Mercedes-Benz ML320 Cdi, ML350, ML63 AMG, ML 500 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

M-Class

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Operator’s Manual M-Class

ML 320 CDI ML 350 ML 500 ML 63 AMG

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

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

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

앫 Please read this manual carefully,

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

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

Contents

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

Exterior view......................................... 22

Cockpit................................................. 24

Instrument cluster ................................ 26

Instrument cluster ................................ 28

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30

Center console ..................................... 31

Upper part ...................................... 31

Lower part ...................................... 32

Overhead control panel ........................ 33

Storage compartments......................... 34

Door control panel................................ 36

Getting started ................................... 37

Unlocking ............................................. 38

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 39

Starter switch positions.................. 39

Adjusting .............................................. 43

Seats .............................................. 43

Steering wheel................................ 46

Mirrors............................................ 49

Driving.................................................. 51

Fastening the seat belts ................. 51

Starting the engine ......................... 54

Parking brake ................................. 57

Driving off ....................................... 58

Switching on headlamps ................. 59

Turn signals .................................... 60

Windshield wipers........................... 60

Rear window wiper/washer ............ 62

Problems while driving.................... 63

Parking and locking .............................. 65

Parking brake ................................. 65

Switching off headlamps................. 66

Turning off the engine..................... 66

Releasing seat belts........................ 67

Locking........................................... 68

Contents

Safety and Security ........................... 69

Occupant safety................................... 70

Air bags .......................................... 71

Seat belts ....................................... 77

Active head restraint ...................... 80

Rear head restraints ....................... 81

Children in the vehicle.................... 82

Blocking of rear door

window operation........................... 93

Panic alarm .......................................... 95

Activating ....................................... 95

Deactivating ................................... 95

Driving safety systems......................... 96

ABS ................................................ 96

BAS ................................................ 97

ESP

............................................... 98

EBP............................................... 101

4-ETS............................................ 102

Anti-theft systems.............................. 103

Immobilizer................................... 103

Anti-theft alarm system ................ 103

Controls in detail ............................. 107

Locking and unlocking ....................... 108

SmartKey ..................................... 108

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 112

Opening the doors

from the inside............................. 118

Opening the tailgate..................... 119

Closing the tailgate ...................... 121

Automatic central locking ............ 126

Locking and unlocking

from the inside............................. 126

Seats ................................................. 128

Front seat active head restraints . 128

Rear seat head restraints ............. 128

Lumbar support............................ 130

Multicontour seat*....................... 130

Seat heating*............................... 131

Seat ventilation* .......................... 132

Memory function* ............................. 134

Storing positions into memory ..... 135

Recalling positions from memory. 135

Lighting ............................................. 136

Exterior lamp switch .................... 136

Combination switch ..................... 140

Corner-illuminating

front fog lamps*........................... 140

Hazard warning flasher ................ 142

Interior lighting ............................ 142

Door entry lamps ......................... 144

Cargo compartment lamp ............ 144

Instrument cluster ............................. 145

Adjusting instrument

cluster illumination ...................... 145

Resetting trip odometer ............... 146

Tachometer.................................. 146

Outside temperature indicator..... 146

Contents

Control system .................................. 147

Multifunction display.................... 147

Multifunction steering wheel........ 148

Menus .......................................... 150

Standard display menu ................ 154

AMG menu ................................... 156

Off-road mode menu .................... 159

Audio menu.................................. 159

Navi* menu.................................. 161

AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 162

DISTRONIC* menu....................... 162

Vehicle status message

memory menu .............................. 163

Settings menu.............................. 164

Vehicle configuration ................... 178

Trip computer menu..................... 180

Tel menu* .................................... 182

Automatic transmission..................... 185

Gear selector lever....................... 185

Shifting procedure ....................... 188

Transmission positions................. 189

Driving tips................................... 191

Gear ranges ................................. 193

Steering wheel gearshift control .. 194 Shift program (ML 63 AMG only).. 195

Emergency operation

(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 198

Transfer case...................................... 199

Good visibility..................................... 200

Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 200

Rear view mirrors.......................... 200

Power folding exterior

rear view mirrors*......................... 202

Sun visors ..................................... 203

Rear window defroster.................. 205

Climate control................................... 206

Deactivating the

climate control system ................. 210

Operating the climate control

system in automatic mode............ 210

Setting the temperature................ 211

Adjusting air distribution............... 212

Adjusting air volume ..................... 212

Front defroster.............................. 213

Air recirculation mode .................. 214

Air conditioning............................. 216

Residual heat and ventilation........ 216

Rear climate control*.................... 217

3-zone automatic climate control*..... 220

Deactivating the automatic climate

control system.............................. 224

Operating the automatic climate control system in

automatic mode............................ 225

Setting the temperature ............... 225

Adjusting air distribution .............. 226

Adjusting air volume ..................... 227

Front defroster ............................. 227

Maximum cooling MAX COOL....... 228

Air recirculation mode .................. 228

Air conditioning ............................ 230

Using driver-side settings

for all temperature zones.............. 231

Residual heat and ventilation........ 232

Rear automatic climate control..... 232

Power windows .................................. 236

Opening and closing ..................... 236

Synchronizing the door windows .. 238

Summer opening feature .............. 239

Convenience closing feature......... 239

Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 241

Opening and closing ..................... 241

Synchronizing ............................... 244

Contents

Driving systems ................................. 245

Cruise control............................... 245

Distronic*..................................... 250

Distance warning function*.......... 263

Downhill Speed Regulation

(DSR)............................................ 264

Off-road driving program .............. 268

Air suspension package* ............. 269

Adaptive Damping System

(ADS)*.......................................... 269

Vehicle level control* ................... 270

Parktronic system* ...................... 274

Rear view camera* ....................... 279

Loading .............................................. 281

Carriers* ...................................... 281

Loading instructions..................... 281

Cargo tie-down rings .................... 283

Hooks........................................... 284

Expanding cargo compartment .... 284

Cargo compartment cover blind... 286

Partition net* ............................... 287

Cargo management system*........ 290

Useful features .................................. 294

Storage compartments ................ 294

Parcel nets ................................... 297

Cup holders.................................. 298

Ashtrays* ..................................... 300

Cigarette lighter* ......................... 301

Power outlets ............................... 302

Floormats*................................... 303

Heated steering wheel* ............... 304

Telephone* .................................. 305

Tele Aid* ...................................... 308

Garage door opener* ................... 316

Compass ...................................... 321

Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 322

Operation ......................................... 323

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 324

Driving instructions ........................... 325

Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 325

Drinking and driving..................... 325

Pedals .......................................... 325

Power assistance ......................... 326

Brakes.......................................... 326

Driving off .................................... 329

Parking......................................... 329

Tires............................................. 329

Hydroplaning................................ 330

Tire traction ................................. 330

Tire speed rating .......................... 331

Winter driving instructions ........... 332

Standing water............................. 333

Off-road driving ............................ 333

Trailer towing ............................... 342

Passenger compartment .............. 348

Driving abroad ............................. 348

Control and operation

of radio transmitters .................... 348

Catalytic converter

(gasoline engine).......................... 349

Contents

Oxidation catalyst

(diesel engine).............................. 349

Emission control .......................... 350

Coolant temperature.................... 350

At the gas station .............................. 352

Refueling...................................... 352

Check regularly and

before a long trip.......................... 354

Engine compartment ......................... 356

Hood ............................................ 356

Engine oil ..................................... 358

