Mercedes Benz R350 2006, R500 2006 Owner Manual

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Operator’s Manual
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Order No. 6515 1803 13 Part No. 251 584 13 81 USA Edition B, 2006
Operator’s Manual R-Class
R 350 R 500
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Please read this manual carefully,
then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.
Your selection of our product is a demon­stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de­sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef­forts of many skilled engineers and crafts­men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen­gers, we ask you to make a small invest­ment of time:
Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de­signed to acquaint you with the opera­tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc­cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction .......................................... 9
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.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance .......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Storage compartments......................... 32
Door control panel................................ 34
Getting started ................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Unlocking with Keyless-Go* ........... 37
Starter switch positions.................. 38
Adjusting .............................................. 42
Seats .............................................. 42
Steering wheel................................ 45
Mirrors............................................ 47
Driving.................................................. 50
Fastening the seat belts ................. 50
Starting the engine ......................... 53
Parking brake ................................. 56
Driving ............................................ 56
Switching on headlamps ................. 58
Turn signals .................................... 58
Windshield wipers........................... 59
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 61
Problems while driving.................... 62
Parking and locking .............................. 64
Parking brake ................................. 65
Switching off headlamps................. 65
Turning off the engine..................... 66
Releasing seat belts........................ 67
Locking........................................... 67
Contents
Safety and Security .......................... 69
Occupant safety................................... 70
Air bags .......................................... 71
Seat belts ....................................... 77
Preventive occupant safety* (PRE-SAFE
Children in the vehicle.................... 82
Blocking of rear door window
operation........................................ 93
Panic alarm .......................................... 95
Activating ....................................... 96
Deactivating ................................... 96
Driving safety systems......................... 97
ABS ................................................ 97
BAS ................................................ 99
ESP
EBP............................................... 102
4-ETS............................................ 102
Anti-theft systems.............................. 104
Immobilizer................................... 104
Anti-theft alarm system ................ 104
Tow-away alarm ........................... 106
®
) ................................... 81
®
............................................... 99
Controls in detail ............................. 109
Locking and unlocking ....................... 110
SmartKey ..................................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 114
Opening the doors from the inside 121
Opening the tailgate..................... 122
Closing the tailgate ...................... 124
Automatic central locking ............ 130
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ..................................... 131
Seats ................................................. 132
Easy-entry/exit feature* .............. 132
Lumbar support............................ 136
Multicontour seat*....................... 136
Rear seats.................................... 137
Seat heating*............................... 141
Memory function* ............................. 144
Storing positions into memory ..... 145
Recalling positions from memory. 145 Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 146
Lighting.............................................. 147
Exterior lamp switch..................... 147
Combination switch ..................... 151
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* ......................................... 152
Hazard warning flasher ................ 153
Interior lighting ............................ 154
Door entry lamps ......................... 157
Cargo compartment lamp ............ 157
Instrument cluster ............................. 158
Instrument cluster illumination .... 158
Trip odometer .............................. 159
Tachometer.................................. 159
Outside temperature indicator..... 159
Control system .................................. 161
Multifunction display.................... 161
Multifunction steering wheel........ 162
Menus.......................................... 164
Standard display menu ................ 168
AUDIO menu ................................ 170
NAV* menu.................................. 172
AIRMATIC*/Compass menu ........ 172
Vehicle status message memory
menu............................................ 173
Settings menu.............................. 174
Vehicle configuration ................... 191
Trip computer menu..................... 192
TEL menu* ................................... 194
Contents
Automatic transmission..................... 197
Gear selector lever....................... 197
Shifting procedure ....................... 199
Transmission positions................. 200
Gear ranges ................................. 202
Driving tips................................... 203
Automatic shift program .............. 204
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 205 Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 207
Good visibility .................................... 208
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 208
Rear view mirrors ......................... 208
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors* ....................................... 211
Sun visors .................................... 212
Rear door window sunshade* ...... 214
Third-row sunshade*.................... 214
Rear window defroster ................. 215
Climate control.................................. 216
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 220
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode........... 221
Setting the temperature................ 222
Adjusting air distribution............... 222
Adjusting air volume ..................... 222
Front defroster.............................. 223
Air recirculation mode .................. 224
Air conditioning............................. 226
Residual heat and ventilation........ 227
Rear climate control ..................... 228
3-zone automatic climate control* ..... 230
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 234
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 235
Setting the temperature................ 236
Adjusting air distribution............... 236
Adjusting air volume ..................... 237
Front defroster.............................. 238
Maximum cooling MAX COOL....... 239
Air recirculation mode .................. 239
Air conditioning............................. 241
Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones........................ 242
Residual heat and ventilation........ 243
Rear automatic climate control..... 244
Power windows .................................. 248
Opening and closing ..................... 248
Synchronizing the door windows .. 251
Summer opening feature .............. 251
Convenience closing feature......... 252
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 255
Opening and closing ..................... 255
Synchronizing ............................... 258
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel*............................... 259
Roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel ........................... 259
Opening and closing the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel ........................... 260
Synchronizing the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel......... 262
Driving systems.................................. 264
Cruise control ............................... 264
AIRMATIC* ................................... 269
Parktronic* (Parking assist).......... 274
Contents
Loading .............................................. 279
Roof rack*.................................... 279
Loading instructions..................... 280
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 281
Hooks........................................... 282
Expanding cargo compartment .... 283
Cargo compartment cover blind*. 288
Partition net* ............................... 290
Useful features .................................. 294
Storage compartments................. 294
Parcel nets ................................... 298
Cup holders.................................. 299
Ashtrays* ..................................... 302
Cigarette lighter* ......................... 305
Power outlets ............................... 306
Rear center console* ................... 308
Telephone*................................... 310
Tele Aid* ...................................... 311
Garage door opener* ................... 320
Compass ...................................... 327
Floormats* ................................... 328
Infrared reflecting windshield*..... 328
Operation ......................................... 329
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 330
Driving instructions............................ 331
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 331
Drinking and driving ..................... 331
Pedals .......................................... 331
Power assistance ......................... 331
Brakes.......................................... 332
Driving off .................................... 333
Parking......................................... 334
Tires ............................................. 334
Hydroplaning................................ 335
Tire traction.................................. 335
Tire speed rating .......................... 336
Winter driving instructions ........... 337
Standing water............................. 338
Passenger compartment .............. 338
Driving abroad.............................. 339
Control and operation of radio
transmitters ................................. 339
Catalytic converter....................... 340
Emission control .......................... 340
Coolant temperature .................... 341
At the gas station .............................. 342
Refueling...................................... 342
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 343
Engine compartment ......................... 345
Hood ............................................ 345
Engine oil ..................................... 346
Transmission fluid level................ 350
Coolant level ................................ 351
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system*....................................... 352
Tires and wheels................................ 353
Important guidelines .................... 353
Tire care and maintenance........... 354
Direction of rotation..................... 356
Loading the vehicle ...................... 356
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 363
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 365
Tire labeling ................................. 375
Load identification ....................... 380
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 380
Maximum tire load ....................... 382
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 382
Contents
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles)............. 383
Tire ply material ........................... 385
Tire and loading terminology........ 385
Rotating tires ............................... 388
Winter driving .................................... 390
Winter tires .................................. 390
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 391
Snow chains................................. 391
Maintenance...................................... 392
Clearing the maintenance service
indicator....................................... 393
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 393
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator........................... 393
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 394
Vehicle care....................................... 395
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 395
Practical hints .................................. 403
What to do if … ................................... 404
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 404
Lamp in center console................. 414
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 416
Where will I find ...? ............................ 454
First aid kit.................................... 454
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 454
Spare wheel .................................. 457
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 459
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 459
Locking the vehicle ....................... 460
Fuel filler flap ................................ 461
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 462
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 462
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 463
SmartKey ...................................... 463
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 464
Replacing bulbs .................................. 465
Bulbs............................................. 465
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 468
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 472
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 475
Front wiper blades ........................ 475
Rear wiper blade........................... 476
Flat tire............................................... 478
Preparing the vehicle .................... 478
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 479
Battery ............................................... 487
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and reconnecting
the battery.................................... 489
Charging the battery ..................... 495
Jump starting...................................... 496
Towing the vehicle.............................. 499
Installing towing eye bolts ............ 501
Stranded vehicle ........................... 502
Fuses.................................................. 503
Main fuse box ............................... 504
Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 504
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 505
Contents
Technical data.................................. 507
Parts service ...................................... 508
Warranty coverage............................. 509
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 509
Identification labels............................ 510
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 512
Engine................................................ 513
Rims and tires.................................... 514
Same size tires............................. 516
Spare wheel (collapsible tire) ....... 517
Electrical system................................ 518
Main Dimensions ............................... 519
Weights.............................................. 520
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 521
Capacities .................................... 521
Engine oils.................................... 523
Engine oil additives ...................... 523
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 523
Brake fluid.................................... 523
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 524
Fuel requirements ........................ 524
Gasoline additives ........................ 525
Coolants....................................... 525
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system ......................... 528
Technical terms............................... 529
Index................................................. 535

