Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual

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Metris

Operator's Manual

Orderno. 6463730413 Partno. 447 584 23 02 Edition 10-15

Metris

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Contents

Index ....................................................... 3

Introduction ......................................... 25

At aglance ........................................... 34

Safety ................................................... 43

Opening and closing ........................... 67

Seats,steering wheel and mirrors .... 83

Lights and windshield wipers ............ 92

Climatecontrol ................................. 107

Driving and parking .......................... 119

On-boardcomputer and displays .... 168

Stowing and features ....................... 228

Transportingloads ............................ 232

Maintenance and care ...................... 240

Breakdown assistance ..................... 260

Wheels and tires ............................... 267

Technicaldata ................................... 294

Index

1, 2, 3...

12 Vsocket ........................................ 231

ABS (anti-lock braking system)

Display message (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) .................203

Display message (vehicle without

steering wheel buttons) ................. 189

Function/notes ................................ 62

Important safety notes .................... 62

Warning lamp ................................. 221

Acceleration

see Kickdown

Accident

Automatic measuresafter an acci-

dent ................................................. 56

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 111

Active Parking Assist

Canceling/stopping active park-

ing assistance ................................ 158

Detecting parking spaces .............. 155

Display message ............................ 213

Exiting aparking space .................. 157

Function/notes .............................154

Important safety notes .................. 154

Parking .......................................... 156

Towing atrailer .............................. 154

Add-on equipment ............................... 30

Additional indicators

Replacing bulbs .............................100

Additional speedometer

On-board computer (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 185

On-board computer (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174

Additives

Engine oil ....................................... 299

Gasoline ......................................... 297

Airbag

Display message (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 204

Display message (vehicle without

steering wheel buttons) ................. 190

Airbags

Deployment ..................................... 54

Front airbag (driver, front

passenger)....................................... 49

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

Introduction ..................................... 47

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 50

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-

tor lamp ...........................................4

Sideimp

Window curtainair bag.................... 50

Airpressure

see Tire pressure

Airvents

Important safety notes .................. 116

Setting the center airvents ........... 117

Setting the rear-compartment air

vents .............................................. 117

Setting the sideair vents ............... 117

Airvents

see Air vents

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Alertnessassistant

see ATTENTIONASSIST

Ambient lamp

Changing abulb(front door) ............ 97

Changing abulb(tailgate) ................ 97

Changing abulb(vanity mirror) ........ 97

Anti-lockBrakingSystem

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-skid chains

see Snow chains

Anti-Theft Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Armrests .............................................. 89

Ashtray ............................................... 230

ATA (Anti-TheftAlarm system) ........... 66

ATTENTIONASSIST

Activating/deactivating (vehicle

with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 184

Activating/deactivating (vehicle

withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 174

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 213

act airbag .......................... 49

Index

Display messages(vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons)........... 199

Function/notes............................. 149

Authorized workshop

see Qualifiedspecialist workshop

AUTO lamp

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195

AUTO lights

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209

see Lights

Automatic car wash(care) ............... 254

Automatic climate control

see Climate control

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stopfunction) .................................... 123

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stopfunction) .......................... 123

Automatic headlamp mode ................ 93

Automatic locking ............................... 72

Automatic transmission

Accelerator pedalposition ............. 129

Changing gear............................... 127

DIRECTSELECT lever ..................... 126

Displaymessage ............................ 217

Driving tips.................................... 129

Emergency running mode.............. 131

Engaging drive position .................. 126

Engaging neutral ............................ 126

Engaging reverse gear................... 126

Engaging the park position ............ 126

Gearshift recommendation ............ 130

Important safety notes .................. 125

Kickdown....................................... 129

Manualshifting .............................. 130

Overview ........................................ 125

Problem (malfunction) ................... 131

Programselector button ................ 129

Rocking the vehiclefree ................ 130

Shift ranges ................................... 128

Starting the engine ........................ 121

Steering wheelpaddleshifters ...... 130

Trailer towing ................................. 130

Transmission oilchange ................ 299

Transmission position display

(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 127

Transmission positions .................. 127

Transmission programdisplay .......

nsmission programs ................. 128

Tra

Automatic transmissionemer-

gencymode ....................................... 131

Axle load, permissible(trailertow-

ing) ...................................................... 305

127

Backup lamp

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 210

Backup lamps

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 196

Replacing bulbs............................. 101

BAS (Brake Assist System)

Function/notes................................ 63

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 69

Important safety notes .................... 69

Replacing ......................................... 69

Battery (vehicle)

Care ............................................... 253

Charging ........................................ 253

Connecting and installing .............. 251

Disconnecting and removing ......... 250

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 211

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 197

Important safety notes .................. 248

Jump starting ................................. 262

Location ......................................... 250

Before driving off

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

Belt

see Seatbelts

Bicycle rack ....................................... 238

Blind SpotAssist

Activating ....................................... 147

Activating/deactivating (vehicle

with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 184

Collision warning ........................... 147

Displaymessage ............................ 215

Important safety notes .................. 145

Monitoring rangeofthe sensors .... 146

Index

Notes/function .............................. 145

Trailer towing .................................147

Warning display............................. 146

Blower

see Climate control

Bluetooth

Audio ............................... 181

Brake

Displaymessage (vehicle without

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 189

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake assistance

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Checking the level ......................... 245

Displaymessage (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 206

Displaymessage (vehicle without

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 192

Notes............................................. 300

Brake forcedistribution

see EBD (electronicbrake force distribution)

Brake lamps

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195

Replacing bulbs............................. 101

Trailer display messages (vehicle

with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 209

Trailer display messages (vehicle

withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 195

Brake pads/linings

New ............................................... 137

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 62

Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 144

Applying the parking brake ............ 133

BAS .................................................. 63

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 300

Checking brake fluid level .............. 245

Displaymessage (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 203

EBD .................................................. 63

Hillstart assist............................... 122

Important safety notes .................. 136

New brake pads/linings ................ 137

Parking brake (notes) ..................... 137

Riding tips...................................... 136

Warning lamp ................................. 220

Breakdown

Vehicletool see

Towing away

kit ............................... 260

Buttons

On the instrument cluster .............. 170

On the steering wheel.................... 175

California

Important notice for retail cus-

tomers and lessees .......................... 25

Camera

see Rear viewcamera

Car

see Vehicle

Car wash

see Care

Care

Carwash........................................ 254

Carpets .......................................... 259

Display........................................... 258

Exterior lights ................................ 257

Interior ........................................... 258

Notes............................................. 254

Paint .............................................. 255

Plastic trim .................................... 258

Power washer................................ 255

Rear viewcamera .......................... 257

Roof lining ...................................... 259

Seatbelt........................................ 259

Seatcover..................................... 259

Sensors ......................................... 257

Sliding door................................... 258

Steering wheel............................... 259

Trimpieces.................................... 259

Washing by hand ........................... 255

Washing the engine ....................... 255

Wheels........................................... 256

Windows........................................ 256

Wiperblades.................................. 256

Cargocompartment

Options .......................................... 234

Seating ............................................ 85

Index

Cargo compartment lamp

Changingbulbs ................................ 97

Cargo compartment lighting

Switching on centrally ...................... 96

Switching on locally .........................96

Cargo tie-down rings

Permissible tensile load .................304

Center console

Controls...........................................40

Centrallocking

Activating/deactivating the acoustic lockingconfirmation (on-

board computer) ............................ 187

Automatic locking............................72

Automatic locking(on-board com-

puter) .............................................187

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

Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 72

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........67

Centrallocking system

see Central locking

Changing abulb

Ambientlamp in thefront door ........ 97

Halogen headlamps .........................98

Mirror lamp in the headliner ............ 97

Signal and ambient light in the tail-

gate .................................................98

Trunk lamp in the side trim panel ....97

Changing bulbs

Additional turnsignals ...................100

Ambient lamp in tailgate .................. 97

Backup lamps ................................ 101

Brake lamps ................................... 101

Cargo compartment lamp ................ 97

Daytime running la High-b

eam headlamps ................... 100

mps .................. 100

Installing/removing arear lamp

cluster ...........................................101

Installing/removing the cover in

the wheel arch ................................. 99

Installing/removing the tail lamp ... 101

Interior light ..................................... 96

Interior lighting ................................ 96

Low-beam headlamps ......................99

Overview of lamp types (front

bulbs) ............................................... 99

Overview of lamp types (rear

bulbs) ............................................. 100

Parking lamps ................................ 100

Rear fog lamp ................................ 101

Rear interior light in the headliner ... 97

Standing lamps (front) ...................100

Standing lamps (rear) .................... 101

Taillamps ...................................... 101

Trunk lamp in the headliner ............. 96

Turn signals (front) ......................... 100

Turn signals (rear) .......................... 101

see Changing light bulbs

Changing bulbs

see Replacing bulbs

Child

Restraint system .............................. 58

Child seat

Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60

LATCH-type(ISOFIX) childseat

anchors ............................................ 59

On the front-passenger seat............ 60

Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60

Top Tether ....................................... 59

Child-proof locks

Important safety notes .................... 61

Sliding door..................................... 61

Children

Specialseatbeltretractor ............... 57

Cigarette lighter ................................ 230

Cleaning

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 258

Climate control

Air conditioning in the rearcom-

partment ........................................ 110

Control panel (dual-zone automaticclimate control).

ntrolling automatically............... 112

................... 109

Cooling with airdehumidification .. 111

Defrosting the windows................. 115

Defrosting the windshield .............. 114

Important safety notes .................. 107

Information on automatic climate

control (dual-zone)......................... 109

Information on TEMPMATIC(air-

conditioning system)..................... 108

Overview of systems...................... 107

Problem with the rearwindow

defroster ........................................ 115

Rear-compartment aircondition-

ing ................................................. 110

Index

Refrigerant .....................................301

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 302

Setting the airdistribution ............. 113

Setting the airvents ......................116

Setting the airflow ......................... 113

Setting the temperature ................ 112

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 115

Switching on/off ........................... 110

Switching residualheaton/off ...... 116

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off ............................ 115

Switching the synchronization

function on and off ........................ 114

TEMPMATICcontrol panel(air

conditioning) .................................. 108

Clock

Setting (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 175

Cockpit

Instrument cluster (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................... 37

Instrument cluster (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ............. 35

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

see Instrument cluster

Coffee cup symbol

see ATTENTION ASSIST

COLLISIONPREVENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating the dis-

tance warning function .................. 184

Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 144

Display message ............................ 213

Distance warning function ............. 143

Operation/notes ............................ 143

Collisionwarning

see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST

COMAND display

Cleaning ......................................... 258

Combination switch ............................ 94

Communications equipment

Operation ....................................... 231

Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294

Consumptionstatistics

Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel

buttons) ......................................... 178

Fuel (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 171

Control panel

Above the windshield ....................... 41

Center console ................................ 40

Climate control ............................

Driver's

door ....................................41

.... 40

Convenience closing feature .............. 81

Convenience opening

Withthe SmartKey .........................116

Convenience opening feature ............ 81

Conversions/equipment .................... 30

Coolant(engine)

Adding ...........................................245

Checking the level......................... 244

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 212

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 197

Displaying the temperature (on-

board computer) ............................ 172

Filling capacity ............................... 301

Notes ............................................. 300

Temperature displayinthe instru-

ment cluster .................................. 169

Warning lamp ................................. 223

Cooling

see Climate control

Crosswind Assist ................................. 65

Cruisecontrol

Activating ....................................... 142

Activationconditions ..................... 141

Cruise control lever....................... 141

Deactivating ................................... 142

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 214

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199

Displaying the speed..................... 141

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

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

Important safety notes .................. 141

Problem (malfunction) ................... 143

Resuming the storedspeed ........... 142

Setting aspeed .............................. 142

Storing and maintaining current

speed ............................................. 142

Cup holder ......................................... 230

Important safety notes .................. 229

Index

Customer Assistance Center

(CAC) .....................................................30

Customer RelationsDepartment .......30

Dashboard

see Cockpit

Dashboardlighting

see Instrumentcluster lighting

Data

see Technicaldata

Date

Setting(vehicle withsteering

wheelbuttons)...............................186

Setting (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 175

Daytime runninglamp mode

see Daytime running lamps

Daytime runninglamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 100

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 210

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

Switching on/off (switch) ................ 93

Dealership

see Qualified specialist workshop

Declarations of conformity ................. 29

Delayedswitch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 186

Interior lighting .............................. 187

Diagnosticsconnection

Operating safety and vehicle

approval ...........................................29

Digital speedometer

Displaying(vehicle withsteering

wheelbuttons)...............................178

Displaying (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 172

DIRECT SELECTlever

Automatic transmission ................. 126

Display

Function/notes (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 176

Function/notes (vehicle without

steering wheel buttons) ................. 170

Permanent display(vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 185

Permanent display(vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174

see Warning and indicator lamps

Display message(vehicle with steering wheel buttons)

Safety systems ..............................

Service

Display message(vehicle without steering wheel buttons)

Safety systems .............................. 189

Service intervaldisplay.................. 247

Display messages (vehicle with steering wheel buttons)

Calling up ....................................... 202

Driving systems .............................213

Engine ............................................ 211

Hiding ............................................ 201

Important safety notes .................. 201

Introduction ................................... 201

Key ................................................ 218

Lights ............................................. 208

Setting the language ......................185

Tires............................................... 216

Vehicle ...........................................217

Display messages (vehicle without steering wheel buttons)

Calling up ....................................... 188

Driving systems .............................198

Engine ............................................ 197

Hiding ............................................ 188

Important safety notes .................. 188

Introduction ................................... 188

Key ................................................ 201

Lamps............................................ 194

Setting the language ......................173

Tires............................................... 199

Vehicle ...........................................200

Distancerecorder

Displaying (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 177

Displaying (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171

Setting the displayunit (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 174

Distancewarning (warning lamp) .... 225

Distancewarning function ...............143

intervaldisplay.................. 247

203

Index

Door

Changingbulbs (ambientlamp)....... 97

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 218

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 201

Indicatorlamp................................ 227

Doors

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey)....................................... 67

Control panel ................................... 41

Emergency locking ........................... 69

Emergency unlocking ....................... 69

Drinking and driving ......................... 135

Drinks holder

see Bottle holder

Driver's doorand front-passenger

door ...................................................... 73

Driver's seat

see Seats

Drivingabroad

Fuel................................................ 136

Low-beamheadlamps.................... 136

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 136

Drivingoff-road

see Off-road driving

Drivingonfloodedroads .................. 138

Drivingsafety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63

EBD (electronicbrake force distri-

bution) ............................................. 63

ESP

(Electronic Stability Pro-

gram) ............................................... 64

Important safety information ........... 62

Overview .......................................... 62

Drivingsystem

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 143 Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 198

Drivingsystems

Active Parking Assist ..................... 154

ATTENTIONASSIST ........................ 149

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 145

Cruise control ................................ 140

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 213

Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 147

PARKTRONIC ................................. 150

Rear viewcamera .......................... 158

Drivingtips

Automatictransmission ................. 129

Brakes ........................................... 136

Break-in period.............................. 119

Downhillgradient ........................... 136

Drinking and driving ....................... 135

Driving ab Drivi

road............................... 136

ng in mountainousareas ........ 140

Driving in winter ............................. 138

Driving on floodedroads ................ 138

Driving on wetroads ...................... 137

Exhaustcheck ............................... 135

Fuel................................................ 135

General.......................................... 134

Hydroplaning ................................. 137

Icy roadsurfaces ........................... 138

Important safety notes .................. 119

Limitedbraking efficiency on sal-

ted roads ....................................... 137

New brake disks ............................ 137

New brake pads/linings ................ 137

Off-road driving .............................. 138

Overruncut-off .............................. 135

Snow chains .................................. 270

Speed limitation ............................. 135

Towing atrailer.............................. 162

Wet roadsurface ........................... 137

EBD (electronicbrake forcedistribution)

Displaymessage (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 206

Displaymessage (vehicle without

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 192

Function/notes................................ 63

ECOstart/stopfunction

Automaticengine start .................. 123

Automaticengine switch-off .......... 123

Deactivating/activating ................. 124

Generalinformation ....................... 122

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

Electric sliding door

Function ........................................... 74

Index

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

Obstacle detection ........................... 74

Opening/closing from the inside .....75

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77

Programmingthe key button ........... 76

Resetting......................................... 77

Reversing feature ............................. 74

Electrical fuses

see Fuses

Electrical sliding door

Opening/closing from the out-

side .................................................. 75

Electronic brakeforce distribution

see EBD (electronic brake force distribution)

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency

Automatic measures after an acci-

dent .................................................56

Emergency braking

see BAS(Brake Assist System)

Emergency release

Vehicle .............................................69

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Activation......................................... 54

Emissionscontrol

Service and warranty information .... 25

Engine

Altitudelimit (diesel engine) .......... 140

Changing the power output............. 29

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 223

Cleaning instructions ..................... 255

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 211

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 197

ECO start/stop function ................ 122

Engine number ............................... 295

Irregularrunning ............................ 125

Jump-starting ................................. 262

Operating safety .............................. 29

Starting .......................................... 121

Starting problems .......................... 125

Switching off .................................. 134

Tow-starting (vehicle)..................... 266

Engine electronics

Notes............................................. 294

Problem (malfunction) ................... 125

Engine

jump starting

e Jump starting (engine)

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 243

Additives ........................................ 299

Checking the oillevel using the

dipstick .......................................... 242

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 212

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 198

Filling capacity ............................... 298

Information aboutoil consump-

tion ................................................ 299

Notesabout oilgrades................... 298

Oil change ...................................... 299

Oil level (note)............................... 242

Viscosity ........................................ 299

ESC(ElectronicStability Control)

(Electronic Stability Program)

ESP

see ESP

(ElectronicStability Pro-

gram)

Activating/deactivating (vehicle

with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 183

Activating/deactivating (vehicle

withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 173

Crosswind Assist ............................. 65

Deactivating/activating ................... 64

Displaymessage (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 207

Displaymessage (vehicle without

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 193

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

Important safety information ........... 64

Trailer stabilization ........................... 65

Warning lamp ................................. 221

Exhaustcheck ................................... 135

Exterior lighting

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ......................................... 91

Outofposition (troubleshooting)..... 91

Eyeglassescompartment ................. 228

First-aidkit ......................................... 262

Index

Flat tire

Changingawheel/mountingthe

sparewheel ...................................287

Fogged-up windows

see Climate control

Frequencies

Mobile phone ................................. 294

Two-way radio ................................ 294

Frontfog lamps

Changing bulbs ................................ 98

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 210

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

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

Front-passenger seat

see Seats

Fuel

Additives (gasoline) ........................ 297

Consumption information .............. 297

Consumption statistics (vehicle

with steering wheel buttons) ......... 178

Consumption statistics (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 171

Displaying the current consumption (vehicle with steering wheel

buttons) ......................................... 177

Displaying the current consumption (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 172

Displaying the range (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 177

Displaying the range (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 172

Driving abroad ............................... 136

Driving tips ....................................135

Fuel content display(vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 170

Fuel gauge (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ................................. 37

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 296

Important safety notes .................. 296

Problem (malfunction) ................... 132

Refueling ........................................ 131

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 296

Fuelcontent

Display (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 170

Fuellevel

Gauge (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................