Transmission fluid level................ 362

Coolant level ................................ 362

Windshield/rear window washer system and

headlamp cleaning system* ........ 363

Tires and wheels................................ 365

Important guidelines .................... 365

Tire care and maintenance........... 366

Direction of rotation..................... 368

Loading the vehicle ...................... 368

Recommended tire

inflation pressure ......................... 374

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 375

Tire labeling.................................. 385

Load identification ....................... 389

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) .............................................. 389

Maximum tire load ........................ 391

Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 391

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 392

Tire ply material ............................ 394

Tire and loading terminology......... 394

Rotating tires ................................ 397

Winter driving ..................................... 399

Winter tires ................................... 399

Block heater (Canada only) ........... 400

Snow chains.................................. 400

Maintenance....................................... 401

Maintenance service indicator

message ....................................... 401

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator display ............... 403

Resetting the maintenance

service indicator ........................... 403

Vehicle care........................................ 404

Cleaning and care of the vehicle... 404

Practical hints .................................. 413

What to do if … ................................... 414

Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 414

Lamp in center console ................ 426

Vehicle status messages in the

multifunction display .................... 428

Where will I find ...? ............................ 469

First aid kit.................................... 469

Vehicle tool kit.............................. 469

Minispare wheel

(except ML 63 AMG)..................... 473

Collapsible tire

(ML 63 AMG only)......................... 474

Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 475

Unlocking the vehicle ................... 475

Locking the vehicle ....................... 476

Unlocking and opening

the tailgate ................................... 476

Fuel filler flap ................................ 477

Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 478

Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 478

Resetting activated head restraints.... 479

Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 480

Contents

Replacing bulbs ................................. 482

Bulbs ............................................ 482

Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 485

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 490

Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 492

Replacing wiper blades ...................... 494

Front wiper blades ....................... 494

Rear wiper blade .......................... 495

Flat tire .............................................. 497

Preparing the vehicle.................... 497

Mounting the spare wheel............ 498

Bleeding the fuel system

(diesel engine only)............................ 506

Battery ............................................... 507

Disconnecting, removing,

reinstalling and

reconnecting the battery.............. 509

Charging the battery .................... 514

Jump starting ..................................... 515

Towing the vehicle ............................. 518

Installing towing eye bolt.............. 520

Stranded vehicle .......................... 521

Fuses ................................................. 522

Fuse box in

engine compartment .................... 523

Fuse box in cargo compartment... 523 Fuse box in passenger

compartment ............................... 524

Emergency engine shut-down ...... 525

Technical data ................................. 527

Parts service ...................................... 528

Warranty coverage............................. 529

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ..................... 529

Identification labels ........................... 530

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 532

ML 350 ........................................ 532

ML 320 CDI.................................. 532

ML 500 ........................................ 532

ML 63 AMG.................................. 533

Engine................................................ 534

Rims and tires.................................... 536

Same size tires............................. 537

Spare wheel ................................. 538

Electrical system ............................... 540

Main Dimensions............................... 541

Weights ............................................. 542

Fuels, coolants, lubricants................. 543

Capacities .................................... 543

Engine oils ................................... 546

Engine oil additives ...................... 546

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 546

Brake fluid.................................... 546

Premium unleaded gasoline

(gasoline engine).......................... 547

Gasoline additives

(gasoline engine).......................... 547

Fuel requirements........................ 548

Coolants ...................................... 549

Windshield washer and

headlamp cleaning* system......... 551

Index................................................. 553

Product information

왔

Introduction

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.

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.

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).

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 defect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

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

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

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

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

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Maintenance

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

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

Roadside Assistance

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

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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

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

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

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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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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 significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury.

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

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Where to find it

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.

At a glance

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

Getting started

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

Safety and Security

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

Controls in detail

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

Operation

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

Practical hints

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

Technical data

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

Indexes

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.

Introduction

Symbols

Trademarks:

앫 ESP

is a registered trademark of

DaimlerChrysler.

앫 HomeLink

is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.

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.

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

a warning which is continued on the next page.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

a procedure which is continued on the next page.

Display

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

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.

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Operating safety

왔 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

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 operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

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

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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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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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 call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

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Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)

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

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

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.

At a glance

Exterior view

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Storage compartments

Door control panel

At a glance

Exterior view

At a glance

Exterior view

Item Page

1 Tailgate

Opening 119

Closing 121

Power tailgate* 119,

124

Cargo compartment

Vehicle tool kit 469

Spare wheel 473

2 Rear window defroster 208

3 Rear lamps 483

4 Fuel filler flap 352

Refueling 352

Fuel 353,

547

5 Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 49

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors*

201

Power folding* 202

Item Page

6 Towing eye bolt

Installing 520

Vehicle tool kit 469

7 Tires and wheels 365,

536

Checking tire inflation pressure

375

Run Flat Indicator (Canada vehicles)

377

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles)

379

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (Canada vehicles)

381

Flat tire 497

Spare wheel 473

8 Hood 356

Engine oil 358

Coolant 362

Item Page

9 Windshield wipers 60

Wiper blades, replacing 494

Wiper blades, cleaning 410

a Windshield

Cleaning with wiper fluid 62

Cleaning 410

b Roof rails 281

Carriers* 281

c Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 241

d Doors

Locking and unlocking 108

Opening and closing 119

Locking/unlocking in an emergency

478

e Front lamps 483

f Headlamp cleaning system* 200

At a glance

Cockpit

At a glance

Cockpit

Item Page

1 Cruise control lever 246

2 Instrument cluster 26

3 Multifunction steering

wheel

4 Horn

5 Steering wheel gearshift

buttons

194

6 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission

7 Front Parktronic* warning

indicators

276

8 Overhead control panel 33

Item Page

9 Glove box release

Glove box lock

294 295

a Glove box 294

b Center console 31

c Starter switch 40

d Steering wheel adjustment,

manual

e Hood lock release 356

f Parking brake release 57

g Parking brake pedal 65

h Power tailgate switch* 119

j Door control panel 36

Item Page

k Headlamp washer switch* 200

l Exterior lamp switch 59,

136

m Steering wheel adjustment,

electrical* Heated steering wheel*

304

n Combination switch

앫 High beam

앫 Turn signals

앫 Windshield wipers

앫 Rear window wiper

140

At a glance

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

1 L Left turn signal

indicator lamp

2 To dim instrument cluster

illumination

145

3 Reset button for:

앫 Resetting trip odometer

앫 Resetting all settings

146

165

4 To brighten instrument

cluster illumination

145

5 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

6 Clock

Item Page

7 Speedometer with:

- Antilock Brake

System (ABS) indicator lamp

414

’ Variable speed limiter

indicator lamp

l Distance warning

lamp

423

Lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.

Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.

Item Page

; Brake warning lamp,

USA only

415

3 Brake warning lamp,

Canada only

415

v Electronic Stability

Program (ESP

)

warning lamp

419

H Combination low tire

pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale, USA only

Low tire pressure telltale*, Canada only

424

At a glance

Instrument cluster

At a glance

Instrument cluster

Item Page

8 Multifunction display with:

앫 Trip odometer 146

앫 Main odometer 147

9 Tachometer with:

< Seat belt telltale 79,

421

1 Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp

70,

423

q Preglow indicator

lamp

Vehicles with Diesel engine only.

? Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, USA only

417

± Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, Canada only

417

A High beam headlamp

indicator

59,

140

Item Page

a Fuel gauge with:

Fuel tank reserve warning lamp

420

4 Fuel filler flap indica-

tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side

352

b Multifunction display

with:

앫 Outside temperature

display or digital speedometer (depending on selected setting in the control system)

147,

168

앫 Transmission position

indicator

189

앫 Gear range indicator 193

앫 Selected program mode

indicator

196

AMG vehicles only.

Item Page

앫 Distance warning func-

tion* indicator

179

앫 Downhill Speed Regula-

tion (DSR) indicator

265

앫 Off-road driving program

indicator

268

앫 Rear window wiper

indicator

At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page

1 Multifunction display 147

Operating the control system

148

2 Telephone*:

Press button

s to take a call

to dial to redial

t to end a call

to reject an incoming call

3 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button

æ up/to increase

ç down/to decrease

Item Page

4 Voice Control*

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button

j for next display

k for previous display

6 Voice Control*

7 Menu systems:

Press button

è for next menu

ÿ for previous menu

Vehicles without Voice Control: Button without function.

At a glance

Center console

왔 Center console

Upper part

Item Page

1 COMAND system, see sepa-

rate operating instructions

2 Climate control 206

3-zone automatic climate control*

220

Rear window defroster 205

3 Seat heating*,

front passenger side

131

4 Seat ventilation*,

front passenger side

132

5 Parktronic system*

deactivation switch

274

6 Vehicle level control

switch*

271

7 Front passenger front air

bag off indicator lamp

89,

426

Item Page

8 Storage compartment* 296

9 Alarm system indicator

lamp

104

a Electronic Stability Program

(ESP

) switch

100

b Adaptive damping system

(ADS)* switch

269

c Seat ventilation*,

driver’s side

132

d Seat heating*, driver’s side 131

e Switch for Downhill Speed

Regulation (DSR)

265

f Hazard warning flasher 142

g Switch for Off-road driving

program ML 63 AMG: Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission

268

195

At a glance

Center console

Lower part

Item Page

1 Storage compartment 296

앫 Power outlet 302

앫 Ashtray with cigarette

lighter*

300

2 Cup holder 299

3 Armrest storage tray

release

296

4 Armrest storage compart-

ment release

296

5 Card, ticket holder

(removable)

299

At a glance

Overhead control panel

왔 Overhead control panel

Item Page

1 Left reading lamp switch 142

2 Rear interior lighting switch 142

3 Automatic interior lighting

switch

142

4 Front interior lighting switch 142

5 Right reading lamp switch 142

6 Front right interior lamp 142

7 Tilt/sliding sunroof* switch 241

8 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

311

9 Interior rear view mirror 200

a Front right reading lamp 142

Item Page

b Front left reading lamp 142

c Garage door opener* 316

d Vehicles without

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

308

e Vehicles with telephone*

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

308

f Front left interior lamp 142

At a glance

Storage compartments

At a glance

Storage compartments

Item Page

1 Parcel net in front passen-

ger footwell

298

2 Glove box/CD changer* 294

3 Door pocket

4 Parcel net on front passen-

ger seat backrest

298

5 Door pocket

6 Vehicle tool kit, spare wheel 469

7 Door pocket

8 Parcel net on driver’s seat

backrest

298

9 Door pocket

a Holder for gas cards 203

Item Page

b Storage compartment* (de-

pending on equipment configuration for your model)

296

c Depending on vehicle con-

figuration: Storage compartment Ashtray*

296 300

d Cup holders 298

e Storage tray with tele-

phone* compartment Storage compartment with coin holder

296

f Rear storage compartments 297

g Cup holder in rear armrest 299

At a glance

Door control panel

Item Page

1 Inside door handle 118

2 Central unlocking switch

Central locking switch

127 127

3 Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment

4 Selection buttons for exteri-

or rear view mirror adjustment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors*

202

5 Switches for opening/clos-

ing front and rear door windows

236

6 Rear door window override

switch

7 Remote tailgate release

switch, power tailgate*

119,

121

Getting started

Unlocking

Adjusting

Driving

Parking and locking

Getting started

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.

Unlocking

Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey

1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button* for tailgate 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (

컄 page 95)

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey.

All turn signal lamps flash once. The vehicle unlocks. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The locator lighting comes on if the feature is enabled in the control system (

컄 page 172).

왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 108).

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, 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.

Getting started

Unlocking

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*

With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without inserting the SmartKey into the starter switch.

왘 Grasp an outside door handle or the

tailgate handle.

컄 page 172).

왘 Enter the vehicle.

For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 112).

Starter switch positions

To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the respective door.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, 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.

If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you 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.

Getting started

Unlocking

SmartKey

Starter switch

0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con-

sumers, such as seat adjustment

2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) 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 re-

mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (

컄 page 414).

3 Starting position

When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.

When the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch and the automatic transmission is in a position other than P, the automatic transmission automatically shifts to P.

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged.

앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary

(

컄 page 507).

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 515).

