Mercedes Benz ML350 2005 Owner Manual

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Operator’s Manual

M-Class

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Order No. 6515 4237 13 Part No. 163 584 33 96 USA Edition A 2005

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ML 350 ML 500

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

앫 Please read this manual carefully,

then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

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:

앫 Please follow the recommendations

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

앫 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

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Introduction.......................................... 9

Product information................................ 9

Operator’s Manual ............................... 10

Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of

Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11

Maintenance .................................. 12

Roadside Assistance ...................... 12

Change of address or ownership.... 13

Operating your vehicle outside

the USA or Canada......................... 13

Where to find it .................................... 15

Symbols............................................... 16

Operating safety .................................. 17

Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17

Problems with your vehicle .................. 18

Reporting safety defects...................... 19

Reporting safety defects ................ 19

Vehicle data recording......................... 20

Information regarding

electronic

recording devices........................... 20

At a glance .......................................... 21

Cockpit................................................. 22

Instrument cluster ................................ 24

Center console ..................................... 27

Upper part ...................................... 27

Lower part ...................................... 28

Overhead control panel ........................ 29

Getting started................................... 31

Unlocking ............................................. 32

Remote control with folding key ..... 32

Adjusting .............................................. 35

Seats............................................... 35

Steering wheel ................................ 40

Mirrors ............................................ 41

Driving .................................................. 43

Fastening the seat belts.................. 43

Starting the engine ......................... 47

Switching on headlamps ................. 50

Turn signals and high beam ............ 50

Windshield wipers ........................... 51

Rear window wiper / washer ........... 52

Problems while driving.................... 53

Contents

Parking and locking .............................. 54

Parking brake ................................. 54

Switching off headlamps................. 55

Turning off engine ........................... 55

Locking ........................................... 56

Safety and Security ........................... 57

Occupant safety ................................... 58

Airbags ........................................... 59

Seat belts ....................................... 64

Children in the vehicle .................... 67

Blocking of rear door

window operation ........................... 74

Panic alarm .......................................... 75

Activating........................................ 75

Deactivating.................................... 75

Driving safety systems ......................... 76

ABS................................................. 76

BAS................................................. 78

4-ETS .............................................. 79

EBP ................................................. 80

ESP ................................................. 80

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Contents

Anti-theft systems................................ 83

Immobilizer..................................... 83

Anti-theft alarm system.................. 83

Tow-away alarm,

glass breakage sensor.................... 84

Controls in detail............................... 87

Locking and unlocking ......................... 88

Remote control with folding key..... 88

Opening the doors

from the inside ............................... 90

Opening the liftgate........................ 91

Closing the liftgate ......................... 92

Automatic central locking .............. 93

Locking and unlocking

from the inside ............................... 94

Seats ................................................... 95

Removing and installing

front seat head restraints............... 95

Rear seat head restraints ............... 96

Heated seats* ................................ 98

Rear seats ...................................... 99

Third row seats* .......................... 102

Memory function* ............................. 105

Storing positions into memory ..... 106

Recalling positions

from memory ............................... 106

Storing exterior rear

view mirror parking position......... 106

Lighting.............................................. 107

Combination switch ..................... 107

Fog lamps .................................... 111

Hazard warning flasher ................ 113

Interior lighting............................. 114

Instrument cluster ............................. 117

Instrument cluster illumination .... 117

Coolant temperature gauge ......... 118

Display in the speedometer ......... 118

Resetting trip odometer ............... 119

Tachometer .................................. 119

Outside temperature indicator ..... 119

Setting the clock .......................... 119

Automatic transmission..................... 120

One-touch gearshifting ................ 121

Gear ranges ................................. 122

Gear selector lever position ......... 123

Driving tips................................... 124

Towing a trailer ............................ 125

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 126

Transmission control –

LOW RANGE mode ............................ 127

Switching on LOW RANGE mode.. 127

Switching off LOW RANGE mode . 127

Good visibility .................................... 128

Rear view mirrors......................... 128

Electrically folding

exterior rear view mirrors............. 130

Windshield wipers ........................ 131

Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 133

Rear window wiper....................... 133

Sun visors .................................... 134

Rear window defroster ................. 135

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Contents

Automatic climate control ................. 136

Automatic mode........................... 139

Adjusting air volume and

air distribution manually............... 139

Defrosting .................................... 140

Air recirculation mode.................. 140

Air conditioning ............................ 141

Residual heat and ventilation ....... 142

Rear passenger compartment ventilation and rear

automatic climate control ............ 143

Front and rear air vents................ 144

Power windows.................................. 146

Opening and closing

the side windows ......................... 146

Synchronizing power windows ..... 148

Rear quarter windows* ................ 148

Power tilt / sliding sunroof* ............... 150

Opening and closing the

power tilt/ sliding sunroof............ 150

Synchronizing the

power tilt/ sliding sunroof............ 152

Driving systems .................................. 153

Cruise control ............................... 153

Parktronic* system

(Parking assist) ............................. 156

Loading............................................... 160

Loading instructions ..................... 160

Partition net* ................................ 162

Cargo compartment cover blind* . 164

Cargo floor plates ......................... 165

Roof rack* .................................... 166

Useful features ................................... 167

Storage compartments ................. 167

Cup holders .................................. 169

Armrest in rear seat bench ........... 170

Ashtrays and cigarette lighter....... 171

Electrical outlet ............................. 173

Telephone* ................................... 173

Tele Aid* ....................................... 174

Garage door opener ...................... 183

Trip computer* ............................. 189

Operation.......................................... 195

The first 1000 miles (1500 km).......... 196

Driving instructions ............................ 197

Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 197

Drinking and driving...................... 197

Pedals........................................... 197

Power assistance .......................... 197

Brakes .......................................... 198

Driving off ..................................... 199

Parking ......................................... 200

Tires.............................................. 200

Hydroplaning ................................ 201

Tire traction .................................. 201

Tire speed rating ........................... 202

Winter driving instructions ............ 202

Standing water ............................. 204

Off-road driving............................. 204

Trailer towing ................................ 211

Passenger compartment............... 215

Driving abroad .............................. 216

Control and operation

of radio transmitters ..................... 216

Catalytic converter ....................... 217

Emission control ........................... 217

Coolant temperature .................... 218

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Contents

At the gas station............................... 219

Refueling ...................................... 219

Check regularly and

before a long trip.......................... 221

Engine compartment.......................... 222

Hood ............................................ 222

Engine oil...................................... 223

Transmission fluid level ................ 227

Coolant level ................................ 227

Battery ......................................... 228

Windshield / rear window washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 230

