...................... 67

Overview .......................................... 66

Drinking and driving ......................... 123

Drive program

Automatictransmission................. 114

Display........................................... 110

SETUP (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMGvehicles) ............... 168

Driver's door

see Doors

Drivingdownhill ................................ 130

Drivinginmountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle ............ 130

Driving downhill............................. 130

Gradient-climbing capability

(maximum) ..................................... 130

Drivinglamps

nning lamps

see Day

Drivingoff-road

Driving downhill............................. 130

see Off-road driving

Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 125

Drivingsafety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57

ADAPTIVEBRAKE............................. 61

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58

EBD (electronicbrake force distri-

bution) ............................................. 61

ESP

gram) ............................................... 58

Important safety information ........... 57

Overview .......................................... 57

Drivingsystems

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 137

Cruise control ................................ 131

Displaymessage ............................ 179

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 132

HOLD function ............................... 139

PARKTRONIC ................................. 140

Rear viewcamera .......................... 143

Drivingtips

Automatictransmission ................. 112

Brakes ........................................... 123

Break-in period.............................. 103

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 136

Downhillgradient ........................... 123

Drinking and driving ....................... 123

Driving in winter ............................. 126

Driving on floodedroads ................ 125

Driving on sand .............................. 129

Driving on wetroads ...................... 125

Driving overobstacles ................... 129

Exhaustcheck ............................... 123

Fuel................................................ 122

General.......................................... 122

Gravel roads .................................. 129

time ru

(Electronic Stability Pro-

Index

Hydroplaning ................................. 125

Icy roadsurfaces........................... 126

Important safety notes .................. 103

Limited braking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 124

Off-roaddriving .............................. 127

Off-roadfording ............................. 126

Pulling away on slippery surfaces..125

Snow chains .................................. 253

Subjecting brakes to aload........... 124

The first 1500 km .......................... 103

Tire ruts ......................................... 129

Towing atrailer.............................. 151

Traveling uphill ............................... 130

Wet roadsurface ........................... 124

DVD audio

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162

DVD video

Operating (on-board computer) ..... 162

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 166

Function/notes................................ 80

EASY-EXIT feature

Function/notes................................ 80

Switching on/off........................... 166

EBD (electronicbrake forcedistribution)

Displaymessage ............................ 172

Function/notes................................ 61

ECOstart/stopfunction

Deactivating/activating ................. 106

Generalinformation ....................... 106

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency

Automaticmeasures afteranacci-

dent ................................................. 49

Emergencyrelease

Driver's door.................................... 68

Vehicle............................................. 68

EmergencyTensioningDevices

Activation ......................................... 46

Emissionscontrol

Service and warranty information .... 24

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 194

Displaymessage ............................ 176

ECO start/stop function ................ 106

Engine number ............................... 276

Irregularrunning ............................ 108

Jump-starting ................................. 243

Starting problems .......................... 108

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 105

Switching off .................................. 121

Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 248

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 108

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 228

Additives ........................................ 279

Checking the oillevel ..................... 227

Checking the oillevel using the

dipstick .......................................... 227

Checking the oillevel using the

on-board computer........................ 227

Displaymessage ............................ 178

Filling capacity ............................... 279

Generalnotes ................................ 278

Notesabout oilgrades................... 278

Notesonoil level/consumption .... 227

Temperature (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 167

Entering an address

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Hood

Closing ........................................... 226

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Important safety notes .................. 225

Opening ......................................... 225

Horn ...................................................... 31

Hydroplaning ..................................... 125

Ignitionlock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 61

Indicator lamp

Replacing bulbs(rear) ...................... 91

Insect protection on the radiator .... 226

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 32

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32

Instrument clusterlighting .............. 157

Interior lighting

Automaticcontrol ............................ 88

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 166

Overview .......................................... 88

iPod

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Jack

Pump lever ..................................... 270

Storage location ............................ 238

Using ............................................. 270

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 243

Keypositions

SmartKey ....................................... 104

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 168

LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat

anchors ................................................ 51

License plate lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 176

Light sensor(display message) ....... 176

Lights

Activating/deactivating the inte-

riorlighting delayedswitch-off ....... 166

Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 86

Combination switch ......................... 87

Fogged up headlamps...................... 87

Generalnotes .................................. 85

Index

Hazard warning lamps ..................... 87

High beamflasher ............................ 87

High-beamheadlamps ..................... 87

Light switch .....................................85

Low-beamheadlamps...................... 85

Parking lamps .................................. 86

Rear fog lamp .................................. 86

Standing lamps ................................ 86

Switching the daytime running lamps on/off(on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 165

