Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2011 Owner's Manual
R-Class
Operator's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 19
At a glance ........................................... 25
Safety ................................................... 35
Opening and closing ........................... 73
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 97
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 115
Climate control ................................. 131
Driving and parking .......................... 147
On-board computer and displays .... 197
Loading, stowing and features ........ 245
Maintenance and care ...................... 277
Roadside Assistance ........................ 291
Tires and wheels ............................... 319
Technical data ................................... 347
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 266
12 V socket ........................................ 265
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Function/notes ................................ 69
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 185
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Accident (notes) ................................ 293
Active service system
see Service interval display
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 183
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AdBlue
Adding ........................................... 165
Display message ............................ 227
Additional functions (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 183
Air bags
Display message ............................ 216
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety information ........... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag .......................... 40
Window curtain air bag .................... 41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 139
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 142
Air filter (display message) .............. 227
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 142
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 228
AIRMATIC package ............................ 183
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 145
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating ................. 143
Air vents ............................................. 145
Important safety information ......... 144
Rear ............................................... 145
Setting the center air vents ........... 145
Setting the side air vents ............... 145
Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Armrest
Adjusting (second row of seats) ..... 104
Ashtray ............................................... 263
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 203
AUTO lights
see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 284
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 155
Display message ............................ 233
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode .............. 160
Kickdown ....................................... 157
Malfunction .................................... 160
Program selector button ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 151
Starting .......................................... 150
Trailer towing ................................. 158
Index
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BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 68
Battery
Charging ........................................ 310
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 78
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Jump-starting ................................. 311
Safety notes .................................. 308
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 210
Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 191
Trailer towing ................................. 193
BlueTEC
AdBlue® ......................................... 353
Adding AdBlue® ............................. 165
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 355
Brake fluid level ................................ 282
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 68
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 355
Display message ............................ 220
Maintenance .................................. 170
Parking brake ........................ 167, 171
Warning lamp ................................. 236
Braking
Important safety instructions ......... 170
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 125
High-beam headlamps ................... 124
License plate lamp ......................... 126
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Overview ........................................ 122
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Replacing ....................................... 125
Standing lamps (front) ................... 124
Turn signals (front) ......................... 124
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CAC
(Customer Assistance Center) ......... 22
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 289
Car wash ........................................ 284
Display ........................................... 287
Gear or selector lever .................... 288
Headlamps ..................................... 286
Notes ............................................. 283
Paint .............................................. 285
Plastic trim .................................... 287
Power washer ................................ 285
Rear view camera .......................... 287
Roof lining ...................................... 289
Seat belt ........................................ 289
Seat covers .................................... 288
Sensors ......................................... 287
Steering wheel ............................... 288
Tail pipes ....................................... 287
Trim strips ..................................... 288
Washing by hand ........................... 285
Wheels ........................................... 285
Windows ........................................ 286
Wiper blades .................................. 286
Wooden trim .................................. 288
Cargo compartment cover ............... 256
Extending ....................................... 257
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 250
Full ................................................. 251
Partial ............................................ 251
Cargo compartment floor ................. 294
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 259
Important safety information ......... 258
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 255
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 203
Index
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Center console ..................................... 31
2nd row of seats ............................ 249
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
SmartKey ......................................... 74
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 121
Changing gears .................................. 157
Changing the bulbs
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 123
Changing the programming
SmartKey ......................................... 77
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ...................... 50
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
anchors) ........................................... 62
Special seat belt retractor ............... 61
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 264
Climate control
Activating/deactivating ................. 138
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode ......................... 143
Controlling automatically ............... 140
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 139
Defrosting the windshield .............. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 143
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 133
Important safety information ......... 132
Indicator lamp ................................ 140
Multi-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 134
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 140
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 143
Rear control panel ................. 135, 138
Refrigerant ..................................... 355
Setting the air distribution ............. 142
Setting the airflow ......................... 142
Setting the air vents ...................... 145
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 141
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 142
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 143
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 144
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 206
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 305
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch .......................... 119
Compass ............................................ 276
Calling up ....................................... 276
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Convenience closing feature .............. 89
Convenience opening feature ............ 89
Coolant (engine)
Antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor ....... 357
Checking the level ......................... 281
Display message ............................ 224
Notes ............................................. 355
Temperature gauge ........................ 202
Cooling
see Climate control
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 121
Cruise control .................................... 173
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Display message ............................ 229
Cup holder ......................................... 260
Center console .............................. 260
second row of seats ....................... 261
third row of seats ........................... 262
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ............................................... 22
Index
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Customer Relations Department ....... 22
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 206
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Diesel particle filter .......................... 169
Digital speedometer
Displaying ...................................... 202
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 287
Display messages
Brakes ........................................... 219
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 213
Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 213
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 224
Lamps ............................................ 224
Safety systems .............................. 214
Service interval display .................. 282
Tires ............................................... 230
Vehicle ........................................... 233
Distance recorder ............................. 202
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ................. 70
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 210
Distance warning lamp ..................... 243
