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Order No. 6515 4243 13 Part No. 164 584 14 81 USA Edition C , 2006

Operator’s Manual

M-Class

Operator’s Manual M-Class

ML 350 ML 500

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

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

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

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

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

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

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction	9
			At a glance ..........................................	21		Getting started ...................................	31
Product information................................	9		Cockpit.................................................	22		Unlocking .............................................	32
Operator’s Manual ...............................	10		Instrument cluster ................................	24		Unlocking with the SmartKey .........	32
Service and warranty information ..	10		Multifunction steering wheel ................	26		Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*.........	33
Important notice for California			Center console .....................................	27		Starter switch positions..................	34
retail buyers and lessees of			Upper part ......................................	27		Adjusting ..............................................	38
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..........	11		Lower part ......................................	28		Seats ..............................................	38
Maintenance ..................................	12		Overhead control panel ........................	29		Steering wheel................................	41
Roadside Assistance ......................	12		Door control panel................................	30		Mirrors............................................	43
Change of address or ownership....	13					Driving..................................................	46
Operating your vehicle						Fastening the seat belts .................	46
outside the USA or Canada ............	13					Starting the engine .........................	49
Where to find it....................................	15					Parking brake .................................	52
Symbols...............................................	16					Driving ............................................	52
Operating safety ..................................	17					Switching on headlamps.................	54
Proper use of the vehicle ...............	17					Turn signals ....................................	54
Problems with your vehicle..................	18					Windshield wipers...........................	55
Reporting safety defects......................	19					Rear window wiper/washer............	57
Reporting safety defects ................	19					Problems while driving....................	58
Vehicle data recording.........................	20					Parking and locking ..............................	60
Information regarding electronic						Parking brake .................................	61
recording devices...........................	20					Switching off headlamps.................	62
						Turning off engine...........................	62

Contents

Safety and Security ...........................	65
Occupant safety...................................	66
Air bags ..........................................	67
Seat belts .......................................	73
Preventive occupant safety*
(PRE-SAFE)®...................................	77
Children in the vehicle....................	78
Blocking of rear door
window operation...........................	89
Panic alarm ..........................................	91
Activating .......................................	92
Deactivating ...................................	92
Driving safety systems.........................	93
ABS ................................................	93
BAS ................................................	95
ESP® ..............................................	95
EBP.................................................	98
4-ETS..............................................	98
Anti-theft systems..............................	100
Immobilizer...................................	100
Anti-theft alarm system ................	100
Tow-away alarm ...........................	102

Controls in detail .............................	105
Locking and unlocking .......................	106
SmartKey .....................................	106
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ......	110
Opening the doors
from the inside .............................	117
Opening the tailgate.....................	118
Closing the tailgate ......................	120
Automatic central locking ............	125
Locking and unlocking
from the inside .............................	126
Seats .................................................	128
Easy-entry/exit feature
(Vehicles with
memory function*).......................	128
Lumbar support............................	130
Rear seat head restraints .............	130
Multicontour seat*.......................	132
Seat heating* ...............................	133

Memory function* .............................	135
Storing positions in memory ........	136
Recalling positions
from memory ...............................	136
Storing exterior rear
view mirror parking position ........	137
Lighting .............................................	138
Exterior lamp switch ....................	138
Combination switch .....................	142
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps*...........................	143
Hazard warning flasher ................	144
Interior lighting ............................	145
Door entry lamps .........................	147
Instrument cluster .............................	148
Instrument cluster illumination ....	148
Trip odometer ..............................	149
Tachometer..................................	149
Outside temperature indicator .....	149