To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

Getting started

Unlocking

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

앫 without the brake pedal depressed

corresponds to the various starter switch positions (

컄 page 42)

앫 with the brake pedal firmly depressed

will start the engine (

컄 page 54)

If you wish or should there be a need to insert the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch.

1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

3 USA only 4 Canada only

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.

왘 Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button 1 into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already).

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P (

컄 page 187).

왘 Do not depress the brake pedal.

The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

Getting started

Unlocking

Position 0

Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).

Position 1

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button once.

This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment.

Ignition (or Position 2)

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button twice.

This supplies power for all electrical consumers.

All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) 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 414).

For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 55).

For more information on KEYLESS-GO, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 112).

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO

start/stop button

앫 once more, the ignition (position 2) is

switched on

앫 twice more, the power supply is again

switched off

If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once more, the power supply is again switched off.

When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective systems are operational.

Getting started

Adjusting

왔 Adjusting

Seats

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.

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 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 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 (

컄 page 51).

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

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open.

Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicl e, or wit h access t o an unlocke d vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 82).

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

Getting started

Adjusting

Seat adjustment

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

1 Head restraint height (vehicles with

memory function)*

2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Backrest tilt 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

Vehicles with memory function*:

왘 Open the respective door.

The seat can be adjusted with the respective door opened.

Vehicles without memory function*:

왘 The seat can be adjusted within

3 minutes after either front door has been opened.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in direction of arrow 5.

Adjust the 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.

Seat height

왘 Press the switch up or down in

direction of arrow 3.

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

When the rear seats are folded forward, e.g.

for cargo compartment expansion (

컄 page 284),

the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and rear seats.

When adjusting the seat backrest tilt and head restraint height, make sure the sun visor is folded up (

컄 page 203). If the head restraint is in

the uppermost position, it could hit and damage the sun visor.

The memory function* (컄 page 134) lets you store the settings for the seat positions together with the settings for the steering wheel column and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Getting started

Adjusting

Seat cushion tilt

왘 Press the switch up or down in

direction of arrow 2 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt

왘 Press the switch forward or backward

in direction of arrow 4 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Head restraint height

Vehicles with memory function*:

왘 Press switch 1 (컄 page 44) up or

down in direction of arrow.

Vehicles without memory function*:

1 Head restraint 2 Release button

Raising:

왘 Manually adjust the height of head

restraint 1 by pulling it upward.

If head restraint 1 is fully retracted, push release button 2 in direction of arrow and pull head restraint 1 upward.

Lowering:

왘 To lower head restraint 1, push

release button 2 in direction of arrow and press down on head restraint 1.

Warning! G

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

With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly.

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

Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and 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 attempt to remove front seat head restraints. They can only be removed by qualified technicians. We recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Getting started

Adjusting

Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint.

왘 While seated, reach behind you with

both hands and find lower edge of the head restraint.

왘 Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (

컄 page 128).

Steering wheel

Easy-entry/exit feature*

This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position.

The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the

Comfort

submenu of the control system (

컄 page 177).

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you:

앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on

앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter

switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (

컄 page 41) once

with the driver’s door closed

Warning! G

You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the following:

앫 Move steering wheel adjustment stalk*

(

컄 page 49).

앫 Press one of the memory position

buttons or the memory button M* (

컄 page 135).

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Getting started

Adjusting

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you:

앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch,

앫 open the driver’s door with the

SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 1 (

컄 page 41)

Steering wheel adjustment, manual

Make sure that

앫 you can reach the steering wheel with

your arms slightly bent at the elbows

앫 you can move your legs freely

앫 all displays (including malfunction and

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

The steering wheel adjustment release handle is located on the lower left of the steering column.

The last set steering wheel position is stored

when

앫 the ignition is switched off (컄 page 39)

앫 the position is stored in memory

(

컄 page 135)

If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.

The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted, when the engine is started.

Warning! G

Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Warning! G

Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering wheel is securely locked in place before driving off.

Driving without the steering wheel adjustment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

Getting started

Adjusting

1 Release handle

왘 To unlock the steering column, pull

release handle 1 out to its stop limit.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired

position.

왘 Push release handle 1 back to its

original position to relock the steering column.

The steering column is locked into position again.

왘 Make sure the steering column is

securely locked by trying to move the steering wheel up and down as well as in and out before driving off.

Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*

Make sure that

앫 you can reach the steering wheel with

your arms slightly bent at the elbows

앫 you can move your legs freely

앫 all displays (including malfunction and

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the lower left of the steering column.

Warning! G

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s 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.

The memory function* (컄 page 134) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel column together with the settings for seat positions and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Getting started

Adjusting

1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out

왘 Move stalk forward or back in direction

of arrow 1.

Adjusting steering column up or down

왘 Move stalk up or down in direction of

arrow 2.

Mirrors

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

Interior rear view mirror

왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 200).

Exterior rear view mirrors

Warning! G

In 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.

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.

Warning! G

Exercise care when using the passenger-side 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.

Getting started

Adjusting

The buttons are located on the driver’s door.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-

ror button

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

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

terior rear view mirror or button 3 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

The indicator lamp on the respective button comes on for approximately 15 seconds.

왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down,

left, or right according to the desired setting.

For more information, see “Rear view mirrors” (

컄 page 200).

If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before any adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated.

If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

Vehicle with power folding exterior rear view mirrors*: If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press fold button 1 (

컄 page 202) to fold mirrors in, then

press fold button 1 (

컄 page 202) again to fold

mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism.

The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

The memory function* (컄 page 134) lets you store the settings for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the setting for the steering wheel column and the seat positions.

At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

Getting started

Driving

왔 Driving

Fastening the seat belts

Warning! G

Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedal’s range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure that the pedals still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury.

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 air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (

컄 page 77).

Warning! G

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (

컄 page 82).

Getting started

Driving

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

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 73) and (컄 page 77).

Getting started

Driving

왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out

of seat belt outlet 1.

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 2 into buckle 3

(

컄 page 52) until it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Seat belt height adjustment

1 Release button

왘 Press release button 1 and move the

seat belt height adjuster upward or downward.

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 53).

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

upright position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a

person 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 periodically

during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned.

앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted

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

Getting started

Driving

Starting the engine Automatic transmission

Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission

P Park position

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position

For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” (

컄 page 185).

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.

Warning! G

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible 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.

Getting started

Driving

Starting with the SmartKey

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

컄 page 66).

Gasoline engine

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P.

The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on

(컄 page 147).

왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (

컄 page 39) and hold until

the engine starts.

Diesel engine

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P.

The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on

(컄 page 147).

왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 2 (

컄 page 40).

Preglow indicator lamp q in the instrument cluster comes on.

왘 As soon as preglow indicator

lamp q goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (

컄 page 40) and release it.

The engine starts automatically.

Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

You can start your vehicle without the

SmartKey in the starter switch using the

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in the

starter switch.

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be

located in the vehicle.

You can also use the “touch-start” function.

Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immediately. The engine then starts automatically.

If the engine is at operating temperature,

preglow indicator lamp q may not stay on and you can start the engine without preglowing.

Warning! G

As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Getting started

Driving

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

1 USA only 2 Canada only

왘 Make sure KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button 1 is inserted in the starter switch (

컄 page 41).

For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*” (

컄 page 67).

Gasoline engine

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P.

The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on

(컄 page 147).

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

starting procedure.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button 1 once.

The engine starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.

Diesel engine

왘 Make sure the automatic transmission

is set to P.

The transmission position indicator in the multifunction display should be on

왘 Depress the brake pedal during the

starting procedure.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator.

왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button 1 once.

The engine preglows and starts if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle.

If you wish to start the engine using the SmartKey instead of the KEYLESS-GO feature, remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the starter switch (

컄 page 41).

If the engine is at operating temperature,

the time the engine needs to preglow is reduced.

Getting started

Driving

Starting difficulties

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

왘 If you are starting the engine with the

SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.

왘 If you are starting the engine with

KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

Or:

왘 Remove KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button from starter switch (

컄 page 41).

왘 Start the engine with the SmartKey as

radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

왘 Repeat the starting procedure

(

컄 page 54). Remember that extended

starting attempts can drain the battery.

왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 515).

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

왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on

release handle 2.

The warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you 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 injury.

Getting started

Driving

Driving off

왘 Depress the brake pedal.

The gear selector lever can now be used.

왘 Shift automatic transmission to D or R

(

컄 page 187).

왘 Release the brake pedal.

왘 Carefully depress the accelerator

pedal.

After a cold start, the automatic transmission shifts at a higher engine revolution. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) to reach its operating temperature earlier.

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

Shifting from gear position P to position R, N, or D is only possible with the brake pedal

depressed. Without the brake pedal depressed, the gear selector lever can be moved, but the parking pawl remains engaged, not allowing shifting to occur.

If you hear a warning signal and the

message

Release parking brake

appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake.

Release the parking brake (

컄 page 57).

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

The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated (

컄 page 176).

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

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.

Warning! G

It is dangerous to shift the automatic transmission 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.

Getting started

Driving

For more information, see “Driving instructions” (

컄 page 325).

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

컄 page 333).

Switching on headlamps

Low beam headlamps

The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

Exterior lamp switch

1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position B.

The low beam headlamps come on.

High beam

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

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High beam flasher

왘 Push the combination switch in

direction of arrow 1.

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

컄 page 26).

For more information on headlamps, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 136).

Shift the automatic transmission to

position P or 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.

ML 63 AMG: At engine temperatures below 68°F (20°C), the engine’s maximum speed is restricted in order to protect it from damage. Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort.

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

Getting started

Driving

Turn signals

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

Combination switch

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left

왘 Press the combination switch in

direction of arrow 1 or 2.

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

컄 page 26).

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movement.

Windshield wipers

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

Combination switch

1 Single wipe

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

2 Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

If the combination switch is pressed to point of resistance and released, the corresponding turn signal will flash three times.

Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid (

컄 page 62).

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

앫 For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe

location and

앫 remove SmartKey from starter switch

앫 turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and open the driver’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch)

before attempting to remove any blockage.

Getting started

Driving

Switching on windshield wipers

왘 Turn the combination switch to the

desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.

M Windshield wipers off

U Slow intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with low sensitivity.

V Fast intermittent wiping

Rain sensor operation with high sensitivity.

u Slow continuous wiping

t Fast continuous wiping

Intermittent wiping

Only switch on intermittent wiping under wet weather conditions or in the presence of precipitation.

When you select intermittent wiping, the rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor automatically sets a suitable wiping interval depending on the wetness of the sensor surface.

왘 Turn the combination switch to

position U or V.

After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor.

Single wipe

왘 Press the combination switch briefly in

direction of arrow 1 to the resistance point.

The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.

앫 Remove blockage.

앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again.

If windshield wipers fail to function at all in combination switch position U or V,

앫 set the combination switch to the next

higher wiper speed

앫 have the windshield wipers checked at the

nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center

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 windshield wipers may be damaged as a result.

If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an undesired fashion. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windows. You should therefore switch off the windshield wipers when weather conditions are dry.

Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed.

Intermittent wiping will be continued when

앫 all doors are closed

and

앫 the automatic transmission is set to

position D or R

앫 the wiper setting is changed using the

combination switch

Getting started

Driving

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Press the combination switch in direc-

tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point.

The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning

system*” (

컄 page 363).

Rear window wiper/washer

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

Combination switch

1 Rear window wiper switch 2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid 3 Intermittent wiping 4 Rear window wiper off 5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid

6 Rear window wiper indicator

왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 40).

Activating intermittent wipe

왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to

position 3 (

컄 page 62).

In the lower multifunction display you will see indicator 6, indicating that the rear window wiper is activated.

To prevent smears on the windshield, wipe with windshield washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining.

The rear window wiper engages automatical-

ly when the automatic transmission is shifted to position R with the windshield wipers switched on.

Getting started

Driving

Deactivating intermittent wipe

왘 Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to

position 4 (

컄 page 62).

Indicator 6 for the rear window wiper is cleared from the lower multifunction display, indicating that the rear window wiper is deactivated.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

왘 Turn and hold rear window wiper

switch 1 in position 2 or 5 (

컄 page 62) until the rear window is

clean.

The rear window wiper operates with washer fluid.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning

system*” (

컄 page 363).

Problems while driving

The engine runs erratically and misfires

앫 An ignition cable may be damaged

(gasoline engine only).

앫 The engine electronics may not be

operating properly.

앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered

the catalytic converter and damaged it (gasoline engine only).

왘 Give very little gas.

왘 Have the problem repaired by an

authorized 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 in a safe location as

soon as possible and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool off.

왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-

ant if necessary (

컄 page 362).

Getting started

Driving

In case of accident

If the vehicle is leaking fuel:

왘 Do not start the engine under any

circumstances.

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.

Getting started

Parking and locking

왔 Parking and locking

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

Parking brake

1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle

Warning! G

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the 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, or damage to the vehicle drivetrain, 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 Shift the automatic transmission to

position P.