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off(switch) ...................... 85

Switching the exteriorlighting delayedswitch-off on/off(on-

board computer) ............................ 165

Switching the surround lighting

on/off(on-board computer) .......... 165

Turn signals..................................... 87

see Interior lighting see Replacing bulbs

Load anchorage ................................. 208

Loadingguidelines ............................ 204

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic........................................ 67

Emergency locking ........................... 68

From inside (central locking but-

ton) .................................................. 67

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 166

LOWRANGE off-road gear ................ 146

Low-beam headlamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Switching on/off.............................. 85

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-

port.................................................. 78

Luxury headrestraints ....................... 76

M+S tires ............................................ 253

Malfunctionmessage

see Displaymessages

Matte finish(cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 233

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 218

Displaymessage ............................ 173

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 218

Downloading routes ....................... 221

Emergency call.............................. 215

Generalnotes ................................ 214

Geofencing ................................... 221

Info callbutton .............................. 217

Locating astolen vehicle............... 220

Remote fault diagnosis.................. 220

Remote vehiclelocking .................. 219

Roadside assistance button ........... 216

Search &Send ............................... 218

Self-test ......................................... 215

Speed alert .................................... 221

System .......................................... 215

Triggering the vehiclealarm ........... 221

Vehicleremote unlocking .............. 219

Mechanical key

Function/notes................................ 64

Generalnotes .................................. 64

Inserting .......................................... 64

Locking vehicle................................ 68

Removing ......................................... 64

Unlocking the driver'sdoor.............. 68

Memory card (audio) ......................... 162

Memory function ................................. 83

Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 132

Messagememory (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 170

Messages

see Displaymessages

Mirrorturn signal

Cleaning ......................................... 234

Mirrors

Sun visor ........................................ 211

see Exterior mirrors see Rear-viewmirror

Mobilephone

Connecting (Bluetooth

face).............................................. 201

inter-

Index

Connecting another mobile

phone............................................203

Frequencies................................... 274

Installation..................................... 274

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 163

Transmissionoutput (maximum).... 274

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ...........................................64

Mountingwheels

Lowering the vehicle...................... 272

Mounting anew wheel................... 272

Preparing the vehicle.....................270

Raising the vehicle ......................... 270

Removing awheel .......................... 272

Securing the vehicle against roll-

ing away ........................................ 270

MP3

Operation ....................................... 162

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

see separate operating instructions

Multifunctiondisplay

Function/notes .............................159

Permanent display......................... 165

Multifunctionsteering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .. 158

Overview .......................................... 33

Music files

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

Navigation

Entering adestination .................... 200

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation ......................................... 48

Resetting triggered .......................... 48

NECK-PRO luxury head restraints

Important safety notes .................... 48

Operation ......................................... 48

Resetting whentriggered ................. 49

Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-

cle ....................................................... 103

Occupant safety

Air bags...........................................43

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent ................................................. 49

BabySmart™ airbag deactivation

system ............................................. 53

Childreninthe vehicle..................... 49

Important safety notes.................... 38

Introduction to the restraint sys-

tem .................................................. 38

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamps ............................................... 39