DISTRONIC ......................................... 175
Display message ............................ 229
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 180
Driving tips .................................... 181
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 81
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Display message ............................ 234
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
Opening (from inside) ...................... 81
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 33
Doors
Important safety notes .................... 80
Drinking and driving ......................... 169
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 158
Driving abroad ................................... 173
Driving on flooded roads .................. 172
Driving safety system
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 70
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 68
Important safety information ........... 67
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ... 69
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 68
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ............... 70
Overview .......................................... 67
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
Cruise control ................................ 173
DISTRONIC .................................... 175
Level control .................................. 183
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear axle level control ................... 182
Rear view camera .......................... 189
Driving tips ........................................ 157
DISTRONIC .................................... 181
Downhill gradients ......................... 170
Driving on flooded roads ................ 172
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Towing a trailer .............................. 193
Wet road surface ........................... 170
Winter ............................................ 172
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 203
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EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 110
3rd row of seats ............................. 105
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 209
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 110
3rd row of seats ............................. 105
Crash-responsive ........................... 111
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Display message ............................ 220
Function/notes ................................ 70
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution)
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 162
Vehicle ............................................. 82
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ................. 160
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information .... 19
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 154
Starting problems .......................... 154
Starting the engine with the key .... 150
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 151
Switching off .................................. 152
Warning lamp (engine
diagnostics) ................................... 242
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 154
Engine emergency stop .................... 317
Engine number .................................. 350
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 280
Checking the oil level ..................... 279
Display message ............................ 226
Lubricant additives ........................ 355
Notes about oil grades ................... 354
Viscosity ........................................ 355
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety information ........... 68
Trailer stabilization ........................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Exhaust check ................................... 169
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 287
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 112
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 113
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 112
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 112
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Out of position ............................... 113
Setting ........................................... 112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 114
Storing the parking position .......... 113
Exterior view ........................................ 26
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Filling capacity
see Technical data
First-aid kit ......................................... 293
Index
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Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 301
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 307
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
Raising the vehicle ......................... 303
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297
Floormat ............................................. 276
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 353
Notes ............................................. 352
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 352
Refueling ........................................ 160
Specifications ................................ 352
Troubleshooting ............................. 164
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) ......... 211
Notes ............................................. 168
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 227
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 162
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 227
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 316
Engine emergency stop ................. 317
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 315
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 316
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 316
Notes ............................................. 315
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 275
Notes ............................................. 272
Opening/closing the garage door .. 275
Programming the remote control ... 273
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 288
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 348
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 288
Glove box ........................................... 247
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 341
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Headlamp cleaning system .............. 119
Adding washer fluid ....................... 281
Notes ............................................. 357
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Misting up ...................................... 120
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 102
Luxury ............................................ 101
see NECK-PRO head restraints/
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 119
Hill start assist .................................. 152
Hood
Closing ........................................... 279
Opening ......................................... 278
Hydroplaning ..................................... 171
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Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator and warning lamps
ABS ................................................ 239
Brakes ........................................... 236
DISTRONIC .................................... 243
Engine diagnostics ......................... 242
ESP® .............................................. 240
Fuel tank ........................................ 242
Reserve fuel ................................... 242
Seat belt ........................................ 237
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Index
SRS ................................................ 241
Tire pressure monitor .................... 243
Insect protection on the radiator .... 279
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Submenu (on-board computer) ...... 205
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 121
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Emergency lighting ........................ 121
Manual control ............................... 121
Reading lamp ................................. 120
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 62
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Jack
Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................. 303
Jump-starting ..................................... 311
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Key
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Display message ............................ 235
Starting the engine ........................ 150
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 149
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Locking ............................................ 75
Starting the engine ........................ 151
Unlocking ......................................... 75
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 149
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Kickdown ........................................... 157
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Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 206
Level control ...................................... 183
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 222
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ...................... 208
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 117
Daytime running lamps .................. 117
Driving abroad ............................... 116
Fog lamps ...................................... 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 119
Light switch ................................... 116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 117
Rear fog lamp ................................ 118
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 206
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 207
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 207
Light sensor (display message) ....... 224
Loading guidelines ............................ 246
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 81
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 221
Luggage net ....................................... 249
Lumbar support
4-way lumbar support .................... 107
Luxury head restraints ..................... 101
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Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 222
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Index
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Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 272
MB info call button ........................ 270
Roadside Assistance button .......... 269
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
Memory card (on-board computer) . 203
Memory function ............................... 114
Menu (on-board computer)
Additional functions ....................... 210