앫 Slowly release brake pedal.

앫 When parked on an incline, turn front

wheel towards the road curb.

앫 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).

앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when leaving.

Warning! G

Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle’s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged. Make sure not to endanger any other road users when you engage the parking brake.

Getting started

Parking and locking

왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1.

When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on.

Switching off headlamps

왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M

(

컄 page 59).

For more information, see “Lighting” (

컄 page 136).

Turning off the engine

왘 Shift the automatic transmission to

position P (

컄 page 187).

왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 65).

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you 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 shift the automatic transmission out of position P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Warning! G

Getting out of your vehicle with the automatic transmission 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 (

컄 page 187).

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

If the engine cannot be turned off as described, see “Emergency engine shut-down” (

컄 page 525).

Warning! G

Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. 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.

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

컄 page 187).

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

Getting started

Parking and locking

Turning off with the SmartKey

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 (

컄 page 39).

왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

The immobilizer is activated.

Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button (

컄 page 41) to turn off the

engine.

With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1. With the driver’s door opened, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch (

컄 page 39).

Releasing seat belts

왘 Press the seat belt release button

(

컄 page 52).

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

If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch with the transmission in a position other than P, the transmission will automatically shift to P.

Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the SmartKey alone will not automatically shift the transmission to P. Only when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch will the transmission automatically shift to P.

You can turn off the engine while driving by pressing and holding the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button for approximately 3 seconds.

If you turn off the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver’s door with the transmission in a position other than P, the transmission will automatically shift to P.

Keep in mind that turning off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button alone will not automatically shift the transmission to P. Only when the driver’s door is opened will the transmission automatically shift to P.

Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Getting started

Parking and locking

Locking 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors and

the tailgate.

Locking with the SmartKey

왘 Press lock button ‹ on the

SmartKey (

컄 page 38).

With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 108).

Locking with KEYLESS-GO*

1 Lock button on the outside door handle

왘 Press lock button 1 on an outside

door handle.

With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (

컄 page 108).

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.

Warning! G

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, 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.

If you hear a warning signal you have forgotten to switch off the headlamps before opening the driver’s door.

In addition the message

Switch off lights

appears in the multifunction display.

Switch off the headlamps.

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Panic alarm

Driving safety systems

Anti-theft systems

Safety and Security

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 (컄 page 77)

앫 Child restraints (컄 page 92)

앫 Lower Anchors and Tethers for

ildren (LATCH) (컄 page 91)

Additional protection potential provide

앫 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

with

앫 Air bags (컄 page 71)

앫 Air bag control unit (with crash

sensors)

앫 Emergency Tensioning Device

(ETD) for seat belts (

컄 page 80)

앫 Active head restraints (컄 page 80)

Air bag system components with

앫 Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp (

컄 page 89)

앫 Front passenger seat with Occupant

lassification System (OCS)

(

컄 page 85)

Although independent systems, their protective functions work in conjunction with each other.

The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates early detection of malfunctions. The

1 indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster (

컄 page 26) comes on when the

ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after the engine was started.

The SRS components are in operational readiness if the

1 indicator lamp is not

lit when the engine is running.

A malfunction in the system has been detected if the

1 indicator lamp:

앫 fails to go out not later than approxi-

mately 4 seconds after the engine was started

앫 does not come on at all

앫 comes on after the engine was started

or while driving

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 82).

Warning! G

Modifications to or work improperly conducted on restraint systems (such as seat belts and anchors, emergency tensioning devices, seat belt force limiters or air bags) or their wiring, as well as tampering with interconnected electronic systems, can lead to the restraint systems no longer functioning as intended.

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Air bags

Air bags or emergency tensioning devices, for example, could deploy inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents although the deceleration threshold for air bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore, never modify the restraint systems. Do not tamper with electronic components or their software.

Warning! G

In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on 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 deploy 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 air bag deployment. Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a local authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.

Warning! G

Air bags are designed to reduce the potential of injury and fatality in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), side impacts (side impact air bags* and head protection window curtain air bags) or rollovers (head protection window curtain air bags). However, no system available today can totally eliminate injuries and fatalities.

The deployment of the air bags temporarily releases a small amount of dust from the air bags. 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 air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or door.

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Warning! G

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

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

컄 page 51).

Since the air bag 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 air bag. Occupants who are unbelted, out of position or too close to the air bag can be seriously injured or killed by an air bag 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.

앫 Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possi-

ble rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breastbone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 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 Do not lean 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’s front air bag inflates.

앫 Adjust the front passenger seat as far as

possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.

앫 Always sit nearly upright, properly use

the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

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.

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag

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

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

(1) Always sit nearly upright, properly use

the seat belts and for children 12 years old and under, use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

(2) Always wear seat belts properly.

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

Air bags are designed to deploy only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags), and in side impacts (side impact and head protection window curtain air bags) which exceed preset thresholds, and in certain rollovers (head protection window curtain air bags). Only during these events will they provide their supplemental protection.

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

In case of other types of impacts and impacts below air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will not deploy. The driver and passenger will then be protected to the extent possible by a properly fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in a rollover.

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

It is important to your safety and that of your passengers that you replace deployed air bags and repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for occupants.

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앫 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 belts installed or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Air bags and pyrotechnic emergency

tensioning devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be replaced.

앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges.

They could tear.

앫 Do not make any modification that could

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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.

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 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, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.).

앫 Do not hang items such 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 window curtain air bag is deployed.

앫 Air bag system components will be hot

after an air bag has inflated. Do not touch.

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 In addition, improper repair work on the

SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag 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 air bag 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, required inflation volume, and the textile structure of the air bags, there is the possibility of abrasions or other potentially more serious injuries resulting from air bag deployment.

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Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for availability.

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Front air bags

1 Driver air bag 2 Passenger air bag

Driver and front passenger front air bags are deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact air

bags

The air bags 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 air bag will only be deployed if:

앫 the system, based on OCS weight sen-

sor readings, senses that the front passenger seat is occupied

앫 the 59 indicator lamp in

the center console is not lit (

컄 page 89)

앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-

ment threshold

The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit.

On the front passenger-side, the front air bag deployment is additionally influenced by the passenger’s weight category as identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS) (

컄 page 85).

The lighter the front passenger side occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration rate required for the second stage inflation of the air bag.

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Side impact air bags, window curtain air bags

1 Front side impact air bag 2 Window curtain air bag 3 Rear side impact air bag*

The side impact air bags and window curtain air bags are deployed:

앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle

앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-

ment threshold

앫 independently of the front air bags

In addition, the window curtain air bags 2 are deployed in certain vehicle rollovers.