..... 37

Fueltank

Probl

em (malfunction) ................... 132

Fueltank reserve level

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 212

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198

Fuses ..................................................266

Gasoline ............................................. 296

Gearshift recommendation

Display (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 176

Display (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 170

Genuine parts ...................................... 31

Glove box ...........................................228

GTW (GrossTrailer Weight) (defini-

tion) .................................................... 284

Guide rail

Maximum tensilestrength ............. 304

Handbrake

see Parking brake

Handling control system

see ESP

(ElectronicStability Program)

Hazard warning lamps ........................ 94

Head restraints

Adjusting (manually)........................ 88

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

Removing/installing ........................ 88

Headlamps

Changing bulbs(halogen head-

lamps).............................................. 98

Fogging up ....................................... 95

see Automaticheadlamp mode

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209

Index

Display messages(vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons)........... 195

Replacing bulbs............................. 100

Switching on/off.............................. 94

Hillstart assist .................................. 122

Hood

Closing ........................................... 241

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 218

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 201

Important safety notes .................. 240

Opening ......................................... 241

Hydroplaning ..................................... 137

Immobilizer .......................................... 66

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Indicators

see Turn signals

Insect protection on the radiator ...... 31

Instrument cluster

Buttons (vehicle withoutsteering

wheelbuttons) ............................... 170

Overview (vehicle with steering

wheelbuttons) ................................. 37

Overview (vehicle withoutsteer-

ing wheelbuttons) ........................... 35

Warning and indicator lamps (vehicle with steering wheelbut-

tons) ................................................ 38

Warning and indicator lamps (vehicle withoutsteering wheel

buttons) ........................................... 36

Instrument clusterlighting .............. 168

Interior lighting

Automaticcontrol ............................ 95

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 187

Generalnotes .................................. 95

Manualcontrol ................................. 96

Notesonchanging bulbs................. 96

Overview .......................................... 95

Reading lamp ................................... 95

Rear interiorlight in the grabhan-

dle.................................................... 96

Replacing bulbs............................... 96

Switching the cargo compartment lighting on/off(cargo compart-

ment) ............................................... 96

Switching the cargo compartment

lighting on/off(dashboard).............. 96

Switching the rearcompartment

lighting on centrally......................... 96

Jack

Holderinthe cargo compartment .. 262

Jacking points ................................ 287

Scopeoftire-changing tools.......... 260

Storage location ............................ 260

Stowagecompartment in the rear..260 Stowagespace in the cargo com-

partment ........................................ 261

Using ............................................. 287

Jump starting (engine) ......................262

Key

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 218

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201

Position in the ignition lock ............ 120

Kickdown ...........................................129

Lamps

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 194

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane detection (automatic)

see Lane Keeping Assist

Lane KeepingAssist

Activating/deactivating ................. 148

Display message ............................ 214

Function/information.................... 147

Setting sensitivity (on-board com-

puter) ............................................. 184

Setting the sensitivity .................... 148

Index

Language

Display (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons)...............................185

Display (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 173

Lashing points and tie downs

Permissible tensileload................. 304

Lashingstrap

Important safety notes .................. 235

Tensioning strap.................... 236,237

LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child seat

anchors ................................................ 59

License plate lamp

Changing bulbs................................ 98

License plate lamps

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195

Light sensor

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 209

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 195

Lighting

see Lights

Lights

Activating/deactivating the inte-

riorlighting delayedswitch-off ....... 187

Automaticheadlamp mode.............. 93

Changing bulbs(halogen head-

lamps).............................................. 98

Changing bulbs(interior lights)........ 96

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 208

Driving abroad............................... 136

Fog lamps ........................................ 93

Hazard warning lamps ..................... 94

Highbeamflasher............................ 94

High-beam headlamps..................... 94

Important safety notes .................... 92

Light switch ..................................... 92

Low-beamheadlamps...................... 93

Parking lamps .................................. 92

Rear fog lamp .................................. 93

Replacing bulbs(halogen head-

lamps).............................................. 98

Standing lamps ................................ 92

Switching the daytime running lamps on/of

itching the exteriorlighting

Sw delayedswitch-off on/off(on-

board computer) ............................ 186

Switching the surround lighting

on/off(on-board computer) .......... 186

Turn signals..................................... 94

LimitedWarranty ................................ 25

Load distribution ............................... 233

Load protection net ........................... 237

Loadingguidelines ............................ 232

Loadingrails

Maximumtensile strength ............. 304

Loads

Securing ........................................ 234

Transporting .................................. 232

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Emergency locking ........................... 69

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Low-beam headlamps

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 208

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 194

Driving abroad............................... 136

Replacing bulbs............................... 99

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

Lumbar support ................................... 84

f(switch) ...................... 93

M+S tires ............................................ 269

Maintenance ...................................... 247

Maintenancepoints underthe

hood .................................................... 242

Maximum speed

Speed limitation ............................. 135

Mechanical key

Function/notes................................ 68

Inserting .......................................... 69

Locking vehicle................................ 69

Removing ......................................... 68

MediaInterface

Connections ..................................... 40

Index

Memory card (audio) ......................... 181

Mercedes-BenzService24h .............. 262

Message memory

On-board computer (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 202

On-board computer (vehicle with-

out steering wheelbuttons) ...........188

Messages

see Warning and indicator lamps

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors ................................ 91

Important safety notes .................... 90

Rear-view mirror .............................. 91

see Vanity mirror

Mobile phone

Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294

Model designation

see Vehicle identification plate

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ...........................................68

Motor oil additives

see Additives

Mountingwheels

Lowering the vehicle...................... 289

Mounting anew wheel................... 288

Preparing the vehicle.....................287

Raising the vehicle ......................... 287

Removing awheel .......................... 288

Removing and mounting the spare

wheel ............................................. 292

Securing the vehicle against roll-

ing away ........................................ 287

MP3

Operation ....................................... 181

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 179

Notes on breaking-inanew vehi-

cle ....................................................... 119

Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Conditions ....................................... 50

Faults ............................................... 54

Operation ......................................... 51

System self-test ............................... 52

Occupant safety

Automatic measuresafter an acci-

dent ................................................. 56

Childreninthe vehicle ..................... 56

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

Introduction to the restraint sys-

tem ..................................................43

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 50

PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator

lamps ............................................... 44

Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62

Restraint system warning lamp ........ 43

OCS

Conditions ....................................... 50

Faults ............................................... 54

Operation ......................................... 51

System self-test ...............................52

Odometer

Displaying (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ...............................177

Displaying (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171

Setting the displayunit (vehicle with steering wheel but-

tons) .............................................. 185

Setting the displayunit (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 174

Off-road driving

Checklist after driving off-road...... 140

Important safety notes .................. 138

Rules for driving off-road...............139

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer (vehicle with steering wheel buttons)

Assistance menu ........................... 182

Audiomenu ................................... 180

Date menu ..................................... 186

Display messages ..............

Factory

Important safety notes .................. 168

Instrument cluster menu ...............185

Lights menu ................................... 186

Menu overview .............................. 177

Message memory .......................... 202

settings .............................187

............ 201

Index

Navigation menu ............................ 179

Operating ....................................... 175

Permanent display .........................185

Service menu ................................. 184

Setting the date .............................186

Setting the display......................... 185

Setting the displaylanguage .......... 185

Setting the language ......................185

Setting the time .............................186

Settings menu ............................... 185

Standard display............................ 177

Telephone menu ............................ 181

Time menu ..................................... 186

Tripmenu ...................................... 177

Vehiclemenu ................................. 187

On-board computer (vehiclewithout steering wheelbuttons)

Coolant temperature display

menu ............................................. 172

Current fuelconsumption menu .... 172

Date menu ..................................... 175

Digital speedometer menu ............. 172

Displaymessages .......................... 188

Distance menu ............................... 171

Factory settings ............................. 173

Important safety notes .................. 168

Menu overview .............................. 171

Message memory .......................... 188

Operating ....................................... 170

Permanent display ......................... 174

Range menu ................................... 172

Setting the date ............................. 175

Setting the display ......................... 174

Setting the display language.......... 173

Setting the language...................... 173

Setting the time ............................. 175

Settingsmenu ............................... 173

Standard display menu .................. 171

Time menu ..................................... 175

Tripcomputermenu ...................... 171

On-board computer (vehicles with steering wheelbuttons)

Displaying the service message ..... 248

On-board computer (vehicles without steering wheelbuttons)

Displaying the service message ..... 248

OperatingInstructions

Before the first journey .................... 25

LimitedWarranty ............................. 25

Operatingsafety

LimitedWarra

Operati approval

Operatingsystem

Operator's Manual

Outside temperature display ........... 169

Overhead controlpanel ...................... 41

Overrevvingrange ............................. 169

Overrun cutoff ................................... 135

ngsafety and vehicle

Attachments and bodies.................. 30

Changing the engine power out-

put................................................... 29

Correct use...................................... 27

Declaration of conformity ................ 29

Equipment and conversions ............. 30

Important safety notes .................... 28

Information aboutbody/equip-

ment mounting directives ................ 30

Notesonoperating the vehicle........ 28

Qualifiedspecialist workshop.......... 29

Registering your vehicle................... 30

On-board computer(vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 175

On-board computer(vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 170

Generalnotes .................................. 25

Vehicleequipment ........................... 25

nty ............................. 25

Paint code number ............................ 294

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 255

Parking ............................................... 132

Important safety notes .................. 132

Parking brake ................................ 133

Rear viewcamera .......................... 158

see Active Parking Assist see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 154

see PARKTRONIC see Rear viewcamera

Parking assistance

see PARKTRONIC

Index

Parking brake

Display message (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 207

Display message (vehicle without

steering wheel buttons) ................. 193

Notes/function .............................. 133

Warning lamp ................................. 133

Parking lamps

Changing bulbs .............................. 100

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 152

Display messages .......................... 213

Driving system ...............................150

Function/notes .............................150

Important safety notes .................. 150

Problem (malfunction) ................... 154

Range of the sensors ..................... 151

Roll-back warning .......................... 152

Trailer towing ................................. 153

Warning display............................. 152

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF

Indicatorlamp.................................. 44

Passenger compartmentair-conditioning system

see Climate control

Passenger compartmentheating

see Climate control

Pets in the vehicle ............................... 62

Plastictrim (cleaning instruc-

tions) .................................................. 258

Powerwashers .................................. 255

Powerwindows

see Sidewindows

Preparingfor ajourney

Checks in the vehicle..................... 120

Visualcheck of the vehicleexte-

rior................................................. 120

Program selectorbutton .................. 129

Protectionagainst theft

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Protectionofthe environment

Generalnotes .................................. 27

Pulling away

Automatictransmission................. 121

Hillstart assist............................... 122

QR code

Rescuecard ..................................... 32

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29

Radiatorcover ..................................... 31

Radio

Selecting astation ......................... 180

see separate operating instructions

Radio-wave reception/transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 29

Rain sensor

Setting the sensitivity .................... 101

Setting the sensitivity (vehicle

with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 187

Setting the sensitivity (vehicle

withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 174

Reading lamp ....................................... 95

Rear benchseat

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 86

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

Installation options .......................... 85

Removing/installing (standard

rearbench seat) ............................... 87

Seatanchorage ................................ 85

Seatrails .......................................... 85

Seating variants ............................... 85

Rear compartment

Activating/deactivating climate

control ........................................... 110

Seating variants ............................... 85

Setting the airvents ...................... 117

Setting the temperature ................ 112

Switching the interiorlighting on/

off .................................................... 96

Rear door

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 218

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 200

Important safety notes .................... 78

Indicatorlamp................................ 227

Opening at an angle of 180° or

270° ................................................ 79

Index

Opening dimensions ......................303

Opening/closing from inside........... 79

Opening/closing from the out-

side..................................................78

Rear doors ............................................ 78

Rear fog lamp

Displaymessages (vehiclewith

steering wheel buttons) ................. 210

Displaymessages (vehiclewith-

outsteering wheel buttons) ........... 196

Replacing bulbs............................. 101

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

Rear rack

Notes............................................. 238

Rear racks

Maximumpayload .......................... 304

Rear viewcamera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 257

Coupling up atrailerfunction ........ 162

Function/notes............................. 158

Generalnotes ................................ 158

Important safety notes .................. 158

Messages in the display ................. 160

Reverseparking ............................. 160

Switching on/off........................... 159

Rear windowdefroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 115

Switching on/off........................... 115

Rear windowwiper

Replacing the wiperblade .............. 104

Switching on/off........................... 102

Rear-compartment air-conditioningsystem

see Climate control

Rear-compartment heating

see Climate control

Rear-viewmirror

Anti-glare (manual) .......................... 91

Recycling

see Protectionofthe environment

Refrigerant (air-conditioning system)

Important safety notes .................. 301

Refueling

Fuelfillerflap................................. 132

Fuelgauge (vehicle with steering

wheelbuttons) ................................. 37

Fuelgauge (vehicle withoutsteer-

ing wheelbuttons) ......................... 170

Refueling procedure (fuel)............. 132

see Fuel

Remote control

see Key

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes .................... 98

Reporting safety defects .................... 30

Rescue Res

Reserve fuel

Residual heat(climate control) ........ 116

Restraintsystem

Reversewarningfeature .................. 122

Reversingfeature

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26

Roofcarrier

Roofliningand carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 259

Roofload(roof carrier) ..................... 304

card ......................................... 32

erve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 212

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 198

Warning lamp ................................. 223

Displaymessage (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 208

Displaymessage (vehicle without

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 194

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

Warning lamp ................................. 222

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

Electric sliding door......................... 74

Sidewindows................................... 80

Maximumpayload .......................... 304

Notes............................................. 238

Safety

Childreninthe vehicle..................... 56

Operating safety .............................. 28

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

Seat belts

Adjusting the height ......................... 46

Index

Cleaning .........................................259

Correct usage .................................. 45

Fastening ......................................... 46

Important safety guidelines ............. 45

Introduction ..................................... 44

Releasing ......................................... 47

Warning lamp ................................. 219

Warning lamp (function) ................... 47

Seats

Adjusting (manually)........................ 84

Adjusting lumbarsupport ................ 84

Adjusting the headrestraint ............ 88

Armrest ............................................ 89

Cleaning the cover......................... 259

Correct driver'sseatposition ........... 83

Important safety notes .................... 83

Seatheating .................................... 89

Selecting gear

see Automatictransmission

Selectorlever

Cleaning ......................................... 259

see Automatictransmission

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 257

Servicecenter

see Qualifiedspecialist workshop

Serviceintervaldisplay

Calling up the service duedate...... 248

Hiding service messages ............... 248

Notes............................................. 247

Servicemenu(on-board com-

puter) .................................................. 184

Servicephonenumber ...................... 262

Serviceproducts

Brake fluid ..................................... 300

Coolant (engine) ............................ 300

Engine oil....................................... 298

Fuel................................................ 296

Important safety notes .................. 295

Power steering fluid ....................... 300

Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-

tem) ............................................... 301

Transmission oil..................... 299,300

Washerfluid ................................... 302

Setting the air distribution ............... 113

Setting the airflow ............................ 113

Settings

Factory (vehicle with steering

wheelbuttons) ............................... 187

Factory (vehicle withoutsteering

eelbuttons) ............................... 173

oard computer(vehicle with

On-b

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 185

On-board computer(vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 173

Side impactair bag ............................. 49

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 256

Convenience closing feature ............ 81

Convenience opening feature .......... 81

Hinged sidewindows....................... 80

Important safety information ........... 80

Opening/closing .............................. 81

Overview .......................................... 80

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82

Resetting ......................................... 81

Signal and ambientlight

Changing abulb............................... 98

Sliding door

Child-prooflocks .............................. 61

Cleaning ......................................... 258

Important safety notes .................... 73

Indicatorlamp................................ 227

Opening/closing from the inside ..... 74

Opening/closing from the out-

side .................................................. 73

see Electric sliding door

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 69

Changing the programming ............. 68

Checking the battery ....................... 69

Convenience closing fea-

ture .......................................... 81,116

Convenience opening feature .......... 81

Door centrallocking/unlocking ....... 67

Important safety notes .................... 67

Loss................................................. 71

Mechanical key ................................ 68

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 71

SmartKey positions(ignition lock) .. 120

Snowchains ...................................... 270

Sockets .............................................. 231

Spare wheel

Generalnotes ................................ 291

Index

Important safety notes .................. 291

Removing/mounting ...................... 292

Special seat beltretractor .................. 57

Specialist workshop ............................ 29

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) .................185

Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 174

Digital(vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 178

Digital(vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 172

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

In the instrument cluster (vehicle

with steering wheel buttons) ............ 37

In the instrument cluster (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) ...... 35

Setting the displayunit (vehicle

with steering wheel buttons) ......... 185

Setting the displayunit (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 174

Standinglamp

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 210

Standinglamps

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 196

Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 100

Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 101

Switching on/off .............................. 92

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting

see Starting (engine)

Starting (engine) ................................ 121

Status overview (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................183

Steering

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 218

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201

Warning lamps ............................... 227

Steering wheel

Adjusting ......................................... 90

Button overview ............................... 39

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 175

Cleaning ...................................

dle shifters ............................... 130

Pad

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........130

Stickers

General safety notes ........................ 27

Stowage net ....................................... 229

Stowage spaces

see Stowagespaces and stowage compartments

Stowage spacesand stowage compartments

Eyeglasses compartment ...............228

Glove box ....................................... 228

Important safety notes .................. 228

Stowagenet ................................... 229

Summer opening

see Convenience opening feature

Summer tires ..................................... 269

Sun visor

Changing abulb(mirror lamp) ......... 97

Overview ........................................ 229

Surround lighting (on-board com-

puter) ..................................................186

Switchingair-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 115

Switchingoff the alarm (ATA) ............ 66

...... 259

Tachometer ........................................ 169

Tail lamps

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195

Replacing bulbs .............................101

Trailer displaymessages (vehicle with steering wheel but-

tons) .............................................. 209

Trailer displaymessages (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 195

Tailgate

Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ....... 97

Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-

ent light) .......................................... 98

Index

Display messages(vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons)................. 218

Display messages(vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons)........... 200

Important safety notes.................... 77

Opening dimensions ...................... 303

Opening/closing from the out-

side.................................................. 77

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77

Tank contents

Displaying the range(vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 177

Displaying the range(vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 172

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 295

Cargo tie-downpoints .................... 304

Guiderail....................................... 304

Loading rails .................................. 304

Rear racks ..................................... 304

Roof carrier.................................... 304

Tires/wheels ................................. 290

Trailer tow hitch ............................. 305

Vehicledata................................... 303

Vehicledimensions ........................ 303

Telephone

Accepting acall............................. 182

Displaymessage ............................ 218

Introduction ................................... 181

Numberfrom the phone book........ 182

Redialing ........................................ 182

Rejecting/ending acall................. 182

Temperature

Coolant (displayinthe instrument

cluster) .......................................... 169

Coolant (displayinthe on-board

computer) ...................................... 172

Outsidetemperature ...................... 169

Setting (climate control)................ 112

Theftdeterrentsystems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 66

Immobilizer ...................................... 66

Time

Setting (vehicle with steering

wheelbuttons) ............................... 186

Setting the time (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 186

Setting the time (vehicle without

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 175

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 274

Checki Di

ng manually ........................ 274

splaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 216

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 199

Important safety notes .................. 274

Maximum....................................... 274

Notes............................................. 273

Recommended ............................... 270

Tables ............................................ 278

Tire label........................................ 271

Tire pressure monitor

Checking the tire pressure elec-

tronically ........................................ 276

Function/notes............................. 274

Generalnotes ................................ 274

Important safety notes .................. 275

Restarting ...................................... 277

Warning lamp ................................. 226

Warning message .......................... 276

Tire pressure table ............................ 278

Tiredness assistant

see ATTENTIONASSIST

Tires

Aspect ratio(definition) ................. 285

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 284

Bar (definition) ............................... 284

Changing awheel .......................... 286

Characteristics .............................. 284

Checking ........................................ 268

Curb weight (definition) ................. 285

Definition of terms ......................... 284

Directionofrotation ...................... 286

Displaymessages (vehicle with

steering wheelbuttons) ................. 216

Displaymessages (vehicle with-

outsteering wheelbuttons) ........... 199

Distribution of the vehicleoccu-

pants (definition) ............................ 286

DOT (Department of Transporta-

tion) (definition) ............................. 284

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................... 283

Index

GAWR(Gross Axle WeightRating)

(definition) .....................................284

GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-

nition) ............................................ 284

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-

inition) ...........................................285

GVWR(Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-

ing) (definition) .............................. 285

Important safety notes .................. 267

Increasedvehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 284

Information on driving .................... 267

Kilopascal (kPa)(definition) ........... 285

Labeling (overview)........................ 281

Loadbearing index (definition) ...... 286

Loadindex ..................................... 283

Loadindex (definition) ................... 285

M+S tires....................................... 269

Maximumloadonatire (defini-

tion) ............................................... 285

Maximumloaded vehicleweight

(definition) ..................................... 285

Maximumpermissibletire pres-

sure (definition) ............................. 285

Maximumtire load ......................... 283

Maximumtire load (definition) ....... 285

Optionalequipment weight (defi-

nition) ............................................ 285

PSI (pounds persquare inch)(def-

inition) ........................................... 285

Replacing ....................................... 286

Service life ..................................... 268

Sidewall(definition) ....................... 285

Snow chains .................................. 270

Speed rating (definition) ................ 284

Storing ........................................... 286

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 284

Summer tires................................. 269

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 286

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 285

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 285

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 284

Tire size (data)............................... 290

Tire size ca

pacity, speed rating .................... 281

designation, load-bearing

Tire tread....................................... 268

Tire tread(definition) ..................... 285

Totalloadlimit (definition) ............. 286

Traction(definition) ....................... 286

TWR (permissibletrailerdrawbar

noseweight) (definition) ................. 286

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards(definition) .................... 284

Wearindicator (definition) ............. 286

Wheel and tire combination ........... 291

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 284

Top Tether ............................................ 59

Tow-starting

Emergency engine starting ............ 266

Important safety notes .................. 264

Towing

If the vehicleisstuck ..................... 266

Installing/removing the towing

eye................................................. 265

Towingatrailer

Active Parking Assist ..................... 154

Axle load,permissible.................... 305

Cleaning the trailertow hitch ......... 258

Coupling up atrailer...................... 165

Decoupling atrailer....................... 166

Driving tips.................................... 162

Notesonretrofitting ...................... 305

Power supply ................................. 167

Trailer loads................................... 305

Towingaway

Important safety guidelines........... 264

With both axles on the ground ....... 266

With the rearaxleraised ................ 265

Towingeye ......................................... 260

Trailer coupling

see Towing atrailer

Trailer loads and drawbar nose-

weights ............................................... 166

Trailer operation

Lights display messages (vehicle

with steering wheelbuttons) ......... 208

Lights display messages (vehicle

withoutsteering wheelbuttons) .... 194

Trailer towing

Blind Spot Assist ............................ 147

ESP

................................................ 65

PARKTRONIC ................................. 153

Index

Permissible trailer loads and

drawbar noseweights ..................... 166

Transmission

see Automatic transmission

Transmission oil ........................ 299, 300

Transmission positions

Automatic transmission ................. 127

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 127

Transmission programs

Automatic transmission ................. 128

Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 127

Transport

Lashing straps ...............................235

Loading guidelines ......................... 232

Stickers ......................................... 235

Vehicle ...........................................266

Transport by rail ................................ 136

Transportation

Rail ................................................ 136

Transportation aids

Load protectionnet ....................... 237

Transporting

Cargo compartment variations ...... 234

Load distribution ............................ 233

Securing aload.............................. 234

Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-

tions) ..................................................259

Trip computer

Displaying (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 178

Displaying (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171

Resetting (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 178

Resetting (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171

Selecting the displayunits (vehi-

cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 185

Selecting the displayunits (vehicle without steering wheel but-

tons) .............................................. 174

Trip odometer

Displaying (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 177

Displaying (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171

Resetting (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 178

Resetting (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ......................... 171

Setting the displayunit (vehicle

th steering whe

wi Setting the displayunit (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 174

Turn signal

Changing bulbs (additional turn

signals) .......................................... 100

Turn signals

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 209

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 195

Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 100

Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 101

Switching on/off .............................. 94

Trailer displaymessages (vehicle

with steering wheel buttons) ......... 208

Trailer displaymessages (vehicle

without steering wheel buttons) .... 194

Two-way radios

Typeapproval/frequency .............. 294

TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-

nition) ................................................. 286

Type identification plate

see Vehicle identification plate

el buttons) ......... 185

Unlocking

Emergency unlocking ....................... 69

From insidethe vehicle (central

unlocking button) .............................72

With emergency key element ........... 68

USB (audio)