Pets in the vehicle........................... 57

Restraint system warning lamp ........ 38

Seatbelt.......................................... 39

Odometer ........................................... 160

Off-road

Differential locks ............................ 147

Off-road ABS .................................... 58

Off-road driving

Checklist afterdriving off-road ...... 129

Checklist before driving off-road .... 128

Driving on sand .............................. 129

Generalinformation ....................... 127

Important safety notes .................. 127

Traveling uphill ............................... 130

Off-road fording ................................. 126

Off-road system

Permanent all-wheeldrive ............. 139

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 167

Assistance menu ........................... 164

Audio menu ................................... 162

Convenience submenu .................. 166

Displaymessages .......................... 169

Factory settings submenu ............. 167

Important safety notes .................. 157

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 165

Lighting submenu .......................... 165

Menu overview .............................. 159

Message memory .......................... 170

Navigation menu ............................ 161

Operation ....................................... 158

RACETIMER ................................... 168

Index

Service menu ................................. 164

Settingsmenu ............................... 164

Standard display ............................ 160

Telephone menu ............................ 163

Tripmenu ...................................... 160

TV operation .................................. 163

Vehiclesubmenu ........................... 166

Video DVD operation ..................... 162

Operatingsafety

Declaration of conformity ................ 26

Important safety notes .................... 26

Operatingsystem

see On-board computer

Operation

Digital Operator's Manual................ 22

Operator's Manual

Vehicleequipment ........................... 24

Outside temperature display ........... 157

Overhead controlpanel ...................... 36

Override feature

Rear sidewindows........................... 56

Paint code number ............................ 275

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 233 Parking

Engaging park position .................. 110

Important safety notes .................. 120

Parking brake ................................ 121

Position of exteriormirror, front-

passenger side................................. 83

Rear viewcamera .......................... 143

Switching off the engine ................ 121

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

see Exterior mirrors see PARKTRONIC see Rear viewcamera

Parking brake

Applying ......................................... 121

Displaymessage ............................ 172

Emergency braking ........................ 121

Warning lamp ................................. 193

Parking lamps

Switching on/off.............................. 86

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 142

Driving system ............................... 140

Function/notes............................. 140

Important safety notes .................. 140

Problem (malfunction) ................... 142

Range of the sensors ..................... 140

Trailer towing ................................. 142

Warning display ............................. 141

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Indicatorlamp.................................. 39

Problems (malfunctions).................. 55

Permanent all-wheeldrive

Off-road system ............................. 139

Pets in the vehicle ............................... 57

Phone book

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Plastictrim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 236

Powersupply(trailer) ....................... 156

Powerwashers .................................. 232

Program selectorbutton .................. 113

Protectionagainst theft

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 61

Immobilizer ...................................... 61

Protectionofthe environment

Generalnotes .................................. 23

Pulling away

Automatictransmission ................. 105

Generalnotes ................................ 105

Trailer ............................................ 105

QR code

Mercedes-Benz GuideApp ................. 1

Rescuecard ..................................... 28

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27

RACETIMER(on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168

RACETIMER

Deleting alllaps............................. 169

Displaying and starting .................. 168

Displaying the intermediate time ... 168

Resetting the current lap............... 169

Starting anew lap.......................... 168

Index

Stopping ........................................ 168

Radiatorcover ................................... 226

Radio

Selecting astation ......................... 162

Radio mode

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 26

Rear benchseat

Folding forward .............................. 208

Rear compartment

Setting the airvents ...................... 102

Rear door

Closing ............................................. 69

Displaymessage ............................ 186

Important safety notes .................... 68

Opening ........................................... 68

Rear fog lamp

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Switching on/off.............................. 86

Rear seat bench

Folding into an upright position ..... 208

Rear viewcamera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 235

Displayinthe multimediasystem .. 143

Function/notes............................. 143

Generalnotes ................................ 143

Switching on/off........................... 143

Rear windowdefroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 100

Switching on/off........................... 100

Rear windowwiper

Replacing the wiperblade ................ 93

Switching on/off.............................. 93

Rear-viewmirror

Dipping (automatic) ......................... 83

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 280

Refueling

Fuelgauge ....................................... 32

Important safety notes .................. 118

Refueling process .......................... 118

see Fuel

Remote control

Programming (garage door

opener) .......................................... 222

Replacing bulbs

Backuplamp.................................... 91

Brake lamp ...................................... 91

Important safety notes .................... 88

Overview of bulb types .................... 89

Rear fog lamp .................................. 91

Tail lamp .......................................... 91

Turn signal (rear) .............................. 91

Turn signals (front) ........................... 90

Reporting safety defects .................... 27

Rescue card Re

serve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Displaymessage ............................ 179

Warning lamp ................................. 194

Residual heat

Switching on/off........................... 101

Restraintsystem

Displaymessage ............................ 173

Introduction ..................................... 38

Warning lamp ................................. 193

Warning lamp (function) ................... 38

Reversinglamps (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 176

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 25

Roofliningand carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 237

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Route guidance(navigation) ............ 161