Tires and wheels ................................ 231

Important guidelines .................... 231

Life of tire..................................... 232

Direction of rotation ..................... 232

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 232

Rotating wheels............................ 233

Winter driving..................................... 235

Winter tires................................... 235

Block heater (Canada only) .......... 236

Snow chains ................................. 236

Maintenance...................................... 237

Clearing the

maintenance service indicator ..... 237

Maintenance service

term exceeded ............................. 238

Calling up the

maintenance service indicator ..... 238

Resetting the

maintenance service indicator ..... 238

Vehicle care....................................... 240

Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 240

Practical hints.................................. 247

What to do if … .................................. 248

Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 248

Additional indicators

in the speedometer display .......... 263

Where will I find ...? ........................... 264

First aid kit ................................... 264

Vehicle tool kit ............................. 264

Spare wheel (space-saver tire) ..... 266

Unlocking / locking in

an emergency.................................... 268

Unlocking the vehicle................... 268

Locking the vehicle ...................... 269

Fuel filler flap ............................... 269

Manually unlocking the

transmission gear selector lever .. 270 Opening / closing in

an emergency.................................... 271

Power tilt/ sliding sunroof* ......... 271

Replacing key batteries ..................... 272

Remote control ............................ 273

Replacing bulbs ................................. 274

Bulbs............................................ 274

Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 276

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .... 279

Adjusting headlamp aim .............. 282

Replacing wiper blades...................... 283

Removing ..................................... 283

Installing ...................................... 283

Flat tire .............................................. 284

Mounting the spare wheel ........... 284

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Contents

Battery............................................... 288

Disconnecting the battery............ 289

Removing the battery ................... 289

Charging and

reinstalling the battery ................. 289

Reconnecting the battery............. 289

Jump starting ..................................... 291

Towing the vehicle ............................. 293

Front towing eye .......................... 295

Rear towing eye ........................... 295

Stranded vehicle .......................... 296

Fuses ................................................. 297

Aids for changing fuses ................ 298

Main fuse box............................... 298

Fuse box in

front passenger footwell .............. 299

Technical data .................................. 301

Parts service....................................... 302

Warranty coverage ............................. 303

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ...................... 303

Identification labels ............................ 304

Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 305

Engine ................................................ 306

Rims and tires .................................... 307

Rims and tires ............................... 307

Spare wheel .................................. 308

Electrical system ................................ 309

Main Dimensions ................................ 310

Weights .............................................. 311

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .......... 312

Capacities..................................... 312

Engine oils .................................... 314

Engine oil additives ....................... 314

Air conditioning refrigerant ........... 314

Brake fluid .................................... 314

Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 315

Fuel requirements......................... 315

Gasoline additives......................... 315

Coolants ....................................... 316

Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning* system ......... 319

Windshield and headlamp

washer fluid mixing ratio............... 319

Consumer information........................ 320

Uniform tire quality grading .......... 320

Technical terms ............................... 323

Index ................................................. 329

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왔

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.

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.

Introduction

Product information

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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Introduction

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:

앫 New Light Truck Limited Warranty,

앫 Emission System Warranty,

앫 Emission Performance Warranty,

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

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

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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 mal-

function results in a condition that is

likely to cause death or serious bodily

injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-

fect 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 mal-

function of a less serious nature than

category (1) has been subject to repair

four or more times and you have direct-

ly notified us in writing of the need for

its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days.

Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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 glove box.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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:

앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

alytic converters may not be available;

the use of leaded fuels will damage the

catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

er octane rating, and improper fuel can

cause engine damage.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Warning! G

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 signif icantly hi gher rol lo ver r ate t han othe r types of vehicles. F ailure t o operate this vehi cle 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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왔 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 so you can find information quickly.

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 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.

Introduction

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:

앫 this Operator’s Manual

앫 the Maintenance Booklet

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

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Introduction

Symbols

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! G

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.

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

컄 Page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a topic.

컄컄 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 indicate cross-references to term definitions.

Display

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

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왔 Operating safety

Warning! G

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! G

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 oper at ing safety of your vehi cle. If y ou 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.

Introduction

Operating safety

Proper use of the vehicle

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

앫 the safety precautions in this manual

앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations

앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning! G

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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Introduction

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 the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at 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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Introduction

Reporting safety defects

왔 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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Introduction

Vehicle data recording

왔 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

앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

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

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

앫 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

Center console

Overhead control panel

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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance

Cockpit

Item Page

1 Hood lock release 222

2 Parking brake pedal 54

3 Parking brake release 54

4 Left cup holder 169

5 Combination switch

앫 Exterior lights

앫 High beam

앫 Turn signals

6 Cruise control lever 153

7 Instrument cluster 117

8 Hazard warning flasher

113

switch

9 Lever for voice control

system*, see separate operating instructions

Item Page

a Windshield wiper / washer

switch

b Front Parktronic* warning

158

indicator

c Glove box 167

d Right cup holder 169

e Storage compartment

f Electrical outlet 173

g Horn

h Headlamp washer button* 133

j Steering lock with ignition 33

k Steering wheel lever 40

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 Gauge for

Coolant temperature

Outside temperature

Fuel reserve warning lamp

2 Knob for

Activating instrument cluster

Adjusting intensity of instrument lamps

Main odometer 118

Trip odometer readout/ reset

Activating Maintenance System indicator

118

119

259

117

119

237

Item Page

3 Left indicator lamps

with:

¿ Brake Assist

System (BAS)/ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) malfunction warning lamp

{ Electronic Traction

System (4-ETS) malfunction indicator lamp

- Antilock Brake Sys-

tem (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp

2 Brake pad wear in-

dicator lamp

: Low engine oil level

warning lamp

/ Low engine coolant

level warning lamp

252

259

248

261

260

256

Item Page

ê Low range indicator

lamp

? Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, Canada only

4 Speedometer with:

v 4-ETS (Electronic

Traction System)/Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp

Trip/main odometer

Display for Maintenance System

Engine oil level indicator

259

254

258

118

237

224

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

5 Photo sensor

(adjusts the brightness of the digital displays located in 1, 4 and 8)

6 Right indicator lamps

with:

W Low wind-

shield/headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp

7 Front passenger air-

bag switched off

‡ Front fog lamp

switched on

260

249

112

Item Page

_ Steering wheel ad-

justment not locked

< Seat belt telltale 260

1 Supplemental Re-

straint System (SRS) indicator lamp

É Brake warning lamp 250

# Charge indicator

lamp

A High beam head-

lamp indicator

260

262

261

Item Page

7 Knob for setting clock 119

8 Tachometer with:

Display for Selector lever position

Clock 119

9 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

a L Left turn signal

indicator lamp

122

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왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 Air vents, automatic

climate control

2 MCS, see separate

operating instructions

3 Automatic climate control 136

Rear window defroster switch

4 Seat heater switch*,

passenger side

5 Rear quarter window

switch*, right

6 ESP control switch 80

144

135

148

At a glance

Center console

Item Page

7 Rear window

wiper/washer switch

8 Rear quarter window

switch*, left

9 Seat heater switch*,

driver’s side

a Front and rear fog lamp

switch

b Indicator lamp for antitheft

alarm system

c Transmission control

switch, LOW RANGE mode

148

111

127

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At a glance

Center console

Lower part

Item Page

1 Ashtray with cigarette

lighter

2 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission

3 Power window switch, right

front door

4 Power window switch, right

rear door

5 Parktronic system*

deactivation switch

6 Storage compartment with

cup holder

171

146

159

169

Item Page

7 Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment switch

Exterior rear view mirror electrically folding*

8 Central locking switch 93

9 Power window switch, left

rear door

a Switch for rear door win-

dow override

b Power window switch, left

front door

130

146

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At a glance

Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Front left interior lighting 114

2 Signal transmitter buttons

for garage door opener

3 Front right interior lighting 114

4 Roadside Assistance

button

Information button 180

5 Interior lighting control 114

6 Trip computer* display 189

7 Rear view mirror 128

183

178

Item Page

8 Right reading lamp on/off 115

9 Automatic antiglare func-

tion* on/off

a Left reading lamp on / off 115

b Glass breakage sensor 84

c Trip computer* control 189

Tow-away alarm switch 85

d Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

e Tilt / sliding sunroof*

switch

128

174

150

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Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

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The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here.

If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment.

Remote control with folding key

1 Â Panic button (컄 page 75) 2 Œ Unlock button 3 ‹ Lock button 4 Release button for key 5 Š Unlock button for liftgate

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the re-

mote control.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

왘 Press release button 4 on the remote

control.

The key folds out.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in

the steering lock (

컄 page 33).

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 88).

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Steering lock positions

Steering lock

0 For removing key

The steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage.

1 Unlocking steering

Power supply to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment.

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position All lamps in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (

컄 page 248).

3 Starting position

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always re move the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/ or serious personal injury.

When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. They should go out when the engine is running.

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The key can only be withdrawn in position 0.

If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the key to be turned clockwise to position 1.

A warning sounds when the driver’s door is opened and the key is in steering lock position 0 or 1.

The key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector lever in position P.

To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the key from the steering lock when the engine is not in operation.

For more information, see “Remote control with folding key” (

컄 page 88).

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Getting started

Adjusting

Warning! G

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats

The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

Warning! G

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck.

That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (

Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

컄 page 43).

Warning! G

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.

Even with the key removed from the steering lock, the power seats* can also be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/ or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart hicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

BabySmartTMis a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

system installed in the ve-

TM1

컄컄

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Manual seat adjustment

1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Backrest tilt 3 Seat height

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Lift handle 1.

왘 Slide seat to the desired position.

왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage.

왘 Check for proper seat engagement

before driving.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator / brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats.

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Seat backrest tilt

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back-

ward until your hands are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Lift handle 3.

왘 Use your body weight to push the seat

downwards.

왘 Lift your weight off the seat to obtain a

higher seat position.

왘 Release lever 3.

Head restraint height

1 Release button

Raising:

왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering:

왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Warning! G

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

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Head restraint tilt

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 95).

Power seat* adjustment

The seat adjustment switch is located on the entry side of each front seat base.

1 Backrest tilt 2 Seat fore and aft adjustment 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat height

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 1.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator / brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat.

The memory function* ( lets you store the setting for the seat positions together with the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors.

컄 page 105)

왘 Open the respective door.

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Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in the direction of arrow 1 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height

왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-

rection of arrow 4.

Head restraint height

1 Release button

Raising:

왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering:

왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Warning! G

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

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Head restraint tilt

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 95).

Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment

Warning! G

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

1 Lever

왘 To unlock the steering column, move

lever 1 to its stop down.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired po-

sition.

왘 To lock the steering column, move

lever 1 to its stop up.

The steering wheel is once again locked into position.

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Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column.

If the indicator lamp _ ( comes on while the engine is running, the steering column is not locked properly.

컄 page 26)

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.

Warning! G

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Interior rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 128).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning! G

Exercise care when using the passengerside exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

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The buttons are located on the lower part of the center console.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

3 Adjustment button

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Press button 1 for the driver’s side ex-

terior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 3 up, down,

left, or right according to the desired setting.