Playing ...........................................181

Vanity mirror

Changing abulb(mirror lamp) ......... 97

Sun visor........................................ 229

Vehicle

Data acquisition ............................... 32

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 217

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 200

Index

Electronics .....................................294

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

Equipment ....................................... 25

Limited Warranty .............................25

Loading .......................................... 278

Locking (in an emergency) ............... 69

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 67

Lowering ........................................ 289

Maintenance .................................... 26

Operating safety .............................. 28

Parking for along period................ 134

Pulling away................................... 121

Raising ........................................... 287

Registration ..................................... 30

Reporting problems ......................... 30

Securing from rolling away ............ 132

Towing away .................................. 264

Transporting .................................. 266

Unlocking (inanemergency) ........... 69

Unlocking (SmartKey)...................... 67

Vehiclebattery

see Battery (vehicle)

Vehiclebodies ..................................... 30

Body/equipment mounting direc-

tivesfor trucks ................................. 30

Vehiclecheck

see Preparing for ajourney

Vehicledata ....................................... 303

Vehicledimensions ........................... 303

Vehicleemergencylocking ................ 69

Vehicleidentificationnumber

see VIN

Vehicleidentificationplate .............. 294

Vehiclekey

see SmartKey

Vehicletoolkit

in the seatbase............................. 260

Scope............................................ 260

Storage location ............................ 260

Stowagecompartment in the rear..260 Stowagespace in the cargo com-

partment ........................................ 261

Ventilation

see Climate control

VIN

Engine compartment ..................... 295

Typeplate ...................................... 294

Warning

Stickers ...........................................27

Warning and indicator lamps

ABS ................................................ 221

Brakes ...........................................220

Check Engine ................................. 223

COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 225

Coolant .......................................... 223

Distance warning ........................... 225

Door ............................................... 227

ESP ESP

.............................................. 221

OFF ....................................... 222

Fuel tank ........................................ 223

General notes ................................ 218

Overview (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ................................. 38

Overview (vehicle without steer-

ing wheel buttons) ........................... 36

Parking brake ................................ 133

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............44

Rear door....................................... 227

Reservefuel ................................... 223

Restraint system ............................ 222

Seat belt........................................ 219

Sliding door ................................... 227

Steering ......................................... 227

Tire pressure monitor .................... 226

Warranty .............................................. 25

Washer fluid

Adding ...........................................246

Capacities ...................................... 302

Display messages (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 218

Display messages (vehicle with-

out steering wheel buttons) ........... 201

Notes ............................................. 302

Wheeland tire combination

see Tires

Wheelbolttightening torque ........... 289

Wheels

Changing awheel .......................... 286

Checking ........................................ 268

Cleaning ......................................... 256

Important safety notes .................. 267

Interchanging/changing ................ 286

Mounting anew wheel ................... 288

Index

Mounting awheel .......................... 287

Removing awheel .......................... 288

Removing and mounting the spare

wheel ............................................. 292

Snow chains ..................................270

Storing ...........................................286

Tightening torque........................... 289

Wheelsize/tire size ....................... 290

Windowcurtain air bag

Display message (vehicle with

steering wheel buttons) ................. 208

Display message (vehicle without

steering wheel buttons) ................. 194

Operation ......................................... 50

Windows

see Side windows

Windshield

Cleaning ......................................... 256

Defrosting ...................................... 114

Windshieldwasherfluid

Adding ...........................................246

Windshieldwiper

Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor (vehicle with steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 187

Setting the sensitivity of the rain sensor (vehicle without steering

wheel buttons) ............................... 174

Windshieldwiper

see Windshield

Windshieldwipers

Problem (malfunction) ................... 106

Rearwindow wiper ........................ 102

Replacing the wiper blades ............ 103

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

Winterdriving

Slippery road surfaces ................... 138

Snow chains .................................. 270

Winteroperation

General notes ................................ 269

Radiator cover ................................. 31

Wintertires

M+S tires ....................................... 269

Setting alimit speed......................135

Wiper blades

Cleaning ......................................... 256

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

Replacing (rearwindow) ................ 104

Replacing (windshield)................... 103

Service indica

shop

Work

tor ............................ 103

see Qualifiedspecialist workshop

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Operator'sManual

Beforethe first journey

These instructions, the Maintenance or Service Booklet and the additional equipment-specific instructions are integral parts of the vehicle. Keep these documents in the vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle, alwayspass on all documents to the new owner.

Beforeyou first drive off, read these documents carefully and familiarize yourself with your vehicle.

For your own safety and alonger vehicle life, follow the instructions and warning notices in these OperatingInstructions. Failure to observe the instructions may lead to damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

Vehicle damage caused by afailure to observe the instructions is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Limited warranty

Follow the instructions in this manual about

the proper operation of your vehicle as well as about possible vehicle damage. Damage to your vehicle that arises from culpable contraventions against these instructions is not covered either by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warrantyorbythe New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.

Service and vehicle operation

Warranty

The Limited Warrantyfor your vehicle is in accordance with the warrantytermsinthe Service and WarrantyInformation booklet.

Your Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center will replace and repair all factory-installed parts in accordance with the termsofthe following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Exhaust System Warranty

Emission SystemsWarranty

California, Connecticut,Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and VermontEmission Control System Warranty

State WarrantyEnforcement Laws ("Lemon Laws")

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories Warranties. You can obtain these from any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

Should you lose your Service and Warranty

Information booklet,contact aMercedesBenz Commercial Van Center for areplacement.The new Service and WarrantyInformation booklet will be posted to you.

Customer information for California

Vehicle equipment

The OperatingInstructions describe all models and standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.Country-specific variationsare possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systems and functionsrelevant to safety. The equipment in your vehicle may therefore differ from that shown in the descriptions and illustrations.

The original purchase contractdocumentation for your vehicle contains alist of all of the systems in your vehicle.

Questionsconcerning equipment or operation can be directed to any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

In California you are entitled to demand that your vehicle be exchanged or that the purchase or leasing price be refunded if Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC and/or authorized workshops or service centers are not able, after several justifiable repairs, to rectify major damage to or malfunctionsofthe vehicle as covered by the contractual warrantyprovisions. Customers who purchase or lease avehicle can have the vehicle repaired within aperiod of 18 months after delivery or after amileage of up to 29,000km (equals approx. 18,000miles), whichever comes first,if:

(1) the same serious defect or damage which

could lead to fatal or serious injuries to the occupantsofthe vehicle during driving has been repaired at least twice and Mercedes-

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Benz, LLC has beeninformed in writing of the necessity of such arepair.

(2) the samedefect or damage, although less

seriousthan described in (1),has been repaired at least fourtimes and MercedesBenz has beeninformed of the necessity of such arepairinwriting.

(3) the vehicle cannot be operatedfor more

than 30 calendardaysdue to repairs resulting from the sameorother majordefects or damage.

Please send written notification to: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC CustomerAssistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montreal,N07645-0350

Maintenance

The Service and Warranty Information booklet describes allthe necessarymaintenance work which should be performedatregularintervals.

Alwaysbring the Service and Warranty Information booklet with youwhentaking the vehicle to aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center. Your customer service advisorenters each service into the Service and Warranty Information booklet for you.

Breakdown assistance

The Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Programprovides youwithtechnical assistance in the case of abreakdown. Yourtoll-free calls to the RoadsideAssistance Hotline are answered by ourstaff around the clock. 365 days ayear.

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) (USA)

1-800-387-0100 (Canada)

Further information can be found in the Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance-Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance" section of the Service and Warranty Information booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehicle document wallet.

Change of address or owner

booklet to informusofachangeofaddress, or simplyphone the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service(Canada)on 1-800-387-0100.Thisenables us,ifnecessary, to contact youatany time.

If yousellyourMercedes, please leave allthe literature in the vehiclesothatitisavailable for the next owner.

If your vehiclewas purchased as ausedvehicle, please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car" from the Service and Warranty Information bookletorphone the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (Canada)on 1-800-387-0100.

Operatingthe vehicle outside of the USA and Canada

Whentraveling abroadwithyourvehicle, observe the following points:

Service facilities or replacement parts may not be available immediately.

Unleadedfuelfor vehicles with acatalytic converter may not be available.Leadedfuel can cause damagetothe catalytic converter.

The fuelmay have aconsiderably lower octane rating. Unsuitablefuelcan cause engine damage.

CertainMercedes-Benz modelsare available in Europe throughour European Delivery Program. Please consult aMercedes-Benz Commercial VanCenter for further information, or write to one of the following addresses:

In the USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montreal, N07645-0350

In Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

Please use the "Notice of Change of Address" form in the Service and Warranty Information

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Proper use

Observe the following information when operating your vehicle:

the safety notes in these operating instructions

the technical data in these Operating Instructions

traffic laws and regulations

motor vehicle laws and safety standards

There are various warning stickers affixed to the vehicle. If you remove warning stickers, you and others may fail to recognizethe dangers. Leave the warning stickers in their original position.

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.

The general operating permit for your vehicle could be rendered invalid if you carry out modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring.

WARNING

Gases and fluids from substances that constitute ahealth hazard or react aggressively can escape even from securely closed containers. When transporting such substances in the vehicle interior, your ability to concentrate or your health could be affected during the journey. Malfunctions, short circuits or electrical componentsystem failures may also result. There is arisk of an accident and fire.

Do not store or transport any substances in the vehicle interior which are hazardous to health or react aggressively.

These instructions must also be observed for vehicles where the cargo compartmentisnot fully separated from the driver's cab.

Partition with door/window: always keep the door/window in the partition closed during transport.

Examples of substances that are hazardous to health and/or react aggressively:

Solvents

Fuel

Oil and grease

Cleaning agents

Acids

Protection of the environment

Economic and environmentally aware driving

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:

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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 starting the 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 issues and recommendations

When prompted by this Operator's Manual to dispose of materials, please try to regenerate and recycle these materials. Observe all relevant environmental guidelines and regulations when disposing of materials. This helps to protect the environment.

Operating safety and vehicleapproval

Important safety notes

WARNING

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 arisk of an accident.

Alwayshave the prescribed service/maintenance work as well as any required repairs carried out at aqualified specialist workshop.

Air bags and pyrotechnic EmergencyTensioning Devices (ETDs) contain perchlorate material, which may require special handling and regard for the environment.The guidelines must be observed during disposal.

In California, you can find more information on the Internet at www.dtsc.ca.gov.

Notes on operating the vehicle

There is arisk of damage to the vehicle if:

the vehicle makes contact with the ground, e.g. on ahigh curb or aloose road surface

you drive too quickly over an obstacle, e.g. a curb or apothole

aheavy object hits the underbody or chassis component

In these or similarsituations, the vehicle body/ frame, the underbody,chassis components, wheels or tires could be damaged even if this is not visible from the outside. Components that have been damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or no longer be able to assimilate the loads occurring in the event of an accident. If the underbody paneling is damaged,flammable material, such as leaves, grass or twigs, could collect between the underbody and underbody paneling. These materials could ignite if they remain in contact with hot componentsofthe exhaust system for an extended period.

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.

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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.

Have the vehicle checked and repaired immediately at aqualified specialist workshop. If you become aware when continuing the journey that driving safety has been effected, stop as soon as possible in accordance with the traffic conditions.Insuch cases, consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Declaration of conformity

Radio-based vehicle components

USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-

ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) These devices may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliancecould 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device".

Do not connect any equipment to adiagnostics connection in the vehicle.

Changing the engine power output

Increases in engine power can:

change the emission values

cause malfunctions

cause consequential damage

The operating reliability of the engine is not guaranteed in all cases.

Anytamperingwith the engine management system in order to increase the engine power output will lead to the loss of the New Vehicle Limited Warrantyand other warranty entitlements.

If you sell the vehicle, inform the purchaser about the changes to the engine power output of the vehicle. If you do not inform the buyer, this may constituteapunishable offense under national legislation.

Qualified specialist workshops

AMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center is a qualified specialist workshop.

Aqualified specialist workshop has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and qualifications to correctly carry out the work required on the vehicle.

This is especially the case for work relevant to safety. Observe the notes in the Maintenance or ServiceBooklet.

The following work should alwaysbecarried out at qualified specialist workshop:

Diagnostics connection

The diagnosticsconnection is only intended for the connection of diagnostic equipment at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING

If you connect equipment to the diagnostics connection in the vehicle, it may affect the operation of the vehicle systems. As aresult, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affected. There is arisk of an accident.

work relevant to safety

service and maintenance work

repair work

modifications as well as installations and alterations

work on electronic components

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

Only have work carried out on the engine

electronics and its associated parts, such as control units, sensors, actuatingcomponents and connectorleads, at aqualified specialist workshop. Vehicle componentsmay other-

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wise wear morequickly and thevehicle's operatingpermit may be invalidated.

Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience problems with your vehicle, particularly oneswhich may affect vehicle safety, please contactaMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center to have theproblem diagnosed and rectified. If theproblem is not dealt with to your satisfactionthere, please contactaMercedes-BenzCommercial Van Center again or writetoone of thefollowing addresses.

In theUSA

Customer AssistanceCenter Mercedes-BenzUSA,LLC OneMercedes Drive Montreal, N07645-0350

In Canada

Customer Relations Department Mercedes-BenzCanada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

NHTSA,400 SeventhStreet, SW., Washington, DC 20590.

You can find more information on vehicle safety at:

http://www.safercar.gov

Registering your vehicle

Mercedes-Benz may instruct its Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center to carry out technical inspections on certain vehicles. This is always the case if the quality or safety of the vehicle is improved as aresult of the inspection. Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle checksifithas your registration data.

Your registration data is not stored if:

you did not purchase your vehicle at a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center

your vehicle was not inspected at a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center

It is advisable to register your vehicle with a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center. Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about any change of address or vehicle ownership.

Reporting malfunctionsrelevant to safety

USA only: The following textispublishedasrequired of all

manufacturersunder Title 49,Code of U.S.Federal Regulations,Part 575pursuanttothe "National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Actof 1966".

If you believethatyour vehicle has adefect which could cause acrash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)inaddition to notifyingMercedes-Benz USA,LL.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defectexists in agroup of vehicles, it may order arecall and remedy campaign.However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA,LL.

To contactNHTSA,you may call theVehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://

www.safercar.gov;orwrite to: Administrator,

Attachments, bodies, equipment and conversions

Information about body/equipment mounting directives

For safety reasons, have bodies manufac-

tured and installed in accordancewith the valid Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mountingdirectives. These body/equipment mountingdirectives guarantee that the chassis and add-on equipment form acohesive whole and that the highest possible level of operating and driving safety is reached.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that:

no other modifications be made to the vehicle.

approval be obtained from Mercedes-Benz in the event of deviations from approved body/equipment mountingdirectives.

Approval by official testing centers or permission given by authorities do not eliminate safety risks.

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Please observe the information concerning Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts (

Y page 31).

You can obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

WARNING

The function of systems or components can be affected by conversions or modifications to the vehicle. They might not function properly anymore and/or jeopardize the operational safety of the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an accident and injury.

Conversionsormodificationsshould always be carried out at qualified specialist workshop.

If you intendtomake modificationstoyour vehicle, we strongly recommend that you contact the distributor named on the inside of the front cover. There you will receive all the necessary information and acharge may be levied.

You alone accept the responsibility if body manufacturers or dealers make modificationsthat affect the final certification of the engine, the vehicle or the equipment. This also applies to the identification and documentation of modificationstothe affected vehicle components.

You are responsible for certification and confirmation that:

all the applicable standards and regulations that are affected by the vehicle modification are met

the modified vehicle fulfills the vehicle safety standards and emissions laws and regulations

the modificationsorinstallation of accessories does not affect the safety of the vehicle

We are not responsible for the final certification, product liability or warranty claims which result from the modifications. This applies to:

the modified components,assemblies or systems

any resulting noncompliance with any of the emissions laws and regulations or the motor vehicle safety standards

any consequences arising from the changes that make the vehicle less safe or even render it defective

We do not assume responsibility as the finalstage manufacturer or for the consequential product liability.

Notes on the radiator

Even seemingly small changes to the vehicle, such as attaching aradiator trim for winter driving, is not permitted. Do not cover up the radiator. Do not use thermal mats, insect protection covers or anything similar.

Otherwise, the values of the diagnostic system may be affected. Some of these values are legally prescribed and must alwaysbecorrect.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts

Air bags and Emergency TensioningDevi-

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

instrument cluster

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.

Environmentalnote

We supply reconditioned assemblies and parts which are of the same quality as new parts. The same New Vehicle Limited Warrantyapplies as for new parts.

The operating safety of the vehicle could be jeopardized 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 malfunctions in safety-relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that have been specifically approved for your vehicle.

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Mercedes-Benztests genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and accessories that have been specifically approved for the type of vehicle for:

reliability

safety

suitability

Despite ongoing market research, MercedesBenz is unable to assess other parts. Even if an independent or official approval has been provided in exceptional cases, Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benzvehicles.

In some countries, certain parts are only officially approved for installation or modification if they comply with legal requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benzparts satisfy these requirements.Make sure that all parts are suitable for your vehicle.

Always specify the vehicle identification number (VIN) (

Y page 294) and engine number when

ordering genuine Mercedes-Benzparts

Y page 295).

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QR code for rescue card

The QR Code stickers are affixed to the B-pillar on the driver's and front-passenger side.

In the event of an accident the rescue services use the QR Code to quickly find the rescue card for your vehicle. The current rescue card contains the most important information on your vehicle, e.g. the electric cable routes, in acompact form.

Further information can be found under http:// portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com.

Data stored in the vehicle

Data Recording

Awide range of electronic components in your vehicle contain data memories.

These data memories temporarily or permanently store technical information about:

the vehicle's operating state

events

faults

In general, this technical information documents the state of acomponent, amodule, a system or the surroundings.

These include, for example:

operating conditionsofsystem components, e.g. fluid levels

the vehicle's status messages and 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 conditionsin special driving situations, e.g. airbag deployment, intervention of stability control systems

ambient conditions, e.g. outside temperature

This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:

assist in detectingand rectifying faults 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 your vehicle is serviced, technical information can be read from the event data memory and fault data memory.

Services include, for example:

repair services

service processes

warranty events

quality assurance

The vehicle is read out by employees of the service network (including the manufacturer) using special diagnostic testers.You can obtain more information there, if required.

After afault has been rectified, the information is deleted from the fault memory or is continually overwritten.

When operating the vehicle, situations are conceivable in which this technical data, in connection with other information (if necessary, after consultation with an authorized expert), could be traced to aperson.

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Examples include:

accident reports

damage to the vehicle

witnessstatements

Furtheradditional functions thathavebeencontractuallyagreeduponwiththe customerallow certain vehicledatatobeconveyedbythe vehicle as well.The additional functions include, for example, vehiclelocation in caseofanemergency.

EventDataRecorders

Thisvehicleisequippedwithanevent data recorder(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or nearcrash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting aroadobstacle,datathatwillassistinunderstanding how avehicle’ssystemsperformed. The EDR is designedtorecord data relatedto vehicledynamics and safety systemsfor ashort periodoftime,typically30secondsorless.

The EDR in thisvehicleisdesignedtorecord such data as:

How various systemsinyourvehiclewere operating;

Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

How far(if at all) the driver wasdepressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

How fast the vehiclewas traveling.

These data can help provideabetter understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuriesoccur. NOTE: EDR data arerecorded by your vehicleonlyifanon-trivialcrash situationoccurs; no data arerecordedbythe EDR under normal drivingconditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) arerecorded. However, otherparties, such as lawenforcement cou w

ith the typeofpersonally identifying data rou-

tinely acquired duringacrash investigation. Accesstothe vehicleand/or the EDR is needed

to readdatathatisrecordedbyanEDR, and special equipment is required.Inadditiontothe vehiclemanufacturer,otherpartiesthathave the special equipment, such as lawenforcement, can readthe informationbyaccessing the vehicleorthe EDR.

EDR data maybeusedincivil and criminal matters as atool in accident reconstruction, acci-

ld combine the EDR data

dent claims,and vehiclesafety.Since the Crash Data RetrievalCDR tool thatisusedtoextract data fromthe EDR is commercially available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC ("MBUSA") expressly disclaims any and allliability arising fromthe extractionofthisinformationbyunauthorized Mercedes-Benz personnel.

MBUSA will not share EDR data with others withoutthe consent of the vehicleowners or, if the vehicleisleased, withoutthe consent of the lessee. Exceptions to thisrepresentation includeresponsestosubpoenas by lawenforcement; by federal, state or local government; in connectionwithorarising outoflitigation involving MBUSA or its subsidiariesand affiliates; or, as required by law.

arning: The EDR is acomponent of the

W Restraint System Module. Tamperingwith, altering,modifying or removing the EDR component mayresultinamalfunctionofthe Restraint System Moduleand othersystems.

State laws or regulations regarding EDRs that conflict with federalregulation arepre-empted. Thismeans thatinthe event of such conflict, the federalregulation governs. As of February2013, 13 states have enacted laws relating to EDRs.

Cockpit

At aglance

Function Page

Steering wheel paddle shifters

;

•Cup holder 229

•Ashtray 230

Combination switch 94

PARKTRONIC warning indicators

Horn

•Instrumentcluster(vehicle without steering wheel buttons)

•Instrumentcluster(vehicle withsteering wheel buttons)

DIRECT SELECT lever 126

Centerconsole control panel 40

Rear-view mirror 90

•Overhead control panel 41

•Interior lamp 95

Glove box 228

130

150

Function Page

•12Vsocket 231

•Cigarettelighter 230

Ignition lock 120

Adjusts thesteering wheel 90

Diagnostics connection 29 Opensthe hood 241

Applies theparking brake 133

Door control panel 41

Releasesthe parking brake 133

Lightswitch 92

•Coin/card holder

•Drivingsystem control panel

Ç Deactivates/activates LaneKeeping Assist

c Deactivates/activates PARKTRONIC

Cruisecontrol lever 141

147

150

Cup holder 229

Instrumentcluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)

Displaysand controls

At aglance

Function Page

Speedometer 169

;

Display 170

Tachometer 169

f, g Adjusts theinstrumentclus-

terlighting Changes valuesorsettingsor

scrolls in lists

168

170

i You can findinformation about displaying

theoutside temperature or thecoolanttemperatureinthe display under:

"Outside temperature display"

Y page 169)

(

"Coolanttemperature gauge"

Y page 169)

(

Function Page

A 3

Selects asubmenuorreset values

Selects themenuordisplay 170

170

At aglance

Instrumentcluster (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)

Indicator and warning lamps

Function Page

å ESP®OFF

;

K High-beam headlamps

÷ ESP

#! Turn signal

Parking brake 133

F (USAonly) ! (Canada only)

Brakes 220

$ (USAonly) J (Canada only)

Ð Powersteering

ò ABS

# Battery

1 Doors

222

221

227

221

197

227

Function Page

6 Restraintsystem

ü Seat belt

; CheckEngine

? Coolant

R Rear fog lamp

O Frontfog lamps

h Tirepressuremonitor

À ATTENTION ASSIST

æ Reserve fuel

L Low-beam headlamps

T Parking lampsand license platelamp

219

223

226

149

223

Corresponding messagesmay also be

shown in thedisplay (

Y page 188).

Instrumentcluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)

Displaysand controls

At aglance

Function Page

Speedometer 169

;

Display 176

Tachometer 169

Coolanttemperature gauge 169

Information on theoutside temperature dis-

play can be foundunder "Outside temperaturedisplay" (

Y page 169).

Function Page

Fuellevel Fuelfiller flap location indi-

cator t:the fuel filler cap is on theleft-handside

Adjusts theinstrumentclusterlighting

168

At aglance

Instrumentcluster (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)

Indicator and warning lamps

Function Page

å ESP®OFF

;

K High-beam headlamps

#! Turn signal

Brakes 220

$ (USAonly) J (Canada only)

Parking brake 133

F (USAonly) ! (Canada only)

1 Doors

ò ABS

ü Seat belt

; CheckEngine

Corresponding messagesmay also be

shown in thedisplay (

Y page 201).

222

227

221

219

223

Function Page

? Coolant

R Rear fog lamp

O Frontfog lamps

h Tirepressuremonitor

6 Restraintsystem

÷ ESP

· Distancewarning signal

æ Reserve fuel

L Low-beam headlamps

T Parking lampsand license platelamp

223

226

221

225

223

Steering wheel buttons

Steering wheelbuttons

At aglance

Function Page

Display 176

; ~

Rejects or ends acall 181 Exitsthe telephone book/

redial memory

Makes or accepts acall 181 Switches to the redial mem-

ory

Adjusts the volume

Mutes

Vehicles with anavigation system:switches on voiceoperated controlofthe navi-

Function Page

gationsystem;see the separate operating instructions

Calls up themenubar in the display and selectsmenus

Selects asubmenu or function or scrolls through lists

Confirmsyourselection 175 Hides display messages 201

Back 175 Vehicles with anavigation

system: switches off voiceoperatedcontrol of the navigation system; see the separate operating instructions

175

The audiodevices, telephone and voice-

operatedcontrol using the steering wheel buttons in the right control panel only function with aMercedes-Benz audioornavigation system. If youare using an audioornavigation system from another manufacturer, the described functions may be restricted or not available at all.

Center console

Control panel

At aglance

Function Page

Audiosystem (see separate operatinginstructions)

;

Æ Opensand closes the electric slidingdoor on the rightside of thevehicle

è Activatesand deactivates theECO start/stop function

£ Switches hazard warning lamps on and off

å Deactivates and activates ESP

The number and arrangement of thebuttons is equipment-dependent.

122

Function Page

É Selectsthe transmission program

Å Opensand closes the electric slidingdoor on the left side of thevehicle

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp

Air-conditioning control panel

Media Interface withAUX jackand USBport

128

107

Overheadcontrol panel

Door control panel

At aglance

Example: luxury overhead control panel

Function Page

p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off

;

| Switches the automatic interior lighting control on/off

c Switches the frontinterior lighting on/off

w Switches the rear interior lighting/cargo compartment lighting on/off

The number and arrangementofthe buttonsis equipment-dependent.

Function Page

p Switches the righthand reading lamp on/off

ATA indicator lamp 66

Eyeglasses compartment 228

Door control panel

Function Page

Opens the door 73

Door controlpanel

Function Page

;

Í Seat heating

%&Unlocks/locks the vehicle

7 Z\Adjusts the exteriormirrors electrically

At aglance

W Opens/closesthe front side windows

Occupant safety

Useful information

This Operator's Manual describes all models as well as standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the time of going to print.Country-specific variationsare possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all of the described functions. This also applies to systemsand functionsrelevantto safety.

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (

Y page 29).

Occupant safety

Restraint system introduction

The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehicle occupants comingintocontact with parts of the vehicle'sinterior in the eventofanaccident. Furthermore, the restraint system may also reduce the forces exerted on the vehicle occupantswhen an accidentoccurs.

The restraint system includes:

Seat belt system

Air bags

Child restraint system

Child seat securingsystem

The components of the restraint system work in conjunction with each other.They can only offer the intended level of protection if all vehicle occupants:

are correctly wearing their seat belts.

Y page 45)

(

adjust their seat and head restraint properly

Y page 83).

(

The driver is also responsible for ensuringthat the steering wheel has been correctly positioned. Observethe information relatingtothe correct driver'sseat position (

Always ensure the air bag can inflateproperly if deployed (

Y page 48).

An air bag supplementsacorrectly fastened seat belt. As an additional safetydevice, the air bag increases the level of protection for vehicle occupants in the eventofanaccident. For example, if the protection already provided by acorrectly fastened seat belt will suffice, the air bags are not deployed. Furthermore, only the air bags that would increase the degree of protection afforded to the vehicle occupants in the eventof

Y page 83).

an accidentare deployed. Seat belts and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetratingthe vehicle from the outside.

Information on restraint system operationcan be found under "TriggeringofEmergencyTensioningDevices and air bags" (

Y page 54).

See “Children in the vehicle” for information on children traveling with you as well as vehicle restraint systems(

Y page 56).

Important safetynotes

WARNING

If the restraint system is modified, it may no longer work as intended. The restraint system may then not performits intended protective function by failing in an accidentortriggering unexpectedly, for example. There is an increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.

Never modify parts of the restraint system.Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as electronic components or their software.

If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate aperson with disabilities, contact aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center for details. USA only: contact our Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center at 1-877-762-8267 for details.

Restraint system warning lamp

The restraint systemsfunctionsare checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals when the engineisrunning. This allows malfunctionstobedetected in good time.

The 6 restraint system warninglamp in the instrumentcluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system are on standby.

Amalfunction has occurred if the 6 restraint system warninglamp:

does not light up after the ignition is switched on.

does not go out after afew seconds when the engineisrunning.

lights up again when the engineisrunning.

Safety

Occupant safety

WARNING

If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint system components may be triggeredunintentionallyormight not be triggeredatall in the event of an accident with ahigh rate of vehicledeceleration. This can affect the Emergency Tensioning Device or air bag,for example.This poses an increased risk of injury or

Safety

even fatal injury.

Have the restraint system checked and repaired in aqualified specialist workshopas soon as possible.

PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp

Depending on the personinthe front-passenger seat, the front-passengerfront air bag must either be deactivated or activated; see the following points. You must make sure of this both before and during ajourney.

Childinthe childrestraint system:

whetherthe front-passengerair bag is activated or deactivated depends on the child restraint system installed, as wellasthe age and size of the child.Itisthus essentialto comply with the instructions on the “Occupant Classification System (OCS)”

Y page50) and “Childreninthe vehicle”

(

Y page56). Information is alsoincluded

( here on rearward or forward-facing child restraint systems on the front-passenger seat.

All other persons: depending on the person classifiedasoccupying the front-passenger seat, the front-passengerair bag must be activated or deactivated (

Y page50). Be

sure to observe the notes on "Seatbelts"

Y page44) and "Air bags" (Y page47).

( Information is alsoincluded here on the correct seating position.

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : is part of the Occupant Classification System (OCS).

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp showsyou the status of the front-passenger front air bag.

If the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp:

lights up,the front-passengerair bag is deactivated. It willnot be deployedinthe event of an accident.

does not light up,the front-passengerair bag is activated. If, in the case of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the frontpassenger front air bag is deployed.

Seat belts

Introduction

Acorrectly fastened seat beltisthe most effective means of restraining the movement of vehicle occupants in the event of an accident or the vehiclerolling over. This reduces the risk of vehicleoccupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicleinterior or being thrown from the vehicle. Furthermore,the seat belthelpsto keep the vehicleoccupants in the best position in relation to the air bag.

The seat beltsystem consists of:

Seat belts

Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front seat belts

If the vehicleisequipped with afront air bag, the seat beltsystem alsoincludes aseat belt force limiter for the corresponding seat.

If the seat beltispulled quickly or suddenly from the beltoutlet, the inertia reel locks. The belt strap cannot be pulled out further.

Emergency Tensioning Devices tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against

Occupant safety

the occupant's body.Theydonot, however, pull vehicleoccupants back towards the backrest.

Emergency Tensioning Devices do not correct an incorrect seat positionorincorrectly worn seat belts.

When triggered,the seat belt force limiter reducesthe force exerted by the seat belt on the vehicleoccupant.

The seat belt force limiters for the front seats are synchronizedwiththe front airbags, which absorbpartofthe decelerationforce. This makes it possibletoreduce the forces to which vehicleoccupants aresubjected duringanaccident.

If the front-passengerseatisunoccupied,

do not insert the belt tongue into the buckle of the front-passengerseat. Thismay otherwise lead to the triggeringofthe Emergency Tensioning Device in the event of an accident, which will thenneedtobereplaced.

Important safety notes

WARNING

If the seat belt is incorrectly fastened,itcannot protect as intended. Furthermore, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can cause additional injury,for example, in an accident, during braking or when abruptlychanging direction. Thisposes an increasedriskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Make sure thatall vehicleoccupants are seatedproperly with acorrectlyfastened seat belt.

WARNING

The seat belt does not offer the intendedlevel of protection if youhavenot moved the backresttoanalmostverticalposition. When braking or in the event of an accident, youcould slideunderneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for example. This posesanincreasedriskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

If achild younger thantwelve yearsold and under 5ft(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:

always securethe child in achild restraint systemsuitablefor thisMercedes-Benz vehicle.The child restraint systemmustbeappropriate to the age, weight and size of the child

always observe the instructions and safety notesinthe "Children in the vehicle" section of thisOperator'sManual(

Y page 56)in

additiontothe child restraint systemmanufacturer'sinstallationinstructions

be sure to observe the instructions and safety notesonthe "Occupant classification system

Y page 50)

CS)"(

WARNING

The seat belts maynot perform their intended protective functionif:

theyare damaged, modified,extremely dirty,bleachordyed

the seat belt buckle is damagedor extremelydirty

the Emergency Tensioning Devices,belt anchoragesorinertia reels have been modified

Seatbelts maysustain non-visibledamagein an accident, e.g.due to glasssplinters.Modifiedordamaged seat belts maytearorfail, e.g.inanaccident. Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices could accidentallytriggeror fail to deploy when necessary.Thisposes an increasedriskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Never modify the seat belts,Emergency Tensioning Devices,beltanchoragesorinertia reels.Makesurethatthe seat belts are undamaged,not worn outand clean. Following an accident, have the seat belts checked immediatelyataqualified specialistworkshop.

Onlyuse seat belts thathavebeenapproved for your vehiclebyMercedes-Benz.

Safety

Adjust the seat properly beforebeginning your journey.Alwaysensurethatthe backrest is in an almostverticalpositionand thatthe shouldersectionofyourseatbeltisrouted across the centerofyourshoulder.

Proper use of the seat belts

Payattentiontothe safety notesabout the seat

Y page 45).

belt (

Occupant safety

All vehicleoccupants must fasten the seatbelt correctlybefore setting off. Make sure thatall occupants arewearing theirseatbelts correctly for the entire journey.

Whenfastening the seatbelt, make sure that:

The seatbelttongueisinsertedinto the belt buckle thatbelongs to the seat.

The seatbeltistightenedacross your body.

Safety

Avoidwearing bulky clothing, e.g.awinter coat.

The seatbeltisnot twisted. Onlythen can the forces produced in the

event of an accident be evenly distributed across the belt.

The shouldersectionofthe belt must always be routed across the centerofthe shoulder.

The shouldersectionofthe belt shouldnot come into contact with your neck and must not be routed under the arm. Where possible, adjustthe seatbelttothe appropriate height.

The lapbeltmustbetautand as lowaspossibleoveryourlap.

The lapbeltmustalwayspassacross your hip joints and neveracross your stomach or abdomen. Pregnant women must take particular care. If necessary,the lapbeltcan be pusheddownacross the hipjoints and pulled tight using the shouldersection.

The seatbeltisnot routed oversharp, pointed or fragile objects.

If theseite

ms areonorinyourclothing, e.g. eyeglasses,pens, keys, etc., stow theseitems in amore suitablelocation.

Onlyone personshoulduse each seatbeltat any one time.

On no account shouldbabiesorchildren travel sitting on the lapofanother vehicle occupant. During an accident, they could be crushedbetween the occupant and seatbelt.

Objects arenot secured with aseatbeltifthe seatbeltisbeing used by one of the vehicle’s occupants.

Alsomakesurethatthereare no objects, e.g. cushions, between the occupant and the seat.

Seatbelts aresolelyintendedfor the protection and restraint of the vehicleoccupants. To secureobjects, luggage or loads, always observe the "Loading guidelines" (

Y page 232).

Fasteningand adjusting seat belts

Observethe safety notes on the seatbelt

Y page 45) and the notes on correct useofseat

(

Y page 45).

belts (

Basic illustration

Adjust the seat(Y page 83). The seatbackrestmustbeinanalmostverticalposition.

Pull the seatbeltsmoothlyfrom belt outlet = and engagebelttongue ; into belt buckle :. The shouldersectionofthe seatbeltmust always be routed across the centerofthe shoulder. Adjust the belt outletifnecessary.

If necessary,pullupwards on the shoulder sectionofthe seatbelttotighten the belt across your body.

Occupant safety

The shoulder section of the seat belt must alwaysberouted across the center of the shoulder. Adjust the belt outlet if necessary.

To raise: slide belt outlet = upwards. The belt outlet will engage in various positions.

To lower: hold belt outlet release ? and slide the belt outlet = downwards.

Let go of belt outlet release ? in the desired position and make sure that the belt outlet engages.

All seat belts except the driver's seat belt are equipped with aspecial seat belt retractor to securely fasten child restraint systems in the vehicle. Further information can be found under "Special seat belt retractor" (

Y page 57).

Releasing seat belts

Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled up.

Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue will be trapped in the door or in the seat mechanism. This could damage the door, the door trim panel and the seat belt. Damaged seat belts can no longer fulfill their protective function and must be replaced. Visit aqualified specialist workshop.

Belt warning for driversand front passengers

The 7 seat belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster is areminder that all vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts. It may light up continuously or flash. In addition, there may be awarning tone.

Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt has already been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds each time the engine is started If the front doors are closed and the driver or front-passenger seat belt has not been fastened, the 7 seat belt warning lamp lights up again after the six seconds. As soon as the driver's and front-passenger seat belts are fastened or afront door is opened again, the 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after the engine is started, an additional warning tonewill sound. This warning tonestops after amaximum of six seconds or once the driver's seat belt is fastened.

If the vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph (25km/h) and thedriver'sorfront-passenger seat belt is notfastened, awarning tone sounds again.The warning tone sounds with increasing intensity for amaximum of 60 seconds or until thedriver or frontpassenger have fastenedtheir seat belts.

If thedriver or frontpassenger unfasten their seat belt while thevehicle is in motion,the belt warning automatically reactivates.

Safety

Basic illustration

Press release button :,hold belt tongue ; firmly and guide it back towards belt outlet =.

For moreinformationonthe 7 seat belt

warning lamp, see "Warning and indicator lamps in theinstrumentcluster, seat belts"

Y page 219).

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Air bags

Introduction

The air bag installationpointisidentified by the label AIRBAG.

An air bag supplements acorrectly fastened seat belt.However,itisnot intended as asubstitutefor theseat belt.Air bags provide additional protection in theeventofanaccident.

Not all air bags are deployed in an accident. The various air bag systems work independently of each other (

Y page 54).

Occupant safety

There is, however, no system availabletoday that can completely rule out injury or death.

It is also not possible to rule out arisk of injury caused by an air bag due to the high speed at which the air bag must be deployed.

Important safety notes

WARNING

Safety

If you do not sit in the correctseat position, the air bag cannot protectasintended and could even cause additional injury when deployed. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

To avoid hazardous situations, alwaysmake sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:

have fastened their seat belts correctly, including pregnant women

are sittingcorrectly and maintain the greatest possible distance to the air bags

follow the following instructions

Always make sure that there are no objects between the air bag and the vehicle's occupants.

Correctly adjust the seats before driving off. Always make sure the seat backrestsare positioned as close to the vertical as possible. The center of the head restraints should support the back of the head at about eye level.

Move the driver's and front-passenger seat as far back as possible. The driver's seat position must be such that the vehicle can be driven safely.

Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim. This allows the air bag to deploy fully.

Always sit with your back against the seat backrest when driving. Do not lean forward, on the door or against the side window. Otherwise, you are in the air bag deployment area.

Always keep your feet in the footwell in front of the seat. Do not,for example, place your feet on the dashboard. Otherwise, your feet are in the air bag deployment area.

Suitable restraint systems must alwaysbe used for persons under 5ft(1.50 m) in height. The seat belt cannot be worn correctly by persons who do not reach this height.

If children are also traveling in the vehicle, please take note of the followingpoints.

Child restraint systems should preferably be installed on the rear seats.

Only secure achild on the front-passenger seat in arearward-facing child restraint system if the front-passenger front air bag is deactivated. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanently lit, the frontpassenger front air bag is deactivated

Y page 44).

(

Make sure you observe the instructions and safety notes on "Occupant tem (OCS)" ( vehicle" (

Y page 50) and "Children in the

Y page 56), as well as the child

Classification Sys-

restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Objects in the passenger compartment could prevent an air bag from functioning properly. To prevent risks due to the required

air bag speed after deployment, ensure the following before starting the journey:

there are no persons, animals or objects between the vehicle occupantsand an air bag.

there are no objectsbetween the seat, door and B-pillar.

no hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, hang on the grab handles or coat hooks.

no accessories, such as cup holders, are attached to the vehicle within the deployment area of an air bag, e.g. to doors or side windows.

there are no heavy, sharp or fragile objectsin the pocketsofitems of clothing. Such items should be suitably stowed elsewhere.

WARNING

If you modify the air bag cover or affix objects such as stickers to it, the air bag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk of injury.

Never modify an air bag cover or affix objects to it.

Vehicles with window curtain air bags for all rows of seats:

WARNING

Sensorstocontrol the air bags are located in the doors. Modifications or work not per-

Occupant safety

formed correctly to the doors or door paneling, as wellasdamaged doors,can leadtothe function of the sensors being impaired.The air bagsmight therefore not function properly anymore. Consequently, the air bagscannot protect vehicleoccupants as they are designed to do. There is an increased risk of injury.

Never modify the doors or parts of the doors. Always have work on the doors or door paneling carriedout at aqualified specialist workshop.

Frontair bags

Side impact air bags

WARNING

Unsuitableseatcovers couldrestrict or even prevent the deployment of the air bagsintegrated into the seats. Consequently, the air bagscannot protect vehicleoccupants as they are designed to do. In addition, the function of the Occupant Classification System (OCS) couldberestricted. This posesan increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

You should only use seatcovers that have been approved for the respective seatby Mercedes-Benz.

Safety

Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the steering wheel. Front-passenger air bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove box and the center console.

When deployed, the front air bagsoffer additional headand thorax protection on the front seats.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp showsyou the status of the front-passenger front air bag (

Y page44).

The front-passenger air bag willonly deploy if:

the Occupant Classification System (OCS) has detected that the front-passenger seatis occupied (

Y page50). The PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF indicator lampisnot lit

Y page51)

(

the restraint system control unit predicts a high accident severity

Side impact air bags : deploy next to the outer cushions of the seatbackrest.

When deployed, the side impact air bag offers additionalthorax and pelvis protection. However, it does not protect the:

head

neck

arms

In the event of aside impact, the side impact air bag is deployedonthe side on which the impact occurs.

The side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys under the following conditions:

the OCS system detects that the frontpassenger seatisoccupied or

the belttongue has engaged in the beltbuckle of the front-passenger seat.

If the belttongue has engaged in the beltbuckle, the side impact air bag on the front-passenger side deploys if the corresponding accident situation occurs. This is regardless of whetherthe front-passenger seatisoccupied or not.

Occupant safety

Windowcurtain air bags

Safety

Example:window curtainair bag above front door

Occupant ClassificationSystem (OCS)

Introduction

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the personinthe front-passenger seat. Depending on that result, the front-passenger front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.

The systemdoes not disable:

the side impact air bag

the window curtainair bag

the Emergency Tensioning Devices

Conditions

To be classified correctly,the front passenger must sit:

with the seatbeltfastened correctly

in an almost upright position with their back against the seatbackrest

with their feet resting on the floor, if possible

If the front passenger does not observe these conditions, OCS may produce afalseclassification, e.g. because the front passenger:

Example:window curtainair bag for all rows of seats

Windowcurtainair bags : or ; are integrated into the side of the roof frame. Windowcurtain air bagsfor all rows of seats ; deploy in the area extending from the front door (A-pillar) to the rear side window (D-pillar).

When deployed, the window curtainair bag offers additionalheadprotection. However, it does not protect the chest or arms.

In the event of aside impact, the window curtain air bag is deployedonthe side on which the impact occurs.

If the systemdetermines that it can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, awindow curtainair bag may be deployed in other accident situations (

Y page54).

transfers their weight by supporting themselvesonavehiclearmrest

sits in such away that their weight is raised from the seatcushion

If it is absolutely necessary to installachild restraint systemonthe front-passenger seat, be sure to observe the correct positioning of the child restraint system. Never place objects under or behind the child restraint system, e.g. cushions. The entire baseofthe child restraint systemmust alwaysrest on the seatcushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrestofthe forward-facing child restraint systemmust lie as flat as possible against the backrestofthe frontpassenger seat.

