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Vito
Operating Instructions
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 29
Operating Instructions ........................... 29
Correct use ............................................ 29
Protection of the environment ............... 30
Operating safety and vehicle approval
............................................................... 31
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ............... 34
QR code for rescue card ........................ 35
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 38
Instrument cluster (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ......................... 40
Steering wheel with buttons .................. 42
Centre console ...................................... 43
Overhead control panel ......................... 44
Door control panel ................................. 45
Safety ................................................... 46
Useful information ................................. 46
Occupant safety .................................... 46
Children in the vehicle ........................... 60
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 69
Driving safety systems ........................... 70
Anti-theft systems ................................. 73
Opening and closing ........................... 76
Useful information ................................. 76
Key ........................................................ 76
Central locking ...................................... 80
Driver's door and co-driver's door ......... 82
Sliding door ........................................... 83
Electric sliding door ............................... 84
Tailgate .................................................. 87
Rear doors ............................................. 88
Side windows ......................................... 90
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93
Useful information ................................. 93
Seats ..................................................... 93
Steering wheel ..................................... 109
Mirrors ................................................. 110
Memory function ................................. 112
Lights and windscreen wipers ......... 114
Useful information ............................... 114
Exterior lighting ................................... 114
Interior lighting .................................... 120
Replacing bulbs: interior lighting and
ambient lamps ..................................... 121
Replacing bulbs: vehicles with LED
headlamps ........................................... 123
Replacing bulbs: vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps .................................... 123
Windscreen wipers .............................. 128
Climate control ................................. 132
Useful information ............................... 132
Overview of climate control systems ... 132
Operating the climate control system .. 136
Operating the auxiliary heating sys-
tem ...................................................... 144
Adjusting the air vents ......................... 156
Driving and parking .......................... 158
Useful information ............................... 158
Running-in notes .................................. 158
Driving ................................................. 158
Automatic transmission ....................... 166
Refuelling ............................................. 172
Parking ................................................ 177
Driving tips .......................................... 179
Driving systems ................................... 185
Towing a trailer .................................... 213
On-board computer and displays .... 220
Useful information ............................... 220
Important safety notes ........................ 220
Display and operation .......................... 220
On-board computer (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 222
On-board computer (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 228
Display messages (vehicles without
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 243
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Contents
Display messages (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ....................... 259
Warning and indicator lamps on the
instrument cluster ............................... 279
Multimedia systems in brief ............ 290
Introduction ......................................... 290
Audio 10 .............................................. 292
Audio 15 .............................................. 297
Stowing and features ....................... 303
Useful information ............................... 303
Stowage spaces and stowage com-
partments ............................................ 303
Sun visors ............................................ 304
Folding table ........................................ 305
Cup holder ........................................... 308
Bottle holder ........................................ 309
Ashtray ................................................ 309
Cigarette lighter ................................... 309
12 V socket ......................................... 310
Mobile communications equipment ..... 310
Transporting loads with the vehi-
cle ....................................................... 312
Useful information ............................... 312
Loading guidelines ............................... 312
Load distribution ................................. 313
Securing loads ..................................... 314
Lashing straps ..................................... 316
Load-securing aids .............................. 318
Carrier systems ................................... 321
Maintenance and care ...................... 323
Useful information ............................... 323
Engine compartment ........................... 323
Maintenance ........................................ 332
Battery ................................................. 333
Care ..................................................... 338
Breakdown assistance ..................... 346
Useful information ............................... 346
Where will I find...? .............................. 346
Flat tyre ............................................... 349
Jump-starting ....................................... 349
Tow-starting and towing away ............. 351
Fuses ................................................... 354
Wheels and tyres .............................. 355
Useful information ............................... 355
Important safety notes ........................ 355
Operation ............................................ 356
Winter operation .................................. 357
Tyre pressure ....................................... 359
Changing a wheel ................................ 369
Wheel and tyre combinations .............. 372
Spare wheel ......................................... 375
Technical data ................................... 378
Useful information ............................... 378
Vehicle electronics .............................. 378
Identification plates ............................. 379
Service products and capacities .......... 379
Vehicle data ......................................... 387
Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
4x4 (permanent all-wheel drive) ...... 192
12 V socket ........................................ 310
A
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 260
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 244
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes .................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Acceleration