For information on how to reposition the exterior mirror housing when it was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), see “Folding exterior mirrors in and out manually*” (

컄 page 130).

With the front doors closed, the exterior rear view mirrors can still be adjusted for approximately 30 minutes after the ignition has been switched off.

The memory function* (컄 page 105) lets you save the exterior mirror settings together with the seat and steering wheel settings.

At low outside temperatures, the exterior mirrors will be automatically heated.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 128).

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Getting started

Driving

Warning! G

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belts

Warning! G

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The airbags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (

컄 page 58).

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

BabySmartTMis a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

system installed in the ve-

TM1

컄컄

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Warning! G

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

Warning! G

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.

Warning! G

Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (

컄 page 62) and (컄 page 64).

1 Latch plate 2 Buckle 3 Release button 4 Seat belt outlet

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왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

from seat belt outlet 4.

왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt

across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.

왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

왘 If necessary, adjust the seat belt to the

correct height (

컄 page 46).

Proper use of seat belts

앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.

앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet (

컄 page 46).

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up-

right position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per-

son and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

앫 Check your seat belt during travel to

make sure it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted

snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.

Warning! G

Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effectiveness of the belts.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Seat belt height adjustment

Seat belt height can be adjusted for the following seats:

앫 Driver’s seat

앫 Passenger seat

앫 Outer rear seats

Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).

1 Release button

Adjusting seat belt higher

왘 Slide belt outlet upward.

The belt outlet engages in various positions.

Adjusting seat belt lower

왘 Press and hold release button 1.

왘 Slide belt outlet in desired position.

왘 Let go of release button 1.

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Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Warning! G

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one window fully open.

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (

컄 page 120).

Starting

왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to P.

왘 Do not depress accelerator.

왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to

position 3 and hold until the engine starts (

컄 page 33).

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever lock is released.

For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (

컄 page 55).

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Starting difficulties

If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps:

왘 Turn key in steering lock to position 0

and repeat starting procedure.

Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 291).

If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system.

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center.

Parking brake

1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/ or serious personal injury.

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

handle 2.

The warning lamp É in the instrument cluster goes out.

Driving

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

왘 Move gear selector lever to position D

or R.

Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion.

왘 Release the brake pedal.

왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.

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If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake.

After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier.

Warning! G

It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Warning! G

On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.

Place the gear selector lever in position R only when the vehicle is stopped in order to avoid damaging the transmission.

Do not run cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of the engine.

Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.

For more information, see “Driving instructions” (

컄 page 197).

For information on off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” (

컄 page 204).

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Switching on headlamps

The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn combination switch to

position õ.

The low beam headlamps are switched on.

For more information, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 107).

Turn signals and high beam

The combination switch is on the left of the steering column.

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 3 High beam

Turn signals

왘 Press combination switch in direction

of arrow 1 or 2.

The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp K or L in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements.

To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times.

High beam

왘 Push combination switch forward in di-

rection of arrow 3.

The high beam indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on.

For more information, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 107).

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Windshield wipers

The wiper switch is located on the right of the steering column.

Wiper switch

0 Windshield wipers off 1 Intermittent wiping 2 Normal wiper speed 3 Fast wiper speed 4 Wiping with windshield wiper fluid

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

Vehicles with rain sensor*:

Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result.

The switch should not be left in intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/ or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield.

Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Press the wiper switch to the desired

position 1, 2 or 3, depending on the intensity of the rain.

Single wipe

왘 Press wiper switch briefly in the direc-

tion of arrow 2.

The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Pull and hold wiper switch in direction

of arrow 4.

The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (

컄 page 230).

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If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately.

앫 For safety reasons, withdraw key

from steering lock before attempting to remove any blockage.

앫 Remove blockage.

앫 Turn the windshield wipers on

again.

If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position 1,

앫 set the combination switch to the

next highest wiper speed

앫 have the windshield wipers

checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center

Rear window wiper/washer

The button is on the upper part on the center console.

1 Intermittent wiping 2 Indicator lamp 3 Wiping with washer fluid

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

Activating intermittent wipe

왘 Press upper half 1 of the button.

The indicator lamp 2 comes on.

Deactivating intermittent wipe

왘 Press upper half 1 of the button

again.

The indicator lamp 2 goes out.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Press and hold lower half 3 of the but-

ton.

The wiper operates with washer fluid. After releasing the button the wiper operates for additional five seconds.

For more information, see “Windshield wipers” (

컄 page 131).

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Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires

앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.

앫 The engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered

the catalytic converter and damaged it.

왘 Give very little gas.

왘 Have the problem repaired by an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C)

The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.

왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible

and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.

왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-

ant if necessary (

컄 page 227).

In case of accident

If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:

왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-

cumstances.

왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-

ties.

If the extent of the damage cannot be determined:

왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Light Truck Center.

If no damage can be determined on the

앫 major assemblies

앫 fuel system

앫 engine mount:

왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.

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Parking and locking

You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows.

Warning! G

Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the key from the steering lock. The vehicle cannot be steered when the key is removed.

Warning! G

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

Warning! G

Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal.

앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

앫 Move the gear selector lever to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal.

앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the key to steering lock position 0

and remove.

앫 Take the key and lock vehicle when leav-

ing.

Parking brake

1 Parking brake 2 Release handle

왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.

When the engine is running, the warning lamp É in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.

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Warning! G

When leaving the v ehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake and / or move the gear selector lever from position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (

When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb.

컄 page 123).

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the combination switch to 1

(

컄 page 50).

For more information, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 107).

Getting started

Parking and locking

Turning off engine

왘 Place the gear selector lever in

position P.

Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P.

On steep slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb.

왘 Turn the key in the steering lock to

position 0 (

컄 page 33) and remove it.

The immobilizer is activated.

The key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector lever in position P.

왘 Move the steering wheel slightly to al-

low the locking mechanism to engage.

컄컄

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왘 Press the seat belt release button

컄컄

(

컄 page 43).

Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.

With the key removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.

Warning! G

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

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 88).

Locking

Warning! G

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around.

Before closing doors, make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing.

왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock

button ‹ on the remote control (

컄 page 32).

The turn signal lamps flash three times and the locking knobs on the doors move down.

Warning! G

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 88).

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Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Panic alarm

Driving safety systems

Anti-theft systems

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Occupant safety

In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.

The restraint systems are

앫 Seat belts

앫 Emergency tensioning device

앫 Airbags

앫 Child seats

앫 Child seat recognition

앫 Lower anchors and tethers for children

(LATCH)

As independent systems, their protective effects work in conjunction with each other.

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 67).

The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 26) comes on for about

four seconds when you turn the key in the steering lock to position 1. It goes out when you start the engine. This shows that the restraint systems are operational.

If the lamp does not come on at all or if it fails to extinguish after approximately four seconds or if it comes on thereafter, a malfunction in the system has been detected.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 262).

Warning! G

In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction.

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

In addition, improper work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Airbags

Warning! G

Airbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) impacts which may cause significant injuries. However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.

The activation of the airbags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the airbags. This dust, however, is neither injurious to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle. The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

Warning! G

To reduce the risk of injury when the front airbags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear your seat belt.

For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated position with your back against the backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body (

Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on steering wheel position will help to keep you at a safe distance from the airbag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the airbag can be seriously injured by an airbag as it inflates with great force in the blink of an eye:

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

컄 page 43).

앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible

rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or more. You should be able to accomplish this by a combination of adjustments to the seat and steering wheel. If you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Airbags and emergency tensioning de-

vices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time only basis. An airbag or ETD that was activated must be replaced.

앫 Do not lean with your head or chest

close to the steering wheel or dashboard.

앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering

wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front airbag inflates. 컄컄

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컄컄

앫 Adjust the passenger seat as far as pos-

sible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

앫 Occupants, especially children, should

never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered. Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and appropriate size infant or child restraint system.

앫 Children 12 years old and under must

never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

BabySmartTMis a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

TM1

compatible child seat,

Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants.

If you sell your vehicle, it is important that you make the buyer aware of this safety information. Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual.

Warning G

Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the front passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmart

child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag (

컄 page 70). BabySmart

will not, howev-

er, turn off any side impact airbag.

It should be noted that with respect to both front and rear side impact airbags there is a possibility for a side airbag related injury if occupants, especially children, are not properly seated or restrained when next to a side airbag which needs to deploy rapidly in a side impact in order to do its job.

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To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines:

(1) Occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates. This could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated.

(2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use

the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or child restraint system for all children 12 years old or under.

(3) Always wear seat belts properly.

If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have both rear door mounted side airbags deactivated, then deactivation can be accomplished upon your written request to do so at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center at an additional cost.

Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front airbags) and in side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain airbags) which exceed preset thresholds.

Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment tresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection.

The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for airbags to provide their supplemental protection.

In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the airbags will not be activated. The driver and passengers will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.

We caution you not to rely on the presence of the airbags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.

Your vehicle was originally equipped with airbags that are designed to activate in certain impacts exceeding a preset threshold to reduce the potential and severity of injury. It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.

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Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag

Warning G

앫 Damaged seat belts or belts that were

highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Use only belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 No modifications of any kind may be

made to any components or wiring of the SRS. This includes changing or removing any component or part of the SRS, the installation of additional trim material, badges, etc. over the steering wheel hub, passenger front airbag cover, or door trim panels, and installation of additional electrical/ electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Airbags and emergency tensioning de-

vices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time only basis. An airbag or ETD that was activated must be replaced.

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

change the effectiveness of the belts.

앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this

may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

앫 Do not h ang items suc h as coat hangers

from the coat hooks or handles over the door. These items may turn into projectiles and cause head and other injuries when curtain airbag is deployed.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

앫 Airbag system components will be hot

after an airbag has inflated. Do not touch.

앫 In addition, improper repair work on the

SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended airbag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 For your protection and the protection

of others, when scrapping the airbag unit or emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions are available from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Given the considerable deployment

speed and the textile structure of the airbags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other injuries resulting from airbag deployment.

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When you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.

Warning! G

In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on while driving, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

Front airbags

1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger front airbag 3 Side impact airbag

Driver and front passenger airbags are deployed:

앫 in the event of a frontal impact

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact air-

bags

The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.

The passenger front airbag will only be deployed if:

앫 the passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 7 indicator lamp in the instru-

ment cluster is not lit (

앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-

컄 page 26)

ment threshold

Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front or side impact airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system's deployment threshold.

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Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags

1 Window curtain airbags 2 Side impact airbag, rear 3 Side impact airbag, front

The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are deployed:

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front airbags

The front passenger side impact airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied.

The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold.

Seat belts

When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds when the engine is started.

The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.

Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion.

For information on fastening seat belts, see the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 43).

For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 67).

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Warning! G

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are properly wearing your seat belt. Airbags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts.

Warning! G

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.

Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation or to failure.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

앫 Seat belts can only work when used

properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident.

앫 Each occupant should wear their seat

belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver airbag, passenger front airbag, front and rear door mounted side impact airbags and window curtain airbags), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device for the outboard passenger seats [except in the optional third row seats]), and front seat knee bolsters.

앫 The system is designed to enhance the

protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front airbags and ETD) and side (side impact, window curtain airbags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds.

앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your

arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen.

앫 Never wear belts over rigid or breakable

objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as these might cause injuries.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects.

앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a

crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries.

앫 Pregnant women should also use a

lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.

앫 Never place your feet on the instrument

panel, dashboard or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

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Emergency tensioning device, seat belt force limiter

The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters. The outboard passenger seats belts (except in the third row seats*) are equipped with emergency tensioning devices.

The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases:

앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceed-

ing a preset severity level

앫 if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (

컄 page 58)

The ETDs for the front seats will only activate if the respective front seat belt is fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle).