Contents

Control system ..................................	150	Transfer case......................................	193	3-zone automatic climate control*.....	216
Multifunction display....................	150	Good visibility .....................................	194	Deactivating the
Multifunction steering wheel........	151	Headlamp cleaning system* .........	194	climate control system .................	220
Menus ..........................................	153	Rear view mirrors..........................	194	Rear air conditioning.....................	221
Standard display menu ................	156	Power folding exterior		Setting the temperature ...............	221
AUDIO menu ................................	157	rear view mirrors*.........................	197	Adjusting air distribution ..............	222
NAV* menu ..................................	158	Sun visors .....................................	198	Adjusting air volume .....................	222
Off-road menu..............................	159	Rear window defroster..................	200	Maximum cooling MAX COOL.......	223
Vehicle status message		Climate control...................................	202	Defrosting.....................................	223
memory menu ..............................	159	Deactivating the		Air recirculation mode ..................	223
Settings menu..............................	161	climate control system .................	206	Air conditioning ............................	225
Vehicle configuration ...................	175	Rear air conditioning.....................	206	Residual heat and ventilation........	226
Trip computer menu.....................	177	Setting the temperature................	207	Rear air conditioning.....................	227
TEL menu* ...................................	178	Adjusting air distribution...............	207	Power windows ..................................	230
Automatic transmission.....................	182	Adjusting air volume .....................	208	Opening and closing
Gear selector lever.......................	182	Defrosting .....................................	208	the windows .................................	230
Shifting procedure .......................	184	Air recirculation mode ..................	209	Synchronizing power windows......	232
Transmission positions.................	185	Air conditioning.............................	211	Summer opening feature ..............	233
Gear ranges .................................	187	Residual heat and ventilation........	212	Convenience closing feature.........	234
Steering wheel gearshift control ..	188	Rear air conditioning.....................	213	Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................	235
Shifting into optimal gear range ...	190			Opening and closing the power
Canceling gear range limit ...........	190			tilt/sliding sunroof........................	235
Driving tips...................................	190			Synchronizing the
Towing a trailer ............................	191			power tilt/sliding sunroof .............	237
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ......................	192

Contents

Driving systems .................................	238
Cruise control...............................	238
Downhill Speed Regulation
(DSR)............................................	243
Off-road driving program ..............	248
Air suspension package* .............	249
Adaptive Damping System
(ADS)* ..........................................	249
Vehicle level control* ...................	250
Parktronic* system
(Parking assist).............................	254
Loading ..............................................	259
Loading instructions.....................	259
,Split rear bench seat ...................	261
Partition net* ...............................	263
Cargo compartment cover*..........	265
Cargo management system*........	265
Roof rack*....................................	269

Useful features ..................................	270
Storage compartments ................	270
Cup holders..................................	274
Armrest in rear seat bench...........	275
Ashtrays* .....................................	275
Cigarette lighter* .........................	277
12-V sockets ................................	277
Floormats* ...................................	279
Telephone* ..................................	279
Tele Aid* ......................................	280
Garage door opener .....................	289
Compass ......................................	295
Infrared reflecting windshield*.....	296

Operation .........................................	297
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .........	298
Driving instructions ...........................	299
Drive sensibly – save fuel.............	299
Drinking and driving .....................	299
Pedals ..........................................	299
Power assistance .........................	299
Brakes..........................................	300
Driving off ....................................	301
Parking.........................................	301
Tires .............................................	302
Hydroplaning................................	303
Tire traction .................................	303
Tire speed rating ..........................	303
Winter driving instructions ...........	304
Standing water.............................	305
Off-road driving ............................	306
Trailer towing ...............................	314
Passenger compartment ..............	319
Driving abroad .............................	319
Control and operation of radio
transmitters .................................	320
Catalytic converter.......................	320
Emission control ..........................	321
Coolant temperature....................	322

Contents

At the gas station ..............................	323
Refueling ......................................	323
Check regularly and
before a long trip..........................	324
Engine compartment .........................	326
Hood ............................................	326
Engine oil .....................................	327
Transmission fluid level................	332
Coolant level ................................	332
Windshield/rear window
washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ........	333
Tires and wheels................................	335
Important guidelines ....................	335
Tire care and maintenance...........	336
Direction of rotation.....................	338
Loading the vehicle ......................	338
Recommended tire
inflation pressure .........................	345
Checking tire inflation pressure ...	347
Tire labeling..................................	355
Load identification .......................	359
DOT, Tire Identification
Number (TIN) ...............................	360