The child restraint systemmust not touch the roof or be subjected to aloadbythe head restraint. Adjust the angleofthe seatbackrest and the headrestraint position accordingly.

Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly.Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Occupant safety

Occupant Classification System (OCS) operation

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp : shows you whether the front-passenger frontair bag is deactivated .

Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock. The system will carry out aself-test.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must light up for approximately six seconds.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp then shows the status of the front-passenger frontair bag. If the status of the front-passenger frontair bag changes while the vehicle is in motion,anair bag display message may appear in the instrument cluster:

on vehicles without steering wheel buttons

Y page 190)

(

on vehicles with steering wheel buttons

Y page 204)

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When the front-passenger seat is occupied, alwayspay attention to the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Make sure the correct status is displayed for the front-passenger air bag before and during the journey.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:

lights up,the front-passenger air bag is deactivated. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident.

does not light up,the front-passenger air bag is activated. If, in the case of an accident, all deployment criteria are met, the frontpassenger frontair bag is deployed.

WARNING

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, the front-passenger frontair bag is

disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accidentand cannot perform its intended protective function.Aperson in the frontpassenger seat could then,for example, come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard. This poses an increased risk of injuryoreven fatal injury.

When the front-passenger seat is occupied, alwaysensure that:

the classification of the person in the frontpassenger seat is correct and the frontpassenger frontair bag is enabled or disabled in accordance with the person in the front-passenger seat

the front-passenger seat has been moved back as far back as possible.

the person is seated correctly.

Make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front-passenger frontair bag is correct.

WARNING

If you secure achild in achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off, the front-passenger frontair bag can deploy in the event of an accident. The child could be struckbythe air bag. This poses an increased risk of injuryoreven fatal injury.

Make sure that the front-passenger frontair bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.

WARNING

If you secure achild in aforward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, the child could, in the event of an accident:

come into contact with the vehicle's interior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, for example

be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off

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Occupant safety

This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle belt sash guide to the shoulder belt guide on the child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap must be routed forwards and down-

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wards from the vehicle belt sash guide. If necessary, adjust the vehicle belt sash guide and the front-passenger seat accordingly. Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

If OCS determines that:

the front-passenger seat is unoccupied, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the frontpassenger air bag has been deactivated.

the front-passenger seat is occupied by a child of up to 12 months old in astandard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up after the system self-test and remains lit. This indicates that the front-passenger air bag has been deactivated.

But even in the case of a12-month-old child in astandard child restraint system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp can go out after the system self-test. This indicates that the front-passenger air bag has been activated. The classification depends, among other things, on the child restraint system and the size and weight of the child. In this case, install the child restraint system on asuitable rear seat.

the front-passenger seat is occupied by aperson of smaller stature (e.g. ateenager or small adult), the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit after the system self-test depending on the result of the classification or, alternatively, goes out.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is not lit, move the front-passenger seat as far back as possible. Alternatively, a

person of smaller stature can sit on arear seat.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is lit, aperson of smaller stature should not use the front-passenger seat.

the front-passenger seat is occupied by an adult or aperson of astature corresponding

that of an adult, the PASSENGER AIR BAG

to OFF indicator lamp goes out after the system self-test. This indicates that the frontpassenger air bag has been activated.

If children are also traveling in the vehicle, please observe the instructions about “Children in the vehicle” (

Y page 56).

If OCS is malfunctioning, the red 6 restraint system warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp light up simultaneously. This signals that the front-passenger air bag has been deactivated and will not be deployed in the event of an accident.Have the system checked by aqualified technician as soon as possible. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center. The front-passenger seat should only be repaired at aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or the upholstery is damaged, have the necessary repair work carried out at aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use seating accessories that have been specially approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

If the driver's air bag deploys, this does not mean the front-passenger air bag must also deploy. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) classifies occupantsonthe frontpassenger seat. Dependingonthe outcome, the front-passenger air bag is either activated or deactivated.

System self-test

DANGER

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up during the system selftest,then the system is malfunctioning. The front-passenger front air bag might be triggered unintentionally or might not be triggered at all in the event of an accident with high deceleration. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Occupant safety

In this case the front-passenger seat may not be used.Donot install achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat. Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS) checked and repaired immediately at aqualifiedspecialist workshop.

DANGER

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled.Itwill not be deployed in the event of an accident. In this case, the front-passenger front air bag cannot perform its intended protective function, e.g. when aperson is seated in the frontpassenger seat.

That person could,for example,come into contact with the vehicle's interior, especially if the person is sitting too close to the dashboard.This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

accident. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Do not place any objects betweenthe seat surface and the child restraint system. The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushionofthe frontpassenger seat. The backrest of the forwardfacing child restraint system must, as far as possible, be resting on the backrest of the front-passenger seat. Alwayscomply with the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

After the system self-test, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp then shows the status of the front-passenger front air bag (

Y page 51).

For more information aboutthe OCS, see "Problems with the Occupant Classification System"

Y page 54).

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When the front-passenger seat is occupied, always ensure that:

the classification of the person in the frontpassenger seat is correct and the frontpassenger front air bag is enabledordisabled in accordance with the person in the front-passenger seat

the person is seated properlywith acorrectly fastened seatbelt

the front-passenger seat has been moved back as far back as possible

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit when it shouldnot, the frontpassenger seat may not be used.Donot install achild restraint system on the frontpassenger seat. Have the Occupant Classification System (OCS) checked and repaired immediately at aqualifiedspecialist workshop.

WARNING

Objects between the seat surface and the child restraint system could affect OCS operation. This could resultinthe front-passenger air bag not functioning as intended during an

Occupant safety

Problems with the Occupant Classification System (OCS)

Be sure to observe the notes on "System self-test"(Y page 52).

Problem

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up and remains lit, even though the front-

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passenger seat is occupied by an adult or aperson of astature corresponding to that of an adult.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up and/or does not stay on.

The front-passenger seat is:

unoccupied

occupied with the weight of achild up to twelve months old in a child restraint system

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The classification of the person on the front-passenger seat is incorrect.

Make sure the conditionsfor acorrect classification of the person on the front-passenger seat are met (

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains lit, the front-

Y page 50).

passenger seat may not be used.

Have OCS checked as soon as possible at aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

OCS is malfunctioning.

Make sure there is nothingbetween the seat cushion and the child seat.

Make sure that the entire base of the child restraint system rests on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The backrest of the forward-facing child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. If necessary, adjust the position of the front-passenger seat.

When installing the child restraint system, make sure that the seat belt is tight. Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front-passenger seat adjustment.This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulled too tightly.

Check for correct installation of the child restraint system. Make sure that the head restraint does not apply aload to the child

restraint system. If necessary, adjust the head restraint accordingly.

Make sure that no objectsare applying additional weight onto the seat.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp remains off, do not install achild restraint system on the front-passenger seat. It is recommended that you install the child restraint system on asuitable rear seat.

Have OCS checked as soon as possible at aMercedes-Benz Commercial Van Center.

Deployment of Emergency Tensioning Devices and air bags

Important safety notes

WARNING

The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has been deployed. There is arisk of injury.

Do not touch the air bag parts. Have a deployedair bag replaced at aqualified specialist workshop as soon as possible.

WARNING

Adeployedair bag no longer offers any protection and cannot provide the intended protection in an accident. There is an increased risk of injury.

Occupantsafety

Have the vehicle towedtoaqualifiedspecialist workshop in ordertohaveadeployed air bagreplaced.

It is important for your safety and that of any passengers to havedeployed airbagsreplaced and to haveany malfunctioning airbags repaired. Thiswillhelptomake surethe airbags continuetoperform theirprotective functionfor the vehicle occupants in the event of acrash.

WARNING

PyrotechnicEmergency Tensioning Devices that havebeendeployed are no longer operationaland are unable to perform theirintended protective function. Thisposes an increased risk of injury or even fatalinjury.

Therefore, havepyrotechnicEmergency Tensioning Deviceswhich havebeentriggered immediately replaced at aqualifiedspecialist workshop.

If the Emergency Tensioning Devicesorair bags are deployed, youwillhearabangand asmall amount of powder may also be released.The 6 restraint system warning lamp will light up.

Only in rare caseswillthe bang affect your hearing. The powder released is generally not hazardous to health, it couldhowever cause shortterm breathing difficultiesinpeople with asthma or other respiratory problems. If it is safe to do so, youshould leave the vehicle immediately or openawindow in ordertoprevent breathing difficulties.

Air bags and pyrotechnicEmergency Tensioning Devices(ETDs) containperchlorate material, which may require specialhandling and regard for the environment. Check with your localgovernment’sdisposal guidelines.California residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/

HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.

Methodofoperation

During the first stageofacollision, the restraint system control unitevaluates important physical data relating to vehicle decelerationoracceleration, such as:

Duration

Direction

Intensity

Basedonthe evaluationofthis data, the restraint system control unittriggers the Emergency Tensioning Devicesinthe event of afrontal or rear-end collision.

An Emergency Tensioning Device can only be triggered if:

the ignition is switched on

the components of the restraint system are operational.You can find furtherinformation under"Restraint system warning lamp"

Y page 43)

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the belttongueisinserted into the buckle on the respective front seat

If the restraint system control unitdetects ahigh accident severity,additional components of the restraint system are deployed independently of one anotherincertainfrontal collision situations:

Front airbags

Window curtain airbag,ifthe system determines that it can offer additional protection to that provided by the seatbelt

Depending on the person occupying the frontpassenger seat, the front-passenger airbag is activated or deactivated. The front-passenger front airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. Observe the informationonthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

Y page 44).

( Yourvehicle has dual-stage front airbags. Dur-

ing the first deployment stage, the front airbag fills with propellant gas which reduces the risk of injury.The second stageisthen triggered mi

lliseconds, filling the front airbag with the

within

maximum amount of propellant gas. The deployment thresholdsfor the Emergency

Tensioning Devicesand airbagsare calculated on the basis of the vehicle decelerationoracceleration occurring at various points in the vehicle. Thisprocess is pre-emptiveinnature. The airbag mustbedeployed on time, at the start of the collision.

The rate of vehicle decelerationoracceleration and the directionofthe force are essentially determinedby:

distribution of the force during the impact

collision angle

deformation characteristics of the vehicle

characteristics of the object with which the vehicle has collided

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Children in the vehicle

Factors which can only be seenand measured afterthe collision has occurred do not playa decisive roleinthe deployment of an airbag,nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment.

The vehicle may be considerably deformed withoutanair bagbeing deployed. Thisisthe case if only relativelyeasilydeformable parts have beenhit and ahighrate of deceleration has not

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beenreached.Conversely,anair bagmay be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. Thisisthe case if, for example,very rigid vehicle parts such as the longitudinalbodymembers are hit in an accident and the rate of deceleration is sufficient.

If the restraint system control unitdetects aside impact or that the vehicle is rolling over,the relevant restraint system components are deployed independently of one another depending on the anticipated typeofaccident.

Side impact airbag and pelvis airbag on the sideonwhich an impact occurs, independently of the Emergency Tensioning Device and seatbeltusage

The sideimpact airbag on the frontpassenger sidedeploysunder the following conditions:

the OCS system detects that the frontpassenger seatisoccupied or

the belttonguehas engaged in the belt buckle of the front-passenger seat.

Window curtain airbag on the sideofthe collision, regardless of seatbeltuse and whether front-passeng

Emergency Tensioning Devices, if the system

er seati

soccupied

determinesthat they can offeradditional protection for the vehicle occupants in this situation

Window curtain airbagsonthe driver's and front-passenger sides in certain rollover situations if the system determinesthat they can offeradditional protection to that provided by the seatbelt

Not allair bags are deployed in an accident.

The variousair bagsystems workindependently of each other.

How the airbag system works is determined by the severity of the accident detected, especiallythe vehicle deceleration or acceleration, and the apparent typeofaccident:

frontalcollision

sideimpact

rollover

Automatic measures after an accident

Immediately afteranaccident, the following measures are implemented,depending on the typeand severity of the impact:

the hazard warning lamps are activated

the emergency lighting is activated

the vehicle doors are unlocked

the front sidewindowsare lowered

the engine is switched off and the fuelsupply is cut off

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes

Accident statistics show that childrensecured in the rearseats are safer than childrensecured in the front seats. For this reason, MercedesBenz stronglyadvisesthat youinstall achild restraint system on arearseat. Children are generally better protected there.

If achildyoungerthan twelve years and under 5ft(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:

always securethischild in arestraint system approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.The child restraint systemmustbeappropriate to the age, weight and size of the child.

be sure to observe the instructions and safety notesinthissectioninadditiontothe child restraint systemmanufacturer's installation instructions.

always observe the instructions and safety notesonthe "Occupant Classification System (OCS)"(

Y page 50).

Children in the vehicle

WARNING

If you leave children unsupervised in the vehicle, they couldset it in motion by, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission out of the parking position P.

start the engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicleequipment and become trapped. There is arisk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, alwaystake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularlychildren are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heator cold, there is arisk of injury,possibly even fatal.Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is subjected to direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Children may burn themselves on these parts, particularlyonthe metal parts of the child restraint system. There is arisk of injury.

If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with you,alwaysensure that the child restraint system is not exposedtodirect sunlight. Protect it with ablanket, for example. If the child restraint system has been exposedtodirect sunlight, let it cool downbefore securing the child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Always make sure that all vehicleoccupants are positioned properly in their seats and have correctly fastened their seat belts. Take particular care with children.

Please take note of the safety notes on seat belts (

Y page45) and the notes on their correct

Y page45).

use ( Abooster seat may be necessary to achieve

properseat beltpositioning for children over 41 lbs (18 kg)until they reach aheight where a

lap/shoulder beltcan be installed properly without abooster seat.

Special seat beltretractor

WARNING

If the seat beltisreleased while driving, the child restraint system willnolonger be securedproperly.The special seat beltretractor is disabledand the inertia real drawsina portion of the seat belt. The seat beltcannot be immediatelyrefastened. There is an increased risk of injury,possibly even fatal.

Stop the vehicleimmediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate the special seat beltretractor and secure the child restraint system properly.

All seat belts in the vehicle, except the driver's seat belt, are equipped with aspecial seat belt retractor. When activated, the special seat belt retractor ensuresthat the seat beltcannot slacken once the child seat is secured.

Installing achild restraint system:

Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Pullthe seat beltsmoothly from the beltoutlet.

Engage seat belttongue in beltbuckle.

Activating the special seat beltretractor:

Pullthe seat beltout fullyand let the inertia reel retract it again. Whilethe seat beltisretracting, you should hear aratcheting sound.The special seat belt retractor is enabled.

Push the child restraint system downsothat the seat beltistight and does not loosen.

Removing the child restraint system and deactivating the special seat beltretractor:

Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer's installation instructions.

Press the release button of the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belttongue back towardsthe beltsash guide. The special seat beltretractor is deactivated.

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Children in thevehicle

Child restraint system

The use of seat beltsand infant and child restraint systems is required by law in:

all 50 states

theU.S.territories

theDistrict of Columbia

all Canadian provinces

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You can obtain further informationabout the correctchild restraint system from any Mercedes-BenzCommercial Van Center.

WARNING

If thechild restraint system is installed incorrectly on asuitable seat,itcannotprotect as intended. The child cannotthenberestrained in theevent of an accident, heavybraking or suddenchanges of direction.Thereisan increased riskofinjury, possibly evenfatal.

Makesure that you observethe child restraint system manufacturer'sinstallationinstructions and thenotes on use. Pleaseensure, that thebase of thechild restraint system is always restingcompletely on theseat cushion.Never placeobjects, e.g.cushions, under or behindthe child restraint system. Only use child restraint systems withthe original cover designedfor them. Only replace damaged covers withgenuine covers.

suddenchangeindirection.The child restraint system couldbethrown about,striking vehicle occupants.Thereisanincreased riskofinjury, possibly evenfatal.

Always install child restraint systems properly, eveniftheyare notbeingused. Make sure that you observethe child restraint systemmanufacturer'sinstallationinstructions.

You will findfurther informationonstowing objects, luggageand loads securely under "Loading guidelines" (

WARNING

Y page 232).

Child restraint systems or their securingsystems whichhave been damaged or subjected to aload in an accidentcan no longer protect as intended. The child cannotthenbe restrainedinthe event of an accident, heavy braking or suddenchanges of direction.There is an increased riskofinjury, possibly even fatal.

Replacechild restraint systems whichhave been damaged or subjected to aload in an accidentassoon as possible. Havethe securing systems on thechild restraint system checked at aqualified specialist workshop, before you install achild restraint system again.

WARNING

If arearward facing child restraint system is installed in thedirection of travel by mistake, it cannotprotect as intended. This is thecase if, for instance, you install arearward-facing child restraint system on arear seat opposite to thedirection of travel. In theevent of an accident, achild mightnot be restrainedcorrectly. This posesanincreased riskofinjury or evenfatal injury.

Always install therear seat in thedirection of travel before you install therearward facing child restraint system.

WARNING

If thechild restraint system is installed incorrectly or is notsecured, it can comeloosein theevent of an accident, heavybraking or a

Securingsystems for child restraint systems include:

theseat belt system

theLATCH-type (ISOFIX) securingrings

Top Tether anchorage points

If it is absolutely necessary to carry achild on thefront-passenger seat,besure to observethe instructionson“OccupantClassificationSystem(OCS)” (

Y page 50). This includes informa-

tionondeactivatingthe front-passenger air bag. All child restraint systems must meetthe fol-

lowingstandards:

U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards 213and 225

Canadian Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards 213and 210.2

Astatementbythe child restraint manufacturer of compliance withthese standards can be foundonthe instruction label on

thechild

restraint system. You willalsofind the statement in the instruction manualprovided with the child restraint system.

Observe the warning labels in the vehicleinterior and on the child restraint system.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) childseat securing system

WARNING

Children in the vehicle

Safety

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems do not offer sufficient protective effect for children whose weight is greater than 48 lbs (22 kg)who are securedusing the safety belt integrated in the child restraint system. In the event of an accident, achild might not be restrained correctly. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

If the child weighs more than 48 lbs (22 kg), only use LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint systems with which the child is alsosecured with the vehicleseat belt. Also secure the child restraint system with the Top Tether belt, if available.

Make sure you observe the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions of the child restraint system used.

Before each journey,make sure that the LATCHtype (ISOFIX) child restraint system is properly engagedinboth LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings.

When fitting the child restraint system in

vehicles with arear bench seat, make sure that the seat belt for the center seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the seat belt could be damaged.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings (basic illustration)

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system on both LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings :.

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) is astandardized securing system for specialchild restraint systems and specificrear seats. LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings : for aLATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system are installed between the seat cushion and the seat backrest.

Secure child restraint systems withoutaLATCHtype (ISOFIX) child seat securing system using the seat belts in the vehicle. Always comply with the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the child restraint system.

Top Tether

Introduction

Top Tether provides an additional connection between the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system and the vehicle. This helpsreduce the risk of injury even further. If the child restraint system has aTop Tether belt, this should be used at all times.

Children in the vehicle

Top Tether anchorage points

Safety

Example: rearbench seat

TopTetheranchorage point ; is on the bottom of the rearsideofthe rearseatonthe cross brace between the seat/bench seatlegs.

Moveheadrestraint : upwards.

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX)child restraint system with TopTether. Make sure you observe the child restraint system manufacturer'sinstallationinstructions.

Childrestraintsystem on the frontpassengerseat

General notes

Accident statistics showthatchildren secured in the rearseats aresafer thanchildren secured in the front-passengerseat. For thisreason, Mercedes-Benz stronglyadvises thatyou install the child restraint system on arearseat.

If it is absolutely necessary to installachild restraint system on the front-passengerseat, always observe the instructions and safety notesonthe "Occupant Classification System (OCS)"(

Youcan thusavoid the risks thatcould ariseas aresultof:

Y page 50).

an incorrectly categorizedpersoninthe frontpassengerseat

the unintentionaldeactivationofthe frontpassengerfront airbag

the unsuitable positioning of the child restraint system,e.g.too close to the dashboard

Route TopTetherbelt ? under head restraint : between the two head restraint bars.

HookTop Tetherhook = of TopTether belt ? into TopTetheranchorage ;. Make sure thatTop Tetherbelt ? is not twisted.

Tension TopTetherbelt ?.Makesureyou observe the child restraint system manufacturer'sinstallationinstructions.

If necessary,pushheadrestraint : back down slightly(

Y page 88). Make sure that

youdonot interfere with the correct routing of TopTetherbelt ?.

Rearward-facingchild restraintsystem

If it is absolutely necessary to installarearwardfacing child restraint system on the frontpassengerseat, always make sure thatthe front-passengerfront airbag is deactivated. Onlyifthe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is permanentlylit (

Y page 44)isthe front-

passenger front air bag deactivated. Always observe the child restraint system man-

ufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

Forward-facing child restraint system

If it is absolutely necessary to install aforwardfacing child restraint system on the frontpassenger seat, always move the frontpassenger seat as far back as possible.The entire base of the child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the frontpassenger seat. The backrest of the child restraint system must lie as flat as possible against the backrest of the front-passenger seat. The child restraint system must not touch the roof or be subjected to aload by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoulderbelt strap is

Children in the vehicle

correctly routed from the vehicle beltoutlet to the shoulder beltguide on the childrestraint system. The shoulder beltstrapmustberouted forwardsand downwards from the vehicle belt outlet. If necessary, adjust the vehicle beltoutletand the front-passenger seataccordingly.

Alwaysobserve the childrestraint system manufacturer's installation and operating instructions.

Override features/Child-proof locks

Important safety notes

WARNING

If childrenare traveling in the vehicle,they could:

opendoors, thus endangering otherpeople or roadusers

exit the vehicle and be caught by oncoming traffic

operate vehicle equipment and become trapped

There is ariskofanaccident and injury.

WARNING

If persons, particularly childrenare subjected to prolonged exposure to extremeheator cold,there is ariskofinjury, possibly even fatal. Neverleave childrenunattendedinthe vehicle.

WARNING

If the childrestraint system is subjectedto direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Childrenmay burn themselves on these parts, particularly on the metalparts of the child restraint system. There is ariskofinjury.