The ETDs for the rear outer seats will activate with or without the respective seat belt fastened.

In an impact, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.

Warning! G

An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced.

When disposing of the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Children in the vehicle

If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:

앫 Secure the child using an infant or child

restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child.

앫 Make sure the infant or child is proper-

ly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Infant and child restraint systems

Use only a BabySmart

TM1

compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle.

We recommend that all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s seat belt have special seat belt retractors for secure fastening of child restraints.

To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack.

To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner.

For information on child seats with anchor fittings for tether anchorages, see “Installation of infant and child restraint system” (

For information on child seat anchors – LATCH type, see (

Warning! G

Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated.

컄 page 71).

컄 page 73).

The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces.

Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt or, if so equipped, a child restraint lower anchorage system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and 210.2.

A statement by the child restraint manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.

BabySmartTMis a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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When using any infant or child restraint system, make sure to carefully read and follow all manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

Please read and observe warning labels affixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints.

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

System installed in the ve-

Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt.

A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

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Warning! G

Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap / shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.

When the child restraint is not in use, remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an accident.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised children in a child restraint system may use vehicle equipment and may cause an accident and / or serious personal injury.

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

Special BabySmart

TM1

compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, are required for use with the BabySmart

airbag deactivation system. With the special seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy.

The 7 indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster will be illuminated, except with the key removed or in steering lock position 0 (

컄 page 33).

The system does not deactivate the door mounted side impact airbag, the window curtain airbags and the emergency tensioning device.

Self-test BabySmart

without special

child seat installed

After turning the key in the steering lock to position 1 or 2, the 7 indicator lamp located in the instrument cluster comes on for approximately six seconds, extinguishes, then flashes once.

If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 249).

BabySmartTMis a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.

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Warning! G

The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmart compatible.

Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats.

When using a BabySmart child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.

compatible

Please make sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat.

Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmart on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired.

restraint to transport children

Warning! G

Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such devices may interfere with the BabySmart system. Such signal interference may cause the 7 indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indicating that the system is not functioning.

Installation of infant and child restraint system

왘 Guide top tether strap between head

restraint and top of seat back. Head restraint must be installed and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back.

1 Hook 2 Anchorage ring

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왘 Securely fasten the hook 1 to the an-

chorage ring 2.

For safety, make sure the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.

Once the top tether anchorage hook is attached, the child restraint itself can be secured. Tigthen the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Vehicle without third row seats

3 Anchorage rings for second row seats 4 Anchorage rings for third row seats*

This vehicle is provided with three tether anchorages 3 for a top tether strap behind the second row seats.

Do not use the tether anchorages 4 for a top tether strap on a second row seat.

Vehicle with third row seats*

3 Anchorage rings for second row seats 4 Anchorage rings for third row seats*

This vehicle is provided with tether anchorages for a top tether strap behind the second row seats 3 and the third row seats 4.

When using the third row observe the following:

앫 Installation of infant and child restraint

systems with a top tether strap is allowed only on both third row seats plus the center second row seat.

앫 When using the center second row seat

for a top tether strap, the left third row seat should only be used for a child restraint system, since exiting the vehicle may not be possible in an emergency due to the routing of the top tether strap.

앫 When installing an infant or child re-

straint system with a top tether strap on the left second row seat, the left third row seat should not be occupied.

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An infant and child restraint system must not be installed on the right second row seat while a passenger rides in a third row seat. An infant and child restraint system installed on the right second row seat will prevent the use of the easy-entry/exit feature (

컄 page 101).

Child seat anchors – LATCH type

This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L

ower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with matching mounting fittings.

1 Anchors

왘 Install a LATCH type child seat accord-

ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.

With a child seat installed in the left rear seat, the seat belt for the center seat occupied by a passenger must operate freely. Guide seat belt between its seat cushion mount and backrest mount along outside of right side child seat mount.

Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Warning! G

Blocking of rear door window operation

Warning! G

Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Th e ch ild sea t mu st b e fi rml y at tac hed in th e right and left side anchors.

An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident.

Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be replaced.

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system.

1 Override switch

왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right.

A dot becomes visible. The rear windows can no longer be operated using the switch in the rear doors.

Activate the override switch when children are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The children may otherwise injure themselves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the window opening.

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

For more information on power windows, see “Power windows” (

컄 page 146).

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왔 Panic alarm

An audible alarm and flashing turn signal lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes.

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least

one second.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.

왘 Insert key in steering lock.

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Panic alarm

For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

1 Â button

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Driving safety systems

In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:

앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System)

앫 BAS (Brake Assist System)

앫 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System)

앫 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)

앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP, the EBP, and the 4-ETS is only achieved with winter tires (M + S tires) or snow chains as required.

Warning! G

The following factors increase the risk of accidents:

앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns

앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces

앫 Following another vehicle too closely

The ABS, BAS, ESP and 4-ETS cannot reduce this risk.

Always adjust your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions.

ABS

Warning! G

Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness.

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.

The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/ h) independent of road surface conditions.

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will respond even with light brake pressure.

The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 25) comes on when you

turn the key in the steering lock to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running.

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Braking

At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode.

왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the

brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.

Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle.

The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving.

Emergency brake maneuver

왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS, the ESP, and the 4-ETS are also switched off.

Normal driving and braking functions are still available.

LOW RANGE– ABS

During off-road driving, a special low range system for the ABS is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode (

컄 page 127).

When applying the service brakes at speeds below approximately 18 mph (30 km/h), the front wheels are locked cyclically to shorten the braking distance (dig-in effect). This affects steering the vehicle.

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Warning! G

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see “Practical Hints” (

컄 page 248).

BAS

The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.

When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated.

The ¿ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 25) comes on when you

turn the key in the steering lock to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running.

Warning! G

The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 251).

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4-ETS

The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS) improves vehicle’s ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions. The brakes are applied to the spinning wheel and power is transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.