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

Safety

Childreninthe vehicle..................... 49

see Occupant safety

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

SD card

Inserting ........................................ 203

Inserting/removing ........................ 203

Index

Removing....................................... 203

SD memory card

seealsoDigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

Search&Send

see also DigitalOperator's Man-

ual..................................................198

Seat backrest

Folding back .................................. 207

Seat belts

Adjusting the height ......................... 41

center rear-compartment seat......... 42

Cleaning ......................................... 237

Correct usage.................................. 41

Fastening ......................................... 41

Important safety guidelines............. 40

Introduction ..................................... 39

Releasing ......................................... 43

Warning lamp ................................. 188

Warning lamp (function) ................... 43

Seat heating

Indicatorlamp(malfunction) ............ 79

Seat ventilation

Indicatorlamp(malfunction) ............ 79

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 76

Adjusting the 4-waylumbarsup-

port.................................................. 78

Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 76

Cleaning the cover......................... 236

Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 74

Important safety notes .................... 74

Overview .......................................... 74

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ................................................. 83

Switching seatheating on/off......... 78

Switching seatventilation on/off.... 79

Selectorlever

Cleaning ......................................... 236

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 234

Serviceintervaldisplay

Displaying aservice message (on-

board computer) ............................ 231

Servicemenu(on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 164

Serviceproducts

Brake fluid ..................................... 279

Coolant (engine) ............................ 279

Engine oil....................................... 278

Fuel................................................ 276

Important safety notes .................. 276

Notes............................................. 276

Refrigerant (air-conditioni

tem) ............................................... 280

Washerfluid ................................... 280

Setting the air distribution ................. 98

Setting the date/time format

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Setting the language

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Setting the time

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Settings

Calling up astoredsetting ............... 84

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 167

On-board computer....................... 164

SETUP (on-board computer,

Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 168

Shift ranges ....................................... 114

Side impactair bag ............................. 45

Side marker lamp (display mes-

sage) ................................................... 176

Side windows

Convenience closing feature ............ 70

Convenience opening feature .......... 70

Important safety information ........... 69

Opening/closing .............................. 69

Overview .......................................... 69

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70

SIRIUSservices

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Sliding sunroof

Important safety notes .................... 71

Opening/closing .............................. 72

Operating manually .......................... 72

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 73

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 65

Changing the programming ............. 64

Checking the battery ....................... 65

Convenience closing feature ............ 70

ng sy

Index

Convenience opening feature .......... 70

Display message ............................ 187

Door central locking/unlocking .......63

Important safety notes .................... 63

Loss .................................................66

Mechanical key ................................ 64

Overview .......................................... 63

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 104

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 66

Starting the engine ........................ 105

SMS

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual .................................................. 198

Snow chains ...................................... 253

Socket (12 V)

Cargo compartment....................... 213

Front-passenger footwell ............... 212

General notes ................................ 212

Rear compartment.........................213

Sound

Switching on/off ........................... 199

Spare fuses ........................................ 249

Spare wheel

Spare wheel bracket at the rear .... 239

Stainless-steel spare hub cap ........239

Special seat beltretractor .................. 50

Specialist workshop ............................ 27

Speedometer

Digital............................................ 160

In the Instrument cluster ................. 32

Segments ...................................... 157

Selecting the displayunit ...............165

Standinglamps

Display message ............................ 176

Switching on/off .............................. 86

Starting the engine

Important safety notes .................. 104

Steering (display message) .............. 187

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically)..................... 80

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 158

Cleaning .....................

Important sa

Paddle shifters ............................... 114

Steering wheel heating .................... 80

Storing settings (memory func-

tion) ................................................. 83

fety notes .................... 79

.................... 236

Steering wheel heating

Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............ 80

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........114

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 168

Stowage areas ................................... 205

Stowage compartment

Door stowage compartment .......... 206

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) .............................206

Cupholders ................................... 210

Glove box ....................................... 205

Important safety information ......... 205

Stowagenet ................................... 206

Stowagepockets ........................... 206

Stowage net ....................................... 206

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires

In winter ........................................ 253

Sun visor ............................................ 210

Surround lighting (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................165