If youleave the vehicle,taking the childwith you, always ensure that the childrestraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Protect it with ablanket, for example. If the child restraint system hasbeenexposed to direct sunlight, letitcool downbefore securing the childinit. Neverleave childrenunattendedin the vehicle.

Child-proof lock for sliding door

Safety

Alwaysactivate the child-proof locks and overridefeature if childrenare traveling in the vehicle.Whenleaving the vehicle,alwaystake the key with youand lock the vehicle.Never leave childrenunattendedinthe vehicle.

Child-proof lock/override feature for:

Sliding doors (Y page 61)

WARNING

If youleave childrenunsupervised in the vehicle,they could set it in motionby, for example:

release the parking brake.

shift the automatic transmission outofthe parking position P.

startthe engine.

In addition, they may operate vehicle equipment and become trapped.There is ariskof an accident and injury.

Whenleaving the vehicle,alwaystake the SmartKey with youand lock the vehicle.Never leave childrenunsupervised in the vehicle.

Sliding door(example: leftsideofthe vehicle)

Childsafety bolt

Sliding doorreleased

Sliding doorsecured –then make sure that the child-proof locks are working properly.

You can secure each sliding doorindividually with the child-proof locks on the sliding doors.

Asecured sliding doorcannot be opened from inside the vehicle.Whenthe vehicle is unlocked, the sliding doorcan be opened from the outside. If the electricsliding doorissecured,only the sliding doorrearcontrolsare deactivated. If the electricsliding doorisunlocked,you can open

Driving safetysystems

the electricslidingdoorusing the corresponding Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console(

Y page 75).

Pets in the vehicle

WARNING

Safety

If youleave animals unattended or unsecured in the vehicle, theycould press buttons or switches,for example.

As aresult, theycould:

activate vehicleequipment and become trapped,for example

activate or deactivate systems, thereby endangering otherroadusers

Unsecured animals could also be flung around the vehicleinthe event of an accident or suddensteering or braking,therebyinjuringvehicle occupants. There is ariskofanaccident and injury.

Never leaveanimals unattended in the vehicle.Alwayssecureanimals properly during the journey,e.g.use asuitableanimaltransport box.

drivingstyle to the prevailing roadand weather conditions and maintain asufficient, safe distance fromotherroadusers.Drive carefully.

Please note thatthe drivingsafety systems describedonlyworkoptimally when:

there is adequate contact between the tires and the roadsurface

youuse winter tires(M+Stires),withsnow chains if necessary,whenthe roadconditions arewintry

the speedinformation determinedbythe vehicleiswithinthe legallyprescribeddisplay accuracy

Payparticular attentiontothe information regarding tires, coding of the wheelsizegroups, tire treadand winter operationunder "Wheels and tires" (

Y page 267).

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

General notes

ABS regulatesbrake pressure in such away that the wheels do not lock when youbrake. This allows youtocontinue steering the vehiclewhen braking.

The ò warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. The lamp goes outwhenthe engine starts running.

Driving safety systems

Overview

In thissection, youwillfindinformation about the following drivingsafety systems:

EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

BAS (Brake Assist System)

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

Important safety notes

If youfailtoadapt your drivingstyle or if youare inattentive, the drivingsafety systems can neitherreduce the riskofaccident nor override the laws of physics.Drivingsafety systems are merelyaidsdesignedtoassistdriving. Youare responsiblefor the distance to the vehiclein front, for vehiclespeed, braking in good time and for staying in your lane. Alwaysadapt your

Important safety notes

Observe the important safety guidelinesfor the drivingsafety system(

ABS works fromaspeed of about5mph (8 km/h), regardlessofroad-surface conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,evenwhenyou onlybrake gently.

WARNING

If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when braking.The steerability andbraking characteristics maybeseverelyimpaired. Additionally,furtherdrivingsafety systems aredeactivated.Thereisanincreaseddangerofskidding and accidents.

Drive on carefully. HaveABS checked immediately at aqualified specialistworkshop.

Y page 62).

Driving safety systems

If ABS is malfunctioning, the ò warning lamp (

Y page 221) lights up whilethe engine is run-

ning and the display shows amessage:

on vehicleswithoutsteering wheel buttons

Y page 189)

(

on vehicleswith steering wheel buttons

Y page 203)

(

BAS, Hill Start Assist and ESP

and its driving

safety systems and other driving systems also fail.Observe the notes on the ò warning lamp and the display messages.

Braking

If ABS intervenes when braking, you willfeel a pulsating in the brake pedal.

The pulsating brake pedalcan be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care whiledriving.

If ABS intervenes: continue to depressthe brake pedalwith force until the braking situationisover.

To make afull brake application: depress the brake pedalwith full force.

BAS (Brake Assist System)

on vehicleswithoutsteering wheel buttons

Y page 193)

(

on vehicleswith steering wheel buttons

Y page 207)

(

Braking

Keep the brake pedalfirmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheelsfrom locking.

The brakes willfunction as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

EBD (electronicbrake force distribution)

General notes

EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure to the rear wheels. This enables EBD to improve handling during braking.

Important safety notes

Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system (

WARNING

Y page 62).

Safety

General notes

BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depressthe brake pedalquickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance.

Important safety notes

Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system (

WARNING

If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance in an emergency braking situation is increased.There is arisk of an accident.

In an emergency braking situation, depress the brake pedalwith full force. ABS prevents the wheelsfrom locking.

If BAS is malfunctioning, the ÷ warning lamp lights up whilethe engine is running (

Y page 221) and the display shows amessage:

Y page 62).

If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheelscan lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the risk of skidding and an accident.

You shouldtherefore adapt yourdriving style to the different handling characteristics. Have the brake system checked at aqualifiedspecialist workshop.

If EBD is malfunctioning, the $ warning lamp (

Y page 220) lights up whilethe engine is run-

ning and the display shows amessage.

on vehicleswithoutsteering wheel buttons

Y page 192)

(

on vehicleswith steering wheel buttons

Y page 206)

(

Other driving systems and driving safety systems then also fail.

Driving safety systems

ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)

General notes

ESP®monitors driving stabilityand detectsa tendencyofthe vehicle to understeer or over-

steer (skidding) in good time. If ESP that thevehicle is deviatingfromthe direction desired by thedriver, oneormorewheels are

Safety

braked to stabilizethe vehicle.The engine output is also modified to keep thevehicle on the

desired course within physical limits. ESP also stabilizethe vehicle duringbraking.

also monitors traction,i.e.power trans-

ESP mission between thetires and theroad surface. The integratedtraction control supportsyou when pullingaway or acceleratingonwet,slippery or slickroads. Should thedrivewheels spin, traction control brakes them individually. In addition,greaterdrivetorque is transmittedto thewheel or wheels with traction.Iftraction on

theroad surface is notsufficient,even ESP notallow you to pull away without difficulty. The type of tires and total weightofthe vehicle as well as thegradientofthe road also play acrucial role.Tractioncontrol remains active if you

deactivate ESP

If the h warning lamp in theinstrumentclustergoes out before beginningthe journey, ESP

is automaticallyactive. The h warning lamp in theinstrumentcluster

flashes when ESP

Do notdeactivate ESP®underany circum-

intervenes:

stances.

when driving off,apply as little throttle as possible.

adapt your speedand driving style to theprevailingroad conditions.

Important safety notes

Observethe important safety guidelines for the driving safety system (

WARNING

If ESP

is malfunctioningitwill notprovide any vehicle stabilization. Thereisanincreased risk of skiddingorofanaccident.

Exercise caution when continuing to drive. HaveESP

checked at aqualified specialist

workshop.

Y page 62).

detects

can

will

Do notrun thevehicle on aroller dynamom-

eter (e.g. for performancetests).Ifyou must operate thevehicle on aroller dynamometer, please consult aqualified specialist workshop in advance. You couldotherwise damagethe drivetrain or thebrakesystem.

If ESP lamp (

is malfunctioning, the h warning

Y page 221) lightsupcontinuously while

theengine is runningand thedisplay showsa message.

on vehicleswithout steering wheel buttons

Y page 193)

(

on vehicleswith steering wheel buttons

Y page 207)

(

ESP

is deactivatedifthe å warning lamp in

theinstrumentclusterislit when theengine is running.

Only use wheels with therecommended tire

sizes. Only then will ESP

Deactivating/activatingESP

WARNING

If you deactivate ESP

function properly.

,ESP®no longer stabilizes thevehicle.Thereisanincreased risk of skiddingand an accident.

Only deactivate ESP

in thesituations descri-

bed in thefollowing.

It may be best to deactivate ESP

in thefollow-

ing situations:

when usingsnowchains

in deep snow

on sandorgravel

Activate ESP

as soon as thesituations descri-

bed abovenolonger apply. Otherwise, ESP assistance for stabilizing thevehicle will remain significantly reduced, even if thevehicle starts to skid.

If you deactivate ESP

the å warning lamp in theinstrumentclus-

terlightsup.

the ÷ warning lamp in theinstrumentclusterflashes if thewheels are spinning.

ESP®assistance for stabilizing thevehicle in thelower speedrange up to approximately 37 mph (60 km/h) is significantly reduced.

engine torque is no longer limited and the drivewheels are able to spin

Driving safety systems

The spinningofthe wheels results in acutting action for better traction on loose surfaces.

Traction control is still activated

ESP®still provides support when you brake.

Dependingonthe equipment in the vehicle, you

can activate or deactivate ESP

when the

engine is runningbyusing the å button or by using the on-board computer:

on vehicles without steeringwheel buttons

Y page 173)

(

on vehicles with steeringwheel buttons

Y page 183)

(

If the sensor system and evaluation logic detect

trailer swinging movements, ESP

trailer stabilization firstly brakes individual vehicle wheels in atargeted manner.Itthus counteracts swinging movements. If the swinging movements do not stop, the vehicle is braked until the vehicle/ trailer combination is stabilized. If necessary, the vehicle's engine output is limited.

If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer combination) startstoswerve, you will be able to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination only by

braking. ESP

trailer stabilization helps you to stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination in this situation.

trailer stabilization is activated above

ESP speeds of about 40 mph (65 km/h).

If ESP

is switched off or deactivated because of amalfunction, the trailer stabilization system will not function.

Crosswind Assist

Safety

å button (equipment-dependent)

To activate/deactivate: when the engine is running, press the å button. The å warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when ESP

is deactivated.

Trailer stabilization

Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system (

WARNING

If road and weather conditions are poor, trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent the vehicle/trailer combination from swerving. Trailers with ahigh center of gravity can

tip over before ESP arisk of an accident.

Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

ESP

trailer stabilization counteracts critical driving situations in good time and thereby provides considerable assistance when driving with

atrailer. Trailer stabilization is part of ESP

Y page 62).

can detect this. There is

Observe the important safety guidelines for the driving safety system (

Y page 62).

Strong crosswind gusts can impair the roadholding of your vehicle when driving straight ahead. The Crosswind Assist function integra-

ted in ESP

reduces these impairments.

Dependingonthe direction and intensity of the side wind, Crosswind Assist intervenes auto-

matically. ESP

intervenes with stabilizing braking to assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane. When Crosswind Assist intervenes, the display shows the traffic sign for strongside winds and the message Crosswind Assist

Crosswind Assist is activated automatically above avehicle speed of approx. 50 mph (80 km/h) when the vehicle is driving straight ahead or cornering gently.

Crosswind Assist does not react:

in the event of severe jolts and vibrations, e.g. when driving over uneven surfaces or potholes

when grip is reduced, e.g. on snow or ice or when hydroplaning

Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP

is deac-

tivated or disabled because of amalfunction.

Theftdeterrentlocking system

Theft deterrentlocking system

Immobilizer

To activate: remove the key fromthe ignition lock.

To deactivate: turnthe key to position 2 in the ignition lock.

The immobilizerprevents your vehiclefrom

Safety

being started withoutthe correct key. Alwaystake the key with youand lock the vehi-

cle when leaving the vehicle. If youleave the key in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine.

The immobilizerisalwaysdeactivated when

youstart the engine.

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

The alarmisnot switched off,evenifyou close the open door thattriggered it, for example.

To arm: lock the vehiclewiththe key. Indicatorlamp : in the overhead control panel flashes.

To disarm: unlock the vehiclewiththe key.

Insert the key into the ignition lock.

If the alarmsystem is armed,avisualand audiblealarm is triggered when the following are opened:

adoor

the vehiclewiththe mechanical key

the tailgate/reardoor

the hood

To stopthe alarm: press the % or & button on the key.

Insert the key into the ignition lock. The alarmstops.

Useful information

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (

Y page 29).

Key

Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-

netic fields. Otherwise, the remotecontrol function could be affected.

Strongmagnetic fields can occur in the vicinity of powerful electrical installations.

Do not keep the key:

with electronic devices,e.g. amobile phone or another key

with metallic objects, e.g. coinsormetal foil

in metallic objects, e.g. metal cases

This can affectthe key's functionality.

Key

Important safetynotes

WARNING

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:

open the doors, thus endangering other people or road users.

get out and disrupt traffic.

operate the vehicle'sequipment.

Additionally, children could set the vehicle in motion if, for example, they:

release the parkingbrake.

shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P

Start the engine.

There is arisk of an accidentand injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always takethe SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of reach of children.

WARNING

If you attach heavy or large objects to the SmartKey, the SmartKey could be unintentionally turned in the ignition lock.This could cause the enginetobeswitched off. There is a risk of an accident.

Key functions

Battery checklamp

;

& To lock the vehicle centrally

5 To unlock the sliding doors and the tailgate or rear door or to unlock and open or close the electric sliding door

Mechanical key

% To unlock the vehicle centrally or unlock the frontdoor(s) only

The vehicle’s equipment includes 2keys. There is an mechanical key in each key.

The key can be used to unlock the vehicle from some distance. To preventtheft, only use the key in the immediatevicinity of the vehicle.

Change the batteries immediately if battery checklamp : does not light up briefly with every press of abutton (

To unlock centrally: press the % button. The turn signals flash once.

Y page 69).

Opening and closing

Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before insertingthe SmartKey intothe ignition lock.

Key

To unlockthe sliding doors and the tail-

gate or rear dooronly:press the 5 but- ton. The turn signals flash once.

i If youdonot open the vehiclewithinapprox-

imately40seconds of unlocking:

the vehicleislocked again.

the anti-theftprotection is armed again.

To lock centrally: press the & button. The indicator lamps flash threetimesif:

the anti-theftprotection is armed.

allthe doors and the tailgate or reardoor are closed.

Check the locking knobs on allthe doors. The locking knobs must allbeinthe lowered position.

The key's factory setting enables youtocentrally lock and unlock the following:

Opening and closing

the driver's and the front-passenger door

the sliding doors

the tailgate or reardoor

In an emergency, the driver's door can also be unlockedmanuallyusing the mechanical key

Y page 68).

( Youcan also set an audiblesignaltoconfirm

thatthe vehiclehas been locked.The audible locking-verification signalcan be switched on/ off:

using the on-board computeronvehicles with steering wheelbuttons (

at aspecialist qualified workshop for vehicles withoutsteering wheelbuttons

After unlocking using the remote control, the surround lighting also goeso

hicles with steering wheelbuttons, the sur-

ve round lighting can be activatedand deactivated in the on-board computer(

Y page 187)

ninthe dark. For

Y page 186).

To changethe setting: press and holddown the % and & buttons simultaneously untilthe battery check lamp flashestwice. (

Y page 67).

If the setting of the locking system is changed withinthe signalrangeofthe vehicle, press the & or % button to:

lock or

unlock the vehicle

The key now functions as follows:

To unlockthe driver'sdoororfrontdoors:

press the % button once.

To unlockcentrally: brieflypress the % button twice.

To lock centrally: press the & button.

To restore factory settings: press and hold down the % and & buttons simultaneouslyuntilthe battery check lamp flashes twice (

Y page 67).

The key unlocks the vehiclecentrallyagain.

Mechanical key

General notes

If the vehiclecan no longer be locked or unlockedwiththe key,use the mechanical key.

The anti-theftalarm system (ATA) is triggered when youunlock and open the vehicleusing the mechanical key (

Y page 66).

The alarm can be disabled in the following two ways:

Press the % or & button on the key.

Insert the key into the ignition lock.

Removing the mechanical key

Changingthe settings of the locking system

If youtravel alone alot,you maywishtochange the settings of the locking system.Press the % button to unlock:

the driver's and front-passenger door (Cargo Van)

the driver's door (Passenger Van)

Slide release catch : in the direction of the arrow and,atthe same time,remove mechanicalkey ; from the key completely.

Inserting the mechanical key

Push mechanical key ; completely into the key untilitengages and release catch : is back in its basic position.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle using the mechanical key

The doorlockfor unlocking in an emergency is on the driver’sdoor.

To unlockthe driver's door: insert the mechanical key fully into the driver'sdoor lock and turn it counter-clockwise. The driver’sdoorisunlocked.

To lock the vehicle: lock alldoors exceptthe driver'sdoorfrom the inside. To do this,press downthe doorlocking buttons.

Insert the mechanical key fully into the driver's doorlockand turn it clockwise. The driver'sdoorislocked.

Key

and recycledtoprotect the environment.

Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Take discharged batteries to aqualified specialist workshoporaspecial collection point for used batteries.

Mercedes-Benz recommendsthat youhavethe battery changed at aqualified specialist workshop.

Checking the battery

Opening and closing

Battery of the key

Important safety notes

WARNING

Batteriescontaintoxic and corrosivesubstances. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in severe health problems.There is ariskoffatal injury.

Keepbatteries outofthe reach of children. If abattery is swallowed, seekmedicalattention immediately.

Environmental note

Batteriescontaindangerous substances. It is against the lawtodispose of them with the householdrubbish. They mustbecollected separately

Press the & or % button. If battery check lamp : lights up briefly, the battery is sufficiently charged.

If battery check lamp : doesnot light up briefly, the battery is empty.

Changethe battery (Y page 69).

If the key battery is checkedwithin the signal rangeofthe vehicle, pressing the & or % button results in:

lock or

unlock the vehicle

The battery may be obtainedatany qualified

specialist workshop.

Changing the battery

You need atypeCR2025 3Vcellbattery.

Pull outthe mechanical key from the key

Y page 68).

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Key

Push mechanical key ; into the opening in the key in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover : opens. When doing so, do not hold battery compartment cover : shut.

Remove battery compartment cover :.

Opening and closing

Tap the key against the palm of your hand so that battery = falls out of the battery compartment.

Insert the new battery into the battery tray with the positive pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.

Install battery compartment cover : to the key casing with the frontlugs first and push closed.

Slide mechanical key ; back into the key (

Y page 69).

Check the function of all key buttonsonthe vehicle.

Problems with the key

Key

Problem

It is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the key.

The turn signals do not flash when the vehicle is locked.

It is no longer possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using the key.

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The doors are not closed properly.

Close the doors properly and lock the vehicle again.

The central locking system has malfunctioned.

Lock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 69) or press down the locking knob and then close the doors.

Have the central locking system checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop.

The key battery is weak or discharged.

Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from very close range and press the % or & button.

If this does not work:

Replace the key battery (Y page 69).

Lock or unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 69).

The key is faulty.

Lock the vehicle with the mechanical key (Y page 69).

Have the key checked at aqualified specialist workshop.

Opening and closing

The engine cannot be started using the key.

You have lost akey.

You have lost the mechanical key.

The on-board voltage is too low.

Switch off all non-essential consumers, such as interior lighting, and try to start the engine again.

If this does not work:

Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 253).

Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 262).

Consult aqualified specialist workshop.

Have the key deactivated at aqualified specialist workshop.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.

Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

If necessary, have the mechanical locks replaced.

Centrallocking

Important safety notes

WARNING

If childrenare left unsupervised in thevehicle, they could:

open thedoors, thus endangering other peopleorroad users.

get out and disrupt traffic.

operate thevehicle's equipment.

Additionally, childrencouldset thevehicle in motion if, for example,they:

release theparking brake.

shiftingthe automatic transmission out of park position P

Opening and closing

Start theengine.

Thereisariskofanaccidentand injury.

When leaving thevehicle,always takethe SmartKey withyou and lockthe vehicle.Never leave childrenoranimals unattendedinthe vehicle.Always keep theSmartKey out of reachofchildren.

WARNING

If persons, particularly childrenare subjected to prolonged exposuretoextremeheat or cold, there is ariskofinjury, possibly even fatal. Never leave childrenunattendedinthe vehicle.

You can open alockeddoor from theinside at any time. For theslidingdoors, thechild-proof locks must be deactivated.

To unlock: pressthe % button.

To lock: pressthe & button. If thedriver'sorfront-passenger door is open, theopen door is notlocked.

All other doorsand thetailgate/rear doors are locked.

If aslidingdoor or thetailgate/rear door is open,onlythe driver'sand front-passenger doorsare locked.

You cannotunlock thevehicle centrally from the inside if thevehicle has been lockedwiththe key.

If thevehicle has been lockedusingthe locking buttonfor thecentral lockingand adoor is opened from theinside, only thedoor that has been opened is unlocked.

If thevehicle has previously been lockedwith thekey,opening adoor from theinside will trigger theanti-theftalarm system. Switch off the alarm (

Y page 66).

Automatic locking

Centrally lockingand unlocking the vehicle from theinside

You can centrally lockand unlock thewhole vehicle from theinside usingthe central locking buttons on thedriver'sdoor.

To switch on: pressand hold the % button until an acoustic tone sounds.

To switch on : pressand hold the & but- tonuntil an acoustic tone sounds.

Sliding door

When the ignition is switched on, the vehicle will lock automatically from aspeed of approximately 9mph (15 km/h).

You could therefore be locked out if:

the vehicle is being pushed.

the vehicle is being towed.

the vehicle is being tested on adynamometer.

If the vehicle has been automatically locked and afrontdoor is opened from the interior while the vehicle is stationary, the vehicle unlockscentrally.

Driver's door and front-passenger door

WARNING

If the open sliding door is not engaged, it could move on its own if the vehicle is on aslope. This could trap you or other persons.There is arisk of injury.

Always make sure that the open sliding door is engaged.