The traction control engages at vehicle speeds up to approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), and switches off at approximately 50 mph (80 km/ h).

The { indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 25) comes on when you

turn the key to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running.

The 4-ETS/ ESP warning lamp v, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any vehicle speed, as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin.

Warning! G

When you see the 4-ETS/ESP-warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer, then proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

앫 While driving ease up on the accelera-

tor.

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (Key in steering lock position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer.

Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system.

Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

If the yellow 4-ETS malfunction indicator lamp { comes on while the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v flash- es, the electronic traction system is being switched off temporarily to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes.

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Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

LOW RANGE 4-ETS

During off-road driving, a special low range system for the 4-ETS is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( (

컄 page 259).

컄 page 248) and

EBP

The EBP enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort without a loss of vehicle stability.

ESP

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.

The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces.

The 4-ETS / ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes when the ESP is engaged.

The ¿ indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 25) and the 4-ETS/ESP

warning lamp v in the speedometer come on when you turn the key to position 2. They go out when the engine is running.

Warning! G

Never switch off the ESP when you see the 4-ETS/ ESP-warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer. In this case, proceed as follows:

앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle

as possible.

앫 While driving ease up on the accelera-

tor.

앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to

the prevailing road conditions.

Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.

The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

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Driving safety systems

Warning! G

The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (Key in steering lock position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer.

Active braking action through ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system.

Operational tests with the engine running can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

LOW RANGE – ESP

During off-road driving, a special low range system for the ESP is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode (

컄 page 127).

In the LOW RANGE mode, the ESP operates in a traction improving fashion specifically adapted for off-road driving. At speeds below 27 mph (45 km/h), the ESP assists in over-/understeering, thus improving vehicle traction.

Switching off the ESP

Warning! G

The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers.

To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as:

앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in

deep snow in conjunction with snow chains

앫 in sand or gravel

앫 when driving off-road

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Driving safety systems

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period of time with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Turn ESP on immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore.

The switch is located on the upper center console.

ESP on / off switch

왘 Press upper half of the ESP switch.

The 4-ETS/ ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on.

The ESP is deactivated.

If one or more drive wheels are spinning, the 4-ETS / ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes, regardless of the speed.

Traction control brakes a spinning wheel even when the ESP is deactivated.

The ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivated.

Warning! G

When the 4-ETS /ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off.

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP.

Switching on the ESP

왘 Press lower half of the ESP switch until

the 4-ETS / ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out.

You are now again in normal driving mode.

For more information, see the “Practical hints” section (

컄 page 247).

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왔 Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating

Removing the key from the steering lock activates the immobilizer.

Deactivating

Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 (

컄 page 33) deactivates the im-

mobilizer.

In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

Anti-theft alarm system

Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone:

앫 opens a door

앫 opens the liftgate

앫 opens the hood

The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed.

The alarm system will also be triggered when

앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle

앫 unlocking and opening the driver’s

door with the mechanical key

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid* system ( ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

Arming the alarm system

The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the remote control. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. A red indicator lamp in the center console will flash after approximately 10 seconds when the alarm system is completely armed (

컄 page 27).

컄 page 174) provid-

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Anti-theft systems

If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, the tow-away - glass breakage sensor is malfunctioning or one of the following elements may not be properly closed:

앫 a door

앫 the liftgate

앫 the hood

Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again.

Disarming the alarm system

The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote control. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated.

The alarm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds if one of the doors or the liftgate is not opened.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

remote control.

The alarm is canceled.

Tow-away alarm, glass breakage sensor

The tow-away alarm and the glass breakage sensor are part of the anti-theft alarm system.

Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone:

앫 attempts to raise the vehicle

앫 breaks a window and reaches into the

passenger compartment

The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.

컄 page 174) provid-

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Anti-theft systems

Arming tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor

When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away and glass breakage sensor alarm is automatically armed.

Disarming tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor

To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.

Vehicles with trip computer*

The buttons are located in the overhead control panel.

1 Reset button 2 Mode button 3 Display 4 Glass breakage sensor

왘 Turn key in steering lock to position 2

(

컄 page 33).

왘 Return key to position 0 and remove it

from the steering lock.

왘 Within 30 seconds press button 1

or 2.

The display shows

왘 Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with

remote control (

OFF

컄 page 32).

The tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor remain switched off until the key is inserted in steering lock and turned to position 1.

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Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Vehicles without trip computer*

The buttons are located in the overhead control panel.

1 Switching off tow-away alarm and glass

breakage sensor

왘 Turn key in steering lock to position 2

(

컄 page 33).

왘 Return key to position 0 and remove it

from the steering lock.

왘 Within 30 seconds press button 1 on

the right or left side.

왘 Exit vehicle and lock vehicle with

remote control (

컄 page 32).

The tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor remain switched off until the key is inserted in steering lock and turned to position 1.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

remote control.

The alarm is canceled.

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Seats

Memory function*

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Automatic transmission

Transmission control – LOW RANGE mode

Good visibility

Automatic climate control

Power windows

Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

Driving systems

Useful features

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.

For more information on locking and unlocking, see “Getting started” ( and (

컄 page 55).

컄 page 31)

Remote control with folding key

Your vehicle comes supplied with two remote controls with folding key.

The remote control provides an extended operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it.

The key centrally locks and unlocks:

앫 the doors

앫 the liftgate

앫 the fuel filler flap

Remote control with folding key

1 Â Panic button (컄 page 75) 2 Œ Unlock button 3 ‹ Lock button 4 Release button for key 5 Š Unlock button for liftgate

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Warning! G

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

To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the remote control to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.

If the key is inserted in the steering lock, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control.

Unlocking

Global unlocking

왘 Press button Œ twice.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is switched off.

The vehicle will lock again automatically and reactivate the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if:

앫 neither door nor liftgate is opened

앫 the key is not inserted in the starter

switch

앫 the central locking switch is not

activated

Unlocking the driver’s door and fuel

filler flap

왘 Press button Œ once.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knob in the driver’s door moves up. The anti-theft alarm system is switched off.