see Kickdown
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 142
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 138
Active light function ......................... 117
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling/stopping active park-
ing assistance ................................ 208
Detecting parking spaces .............. 205
Display message ............................ 273
Exiting a parking space .................. 208
Function/notes ............................. 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Parking .......................................... 206
Towing a trailer .............................. 204
Active Service System
see Service interval display
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 73
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 266
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 250
Function/notes ............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 119
AdBlue
®
Additive ......................................... 383
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 269
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 253
Displaying the level (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 238
Displaying the level (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 225
Driving abroad ............................... 180
Exhaust gas aftertreatment ............. 33
Filler cap ........................................ 175
Filling capacity ............................... 383
Filling pump ................................... 175
Important safety notes .................. 382
Low outside temperatures ............. 383
Notes ............................................. 382
Purity ............................................. 383
Refill bottles .................................. 176
Refill canisters ............................... 176
Topping up ..................................... 174
Additional indicators
Replacing bulbs (roof) .................... 127
Additional speedometer
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 239
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 227
Additional turn signal
Replacing bulbs ............................. 125
Additives
Diesel ............................................ 382
Engine oil ....................................... 384
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 116
Air filter
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 272
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 255
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 156
Setting the centre air vents ........... 157
Setting the rear-compartment air
vents .............................................. 157
Setting the side air vents ............... 157
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
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Index
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 53
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 261
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 245
Introduction ..................................... 51
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 47
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Sidebag ............................................ 52
Triggering ......................................... 58
Windowbag ...................................... 53
Alertness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
All-wheel drive
Display message (brake) ................ 263
Downhill Speed Regulation ............ 192
DSR ............................................... 192
Function/notes ............................. 192
Ambient lamp
Changing a bulb (front door) .......... 122
Changing a bulb (tailgate) .............. 122
Changing a bulb (vanity mirror) ...... 122
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Aquaplaning ....................................... 182
Armrests ............................................ 109
Ashtray ............................................... 309
ASSYST
Service interval display .................. 333
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Interior motion sensor ..................... 75
Tow-away protection ........................ 74
Attachments/add-on equipment ....... 33
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 237
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 226
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 273
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 256
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio 10
Bluetooth® settings ....................... 294
Display overview ............................ 293
Entering the passkey ..................... 294
Important safety notes .................. 290
Making a call ................................. 296
Media mode ................................... 295
Overview ........................................ 292
Telephone mode ............................ 296
Audio 15
Bluetooth® settings ....................... 299
Display overview ............................ 298
Entering the passkey ..................... 299
Important safety notes .................. 290
Making a call ................................. 301
Media mode ................................... 300
Navigation ..................................... 301
Overview ........................................ 297
Telephone mode ............................ 301
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 267
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 250
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 164
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 163
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 57
System self-test ............................... 56
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 115
Automatic locking ............................... 82
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 170
Changing gear ............................... 168
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 167
Display message ............................ 277
Drive program display .................... 168
Index
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Driving tips .................................... 170
Emergency running mode .............. 172
Engaging drive position .................. 167
Engaging neutral ............................ 167
Engaging reverse gear ................... 167
Engaging the park position ............ 167
Gearshift recommendation ............ 171
Important safety notes .................. 166
Kickdown ....................................... 170
Manual shifting .............................. 171
Overview ........................................ 166
Problem (fault) ............................... 172
Program selector button ................ 170
Rocking free .................................. 171
Shift ranges ................................... 169
Starting the engine ........................ 161
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ... 171
Trailer towing ................................. 171
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 168
Transmission positions .................. 168
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 172
Auxiliary heater
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
Auxiliary heating
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
Auxiliary ventilation
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Auxiliary warm-air heater
Function/notes ............................. 150
Heater booster function (Immedi-
ate heating mode) .......................... 153