Maximum tire load ........................	361
Maximum tire inflation pressure ...	362
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles)..............	362
Tire ply material ............................	364
Tire and loading terminology.........	365
Rotating tires ................................	368
Winter driving .....................................	369
Winter tires ...................................	369
Block heater (Canada only) ...........	370
Snow chains..................................	370
Maintenance.......................................	371
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator ...........................	372
Maintenance service
term exceeded..............................	372
Calling up the service indicator.....	372
Resetting the
maintenance service indicator ......	373
Vehicle care........................................	374
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ...	374

Practical hints ..................................	381
What to do if … ...................................	382
Lamps in instrument cluster .........	382
Lamp in center console ................	393
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display ....................	395
Where will I find ...? ............................	430
First aid kit....................................	430
Vehicle tool kit..............................	430
Spare wheel..................................	433
Unlocking/locking in an emergency ..	435
Unlocking the vehicle ...................	435
Locking the vehicle .......................	436
Unlocking and opening
the tailgate ...................................	437
Fuel filler flap ................................	438
Opening/closing in an emergency .....	439
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ...........	439
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............	440
SmartKey ......................................	440
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .......	441

Contents

Replacing bulbs .................................	443
Bulbs ............................................	443
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...	445
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps.....	450
Adjusting headlamp aim...............	451
Replacing wiper blades......................	453
Removing front wiper blades........	453
Installing front wiper blades.........	453
Removing rear wiper blade...........	454
Installing rear wiper blade............	455
Flat tire ..............................................	456
Preparing the vehicle ...................	456
Mounting the spare wheel............	457
Battery...............................................	462
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and
reconnecting the battery..............	464
Charging the battery ....................	469
Jump starting .....................................	470
Towing the vehicle .............................	472
Installing towing eye bolt .............	474
Stranded vehicle ..........................	476

Fuses..................................................	477
Aids for changing fuses.................	478
Main fuse box ...............................	478
Fuse box in
cargo compartment ......................	479
Fuse box in
passenger compartment ...............	479
Technical data ..................................	481
Parts service.......................................	482
Warranty coverage .............................	483
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ......................	483
Identification labels ............................	484
Layout of poly-V-belt drive..................	485
ML 350 .........................................	485
ML 500 .........................................	485
Engine ................................................	486
Rims and tires ....................................	487
Rims and tires...............................	488
Minispare wheel............................	489

Electrical system ................................	490
Main Dimensions................................	491
Weights ..............................................	492
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...........	493
Capacities.....................................	493
Engine oils ....................................	495
Engine oil additives .......................	495
Air conditioning refrigerant ...........	495
Brake fluid ....................................	495
Premium unleaded gasoline..........	496
Fuel requirements.........................	496
Gasoline additives.........................	497
Coolants .......................................	497
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning* system .........	500
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio...............	500
Technical terms ...............................	501
Index .................................................	507

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:

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

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

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Product information

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

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

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Operator’s Manual

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service and warranty information

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

New Light Truck Limited Warranty,

Emission System Warranty,

Emission Performance Warranty,

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

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Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of

18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:

(1)the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2)the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

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(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than

30 calendar days.

Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center,

One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Maintenance

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

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

Roadside Assistance

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

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

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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

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

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.

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Change of address or ownership

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

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

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

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

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

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

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

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

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Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or write to:

In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Warning!

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

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

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

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Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color.

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started

Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security

Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

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Where to find it

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.

The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly and easily.

The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:

this Operator’s Manual

the Maintenance Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle.

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Symbols

Registered trademarks®:

ESP® and PRE-SAFE® are registered trademarks of DaimlerChrysler.

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

*Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.

Warning!

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Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

!

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

i

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic.

This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.

->	In the glossary of technical
	terms, this symbol is used to in-
	dicate cross-references to term
	definitions.

Display Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in the type shown here.

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Operating safety

Warning!

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Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Warning!

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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

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Operating safety

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:

the safety precautions in this manual

the “Technical data” section in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

motor vehicle laws and safety standards

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Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.

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Problems with your vehicle

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

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9

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Reporting safety defects

Reporting safety defects

For the USA only:

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

Reporting safety defects

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

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

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.

This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency

for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or

as otherwise required or permitted by law.

Please check the Tele Aid* subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.