AIRMATIC/compass ...................... 204
Audio ............................................. 203
DISTRONIC .................................... 180
DVD ............................................... 204
Message memory .......................... 213
Navigation ..................................... 204
Overview of menus ........................ 201
Resetting to factory settings .......... 205
Settings ......................................... 205
Standard display ............................ 202
Telephone ...................................... 211
Trip computer ................................ 210
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 262
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 307
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 203
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 107
Multifunction display ........................ 199
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 199
Overview .......................................... 30
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Navigation
On-board computer ....................... 204
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 148
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Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 352
Odometer ........................................... 202
Off-road
4MATIC .......................................... 185
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu ............. 210
AIRMATIC/compass menu ............ 204
Audio menu ................................... 203
Convenience submenu .................. 209
Displaying a service message ........ 283
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 202
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 202
Display messages .......................... 213
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 180
Factory settings ............................. 205
Important safety notes .................. 198
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Instrument cluster submenu .......... 205
Lighting submenu .......................... 206
Message memory menu ................. 213
Navigation menu ............................ 204
Operating video DVD ..................... 204
Operation ....................................... 199
Overview of menus ........................ 201
Selecting the language .................. 206
Settings menu ............................... 205
Standard display menu .................. 202
Telephone menu ............................ 211
Time/Date submenu ..................... 206
Trip computer menu ...................... 210
Vehicle submenu ........................... 208
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 125
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 202
Display ........................................... 198
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 66
P
Paint code number ............................ 349
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 285
Panic alarm .......................................... 66
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Resetting ......................................... 94
Parking ............................................... 167
Parking aid
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Rear view camera .......................... 189
Parking brake .................................... 167
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 223
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 113
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 186
Activating/deactivating ................. 188
Malfunction .................................... 189
Problem ......................................... 189
Range of the sensors ..................... 186
Trailer towing ................................. 188
Warning display ............................. 187
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 169
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 287
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 196
Power washers .................................. 285
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE® system
PRE-SAFE® system
Display message ............................ 215
Operation ......................................... 51
Product information ............................ 19
Program selector button .................. 158
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 151
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Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 208
Radiator cover ................................... 279
Radio
Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 276
Range (on-board computer) ............. 211
Rear axle level control ...................... 182
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 139
Setting the air vents .............. 145, 146
Setting the temperature ................ 141
Rear-compartment seat
see Rear seat
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 223
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Rear seat
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Rear view camera
Function/notes ............................. 189
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 287
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 111
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 113
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 143
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 128
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Refueling ............................................ 160
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 273
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Reset button ........................................ 28
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 144
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 223
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Rear side windows ......................... 263
Roof carrier ................................ 259, 260
Roof lining and carpets (Cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 289
Route
see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 59
Child restraint systems .................... 59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Folding down the 2nd row of
seats .............................................. 252
Folding down the 3rd row of seats . 253
Resetting the 2nd row of seats ...... 254
Resetting the 3rd row of seats ....... 254
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 56
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 58
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Correct usage .................................. 54
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 58
Fastening ......................................... 55
Important safety guidelines ............. 54
Releasing ......................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 209
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Warning lamp (function) ................... 57
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 108
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 100
Adjusting (second and third rows) . 103
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 107
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101
Cleaning the cover ......................... 288
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Important safety instructions ........... 99
Multicontour seat .......................... 107
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 114
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Switching seat heating on/off ....... 108
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 108
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 109
Securing hooks .................................. 256
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 287
Service indicator
see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 282
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 283
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 353
Brake fluid ..................................... 355
Coolant (engine) ............................ 355
Engine oil ....................................... 354
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 352
Important safety notes .................. 350
Notes ............................................. 350
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 355
Washer fluid ................................... 357
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 205
On-board computer ....................... 205
Shift ranges ....................................... 158
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Convenience opening feature .......... 89
Hinged side windows ....................... 88
Important safety information ........... 86
Opening/closing .............................. 87
Resetting ......................................... 88
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 91
Troubleshooting ............................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
see Tilt/sliding sunroof
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 78
Changing the programming ............. 77
Checking the battery ................. 74, 78
Important safety notes .................... 74
Malfunction ...................................... 79
Socket ................................................ 265
2nd row of seats ............................ 265
Dashboard ..................................... 265
Front-passenger footwell ............... 265
Luggage compartment ................... 266
SOS
see mbrace
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 346
Storage location ............................ 295
Stowing .......................................... 295
see Emergency spare wheel
Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Segments ...................................... 199
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 215
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 241
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Starting the engine
Important safety instructions ......... 150
Station
see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)
Multifunction display ..................... 200
Selecting the display ...................... 206
Steering (display message) .............. 234
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 109
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 199
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Important safety instructions ......... 109
Memory function (storing
settings) ......................................... 110
Index
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Steering wheel heating .................. 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 114
Steering wheel heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) .......... 110
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 158
Stowage compartments
3rd row of seats ............................. 248
Armrest (under) ............................. 248