Immediate heating mode ............... 153
Important safety notes .................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Remote control .............................. 150
Setting departure time ................... 153
Switching on/off (remote con-
trol) ................................................ 150
Switching on/off (Timer) ............... 152
Timer ............................................. 152
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 391
B
Ball coupling
Fitting ............................................ 215
Removing ....................................... 216
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Function/notes ................................ 70
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (auxiliary heating remote
control)
Changing (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 154
Replacing (hot-water auxiliary
heater) ........................................... 148
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Replacing ......................................... 79
Battery (vehicle)
Care ............................................... 338
Charging ........................................ 337
Connecting and fitting ................... 336
Disconnecting and removing ......... 335
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 269
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 252
Important safety notes .................. 333
Jump starting ................................. 349
Location ......................................... 335
Bed
see Rear bench seat
Before pulling away
Important safety notes .................. 159
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 58
Belt warning ......................................... 50
Bench berth
see Rear bench seat
Bio-diesel ........................................... 381
Bleeding the fuel system .................. 166
Blind Spot Assist
Activating ....................................... 197
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 238
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Index
Collision warning ........................... 197
Display message ............................ 275
Important safety notes .................. 196
Monitoring range of the sensors .... 197
Notes/function .............................. 196
Trailer towing ................................. 198
Warning display ............................. 197
Blower
see Climate control
BlueTEC
Topping up AdBlue® ....................... 174
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment
Notes ............................................... 33
BlueTEC
®
AdBlue® service product ................ 382
Exhaust gas aftertreatment notes .... 33
Bluetooth® audio ............................... 234
Bonnet
Closing ........................................... 324
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 278
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 258
Important safety notes .................. 323
Opening ......................................... 323
Bottle holders .................................... 309
Brake
Display message (all-wheel drive) .. 263
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 260
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 244
EBD .................................................. 71
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Checking the level ......................... 330
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 263
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 247
Notes ............................................. 385
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamp
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Replacing bulbs ............................. 126
Trailer display message (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 267
Trailer display message (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 250
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 73
Brake pads/linings
New ............................................... 181
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 195
Applying the parking brake ............ 177
BAS .................................................. 70
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 385
Checking brake fluid level .............. 330
Driving tips .................................... 180
Hill start assist ............................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 180
New brake pads/linings ................ 181
Parking brake (notes) ..................... 182
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Breakdown
Fire extinguisher ............................ 348
Vehicle tool kit ............................... 346
see Towing away
Buttons
On the instrument cluster .............. 222
On the steering wheel .................... 228
C
Camera
see Reversing camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Car wash (care) ................................. 339
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Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 339
Carpets .......................................... 345
Display ........................................... 343
Exterior lighting ............................. 341
Gear or selector lever .................... 344
High-pressure cleaner .................... 340
Interior ........................................... 343
Notes ............................................. 338
Paint .............................................. 340
Plastic trim .................................... 344
Reversing camera .......................... 342
Roof lining ...................................... 345
Seat belt ........................................ 345
Seat cover ..................................... 344
Sensors ......................................... 342
Sliding door ................................... 342
Steering wheel ............................... 344
Trim pieces .................................... 344
Washing by hand ........................... 339
Washing the engine ....................... 340
Wheels ........................................... 341
Windows ........................................ 340
Wiper blades .................................. 341
Central locking
Activating/deactivating the
acoustic locking confirmation (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Automatic locking ............................ 82
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 242
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Locking/unlocking (buttons) ........... 80
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 77
Central locking system
see Central locking
Centre console
Controls ........................................... 43
Changing a bulb
Ambient lamp in the front door ...... 122
Boot lamp in the roof lining ............ 121
Boot lamp in the side trim panel .... 122
Halogen headlamps ....................... 123
LED light sources ........................... 123
Load compartment lights ............... 121
Mirror lamp in the roof lining ......... 122
Rear interior light in the roof lining .. 121
Signal and ambient light in the tail-
gate ............................................... 123
Changing bulbs
Additional indicators (roof) ............ 127
Additional turn signals ................... 125
Ambient lamp in tailgate ................ 122
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 124
Fitting/removing a rear lamp clus-
ter .................................................. 126
Fitting/removing the cover in the
front wheel arch ............................. 124
Fitting/removing the tail lamp ....... 126
Overview of lamp types (front