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi­vidual cases an official approval or authori­zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces­sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Introduction

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

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in­structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam­age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail­ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor­mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc­tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating proce­dures.
The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:
New Light Truck Limited Warranty,
Emission System Warranty,
Emission Performance Warranty,
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).
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Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au­thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal­functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe­riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at­tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc­curs:
(1) the same substantial defect or 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 be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus­tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Roadside Assistance will be provided in ac­cordance with standard program guide­lines which include providing service to the vehicle up to a reasonable distance from a paved roadway. We will make every effort to assist in a breakdown situation, howev­er, the accessibility of your vehicle will be determined by our authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center techni­cian or the tow service provider on a case-by-case basis and may be a factor in our ability to respond.
Additional charges may be applicable for a breakdown location determined not to be a reasonably accessible roadside location as determined by our authorized technician and tow service provider.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.
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Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa­tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser­vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail­able to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Truck” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen­ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for­eign countries, please be aware that:
service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
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Where to find it

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
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 glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are de­signed to help you find information quickly and easily.
The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:
this Operator’s Manual
the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi­cle.
Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.
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Symbols

Symbols
Trademarks:
®
ESP
HomeLink
The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
and PRE-SAFE® are registered
trademarks of DaimlerChrysler.
®
is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi­cle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz­ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.
-> In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to in­dicate cross-references to term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi­function display are printed in the type shown here.
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Operating safety

Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in­terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys­tems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev­er turn off the engine while driving.
Warning! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the 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.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:
the safety precautions in this manual
the “Technical data” section in this
manual
traffic rules and regulations
motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re­moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per­sonal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
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

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Vehicle data recording

Vehicle data recording

Information regarding electronic recording devices

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/ or
as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid* subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.
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At a glance

Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Storage compartments
Door control panel
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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Cruise control lever 265
2 Instrument cluster 24
3 Multifunction steering
28
wheel
4 Horn
5 Steering wheel gearshift
206
buttons
6 Gear selector lever for
53
automatic transmission
7 Front Parktronic* warning
276
indicators
8 Overhead control panel 31
9 Glove box release
Glove box lock
294 295
Item Page
a Glove box 294
b Electrical outlet 307
c Center console 29
d Starter switch 38
e Steering wheel adjustment,
45
manual
f Steering wheel adjustment,
46
electrical*
g Hood lock release 345
h Parking brake pedal 65
j Remote tailgate switch 123
Item Page
k Parking brake release 56
l Headlamp washer switch* 208
m Exterior lamp switch 147
n Door control panel 34
o Combination switch
Turn signals 58
Windshield wipers 59
High beam 58
Rear window wiper 61
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At a glance

Instrument cluster

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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
2 To dim instrument cluster
158
illumination
3 Reset button 158
4 To brighten instrument clus-
158
ter illumination
5 K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
6 Clock
Item Page
7 Speedometer with:
- Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator lamp
; Brake warning lamp,
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®
)
warning lamp
404
405
405
409
Item Page
Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp
1
l Distance warning
1
lamp
H Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal­function telltale*
1
Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is running.
412
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
26
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
8 Multifunction display with:
Trip odometer 159
Main odometer 161
9 Tachometer with:
< Seat belt telltale 77,
1 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp
? Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, USA only
± Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp, Canada only
A High beam headlamp
indicator
410
70,
411
407
407
151
Item Page
a Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp
4 Fuel filler flap indica-
tor: The fuel filler flap is located on the rear right-hand side
b Multifunction display with:
Outside temperature display or Digital speedometer (depending on selected setting in the control system)
Gear position indicator 199
Gear range indicator 199
Selected program mode indicator
409
342
161
161
179
199
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At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

Item Page
1 Multifunction display 161
Operating the control system
2 Telephone*
Press button
s to take a call
t to end a call
3 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume: Press button
æ up/to increase
ç down/to decrease
162
Item Page
4 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
5 Menu systems:
Press button
è for next menu
ÿ for previous menu
28
Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Modular COMAND System,
see separate operating in­structions
2 Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control*
3 Seat heating*, front passen-
ger side
4 Vehicle level control
switch*
5 Program mode selector
switch for automatic trans­mission
216
230
141
272
204
At a glance

Center console

Item Page
6 Front passenger front air
bag indicator lamp
7 Hazard warning flasher 153
8 Alarm system indicator
lamp
9 Parking assist (Parktronic
system)* deactivation switch
a Electronic Stability Program
b Adaptive damping system
c Seat heating*, driver’s side 141
®
(ESP
) switch
(ADS)* switch
89,
414
105
277
101
269
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