The front passenger side impact air bag will not deploy if the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is empty and the front passenger seat belt is not fastened (latch plate is not inserted into the buckle). With an empty front passenger seat and the seat belt fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buckle) the front passenger side impact air bag will deploy independently of the empty seat.

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

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The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trim panels including, for example, the addition of door speakers.

Improper repair work on the doors or the modification or addition of components to the doors create a risk of rendering the side impact air bags inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment. Work on the doors must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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Seat belts

Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.

In addition, applicable motor vehicle safety laws require you to wear seat belts. Even where this is not the case, we strongly recommend that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.

For more information, see “Fastening the seat belts” (

컄 page 51).

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 82).

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Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of 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. Air bags can only protect as they are designed if the occupants are properly wearing their seat belts.

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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.

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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 of the ETDs 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 air bag, passenger front air bag, side impact air bags, head protection window curtain air bags for side windows), ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device), and front seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags and ETD) and side (side impact, window curtain air bags and ETD) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds and in

certain rollovers (window curtain air bags and ETD).

앫 Never wear the shoulder belt under your

arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a frontal 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, SmartKeys, etc., as these might cause injuries.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips and not across the abdomen . I f t he be lt is po si ti on ed ac ro ss yo ur abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash.

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Enhanced seat belt reminder system

When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts.

If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning chime will also sound for a maximum of 6 seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.

If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt (with the front passenger seat occupied) is not fastened with front doors closed,

앫 the seat belt telltale < remains illu-

minated for as long as either the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened

앫 and if the vehicle speed once exceeds

15 mph (25 km/h), the seat belt telltale < starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with increasing

intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver’s and the front passenger’s seat belt are fastened.

If the driver’s or the front passenger’s seat belt remains unfastened after 60 seconds, the warning chime stops sounding, the seat belt telltale < stops flashing but continues to be illuminated.

The seat belt telltale < will only go out if both the driver’s and the front passenger’s seat belt (with the front passenger seat occupied) are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a front door is opened.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 421).

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 would not have the full width of the belt to distribute 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.

앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant

or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), seat belt force limiter

Depending on vehicle production date, the seat belts for the front and rear or rear outer seats are equipped with emergency tensioning devices and belt force limiters.

The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases:

앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts

exceeding the system deployment threshold

앫 in certain vehicle rollovers

앫 if the restraint systems are operational

and functioning correctly, see 1 indicator lamp (

컄 page 423)

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, when activated, are employed to help reduce the peak force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash.

Active head restraint

The active head restraints are intended to offer the driver and front passenger increased protection from whiplash type injuries. In the event of a rear-end collision, the active head restraints on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats are designed to move forward in the direction of travel, providing the head with increased support earlier on in the collision sequence. The active head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not.

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 or rear outer seats (depending on vehicle production date) will activate with or without the respective seat belt fastened.

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

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

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Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent the activation of the active head restraint. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for availability.

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You cannot remove the active head restraint on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

For information on head restraint adjustment, see “Seats” (

컄 page 43).

For information on resetting the activated active head restraints, see “Resetting activated head restraints” (

컄 page 479).

Rear head restraints

Do not attach any objects (e.g. hangers) to the head restraints posts. Otherwise, the active head restraints may not be able to function properly or offer the intended degree of protection in the event of an accident.

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

Adjust head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and 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.

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

With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly.

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

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

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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

properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

Infant and child restraint systems

We recommend 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 the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During 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. To deactivate the special seat belt retractor for the front passenger seat, the front passenger seat must be in the most backward position. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner.

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

앫 injure themselves on parts of the vehicle

앫 be seriously or fatally injured through

excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold

Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be turned on these parts.

If children open a door, they could

앫 injure other persons

앫 get out of the car and injure themselves

or be injured by following traffic

Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the passenger or cargo compartment unless they are firmly secured in place. For more information, see “Loading” (

컄 page 281) and

“Useful features” (

컄 page 294).

Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo increases a child’s risk of injury in the event of

앫 strong braking maneuvers

앫 sudden changes of direction

앫 an accident

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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 in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the child restraint, 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 these standards can be found on the instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.

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 the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints.

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

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

컄 page 92).

For information on LATCH-type child seat mounts, see “Child seat anchors – LATCH type” (

컄 page 91).

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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for the size and weight of the child.

The infant or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, the seat belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.

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Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child.

Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat:

앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag

technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the OCS senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front passenger seat.

앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on

the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology installed in your vehicle. The only means to completely eliminate this risk is to never place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat. We therefore strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the back seat.

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child

restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 59 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 59 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the lamp is illuminated. If the 59 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

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Occupant Classification System

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.

Occupants must sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with their back against the seat backrest and feet on the floor to be correctly classified. If the occupant’s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by leaning on armrests), the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant’s weight category.

앫 If you have to place a child in a

forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. For children larger than the typical 12-month-old child, the front passenger front air bag may or may not be activated (

컄 page 86).

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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.

Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in 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.

The system does not deactivate the front passenger side impact air bag, the window curtain air bag, and the emergency tensioning device.

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Furthermore, the occupant weight may appear to increase or decrease due to objects hanging on the seat, other passengers pushing on the seat, objects lodged underneath the seat or stuffed between seat and middle console or between seat and door or due to objects applying pressure on the back of the seat. Always make sure that the seat has clearance in all directions at all times.

Both, driver and the front passenger should always use the 59 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front passenger is properly positioned.

If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.

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If the 59 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger re-position himself or herself in the seat until the 59 indicator lamp goes out, or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat.

More information about air bag display messages (

컄 page 440).

In the event of a collision, the air bag control unit will not allow front passenger front air bag deployment when the OCS classified the front passenger seat occupant as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint or if the front passenger seat is sensed as being empty.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat is classified as being empty, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.

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When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then, depending on occupant weight sensor readings from the seat, remain illuminated or go out. With the 59 indicator lamp illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 59 indicator lamp out, the front passenger front air bag is activated.

When the OCS senses that the front passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is activated.

If the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed.

If the 59 indicator lamp is not illuminated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed:

앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts

앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment

threshold

앫 independently of the side impact air

bags.

If the front passenger front air bag is deployed, the rate of inflation will be influenced by:

앫 the rate of vehicle deceleration as

assessed by the air bag control unit

앫 the front passenger’s weight category

as identified by the Occupant Classification System (OCS)

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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or child restraint recommended for the size and weight of the child.

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Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front passenger seat:

앫 Your vehicle is equipped with air bag

technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a typical 12-month-old child or less along with the weight of a standard appropriate child restraint on the front passenger seat.

앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on

앫 If you must install a rear-facing child

restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated. Should the 59 indicator lamp not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. Periodically check the 59 indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 59 indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 59 indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates.

앫 If you have to place a child in a

컄 page 87).

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The 59 indicator lamp is located in the center console.

1 59 indicator lamp

The 59 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the starter switch in position 0 (

컄 page 39).

Deployment of the driver front air bag does not mean that the front passenger front air bag also should have deployed.

The Occupant Classification System (

컄 page 85)

may have determined:

앫 that the seat was empty or occupied by the

weight up to or less than that of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint – both instances where the system suppresses deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag.

앫 that the seat was occupied by a small individ-

ual (such as a young teenager or a small adult) or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard child restraint – instances where the system may suppress deployment of the front passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag.

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If the 1 indicator lamp and the 59 indicator lamp are lit at the same time, there is a malfunction in the Occupant Classification System. The front passenger front air bag will be deactivated in this case. Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS:

앫 Do not place more than 4.4 lbs (2 kg)

into the parcel net on the back of the front passenger seat. Otherwise, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category.

앫 Do not place objects under and/or

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Self-test Occupant Classification System

After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the 59 indicator lamp (

컄 page 89) located in the center console

illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the front passenger seat and the system senses the occupant as being an adult, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approximately 6 seconds.

If the seat is not occupied and the system senses the front passenger seat as being empty, the 59 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out.

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

컄 page 426).

앫 Do not hang anything from or attach any

items to the seats.

앫 Do not stuff objects such as books be-

tween the middle console and the front passenger seat.

앫 Do not move the front passenger seat

backwards against stiff objects.

앫 Sit properly belted in a nearly upright

position with your back against the seat backrest.

앫 Do not lean on the armrests or lift your-

self from the seat by using the handle over the door as this may cause the OCS to be unable to correctly approximate the occupant weight category.

앫 Only have the seat repaired or replaced

by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

앫 Read and observe all warnings in this

chapter.

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If the 59 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat.

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Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the Occupant Classification 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 increasing protection for the child.

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

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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 outer rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH child seat with matching mounting fittings.

The LATCH anchors are blended with covers.

1 Anchorage ring covers

왘 Remove anchorage ring cover 1 from

the seat on which a child seat is to be installed.

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Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in 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 over 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.

Install child seat according to manufacturer’s instructions.

The ch il d sea t mus t be f ir mly a ttac hed t o t he right and left side anchors 2 (

컄 page 92).

An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child.

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.

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2 Anchors

왘 Install a LATCH type child seat accord-

ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation of infant and child restraint system

This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at each of the rear seating positions.

1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook

왘 Move the respective head restraint to

its uppermost position (

컄 page 129).

왘 Guide top tether strap between head

restraint and top of seat backrest.

1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook

Make sure the seat belt for the center seat

can operate freely with a child seat installed.

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.

For safety, make sure hook 2 has attached

to anchorage ring 1 beyond the safety catch, as illustrated.

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왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part

of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 1.

Make sure

앫 the top tether strap is not twisted

앫 the head restraint is installed and

positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat backrest

앫 top tether strap is positioned be-

tween the seat backrest and the cargo compartment cover blind (if installed)

앫 the top tether strap is positioned

between the seat backrest and the partition net* (if installed)

왘 Lower the head restraint if necessary

(

컄 page 129).

Make sure the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat backrest.

왘 Install the child restraint system and

tighten the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Blocking of rear door window operation

With the override switch you can disable the rear side window switches in the rear door panels.

Warning! G

After installing top tether straps, make sure that the seat backrests are in an upright position and are properly locked. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat backrest is not properly locked, the seat backrest could fold. The child seat would no longer be properly supported or positioned to provide its intended benefit.

Warning! G

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

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, 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.

Safety and Security

Occupant safety

The override switch is located on the driver’s door control panel.

1 Override switch

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

컄 page 236).

Disabling

왘 Press override switch 1 until it engag-

es.

The switch engages in the recessed position.

The rear door windows can no longer be operated using the switches located in the rear doors.

Enabling

왘 Press override switch 1 once more.

The switch disengages from its recessed position back to its original position.

The rear door windows can again be operated using the switches located in the rear doors.

Operating the rear door windows using the switches located on the door control panel of the driver’s door is still possible.

Safety and Security

Panic alarm

왔 Panic alarm

1 Â button

Activating

왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least

1 second.

The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be within 30 ft (9 m) of the vehicle.

An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly.

Deactivating

왘 Press button 1 again.

The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be within 30 ft (9 m) of the vehicle.

왘 Insert SmartKey or the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop

button (

컄 page 41).

The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be in the vehicle.

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 interfer-

ence, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

Safety and Security

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 ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

앫 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)

앫 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System)

ABS

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 to light brake pressure.

The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster (

컄 page 26) comes on when you

switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running.

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 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.

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.

In winter operation, the maximum effective-

ness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP

, the EBP, and the 4-ETS is only achieved with winter tires (

컄 page 399) or snow chains as required.

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.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

Emergency brake maneuver

왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

Off-road – ABS

With the off-road driving program switched on (

컄 page 268), the ABS designed for

off-road use is automatically activated.

When applying the 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.

For more information, see “Practical hints” (

컄 page 413).

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.

왘 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.

Warning! G

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS, the ESP

, and the 4-ETS are also switched off. The basic driving and braking functions are still available.

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance.

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.

Warning! G

If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake system is still functioning, but without the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

ESP

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is running. It 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 ESP

also helps stabilize the vehicle during braking maneuvers.

The ESP

warning lamp v in the instru-

ment cluster (

컄 page 26) flashes when the

ESP

is engaged.

The ESP

warning lamp v in the instru-

ment cluster come on when you switch on the ignition. 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.

Warning! G

Never switch off the ESP® when you see the

ESP

warning lamp v flashing in the in-

strument cluster. 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.

Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

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

컄 page 419) and

(

컄 page 436).

Switching off the ESP

To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch 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 when driving with snow chains

앫 in deep snow

앫 in sand or gravel

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 capabiliti es 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.

Operational or performance test must only be conducted on a two-axle dynanometer. If such tests are necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You could otherwise seriously damage the brake system or the transfer case which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Because the ESP® operates automatically,

the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when testing the brakes on a brake test dynamometer and such testing should be no longer than 10 seconds.

Active braking action through the ESP

may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

The ESP® will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (

컄 page 536).

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.

Do not switch off the ESP

when a spare

wheel is mounted.

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