Do not use the lower sliding door guide (car-

riage) as astep. Otherwise, you could damage the paneling and/or the sliding door mechanism.

When you open the sliding door, first make

sure that:

the rear door is not opened to an angle of 270°.

the rear door is not clipped into the door retainer.

The sliding door could otherwise collide with the opened rear door and the doors could be damaged.

Opening and closing

Door handle (example driver's door)

You can open the driver's or front-passenger door from the inside at any time, even if it is locked.

Pull door handle ;. If afrontdoor is locked, lockingknob : pops up. The door is unlocked and opens.

Sliding door

Important safety notes

WARNING

When you open the sliding door, the sliding door could hit other people as it moves backwards. There is arisk of injury.

Only open the sliding door when traffic conditions permit.

Information on opening and closing the rear doors can be found under "Rear doors"

Y page 78).

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Opening/closing from the outside

The sliding door is equipped with an active retainer,which engages the door at the end stop when opened.

To open: pull door handle : in the direction of the arrow. The sliding door opens.

Push back the sliding door using door handle : until it engages.

Check the sliding door detent.

Electric sliding door

To close: pull door handle : in the direction of the arrow. The sliding door is released from its lock.

Push the sliding door forwardsusing door handle : and close.

Opening/closing from the inside

Opening and closing

The sliding door is equipped with an active retainer, which engages the door at the end stop when opened.

To open: pull back rockerswitch :. If the door is locked,locking knob = pops up. The sliding door unlocks and opens.

Push back the sliding door using door handle ; untilitengages

Check the sliding door detent.

To close: press rockerswitch : forwards. The sliding door is released from its lock.

Push the sliding door forwardsusing door handle ; and close.

Youmustreset the electricslidingdoorifthere hasbeenamalfunctionoraninterruption in the voltagesupply(

Please note, if the child-proof locks have

Y page 77).

been activated, youcannotopenthe sliding door from the inside. Youcan onlyopena sliding door from the insideifthe child-proof locks have not been activated. Further informationcan be found under "Child-proof locks for the sliding door" ( ing/closing from the inside" (

Y page 61)and "Open-

Y page 75).

Obstacle detection with reversing feature

The sliding door is equipped with automatic obstacle detection with reversing feature.Ifa solid object blocks or restricts the sliding door during the automatic closing process,the sliding door opens againautomatically. If the sliding door is obstructed during the opening procedure, it movesbackafew centimeters in the opposite direction and stops.

Automatic obstacle detection with reversing feature is onlyanaid.Itisnot asubstitute for your attentiveness when closing the electrical sliding door.

If an obstacle is detected, the display shows,for example, the Elektrische Schiebetür

links Hindernis erkannt(Left-hand electric slidingdoorObstruction detected) message and fivewarning tones

sound.

WARNING

Electric sliding door

Important safety notes

WARNING

Whenyou open the sliding door, the sliding door could hitotherpeopleasitmovesbackwards.There is ariskofinjury.

Onlyopenthe sliding door when traffic conditions permit.

Do not usethe lowerslidingdoorguide (car-

riage) as astep.Otherwise, youcould damage the paneling and/or the sliding door mechanism.

The reversing feature does not react:

to soft, light and thinobjects, e.g.small fingers

overthe last 8mmofthe closing movement

Thismeans thatthe reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trappedinthesesituations. There is ariskofinjury.

Whenclosing, make sure thatno-one hasany parts of the body withinthe closing area.

If someone is trapped:

press the 5 button on the key,or

pull the exteriordoorhandle, or

press the correspondingsliding door button in the center console, or

press the buttononthe door frame, or

pull the rocker switch on door handle

Opening/closing from the outside

Electric sliding door

In unfavorable operatingconditions, e.g.

frost,ice or heavy soiling, you can press and hold the relevant sliding door button. The electric sliding door moves with increased force. Observe that,insuch circumstances, the obstacle detection is less sensitive. To stop the movement,release the sliding door button.

Opening/closing from the inside

If the sliding door is unlocked, you can open and close the sliding door from the inside with these controls:

the Å or Æ sliding door buttoninthe frontonthe lower center console

the sliding door buttononthe B-pillar nextto the door sill

the rocker switch on the door handle

Opening and closing

The sliding door is equipped with an active retainer, which engages the door at the end stop when opened.

If the vehicle is equipped with two electric sliding doors; the 5 buttononthe key can only be used to open or close one of the two sliding doors (

Y page 76).

To open: pull door handle : in the direction of the arrow.

Press the 5 buttononthe key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The sliding door unlocks, automatic operation is started and the sliding door opens. In addition,you will hear two warning signals.

To close: pull door handle : in the direction of the arrow.

Press the 5 buttononthe key for longer than 0.5 seconds. The sliding door is released from its lock and automatic operation is started. The sliding door closes.

If you press the 5 buttononthe key, you will hear two warning signals while the doors close.

To interrupt automatic operation: pull door handle : again.

Press the 5 buttononthe key again.

Sliding door buttonfor the sliding door on the left-hand side

;

Sliding door buttonfor the sliding door on the right-handside

Rocker switch

Locking knob

Sliding door buttoninthe door frame

Electric sliding door

You can only open asliding door from the inside if the child-proof lockshave not been activated. If the sliding door is locked, the sliding door must firstbeunlocked.

The sliding door is equipped with an active retainer, which engagesthe door at the end stop when opened.

To open: briefly press the respective Å or Æ sliding door button in the center con-

sole.

Briefly press sliding door button in the door frame A.

Briefly pull back rocker switch =. If the sliding door is unlocked, automatic operation is started and the sliding door opens.

If you use the Å or Æ sliding door but-

Opening and closing

ton in the center console you will hear two warningsignals during the openingprocedure.

The indicator lamp in the Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console flashes for the durationofautomatic operation.

The indicator lamp in the Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console is lit whenever the respectivesliding door is open. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the display can also show the Sliding door open message.

To close: briefly press the respective Å or Æ sliding door button in the center con-

sole.

Briefly press sliding door button in the door frame A.

Briefly press rocker switch = forwards. The sliding door is released from its lock and automatic operation is started. The sliding door closes.

If you use the Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console you will hear two warningsignals during the openingprocedure.

The indicator lamp in the respective Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console goes out whenever the sliding door is closed.

To interrupt automatic operation: press the respective Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console again.

Press sliding door button in the door frame A.

Briefly pull back rocker switch =.

In unfavorable operating conditions, e.g.

frost, ice or heavy soiling,you can press and hold the relevantsliding door button. The electric sliding door moveswith increased force. Observe that,insuch circumstances, the obstacle detection is less sensitive. To stopthe movement, release the sliding door button.

Programming thekey button for the sliding door

If the vehicle is fitted with two electric sliding doors,the 5 sliding door button on the key can only be programmed for one of the two sliding doors.You can thenopen or close the selected sliding door with the 5 button on the key.

Slidingdoor button for sliding door on the left-handside

;

Slidingdoor button for sliding door on the right-handside

Make sure that the sliding door to be programmed is open.

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.

Press and hold the Å or Æ sliding door button in the center console for the appropriate sliding door until the sliding door is closed and four acoustic tones have sounded. The display shows the Left-handElec‐

tric Sliding Door Key Programmed/ Right-hand Electric Sliding Door

Tailgate

Key Programmed or Lt. Slid. Door Pro‐ grammed/Rt. Slid. Door Programmed

message.

Resetting the sliding door

You must reset the sliding door if there has been amalfunction or an interruption in the voltage supply.

If the sliding door is open: close it by hand.

Using the Å or Æ sliding door button on the center console, open the sliding door at least 15.8 in (40 cm)and then close the sliding door completely.

When the sliding door is closed, open the sliding door fully using the Å or Æ sliding door button on the center console. The sliding door is reset and operational.

Close the sliding door if required.

Turn off the engine before opening the tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.

The tailgate swings upwards and to the rear

when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and behind the tailgate.

You will find details of the tailgate opening dimensions under "Technical data"

Y page 303).

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Opening/closing

Opening and closing

Problems with the sliding door

The electric sliding door is locked in place.

Unfavorable operating conditions, e.g. frost, ice or heavy soiling, may obstruct the sliding door.

Press and hold the sliding door button until the sliding door has opened or closed. The sliding door moves with increased force. Observe that, in such circumstances, the obstacle detection is less sensitive. To stop the movement, release the sliding door button.

Remove the cause of the blockage at the earliest opportunity.

Tailgate

Important safety notes

WARNING

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate is open when the engine is running, particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust fumes could enter the passenger compartment. There is arisk of poisoning.

To open: press button : on the handle.

Raise the tailgate.

To close: pull the tailgate firmly downwards by strap ; and close it from outside.

For service purposes the tailgate can also be opened from the inside (

Y page 77).

Problems with the tailgate

The tailgate cannot be opened. The voltage supplyhas been interrupted or the

battery charge is insufficient.

Reardoors

Consult aqualified specialist workshopwhich has thenecessary specialist knowledgeand tools to carry out thework required.

In an emergency, you can open thetailgate usingthe release catch for servicepurposes.

Pry off thecover on thelower part of thetailgatewithasuitable tool, e.g.the screwdriver from thevehicle tool kit.

Insertthe screwdriver intothe opening and movethe release leveruntil thetailgate unlocksand opens.

Swingthe tailgateupwards.

Reardoors

Important safety notes

WARNING

Opening and closing

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust gases suchascarbon monoxide. If therear door is open when theengineisrunning, particularly if thevehicle is moving,exhaust fumes could enterthe passenger compartment. Thereisariskofpoisoning.

You should thereforeensure in this and similar situations that thevehicle is visible from therear in accordancewiththe relevant national regulations, by usingthe warning triangle, for instance.

Makesure that there is sufficient clearance

when opening therear doors. You could otherwisedamagethe vehicle and objectsin close range of therear doors.

You can lockthe rear doorsatanangle of approx.90° and,ifnecessary, 180° or 270°. Always makesure that theopen rear door is correctly engaged in thedetent.

Opening/closing from theoutside

Opening theright-hand reardoor

Turn off theenginebefore opening therear door.Never drivewiththe rear door open.

WARNING

If you open arear door,you could:

endanger other people or road users

be caught by oncomingtraffic

This is particularly thecaseifyou open the rear door morethan90°.Thereisariskofan accidentand injury.

Only open therear doorswhen traffic conditions permit.Always makesure that therear doorsare properly locked.

WARNING

If you open therear doors90°,the rear lights are no longer visible. The vehicle will then be difficult for other road userstosee or will not be seen by them at all, particularly if it is dark or visibilityispoor.Thereisariskofanaccident.

Pull handle :.

Swingthe rear door to theside until it engages.

The rear door can also be opened beyond90 degrees (

Y page 79).

Opening theleft-hand reardoor

Rear doors

Make sure that the right-hand rear door is open and engaged.

Pull release handle : in the direction of the arrow.

Swing the rear door to the side until it engages.

The rear door can also be opened beyond 90 degrees (

Y page 79).

Closing the rear doors from the outside

If necessary, pull the rear door away from the magnetic door retainer (

Close the left-hand rear door firmly from the

Y page 79).

outside.

Close the right-hand rear door firmly from the outside.

Opening/closing from the inside

To close: make sure that the left-hand rear door is closed.

Pull the rear door firmly by the door handle to close it.

To lock: slide latch ; to the right. The white section is no longer visible.

Opening at an angle of 180° or 270°

Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can open the rear doors up to an angle of 180° or 270° (side wall).

When you open the sliding door, first make

sure that:

the rear door is not opened to an angle of 270°.

the rear door is not clipped into the door retainer.

The sliding door could otherwise collide with the opened rear door and the doors could be damaged.

Opening and closing

Release the lever on the inside of the right rear door

Awhite section on latch ; indicates that the rear door is unlocked.

You can only open the locked rear doors

from the inside if the child-proof locks have not been activated.

To unlock: slide latch ; to the left. You will see awhite marking.

To open: pull opening lever : up and open the rear door.

Swing the rear door to the side until it engages.

If you open alocked rear door from inside,

you only unlock the rear door. The other doors remain locked.

The rear door can also be opened beyond 90 degrees (

Y page 79).

Door retainer (example: right rear door)

Open the rear door to about 45°.

Pull and hold door retainer : in the direction of the arrow.

Open the rear door more than 90°, so that the door retainer cannot engage.

Release the door retainer and open the door to an angle of 180° or 270°.

Side windows

Magnetic door retainer

With the rear door opened to an angle of 270° push it against the magnetic door retainer = on the side wall. When the magnet on rear door ; is in contact with magnetic door retainer =,the rear door is held in this position.

Opening and closing

Side windows

Important safety notes

WARNING

While opening the side windows, body parts could become trapped between the side window and the door frame as the side window moves. There is arisk of injury.

Make sure that nobody touches the side window during the opening procedure. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again.

WARNING

While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is arisk of injury.

When closing make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. If somebody becomes trapped, release the switch or press the switch to open the side window again.

Activate the override feature for the rear side windows. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extremeheat or cold, there is arisk of injury, possibly even fatal. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.

Side window reversing feature

The front side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If asolid object blocks or restrictsaside window from moving upwards during the automatic closing process, the side window opens again automatically.During the manual closing process, the side window only opens again automatically after the corresponding switch is released. The automatic reversing feature is only an aid and is no substitute for your attention when closing aside window.

WARNING

The reversing feature does not react:

to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fingers

while resetting

This means that the reversing feature cannot prevent someone being trapped in these situations. There is arisk of injury.

Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure. If someone becomes trapped, press the switch to open the side window again.

WARNING

If children operate the side windows they could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.

Opens/closes the side window

Power window, left

;

Power window, right

The switches on the driver's door take precedence.

To open manually: press and hold the correspondingswitch.

To open fully: press the switch beyond the point of resistance and release it. Automatic operation is started.

To close manually: pull the corresponding switch and hold it.

To close fully: pull the correspondingswitch beyond the point of resistance and release it. Automatic operation is started.

To interrupt automatic operation: press/ pull the correspondingswitch again.

You can continue to operate the side windows after switchingoff the engine or removingthe key. This function remains active for about 5minutes or until you open afrontdoor.

Side windows

Convenience opening: point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle.

Press and hold the % button until the side windows are in the desired position.

To interrupt convenience opening: release the % button.

Convenienceclosing feature

WARNING

When using the convenience closing feature, parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area when aside window is being closed. There is arisk of injury.

Observe the completeclosing procedure when the convenience closing feature is operating. Make sure that no body parts are in close proximity during the closing procedure.

When you lock the vehicle, you can close the side windows at the same time.

The key must be close to the driver's door handle.

Observe the notes on the automatic reversing feature for the side windows (

Convenience closing feature: point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle.

Keep the & button pressed until all side windows are fully closed.

Make sure that all side windows are closed.

To interrupt convenience closing feature:

release the & button.

Y page 80).

Opening and closing

Convenienceopening feature

You can ventilate the vehicle before you start driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out the following functionssimultaneously:

to unlock the vehicle

to open the side windows

The convenience opening feature can only be operated using the key. The key must be close to the driver's door handle.

Resetting the side windows

You must reset the side windows if there has been amalfunction or an interruption in the voltage supply.

Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.

Pull the two power window switches and hold for approximately 1secondafter closing the side window.

If the side windows remain closed after the button has been released, they have been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps above for the open window.

Side windows

Problems with the side windows

WARNING

If you close aside window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.

If you cannot completely open or close aside window:

If there are no objectsorleaves in the window

Opening and closing

guide that prevent the sliding sunroof from closing, there has been amalfunction or the onboard voltage has been interrupted.

Reset the side window (Y page 81).

Seats

Useful information

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (

Y page 29).

Seats

Driver'sand front-passenger seat

Important safetynotes

WARNING

Children could become trapped if they adjust the seats, particularly when unattended. There is arisk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always takethe SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.

WARNING

You could lose controlofyour vehicle if you do the following while driving:

adjust the driver'sseat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fastenthe seat belt

There is arisk of an accident.

Adjust the driver'sseat, head restraint,steering wheel and mirrorand fastenyour seat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

When you adjust aseat, you or other vehicle occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is arisk of injury.

Make sure when adjusting aseat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.

WARNING

If the driver'sseat is not engaged, it could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. This could cause you to lose controlof the vehicle. There is arisk of an accident.

Always make sure that the driver'sseat is engaged before starting the vehicle.

WARNING

The front-air bags for could also injure the vehicle occupants in the frontIfthe front seats are positioned too close to the dashboard or steering wheel. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Always adjust the frontseats so that they are as far from the frontair bags as possible. Also observethe notes on the correct adjustment of the seats.

WARNING

The seat belt does not offer the intended level of protection if you have not moved the backrest to an almost vertical position.When braking or in the eventofanaccident, you could slide underneath the seat belt and sustain abdomen or neckinjuries, for example. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey. Always ensure that the backrest is in an almost vertical position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is routed across the center of your shoulder.

WARNING

If the head restraintsare not installed or not adjusted correctly, they cannot provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the head and neckarea, e.g. in the eventofanaccidentorwhen braking.

Always drive with the head restraintsinstalled. Beforedrivingoff, make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supportsthe back of the head at about eye level.

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats

To avoid damage to the seats and the seat

heating, observe the following information:

keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If liquid is spilledonthe seats, dry them as soon as possible.

if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not switch on the seat heating. The seat heating should also not be used to dry the seats.

clean the seat covers as recommended; see the "Interior care" section.

do not transport heavy loads on the seats. Do not place sharp objects on the seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools. The seats should only be occupied by passengers, if possible.

when the seat heating is in operation, do not cover the seats with insulating materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat covers, child seats or booster seats.

Your seat must be adjusted in such away that you can wear the seat belt correctly.

Observe the following points:

Position the backrest in an almost vertical position so that you are sitting virtually upright. Do not drive with the backrest reclined too far back.

Your arms should be slightly bent when you are holding the steering wheel.

Avoid seat positions that prevent the seat belt

Seats, steering wheeland mirrors

from being correctly routed. The shoulder section of the belt must be routed over the middle of your shoulderand be pulled tight against your upper body. The lap belt must always pass across your lap as low down as possible,i.e. over your hip joints.

Adjust the head restraint so that it supports the back of the head at eye level.

The distance from the pedalsshould be such that you can depress them fully.

Please also observe the important safety notes on "Air bags" (

Y page 45) and "Child restraint systems"

(

Y page 58).

(

Y page 48), "Seat belts"

Adjusting the seat manually

Seat fore-and-aft adjustment

;

Seat cushion angle adjustment

Seat height adjustment

Seat backrest adjustment

To adjust the seat fore-and-aft position:

pull lever : up.

Slide the seat forwards or back until you can depress the pedals.

Release lever :.

Slide the seat forwards or back until you hear it engage.

To adjust the seat height: press or pull lever

= repeatedly until you have reached the desired seat height.

To adjust the backrest: turn handwheel ? towards the front. The seat backrest moves to avertical position.

Turn handwheel ? towards the rear. The seat backrest tilts towards the rear.

To adjust the seat angle: turn handwheel ; towards the front. The front of the seat cushion tilts down.

Turn handwheel ; towards the rear. The front of the seat cushion tilts up.

Adjusting lumbar support

To support the lumbarregion, you can set the backrest contour of each front seat (4-way lumbar support) electrically.

Seats

Guiderails : of the seatrailsystem allowyou to:

securerearbench seats in up to two rearseat rows

The onlyway to ensure thatthe rearbench seats will engagesecurelyistoalwayskeepthe seat anchoragesclean and freeofforeignobjects.

Seatingvariants

WARNING

Electrically adjustable lumbarsupport

To raisethe backrestcontour

;

To soften the backrestcontour

To lowerthe backrestcontour

To hardenthe backrestcontour

Rear benchseats

General notes

For avariableconfigurationofthe vehicleinteriorinthe rear, youcan:

Rearbench seat:

remove the rearbench seatbyreleasing the quick-locking mechanism (

Y page 87)

Bench seat anchorage

WARNING

If the rearbench seatisnot fullyengaged,it maybethrown aboutwhile the vehicleismoving.There is ariskofanaccident and injury.

If the rearbench seats arenot installedas described, the safety precautions integrated into the rearbench seats cannotprotect as intended. There is an increased riskofinjury.

Onlyinstallthe rearbench seats as described. Onlyuse rearbench seats approved for the vehicle.

Youcan installrearbench seats with two or threeseats.

The seating variants shown areonlypermitted if the conditions named belowfor safe rearseating aremet. Otherseating variants arenot permittedand can endanger the occupants.

Seats, steering wheel andmirrors

Alwaysmakesurethatthe rearbench seatis fullyengaged as described.

Example: seatrailsystem with quick-locking mechanism

Seating variants facing forwards EE

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

If arearbench seatismarked with EE in the illustrations, arearbench seatmustbefitted with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featureinthe positionindicated.

If arearbench seatisnot marked,arearbench seatmustbefittedwithoutanEASY-ENTRY/ EXIT sectioninthe positionindicated .

Seats

Please observe the following conditions for safe rear seating:

Only use rear bench seats approved for the vehicle.

Arear bench seat with three seats without an EASY-ENTRY/EXIT section may only be fitted in there is no other row of rear seats behind it.

Passengers may only use the seats if the rear bench seat has engaged correctly

Y page 87).

(

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature

WARNING

If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it may be thrown about while the vehicle is moving. There is arisk of an accident and injury.

Always make sure that the rear bench seat is fully engaged as described.

WARNING

When you adjust aseat, you or other vehicle occupantscould become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is arisk of injury.

Make sure when adjusting aseat that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.

WARNING

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

The rear bench seat will not engage when folded forward. The rear bench seat may inadvertently fold backward while accelerating, braking, changingdirection suddenly or in the event of an accident,for example. People within the sweep of the rear bench seat may become trapped. There is arisk of injury.

Before driving off, alwaysfold back the rear bench seat if it is folded forward. Make sure that the rear bench seat is fully engaged.

The only way to ensure that the rear bench seat will engage securely is to alwayskeep the seat anchorages clean and free of foreign objects.

The rear seat anchorage is only engaged when the red indicator tab is no longer visible and is fully retracted into the seat anchorage.