SUV

(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 26

Switchingair-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 101

Switchingonmedia mode

Via the device list.......................... 203

Tachometer ........................................ 157

Tail lamp

Replacing bulbs............................... 91

Tail lamps

Displaymessage ............................ 176

Tank content

Fuelgauge ....................................... 32

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 276

Drawbarload(maximum) ............... 284

Information .................................... 274

Trailer loads................................... 284

Vehicledata................................... 281

Telephone

Accepting acall............................. 163

Authorizing amobilephone (con-

necting) ......................................... 202

Index

Connecting amobile phone(gen-

eral information)............................201

Display message ............................ 187

Menu(on-board computer) ............ 163

Number from thephonebook ........ 163

Redialing........................................ 164

Rejecting/ending acall................. 163

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Switching between mobile

phones ........................................... 203

see Mobilephone

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 158

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 167

Engine oil(on-board computer) ...... 167

Outsidetemperature ...................... 157

Setting (climate control).................. 98

Tilt/slidingsunroof

see Sliding sunroof

Time

see separate operating instructions

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 168

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 257

Checking manually ........................ 257

Displaymessage ............................ 183

Maximum....................................... 256

Notes............................................. 255

Recommended ............................... 254

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure elec-

tronically ........................................ 258

Function/notes............................. 257

Generalnotes ................................ 257

Important safety notes .................. 257

Radiotypeapproval for the tire

pressure monitor ........................... 260

Restarting ...................................... 259

Warning lamp ................................. 197

Warning message .......................... 259

Tires

Aspect ratio(definition) ................. 269

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 267

Bar (definition) ............................... 267

Changing awheel .......................... 269

Characteristics .............................. 267

Checking ........................................ 251

Curb weight (definition) ................. 268

Definition of

rectionofrotation ...................... 270

Displaymessage ............................ 183

Distribution of the vehicleoccu-

pants (definition) ............................ 269

DOT (Department of Transporta-

tion) (definition) ............................. 267

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 266

GAWR(GrossAxle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 268

GTW(GrossTrailer Weight) (defi-

nition) ............................................ 268

GVW(GrossVehicleWeight) (def-

inition) ........................................... 268

GVWR (GrossVehicleWeight Rat-

ing)(definition) .............................. 268

Important safety notes .................. 251

Increased vehicleweightdue to

optionalequipment (definition) ...... 268

Information on driving .................... 251

Kilopascal(kPa)(definition) ........... 268

Labeling (overview) ........................ 264

Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 269

Loadindex ..................................... 266

Loadindex (definition) ................... 268

Maximumloadonatire (defini-

tion) ............................................... 268

Maximumloaded vehicleweight

(definition) ..................................... 268

Maximumpermissibletire pres-

sure (definition) ............................. 268

Maximumtire load ......................... 266

Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 268

Optionalequipment weight (defi-

nition) ............................................ 269

PSI (pounds persquare inch)(def-

inition) ........................................... 269

Replacing ....................................... 269

Service life ..................................... 252

Sidewall(definition) ....................... 269

Snow chains .................................. 253

Speed rating (definition) ................ 268

Storing ........................................... 270

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 267

terms ......................... 267

Index

Summer tiresinwinter .................. 253

Temperature .................................. 263

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 269

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 269

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 269

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 268

Tire size (data)............................... 273

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 264

Tire tread....................................... 252

Tire tread(definition) ..................... 269

Totalloadlimit (definition) ............. 269

Traction......................................... 263

Traction(definition) ....................... 269

Tread wear ..................................... 263

TWR (permissibletrailerdrawbar

noseweight) (definition) ................. 269

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards...................................... 263