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At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance

Cockpit

	Item	Page			Item	Page			Item		Page
1	Cruise control lever	238		a	Glove box	270		k	Headlamp washer switch*		194
2	Instrument cluster	24		b	Power outlet	278		l	Exterior lamp switch		54
3	Multifunction steering	26		c	Center console	27					138
	wheel			d	Starter switch	34		m	Steering wheel adjustment,		42
4	Horn			e	Steering wheel adjustment,	41			electrical*
								n	Combination switch		142
5	Steering wheel gearshift	189			manual
	buttons			f	Hood lock release	326				Turn signals	54
6	Gear selector lever for	49		g	Parking brake release	52				Windshield wipers	55
	automatic transmission			h	Parking brake pedal	52				High beam	54
7	Front Parktronic* warning	256
				j	Door control panel	30
	indicators
8	Overhead control panel	29
9	Glove box lid release,	270
	glove box lock

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

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	Item	Page			Item	Page
1	L Left turn signal				1 Supplemental	390
	indicator lamp				Restraint System
2	To dim instrument cluster	148			(SRS) indicator lamp
	illumination				? Engine malfunction	385
3	Reset button for:				indicator lamp,
					USA only
	Adjusting instrument cluster	148
					± Engine malfunction	385
	illumination
					indicator lamp,
4	Multifunction display with:
					Canada only
	Trip odometer	150			A High beam headlamp	54
	Main odometer	150			indicator
5	To brighten instrument clus-	148		8	Fuel gauge with:
	ter illumination				Fuel tank reserve warning	388
6	K Right turn signal				lamp
	indicator lamp			9	Multifunction display
7	Tachometer with:				with:
	< Seat belt telltale	388			Outside temperature display	150
					Gear position indicator	185

At a glance

Instrument cluster

	Item	Page
a	Clock
b	Speedometer with:
	- Antilock Brake Sys-	382
	tem (ABS) indicator
	lamp
	; Brake warning lamp,	383
	USA only
	3 Brake warning lamp,	383
	Canada only
	v ESP® warning lamp	387
	l Distance warning
	lamp
	Warning lamp without
	function. It illuminates when
	the ignition is on. It should
	go out when the engine is
	running.
	H Combination low tire	391
	pressure/TPMS mal-
	function telltale*

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At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item	Page
1 Multifunction display	150
Operating control system	151

2 Telephone*:

Press button

s to take a call, or to dial a call

t to end a call, or

to reject an incoming call

3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button

æ up/to increase

ç down/to decrease

Item

Page

4Moving within a menu: Press button

j for next display

k for previous display

5Menu systems: Press button

è for next menu

ÿ for previous menu

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Center console

Upper part

Item

Page

1Modular COMAND System, see separate operating instructions

2	Climate control	202
	3-zone automatic climate	216
	control*
3	Seat heating*, front	133
	passenger-side
4	Vehicle level control*	252
	switch
5	Front passenger front air	85
	bag off indicator lamp
6	Storage compartment (de-	271
	pending on equipment con-
	figuration for your model)

At a glance

Center console

	Item	Page
7	Electronic Stability Program	95
	(ESP)® switch
8	Adaptive damping system	249
	(ADS)* switch
9	Seat heating*, driver’s side	133
a	Downhill Speed Regulation	245
	(DSR) switch
b	Hazard warning flasher	144
c	Switch for Off-road driving	248
	program

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At a glance

Center console

Lower part

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	Item	Page
1	Ashtray with cigarette light-	275
	er*
	Vehicles without ashtray*:	271
	Storage compartment with
	electrical outlet
2	Cup holder	274
3	Button for storage tray	272
4	Button for storage compart-	272
	ment (incl. coin holder)
5	Card, ticket holder

Overhead control panel

	Item	Page
1	Left reading lamp on/off	145
2	Cargo compartment lighting	147
	on/off
3	Automatic interior lighting	145
4	Front interior lighting on/off	146
5	Right reading lamp on/off	147
6	Front right interior lamp
7	Tilt/sliding sunroof* switch	235
8	Tele Aid* (emergency call	280
	system) button
9	Garage door opener	289
a	Rear view mirror	194

At a glance

Overhead control panel

Item	Page
b Right reading lamp	146

cVehicles with telephone* installed:

Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system) and telephone*

d Left reading lamp

eVehicles without telephone* installed: Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system)

f Front left interior lamp

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