Unlocking the liftgate

왘 Press button Š.

Only the liftgate unlocks.

Locking

왘 Press button ‹ once.

All turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that all doors, the liftgate and the fuel filler flap are locked. The anti-theft alarm system is activated.

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Locking and unlocking

If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the remote control, then the batteries in the remote control are discharged, the remote control is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained.

앫 Check the batteries in the remote

control and replace them if necessary (

컄 page 273).

앫 Use the folding key to unlock or

lock the driver’s door as required (

컄 page 268).

앫 Lock the liftgate if necessary from

inside (

컄 page 91).

앫 Check the vehicle battery

(

컄 page 272).

앫 Synchronize the remote control

(

컄 page 273).

If the remote control is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Loss of remote control with folding key

If you lose a remote control or the folding key, you should do the following:

왘 Have the remote control deactivated

by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

왘 Report the loss of the remote control or

the folding key immediately to your car insurance company.

왘 If necessary have the mechanical lock

replaced.

Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle

Front doors

왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the respec-

tive front door to open door.

If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

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Locking and unlocking

Rear doors

왘 Pull up locking knob 1 on the respec-

tive rear door.

왘 Pull on door handle 2 on the respec-

tive rear door to open door.

If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside using the remote control, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm.

To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:

앫 Switch on the ignition by turning

the key in the steering lock to position 2.

앫 Press the ‹ or Œ button on

the remote control.

Opening the liftgate

Opening the liftgate from outside

A minimum height clearance of 7 ft (2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate.

The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.

1 Grip molding 2 Handle

The vehicle must be unlocked.

왘 Pull on handle 2.

왘 Swing the liftgate upward by using the

grip molding 1.

Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

Opening the liftgate from inside

A minimum height clearance of 7 ft (2.15 m) is required to open the liftgate.

The release lever is located on the inside of the liftgate.

1 Release lever 2 Catch

왘 To unlock the liftgate, move the

catch 2 to the right.

컄컄

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

왘 Pull release lever 1 down and swing

컄컄

liftgate upward.

Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance.

To lock the liftgate, move the catch 2 to the left.

Closing the liftgate

1 Recessed grip 2 Grip molding

왘 Pull down on recessed grip 1.

왘 Close liftgate by using grip molding 2.

Warning! G

To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the liftgate opening when closing the liftgate. Be especially careful when small children are around.

Do not close the liftgate from the inside by pulling on the handle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children could open the liftgate from inside, which could result in an accident and/ or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Only drive with the liftgate closed as exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior.

Do not place the key in the cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the liftgate lid will lock automatically when closed. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Automatic central locking

The doors and the liftgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the left front wheel turns at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/ h) or more.

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

If one of the front doors is then opened from the inside, the vehicle is unlocked centrally unless only the driver's door was previously unlocked.

The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold.

To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking when the vehicle

앫 is pushed or towed

앫 is on a test stand

앫 during a wheel change

You can deactivate the automatic locking using the central locking switch.

The switch is located on the lower center console.

Central locking switch

1 Locking 2 Unlocking

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Activating

왘 Press and hold upper part 1 of the

central locking switch for approximately six seconds.

The automatic central locking is activated.

Deactivating

왘 Press and hold lower part 2 of the

central locking switch for approximately six seconds.

The automatic central locking is deactivated.

Locking and unlocking from the inside

You can lock or unlock the doors and the liftgate from inside using the central locking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive.

The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch.

Warning! G

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

You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the remote control, it will not unlock using the central locking switch.

The switch is located on the lower center console (

Locking

왘 Press upper part 1 of central locking

Unlocking

왘 Press lower part 2 of central locking

컄 page 93).

switch.

If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks.

switch.

The vehicle unlocks.

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왔 Seats

For information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 35).

Controls in detail

Seats

Front seat head restraints

Warning! G

Removing and installing front seat head restraints

For more information on head restraint adjustment, see the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 35).

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

1 Release button

Removing front seat head restraints

왘 Pull head restraint to its highest

position.

왘 Push release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

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Controls in detail

Seats

Installing front seat head restraint

왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

to the stop.

왘 Push release button 1 and adjust

head restraint to the desired position (

컄 page 37).

Rear seat head restraints

Head restraint height

1 Release button

Raising:

왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering:

왘 To lower the head restraint, push

release button 1 and press down on the head restraint.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

Warning! G

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

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Controls in detail

Seats

Head restraint tilt

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 Push or pull on the upper edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information on seats, see the “Getting started” section (

컄 page 35).

Removing and installing rear seat head restraints

Warning! G

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Do not interchange head restraints from front and rear seat.

1 Release button

Removing rear seat head restraints

왘 Pull head restraint to its highest

position.

왘 Push release button 1 and pull out

head restraint.

For a better view toward the rear, you can store the rear center head restraint underneath the rear seat (

컄 page 98).

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Controls in detail

Seats

Installing rear seat head restraints

왘 Insert head restraint and push it down

to the stop.

왘 Push release button 1 and adjust

head restraint to the desired position (

컄 page 37).

Stowing rear center head restraint

1 Rear center head restraint 2 Bar 3 Clip

왘 Remove rear center head restraint

(

컄 page 97).

왘 If necessary, remove cargo floor plates,

see “Removing cargo floor plates” (

컄 page 165).

왘 Slide rear seats forward, see “Adjusting

rear seat fore and aft” (

왘 Fold rear seat backrests down, see

컄 page 100).

“Folding down the backrest” (

컄 page 100).

왘 From cargo compartment, attach rear

center head restraint 1 to underside of rear center seat.

Make sure front side of head restraint 1 is facing upward.

왘 Press bar 2 on both sides into

clips 3.

Heated seats*

Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console.

1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating

왘 Start the engine.

Switching on seat heating

왘 Press upper switch position 1.

A red indicator lamp on the switch lights up.

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