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 267

Wearindicator (definition) ............. 269

Wheel and tire combination ........... 273

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 268

see Flattire

Top Tether ............................................ 52

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 248

Important safety notes .................. 246

Towingatrailer

Axle load,permissible.................... 284

Cleaning the trailertow hitch ......... 235

Coupling up atrailer...................... 154

Decoupling atrailer....................... 155

Driving tips.................................... 151

Important safety notes .................. 149

Installing the ball coupling ............. 152

Lights display message .................. 176

Pulling away with atrailer.............. 105

Shift range..................................... 113

Trailer loads................................... 284

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 284

Towingaway

Important safety guidelines........... 246

In the event of malfunctions .......... 248

s on the ground ....... 247

With both

axle

Towingeye

Front .............................................. 247

Rear ............................................... 247

Trafficreports

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Trailer

7-pinconnector............................. 156

Power supply ................................. 156

Trailer coupling

see Towing atrailer

Trailer loads

Technical data ............................... 284

Trailer loads and drawbar nose-

weights ............................................... 155

Trailer tow hitch

Ballposition ................................... 284

Trailer towing

................................................ 60

ESP

PARKTRONIC ................................. 142

Permissibletrailerloads and

drawbar noseweights ..................... 155

Transfer case

Generalnotes ................................ 145

Shift range..................................... 145

Shifting .......................................... 146

Shifting (general notes).................. 146

Shifting (important safety notes)... 146

Shifting to neutral .......................... 147

Switching off the off-road gear

ratio............................................... 146

Switching on the off-road gear

ratio............................................... 146

Transmission

see Automatictransmission

Transmissionpositions .................... 112

Transporting the vehicle .................. 247

Traveling uphill

Brow of hill ..................................... 130

Trim pieces(cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 236

Trip computer (on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 160

Trip odometer

Calling up ....................................... 160

Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 160

Index

Turn signals

Display message ............................ 176

Replacing bulbs(front) ..................... 90

Switching on/off .............................. 87

Operating (on-boardcomputer) ..... 163

see Separate operating instructions

Two-way radio

Frequencies................................... 274

Installation ..................................... 274

Transmission output(maximum) .... 274

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-

nition) ................................................. 269

Type identificationplate

see Vehicleidentificationplate

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 68

From insidethe vehicle(central

unlocking button) ............................. 67

USBdevices

Connecting to the Media Inter-

face ...............................................203

Vanity mirror

Sun visor........................................ 211

Vehicle

Correct use ...................................... 27

Data acquisition ............................... 28

Display message ............................ 186

Equipment ....................................... 24

Individualsettings .......................... 164

Limited Warranty .............................28

Loading .......................................... 260

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 68

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 63

Lowering ........................................ 272

Maintenance .................................... 25

Operation outsidethe USA/

Canada ............................................ 25

Parking .......................................... 120

Parking for along period................ 122

Pulling away................................... 105

Raising ........................................... 270

Securing from rolling away ............ 270

Tow-starting ................................... 248

Towing ........................................... 246

Transporting .................................. 247

Unlocking (inanemergency) ........... 68

Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 63

Vehicledata................................... 281

Vehicledata ....................................... 281

Vehicledata (off-road driving)

Approach/departure angle ............ 283

Fording depth ................................ 283

Maximumgradient climbing abil-

ity .................................................. 283

Vehicledimensions ........................... 281

Vehicleemergencylocking ................ 68

Vehicleidentificationnumber

see VIN

Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 275

Vehicletoolkit .................................. 239

Ventilation

Setting the airflow ........................... 98

Video

Operating the DVD ......................... 162

see also Digital Operator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

VIN

Type plate ...................................... 275

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 190

Brakes ........................................... 189

Check Engine ................................. 194

Coolant .......................................... 194

Distance warning ........................... 196

DISTRONIC PLUS........................... 196

.............................................. 191

ESP

OFF ....................................... 192

Fueltank ........................................ 194

Generalnotes ................................ 187

Overview .......................................... 32

Parking brake ................................ 193

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 39

Reserve fuel................................... 194

Restraint system ............................ 193

Seatbelt........................................ 188

Tire pressure monitor .................... 197

Warning triangle ................................ 238

Index

Warranty .............................................. 24

Washer fluid

Display message ............................ 187

Weather display (COMAND)

see alsoDigitalOperator's Man-

ual.................................................. 198

Wheel and tire combinations

Tires............................................... 273

Wheel bolttightening torque ........... 272

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 269

Checking ........................................ 251

Cleaning ......................................... 233

Important safety notes .................. 251

Informationondriving .................... 251

Interchanging/changing ................ 269

Mounting anew wheel ...................272

Mounting awheel .......................... 270

Removing awheel .......................... 272

Snow chains .................................. 253

Storing ...........................................270

Tightening torque........................... 272

Wheelsize/tire size ....................... 273

Windowcurtain air bag

Display message ............................ 174

Operation ......................................... 46

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Defrosting ........................................ 99

Windshieldheating .............................99

Windshield washerfluid

see Windshieldwasher system

Windshield washersystem

Adding washer fluid....................... 229

Notes............................................. 280

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94

Rear window wiper.......................... 93

Replacing the wiperblades.............. 93

Switching on/off.............................. 92

Winter driving

Important safety notes .................. 252

Slippery roadsurfaces ................... 126

Snow chains .................................. 253

Winter operation

Overview ........................................ 252

Radiatorcover............................... 226

Summer tires................................. 253

Winter tires

M+S tires....................................... 253

Wiperblades

Cleaning ......................................... 234

Important safety notes .................... 93

Replacing

oden trim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 236

......................................... 93

Digital Operator's Manual

Introduction

The printedOperator's Manual providesinformation about thesafeoperation of your vehicle. The Digital Operator's Manual providescomprehensiveand specifically adapted information on your vehicle's equipmentand multimedia system. You can call up theDigital Operator's Manual via themultimedia system.