Rear bench seat with EASY-ENTRY

Handle

;

EASY-ENTRY release handle

Indicator tab for seat anchorage locking mechanism

Release handle for frontseat anchorages

If you fold the EASY-ENTRY section of the rear bench seat forwards, it is simpler and easier to get into or out of the second row of seats.

To fold the EASY-ENTRY section forwards:

pull EASY-ENTRY release handle ; upwards.

Fold the easy-entrysection forwards with the aid of release handle ;.

To fold the EASY-ENTRY section back: fold the EASY-ENTRY section back until it engages in the seat anchorages. Indicator tab = is no longer visible.

The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged correctly if:

the seat anchorage engages audibly

indicator tab = is no longer visible and is locked in place in the seat anchorage

To remove the EASY-ENTRY section: pull EASY-ENTRY release handle ; upwards.

Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forwards.

Pull the release handle for frontseat anchorages ? upwards.

Fold the EASY-ENTRY section further forwards.

Lift the easy-entrysection up and out of the anchorage.

To install the EASY-ENTRY section: place frontseat leg of the EASY-ENTRY section on the seat anchorages and engage.

Fold the EASY-ENTRY section back. The rear seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY section engages audibly.Indicator tab = on the seat anchorage is no longer visible.

The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged correctly if:

the seat anchorage engages audibly

indicator tab = is no longer visible and is fully retracted into the seat anchorage

If the EASY-ENTRY section has not engaged correctly:

Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forwards.

Fold the EASY-ENTRY section backwards again and check the lockingmechanism.

Removing/installing the rear bench seat

Standard rear bench seat:

WARNING

If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it may be thrown about while the vehicle is moving. There is arisk of an accident and injury.

Seats

Always make sure that the rear bench seat is fully engaged as described.

WARNING

If the rear bench seat is not installed as described or an unsuitable rear bench seat is installed, the seat belts may not provide protection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury.

Install the rear bench seat as described. Only use rear bench seats that are approved for your vehicle by the distributor named on the inside cover page.

The only way to ensure that the rear bench seat will engage securely is to alwayskeep the seat anchorages clean and free of foreign objects.

Always observe the notes about the seating variants (

Y page 85).

Release handle for rear seat anchorage

;

Release handle for front seat anchorages

Seat anchorages

To remove: fold release handle for rear seat anchorage : up.

Tilt the rear bench seat forward by the upper edge of the seat backrest.

Pull release handle for front seat anchorages ; up.

Hold the rear bench seat by the lower edge of the seat cushion.

Fold the rear bench seat forwards and pull it out of seat anchorages =.

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats

To install: holdthe rearbench seatbythe loweredgeofthe seatcushion.

Guidethe rearbench seatfrom the front downwardsinto front seatanchorages = and allowittoengage.

Make sure thatrelease handles ; are folded underneath in the direction of the floor of the vehicle.

Foldthe rearbench seatbackinto the upright position.

The rearseatanchorages of the rearbench seat have engaged correctlyif:

the seatanchorages engage audibly

indicator tabs ? on the seatanchorages are no longer visible and have retracted fully into the seatanchorages

If the rearseatanchorages of the rearbench

Seats, steering wheel andmirrors

seathavenot engaged correctly:

Press release lever for rearseatlegs : downwardsuntilindicator tabs ? have fully retracted into the rearseatlegs.

There is ariskofanaccident.

Adjust the driver'sseat, headrestraint, steering wheeland mirror and fasten your seatbelt before starting the engine.

WARNING

If the headrestraints are not installedornot adjusted correctly, they cannotprovideprotection as intended. There is an increased risk of injury in the headand neck area, e.g.inthe event of an accident or when braking.

Alwaysdrive with the headrestraints installed. Before driving off, make sure for every vehicleoccupant thatthe centerofthe head restraint supports the back of the headat abouteye level.

Adjust the headrestraint so that:

the centerofthe headrestraint supports the back of the headateye level and the head restraint is engaged

when your headisrelaxedthe back of your headrests as close as possibletothe head restraint

Use the headrestraint padtoadjustthe head restraint so thatitisasclose as possibletothe back of your head.

Adjustingthe headrestraints

If the rearseatanchorages of the rearbench seathavenot engaged correctlyagain:

Foldthe rearbench seatbackagain with force so thatthe seatanchorages engage correctly.

Headrestraints

Important safety notes

WARNING

Youcould lose controlofyourvehicleifyou do the following whiledriving:

adjustthe driver's seat, headrestraint, steering wheelormirrors

fasten the seatbelt

To raise: pull the headrestraint up to the desired position.

To lower: press release button : and slide headrestraint down to the desired position.

To moveforwards: pull the headrestraint forwardsuntilitengages in the required position.

To movebackwards: press and holddown release button ; (luxury headrestraints only) and slidethe headrestraint back to the desired position.

Let go of release button ; (luxury head restraints only).

Ensure thatthe headrestraint hasengaged properly.

The headrestraints for the front seats or for a standard rearbench seatcan onlybeinstalledor removedasdescribedbelow.

To remove: pull the headrestraint for the front seatorstandard rearbench seatupas far as it will go.

Press release button : and pull outthe head restraint.

To install: insert the headrestraints for the front seatorstandard rearbench seatsuch thatthe rod with the detents is on the left when viewedinthe direction of travel.

Push the headrestraint down untilitengages.

Seats

Seat heating

WARNING

Repeatedlyswitching on the seatheating can cause the seatcushion and backrestpadsto become very hot. The health of persons with limitedtemperature sensitivity or alimited ability to react to excessivelyhightemperaturesmay be affectedorthey mayevensuffer burn-like injuries. There is ariskofinjury.

Therefore, do not switch the seatheating on repeatedly.

Whenyou leave your seat, do not place any-

thing on the seatand switch off the seatheating.Donot switch the seatheating on when the seatisnot occupied,e.g.whendriving withoutafront passenger.The seatheating mayotherwise overheat, causing damageto the seat.

Armrests

To adjust the armrestangle: foldthe armrestupwards by more than45° to position

2. The armrestisreleased.

Foldarmrest 3 forwardstothe stop.

Slowlyfoldthe armrestupwards to the desired position.

To foldthe armrestup: if necessary,foldthe armrestupwards by more than90° to position 1.

The threered indicator lamps in the Í button showthe activatedheating level 1 to 3.

The seatheating automaticallyswitches down from level 3 to level 2 afterapproximatelyseven minutes.

The system automaticallyswitches down from level 2 to level 1 afterapproximatelyten minutes.

At level 1 the seatheating switches off automaticallyafterapproximately20minutes.

Make sure thatthe key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

To switchon: press the Í button repeat- edly untilthe desired heating level hasbeen set.

To switchoff: press the Í button repeat- edly untilall indicator lamps go out.

Seats, steering wheel andmirrors

Mirrors

If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat heating willeither switch itself off prematurely or not come on at all.Inthis case, too many electrical consumers are switched on or the battery charge is not sufficient. The seat heating will automatically switch back to the current heating level when enough on-board voltage is available again.

Steering wheel

WARNING

You could lose control of yourvehicle if you do the following whiledriving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is arisk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten yourseat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

If the steering wheel is unlocked whilethe vehicle is in motion, it could change position unexpectedly.This could cause you to lose

Seats, steeringwheel and mirrors

control of the vehicle.There is arisk of an accident.

Before starting off, make sure the steering wheel is locked. Never unlock the steering wheel whilethe vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Children could injure themselves if they adjust the steering wheel.There is arisk of injury.

When leaving the vehicle,always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.Never leave childrenunsupervised in the vehicle.

The steering wheel can still be adjusted if the key has been removed.

Adjusting the steering wheel

Steering column height

;

Lever

To adjust the steering wheel: pulllever ; up and hold it. The steering wheel is unlocked.

Move the steering wheel to the desiredposition.

Let go of lever ;. The steering wheel engages and is locked again.

Mirrors

Important safety notes

WARNING

You could lose control of yourvehicle if you do the following whiledriving:

adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel or mirrors

fasten the seat belt

There is arisk of an accident.

Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steering wheel and mirror and fasten yourseat belt before starting the engine.

WARNING

The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side reduces the size of the image.Visible objects are actually closer than they appear. This means that you could misjudge the distance from road users traveling behind, e.g. when changing lane. There is arisk of an accident.

For this reason, always make sureofthe actual distance from the roadusers traveling behind by glancing over your shoulder.

Rear-view mirror

Anti-glare mode: push anti-glare lever : forwardsorback.

Mirrors

Beforepulling away,turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Pressthe Z button for the leftexterior mirrororthe \ button for the right exterior mirror. The indicator lamp for the button switches on and the selected exterior mirrorcan be adjusted.

The indicator lamp goesout againaftersome time.

If the indicator lamp for button Z or \ lights up,press adjustment button 7 up or down, to the right or left.

Adjustthe exterior mirrors in such away that youhaveagoodoverviewoftrafficconditions.

After the engine has beenstarted, the exterior mirrors are automaticallyheated if the rearwindow defroster is switched on and the outside temperature is low.

Disengaged exterior mirrors

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting manually

Beforestarting off, manually adjust the exteriormirrors in such away that youcan get a goodoverviewofroadand trafficconditions.

Adjusting electrically

If an exterior mirrorhas beenpushedout of position, proceed as follows:

Move the exterior mirrorinto the correct position manually. The mirrorhousing engages againand the exterior mirrors can be adjustedagain as usual.

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Exterior lighting

Useful information

Read the information on qualified specialist workshops (

Y page 29).

Exterior lighting

Important safetynotes

For reasonsofsafety, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you drive with the lights switched on even during the daytime. There may be differences in operationdue to legal requirements and voluntary recommendations in some countries.

Light switch

Operation

Lights and windshield wipers

W Left-handstanding lamps

X Right-hand standing lamps

T Parkinglamps, licenseplate and instrumentcluster lighting

$ Lightsoff and daytime running lamps

Ã with light sensor: automatic headlamp mode, controlled by the light sensor

L Low-beam or high-beam headlamps

N Frontfog lamp

R Rear fog lamp

If you hear awarningtonewhen you leave the vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.

Turn the light switchto $ or Ã.

The exterior lighting(except the parkinglamps and standing lamps) switches off automatically if you:

removethe key from the ignition lock

open the driver'sdoor with the key in position 0 in the ignition lock

Low-beamheadlamps

When theignitionisswitchedonand thelight switch is in the L position,the parking lamps and low-beam headlamps are switchedoneven if thelight sensor does not sense dark ambient light.This is particularly useful when there is fog or rain.

To switch on: turnthe key to position 2 in the ignitionlockorstart theengine.

Turn thelight switch to position L. The L indicator lamp in theinstrument cluster lightsup.

Daytime running lamps

To switch on: turnthe light switch to the

$ or Ã position.

Automatic headlamp mode

WARNING

When thelight switch is set to Ã,the lowbeam headlamps may not be switchedon automatically if there is fog,snoworother causesofpoor visibilitydue to theweather conditionssuch as spray. Thereisarisk of an accident.

In such situations,turnthe light switch to L.

Exterior lighting

To switch on automatic headlamp mode:

turnthe light switch to Ã.

Fog lamps/rear fog lamp

You can onlyswitch thefog lamps on or off manually in vehicleswhichhave fog lamps installed.

Front fog lamps help you to see and be seen in conditionsofpoor visibilitydue to fog or precipitation. They can onlybeoperated together with theparking lamps or with thelow-beam headlamps.

The rear fog lamp improves visibilityofyour vehicle for thetraffic behindinthe eventof heavy fog.Observe thelegal requirements of the countryyou are currently in when usingthe rear fog lamp.

Turn thelight switch to L or Ã.

Turn thekey to position 2 in theignitionlock or start theengine.

To switch thefront fog lamps on/off: press the N button. When thegreen N indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster goes on, thefog lamps are switchedon.

To switch therearfog lamps on/off: press the R button. When theyellow R indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster goes on, therear fog lamp is switchedon.

Lightsand windshield wipers

Automatic headlampmode is onlyadriving aid. You are responsible for thevehicle lighting at all times.

When theparking lamps and low-beam headlamps are switchedon, thegreen T (parking lamps)and L (low-beam headlamps) indicatorlamps in theinstrumentcluster light up.

Ã is thepreferred light switch setting. The light settingisautomatically selected according to thebrightnessofthe ambientlight (exception: poor visibilitydue to weather conditions, such as fog,snoworspray):

Key in position 1 in theignitionlock: theparking lamps are switchedon/off automatically depending on thebrightnessofthe ambient light.

When theengine is on: depending on the ambientlight,the daytimerunninglamps or theparking lamps and low-beam headlamps are switchedon/off automatically.

Standing lamp

If thebattery charge is verylow, thestand-

ing lamps will switch off automatically to enable thenextengine start.Always park your vehicle in accordance with legal regulations, in asecure and adequately lit location.Avoid leavingthe T parking lamps on for several hours. If possible, switch on theright X or left W standinglamp.

Switching on thestandinglamps ensures that thecorresponding side of thevehicle is illuminated.

Exterior lighting

Switching on the standing lamps:

Turn the key to position 0 (Y page 120) in the ignition lock or remove the key.

Right-hand standing lamp: turn the light switch to position X.

Left-hand standing lamp: turn the light switch to position W.

Combination switch

Turnsignal lamps

To indicate aright turn

;

To indicate aleft turn

To indicate: press the combination switch in desired direction : or ; until it engages. The combination switch automatically returns

Lights and windshield wipers

to its original position after large steering movements.

To indicate briefly: press the combination switch briefly in desired direction : or ;. The correspondingturn signal flashes three times.

High-beam headlamps and high-beam flasher

High-beam headlamps

;

High-beam flasher

To switch on the high-beam headlamps:

turn the light switch to L or Ã.

Press combination switch : forwards. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.

In the Ã position, the high-beam head-

lamps are only switched on when it is dark and the engine is running.

To switch off the high-beam headlamps:

move the combination switch back to its normal position. The K indicator lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

To operate the high-beam flasher: turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.

Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow ;.

Hazard warning lamps

WARNING

If you open the rear doors 90°, the rear lights are no longer visible. The vehicle will then be difficult for other road users to see or will not be seen by them at all, particularly if it is dark or visibility is poor. There is arisk of an accident.

You should therefore ensure in this and similar situations that the vehicle is visible from the rear in accordance with the relevant national regulations, by using the warning triangle, for instance.

Hazard warning lamp switch

To switch on/off: pressthe £ hazard warning lamp switch.

If youhave indicated aturn while the hazard warning lamps are switched on, only the turn signal lamps on the sideofthe vehicle selected will light up.

The hazard warning lamps automatically switch on if:

an airbag is deployed.

youbrake sharplyand bring the vehicle to a haltfrom aspeed of more than 45 mph (70 km/h).

The hazard warning lamps switch off automatically if the vehicle reaches aspeed of over 6mph (10 km/h)again after afullbrake application.

The hazard warning lamps stilloperate even

if the ignition is switched off.

Interior lighting

Interiorlighting

Overview

Interiorlighting buttons (example: comfort overheadcontrol panel)

p Switchesthe front left-hand reading lamp on/off

;

| Switchesthe automaticinterior lighting control on and off

c Switchesthe front interior lighting on and off

w Switchesthe rearorcargo compartment lighting on/off

p Switchesthe front right-hand reading lamp on and off

The number and arrangement of the buttons is equipment-dependent.

Lights and windshield wipers

Headlamps foggeduponthe inside

The headlamps may fog up on the inside if there is highatmospheric humidity.

Switch on the low-beamheadlamps and drive off. The levelofmoisture diminishes, depending on the length of the journeyand the weather conditions (humidity and temperature).

If the levelofmoisture doesnot diminish:

Have the headlamps checked at aqualified specialist workshop.

General notes

In ordertoprevent the vehicle'sbattery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are automatically deactivatedafter some time, unless the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock.

Automatic interior lighting control

The interior lighting is activated for about 20 secondswhenthe key is removedfromthe ignition lock. For avehiclewithsteering wheel buttons, the light delayfunctionfor the interior lighting can be switched on and off using the onboardcomputer(

Y page 187).

Replacingbulbs:interior lighting and ambientlamps

To switchonoroff: press the | button. Whenthe automatic interiorlighting controlis activated, the button is flush with the overheadcontrolpanel.

The interiorlighting switches on automaticallyif you:

unlock the vehicle

open adoor

remove the key from the ignition lock

The cargo compartment lamp switches on automaticallyifyou:

unlock the vehicle

open the tailgate or reardoor

open aslidingdoor

The trunk lamp always switches on automatically when the tailgate is opened.

Manual interior lighting control

To switchthe frontinterior lighting on/

off: press the c button. To switchthe rear or cargocompartment

lighting on/off: press the w button. To switchthe frontreading lamps on/off:

press the p button.

Cargocompartmentlamp with button

Cargo compartment lamp with button

c Switches the cargo compartment lighting on/off

If your vehicleisinstalledwithacargo compartment lamp with abutton, youcan switch allthe cargo compartment lamps on/off using the c button in thiscargo compartment lamp.

Regardless of the positionofthe switch,the cargo compartment lighting can be switched on/off centrallyusing the w button in the overhead controlpanel (

Y page 95).

Replacing bulbs:interior lighting and ambientlamps

Rear interior light with reading lamp

Lights and windshield wipers

in the handles

Rear interiorlight and reading lamp

;

Switching the reading light on and off

General notes

It is essential thatthe important safety notes on changing light bulbsare observed

Y page 98).

( Havethe bulbsofthe following interiorlights

replaced at aqualified specialist workshop only:

lights for the footwell lighting

lights for the overhead controlpanel in the dashboard

lamps in the rearcompartment grabhandles

the trunk lamp in the headlinerinaPassenger Van

LED light stripinthe cargo compartment in a Cargo Van

Otherwise, the lamps,theirbrackets or the side paneling and headlinermay be damaged.

If yourequire helpwhenchanging bulbsofother interiorlights,pleasevisit aqualified specialist workshop.

Replacing bulbs:interiorlighting and ambientlamps

Rear compartment and cargocompartment lamps

Youcannotchange the following bulbsyourself:

in aPassenger Van, the bulbsinthe trunk lamp and thoseofthe rearinteriorlights in the grabhandles

in aCargo VanwithanLED light stripinthe cargocompartment, the LED light strip

Have thesebulbs or the LED light stripchanged in aqualified specialist workshoponly.

Information on changing the trunk lamp bulb in the sidetrim panel of vehicles with cargocompartment partitioning can be found under "Additionalinteriorand ambient lighting"

Y page 97).

(

For cargocompartment lamps with abutton, alignlamplens : so that its opening is above the button of lamp housing =.

Position lamp lens : on lamp housing = and engage.

Position lamp lens : with lamp housing = on the left and engage.

Additional interior lighting and surroundlighting

The scopeofthe additionalinteriorand ambient lighting depends on your vehicleequipment. The bulb change described hereisvalid for:

the mirror lamp in the sunvisor

the ambient lamp at the bottomofthe front door

the ambient lamp inside the tailgate

Youcan find information on changing the bulb of the signal and ambient lamp at the bottomofthe tailgate under “Signaland ambient lamp in the tailgate"(

Y page 98).

Rear interior and cargocompartment lamp in the headlinerorsidetrim panel

Bulbtype: T10 6W Xenon

Switch off the interiorlighting.

Press in the spring catch of lamp lens : with asuitableobject, e.g. ascrewdriver, and then pry off lamp lens : with lamp housing =.

Press in spring catches ; and pull lamp lens : off from lamp housing =.

Remove bulb ? from lamp housing =.

Insert new bulb ?.

Type of lamp: W5W

Press in the catch spring of lamp housing : with asuitableobject, e.g. ascrewdriver, and pry off lamp housing :.

Turn socket ; counter-clockwise and remove it from lamp housing :.

Remove bulb = from socket ;.

Press new bulb = into socket ;.

Screw socket ; clockwise into lamp housing :.

Position lamp housing : on the left-hand sideand engage.

Lights and windshield wipers

Replacing bulbs

Signal and ambient light in the tailgate

Type of lamp: W5W

Press in the catch spring of the lamp housing at the side of crystal clear lamp lens ; with a suitable object,e.g. ascrewdriver, and pry off the lamp housing.

Turn socket = counter-clockwise and remove from the lamp housing.

Remove the bulb from socket =.

Press the new bulb into socket =.

Screw socket ; clockwise into the lamp housing.

Position the lamp housing to the side of red lamp lens : and engage.

Lights and windshieldwipers

Replacing bulbs

Important safety notes

WARNING

Bulbs, lamps and connectors can get very hot when operating. If you change abulb, you could burn yourself on these components. There is arisk of injury.

Allow these components to cool down before changing abulb.

Make sure the bulbs are always securely

installed.

The bulbs and lamps are an essential component of vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that these function correctly at all times. Have the headlamp settingchecked regularly.

Always switch off the ignition before replacing bulbs in the lighting system. This will prevent ashort circuit.

Wear gloves and eye protection when changing abulb.

Do not use abulb that has been dropped or that has scratches on its glass tube. The bulb could may explode.

Abulb could explode if:

you touch it

it is hot

you drop it

you scratchorscore it

Marks on the glass tube shorten the operating life of abulb. Do not touch the glass tube with your bare hands. If necessary, clean the glass tube when cold with alcohol or spirit. Then rub off the glass tube with aclean, lint-free cloth.

Make sure that bulbs are protected from moisture when operating and that they do not come into contact with liquids. Make sure that seals are seated correctly and replace damaged seals.

Check the contacts for signs of corrosion and clean these if required.

Only operate bulbs in closed lamps which have been designed for this purpose.

Only use spare bulbs of the same type, with the prescribed voltage and the correct wattage.

If the new bulb does not light up, consult a qualified specialist workshop.

Have lamps with LED bulbs repaired at aqualified specialist workshop only.

Have the bulbs of the following lamps replaced at aqualified specialist workshop only:

the additional brake lamps

the license plate lighting

front fog lamps

side marker lamp

Please also observe the notes on the interior lights (

Y page 96).

If you require assistance changing bulbs, consult aqualified specialist workshop.

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