Center air vents (2nd row of
seats) ............................................. 248
Center console (2nd row of seats) . 248
Glove box ....................................... 247
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 247
Cup holders ................................... 260
Important safety information ......... 246
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 209
Instrument cluster ......................... 205
Lighting .......................................... 206
Time/Date ..................................... 206
Vehicle ........................................... 208
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 262
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 21
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 71
T
Tachometer ........................................ 198
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 234
Important safety guidelines ............. 82
Limiting the opening angle ............... 86
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank contents
Gauge .............................................. 28
Technical data ................................... 348
R 350 ............................................. 358
R 350 BlueTEC ............................... 357
Tires/wheels ................................. 343
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 271
Display message ............................ 215
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 268
Important safety notes .................. 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 272
MB info call button ........................ 270
Roadside Assistance button .......... 269
Self-test ......................................... 268
System .......................................... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 272
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 211
Display message ............................ 234
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 211
Number from the phone book ........ 212
Redialing ........................................ 212
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 212
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 202
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 202
Outside temperature ...................... 198
Setting ........................................... 141
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Time (on-board computer) ................ 206
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 297
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 327
Checking manually ........................ 325
Display message ............................ 230
Maximum ....................................... 330
Notes ............................................. 323
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 300
Pressure loss warning .................... 325
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 300
Recommended ............................... 322
Tire pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 243
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Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 327
Restarting ...................................... 329
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 342
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 340
Bar (definition) ............................... 340
Characteristics .............................. 340
Checking ........................................ 321
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Definition of terms ......................... 340
Direction of rotation ...................... 334
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 343
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 339
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 340
Flat tire .......................................... 296
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 341
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 341
Guidelines to be observed ............. 321
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 341
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 341
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 340
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 341
Labeling (overview) ........................ 336
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 342
Load index ..................................... 339
Load index (definition) ................... 341
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 341
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 342
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 341
Maximum tire load ......................... 334
Maximum tire loading (definition) .. 341
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 342
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 342
Replacing ....................................... 336
Service life ..................................... 321
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 342
Speed index (definition) ................. 341
Storing ........................................... 322
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 340
Temperature .................................. 335
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 342
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 342
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 342
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 340
Tire quality classes ........................ 334
Tire size (data) ............................... 343
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index .................... 337
Tire tread ....................................... 321
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 342
Total load limit (definition) ............. 343
Traction ......................................... 335
Traction (definition) ....................... 342
Tread wear ..................................... 335
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 342
Uniform tire quality classification
standards (definition) ..................... 340
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 341
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 342
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 341
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 320
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 313
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 193
Towing away
Installing the towing eye ................ 313
Removing the towing eye ............... 314
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 193
Decoupling ..................................... 195
Display message ............................ 221
Power supply ................................. 196
Towing ........................................... 194
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 196
Index
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Trailer towing .................................... 158
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 193
ESP® ................................................ 70
PARKTRONIC ................................. 188
Transfer case ..................................... 160
Transmission position display ......... 156
Transmission positions .................... 157
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 202
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 211
Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 84, 85
Turn signal (display message) ......... 221
Turn signals ....................................... 119
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 342
Type plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 82
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 81
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 262
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Emergency release .......................... 82
Equipment ....................................... 19
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Loading .......................................... 330
Lowering ........................................ 306
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking up ..................................... 168
Raising ........................................... 303
Reporting problems ......................... 22
Towing away .................................. 313
Transporting .................................. 315
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 349
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 228
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 294
Video (DVD) ........................................ 204
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 204
VIN ...................................................... 349
W
Warning and indicator lamps
Overview .......................................... 29
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ........... 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................ 42
Warranty ............................................ 348
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 306
Wheel chock ...................................... 302
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 336
Changing a wheel .......................... 301
Checking ........................................ 321
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Guidelines to be observed ............. 321
Mounting a wheel .......................... 304
Removing a wheel .......................... 304
Tightening torque ........................... 306
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 343
Window curtain air bag ....................... 41
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 286
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 142
Infrared reflective .......................... 276
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 234
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 281
Notes ............................................. 357
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes .................. 126
Replacing the wiper blades .... 127, 128
Index
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Switching on/off ........................... 126
Troubleshooting ............................. 129
Winter operation ............................... 172
Radiator cover ............................... 279
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 286
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Product information
We recommend using genuine MercedesBenz 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. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. We cannot therefore be
held responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. MercedesBenz therefore recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion
parts and accessories are available from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In
addition, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful 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
Operator's 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.