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General notes

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Protecting the environment

General notes

Environmental note

Daimler's declared policy is one of comprehensive environmental protection.

The objectives are for the natural resources that form the basis of our existence on this planet to be used sparingly and in amanner 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:

operating conditionsofyour vehicle

your personal driving style

You can influence both factors. You should bear the following in mind:

Operating conditions:

avoid short trips as these increase fuel consumption.

always make sure that the tire pressures are correct.

do not carry any unnecessary weight.

remove roof racks once you no longer need them.

aregularly serviced vehicle will contribute to environmental protection. You should therefore adhere to the service intervals.

always have service work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

Personal driving style:

do not depress the accelerator pedal when startingthe engine.

do not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary.

drive carefully and maintain asafe distance from the vehicle in front.

avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and braking.

change gear in good time and use each gear only up to Ô of its maximum engine speed.

switch off the engine in stationary traffic.

keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consumption.

Environmental concerns and recommendations

Wherever the Operator's Manual requires you to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or reuse them. Observe the relevant environmental rules and regulations when disposing of materials. In this way you will help to protect the environment.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Environmental note

Daimler AG also suppliesreconditioned 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 Devi-

ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in the following areas of your vehicle:

doors

door pillars

door sills

seats

cockpit

instrumentcluster

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-Benz. This could lead to malfunctionsinsafety-relevant

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systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equalquality. Only use tires, wheels and 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. Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

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should be used. More than 300,000 different genuine

Mercedes-Benz parts are available for Mercedes-Benz models.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain asupply 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

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Vehicle equipment

This Operator's Manual describes all models

and all standard and optional equipment of your vehicle available at the time of publication of the Operator's Manual.Country-specific differences are possible.Bear in mind that your vehicle may not feature all functions described here. This also applies to safetyrelevant systems and functions. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase agreement lists all systems installed in your vehicle.

Should you have any questions concerning equipment and operation, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

The Operator's Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept in the vehicle.

Service and vehicleoperation

Warranty

The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will replace and repair all factory-installedparts in accordance with the following warranty terms and conditions:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Connecticut,Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

State warranty enforcementlaws (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.

Should you lose your Service and Warranty

Information booklet, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for areplacement. The new Service and Warranty Information booklet will be posted to you.

Information for customers in California

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or arefund of the purchase price or lease price, if after areasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express 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, areasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for aretail buyerorlessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1) the substantial defect or malfunction can

result in death or serious injuries for the

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vehicleoccupants 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 malfunction, though less seri-

ous than (1) above, has already been repaired at least four times and MercedesBenz has been informed in writing of the necessity of arepair.

(3) the vehiclecannot be used for longer than

30 calendar daysbecause of repair work resulting from this or other substantial defects or malfunctions.

Please send yourwritten notice to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center 3MercedesDrive Montvale,NJ07645-0350

Maintenance

Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you when taking the vehicletoanauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Yourcustomer service advisor willenter every service into yourMaintenance Booklet on yourbehalf.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Program offers technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free RoadsideAssistance Hotline are answered by our agents 24 hours aday,365 daysayear.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100(Canada)

For additionalinformation, refer to the Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section in the Service and Warranty Booklet (Canada). You willfind both in the vehicledocument wallet.

Changeofaddress or changeofownership

In the event of achange of address, please send us the "Notification of Address Change" in the

Service and Warranty Booklet or simplycall 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 willassist us in contacting you in atimely manner should the need arise.

If you sell yourMercedes, please leave all literature in the vehiclesothat it is available to the next owner.

If you have purchased aused car, please send us the "Notification of Used CarPurchase" in the Service and Warranty Booklet or simplycall the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada)at1-800-387-0100.

Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada

When you are abroad with yourvehicle, observe the following points:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available.

Lead-free fuel for vehicles with acatalytic converter may not be available. Leaded fuel can causedamage to the catalytic converter.

The fuel may have aconsiderably lower octane number. Unsuitable fuel can cause engine damage.

Some Mercedes-Benz modelsare 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 MercedesDrive Montvale,NJ07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada,Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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SportsUtility Vehicle

WARNING

Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road conditions. There is arisk of an accident.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to

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the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

Utility vehicles have asignificantly 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.

In arollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than aperson wearing aseat belt.

You and all vehicle occupants should always wear your seat belts.

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Important safety notes

WARNING

If you do not have the prescribed service/ maintenance work or any required repairs carried out, this can result in malfunctionsor system failures. There is arisk of an accident.

Always have the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is arisk of fire.

When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly.In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their function and/or the function of other networked components. In particular, systems relevant to safety could also be affected. As a result, these may no longer function as intended and/or jeopardize the operating safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Never tamper with the wiring as well as electronic components or their software. You should have all work to electrical and electronic equipment carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle becomes stuck,e.g. on ahigh curb or an unpaved road

you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a curb, aspeed bump or apothole in the road

aheavy object strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis

In situations like this, the body, the underbody, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be damaged without the damage being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the loads they are designed to.

If the underbody paneling is damaged, combustible materials such as leaves, grass or twigs can gather between the underbody and the underbody paneling. If these materials come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.

In such situations, have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at aqualified specialist workshop. If on continuing your journey you noticethat driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. In such cases, consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity for wireless vehicle components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-

ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

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subject to the two 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."

Diagnostics connection

The diagnostics connection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to adiagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of vehicle systems. As aresult, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is arisk of an accident.

Only connect equipment to adiagnostics connection in the vehicle, which is approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.

WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal. The operating and road safety of the vehicle is jeopardized. There is arisk of an accident.

Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter the driver's footwell. Install the floormats securely and as specified in order to ensure sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use loose floormats and do not place floormats on top of one another.

If the engine is switched off and equipment

on the diagnostics connection is used, the starter battery may discharge.

Connectingequipment to the diagnostics connection can lead to emissions monitoring information being reset, for example. This may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspection.

Qualified specialist workshop

An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is aqualified 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:

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

alterations, installation work and modifications

work on electronic components

Correct use

If you remove any warning stickers, you or others could fail to recognize certain dangers. Leave warning stickers in position.

Observe the following information when driving your vehicle:

the safety notes in this manual

technical data for the vehicle

traffic rules and regulations

laws and safety standards pertaining to motor vehicles

Reporting safety defects

USA only: The following text is reproduced as required of

all manufacturers under 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 adefect

which could cause acrash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the

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National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in agroup of vehicles, it may order arecall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you,yourdealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);goto http:// www.safercar.gov;orwrite to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from

http://www.safercar.gov

Limited Warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about

the proper operationofyourvehicle as well as aboutpossible vehicle damage. Damage to yourvehicle 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.

QR codesfor rescue cards

The QR codes are secured in the fuel fillerflap and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use the QR code to quickly find the appropriate rescue card for yourvehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information aboutyourvehicle in acompact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.

You can find more information under www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code.

Data stored in the vehicle

Data storage

Awide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.

These data memories temporarilyorpermanently store technical information about:

the vehicle's operating state

incidents

malfunctions

In general, this technical information documents the state of acomponent, amodule, a system or the surroundings.

These include, for example:

operating conditions of system components, e.g. fluidlevels

the vehicle's status messagesand those of its individual components, e.g. number of wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in movement, lateral acceleration, accelerator pedal position

malfunctions and defects in important system components, e.g. lights, brakes

vehicle reactions and operating conditions in specialdriving situations, e.g. air bag deployment, intervention of stability control systems

ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature

This data is of an exclusivelytechnical nature and can be used to:

assist in recognizing and rectifying malfunctions and defects

analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an accident

optimize vehicle functions

The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.

When yourvehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory and malfunction data memory.

Services include, for example:

repairservices

service processes

warranties

quality assurance

The vehicle is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer) using specialdiagnostic testers. More detailed information is obtained from it, if required.

After amalfunction has been rectified, the information is deleted from the malfunction memory or is continually overwritten.

When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivableinwhich this technical data, in connec-

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