Vehicle equipment
This manual describes all the standard and
optional equipment of your vehicle available
at the time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all functions described. This
also refers to safety-related systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair any factory-fitted parts
based on the terms and conditions of the
following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
2
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
2
Valid only for vehicles with a gasoline engine.
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
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. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(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.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet describes all necessary maintenance
work that should be performed at regular
intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet with you when you bring
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The service advisor will record each
service in the Service and Warranty
Information 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 will be
answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) You will find both in your vehicle
literature portfolio.
In accordance with standard program
guidelines, Roadside Assistance is prepared
to provide vehicle service up until a
reasonable distance from the next 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
Service technician or the tow service provider
on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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Change of address or ownership
In the event of a change of 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
(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist
us in contacting you in a timely manner
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 MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available.
The use of leaded fuels can damage the
catalytic converter.
R
Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Sport Utility Vehicle
Warning
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This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both
on-road and off-road use. It can go places and
perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel
drive passenger cars are not intended. This
vehicle will handle and maneuver differently
from conventional passenger cars in driving
conditions which may occur on streets,
highways and off-road use.
This vehicle has a higher ground clearance
and a higher center of gravity than many
passenger cars. As with other vehicles of this
type, if you make sharp turns at excessive
speeds or abrupt maneuvers, the vehicle may
roll over or may go out of control and crash.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read the
Operator’s Manual. Take time to become
familiar with the driving characteristics of this
vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all
vehicle controls. Learn how your vehicle
handles on different road surfaces. Do not
attempt sharp turns at excessive speeds or
abrupt maneuvers or other unsafe driving
actions that can cause loss of vehicle control.
When driving off-road or working the vehicle
hard, do not overload it. And, always wear
your seat belts at all times. In a rollover crash,
an unbelted person is significantly more likely
to die than a person wearing a seat belt.
Operating safety
Safety notes
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.
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz 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 when 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 may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle has occurred:
R
turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R
slow down carefully.
R
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 Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
To ensure proper use of the vehicle, you must
familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
R
technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
R
laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Warning!
G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself.
Removing warning labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.
Warning!
G
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of 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
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
with the Mercedes-Benz Center again 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 malfunctions relevant to
safety
For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to 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:
1-800-424-9153http://
www.safercar.gov); go to: ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov.
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
(Including California Code Supplement
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace3 data
is transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information serves, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R
with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
R
in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
R
for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
R
as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please observe the mbrace3 order agreement
regarding further details on data that this
system records and transmits.
Limited Warranty
!
Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
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The system is called TELEAID in Canada.
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Exterior view ....................................... 26
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Instrument cluster .............................. 28
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 30
Center console .................................... 31
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
Door control panel .............................. 33
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At a glance
Exterior view
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Exterior view
At a glance
Function Page
:
Tailgate
Vehicle tool kit 294
;
Rear window defroster 143
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Lights 121
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Fuel filler flap 160
A
Exterior mirrors 112
B
Sliding sunroof 91
C
Defrosting the windshield 142
Cleaning the windows
286
Function Page
D
Windshield wipers 126
E
Opening the hood 278
Engine oil 279
Coolant 281
F
Towing 313
G
Tires and wheels 320
Flat tire 296
Cockpit
Cockpit
27
At a glance
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters 158
;
Cruise control lever 173
=
Instrument cluster 28
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 155
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display 186
C
Overhead control panel 32
D
Operates THERMATIC/
THERMOTRONIC 132
E
Ignition lock 149
Start/Stop button
149
Function Page
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually 109
G
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically 109
Steering wheel heating 110
H
Parking brake 167
I
On-board diagnostics
connection
J
Opens the hood 278
K
Releases the parking brake 167
L
Light switch 116
M
Combination switch 119
Instrument cluster
28
Instrument cluster
Overview
At a glance
Function Page
:
Speedometer
;
Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: dimmer
=
Reset button
?
Sets the instrument cluster
lighting: brighter
Function Page
A
Tachometer 198
B
Fuel gauge
C
Multifunction display 199
D
Clock 206
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