bulbs) ............................................. 124
Overview of lamp types (rear
bulbs) ............................................. 126
Parking lamp (front) ....................... 125
Parking lamp (rear) ........................ 126
Side lamp ....................................... 125
Turn signals (front) ......................... 125
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 126
see Changing light bulbs
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 64
ISOFIX .............................................. 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 64
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 64
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof lock
Hinged window ................................ 69
Sliding door ..................................... 69
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 68
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 309
Cleaning
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 343
Climate control
Air conditioning in the rear com-
partment ........................................ 136
Auxiliary heater .............................. 144
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 144
Auxiliary warm-air heater ............... 150
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Index
Controlling automatically ............... 138
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 143
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 138
Demisting the windows .................. 141
Demisting the windscreen ............. 141
Heating control panel .................... 133
Heating in the rear compartment ... 136
Hot-water auxiliary heater ............. 145
Important safety notes .................. 132
Information on heating .................. 133
Information on TEMPMATIC (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 134
Information on THERMOTRONIC
(2-zone automatic climate con-
trol) ................................................ 135
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 142
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing ................................................. 136
Rear-compartment heating ............ 136
Setting the air distribution ............. 139
Setting the air vents ...................... 156
Setting the airflow ......................... 140
Setting the temperature ................ 138
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 142
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 143
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 142
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 141
Systems overview .......................... 132
TEMPMATIC control panel (air-
conditioning system) ..................... 134
THERMOTRONIC control panel (2-
zone automatic climate control) .... 135
Co-driver's seat
see Seats
Cockpit
Instrument cluster (vehicles with
steering wheel buttons) ................... 40
Instrument cluster (vehicles with-
out steering wheel buttons) ............. 38
Overview .......................................... 36
see Instrument cluster
Coffee cup symbol
see ATTENTION ASSIST
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating the dis-
tance warning function .................. 237
Adaptive Brake Assist .................... 195
Display message ............................ 274
Distance warning function ............. 194
Operation/notes ............................ 193
Collision warning
see COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 343
Combination switch .......................... 116
Communications devices
Type approval/frequency .............. 378
Communications equipment
Operation ....................................... 310
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics
Fuel (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 231
Fuel (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 224
Control panel
above the windscreen ...................... 44
Centre console ................................ 43
Climate control ................................ 43
Driver's door .................................... 45
Convenience closing feature .............. 91
Convenience opening feature ............ 91
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 143
Conversions/equipment .................... 33
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 329
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 272
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 254
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 224
Filling capacity ............................... 386
Notes ............................................. 386
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 221
Index
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Topping up ..................................... 330
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 266
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 250
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 118
Crosswind Assist ................................. 73
Cruise control
Activating ....................................... 187
Activation conditions ..................... 187
Calling up the stored speed ........... 187
Cruise control lever ....................... 186
Deactivating ................................... 188
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 275
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 256
Displaying the speed ..................... 186
Driving system ............................... 185
Important safety notes .................. 186
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 186
Problem (malfunction) ................... 188
Selecting ........................................ 186
Setting a speed .............................. 187
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 187
Cup holder
Important safety notes .................. 308
Rear compartment ......................... 309
D
Dashboard
see Cockpit
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 152
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 240
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 228
Daytime driving lights
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 269
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 252
Replacing bulbs ............................. 125
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 115
Declarations of conformity ................. 31
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241
Interior lighting .............................. 241
Diagnostics connection
Operating safety and vehicle
approval ........................................... 32
Diesel .................................................. 381
Diesel additives
see Additives
Diesel particle filter
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 269
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 252
Short-distance driving .................... 179
Digital speedometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 232
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 224
Dimensions ........................................ 389
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 266
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 250
Driving abroad ............................... 180
Replacing bulbs ............................. 124
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 240
Switching on/off ........................... 115
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 167
Display
Function/notes (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 230
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Index
Function/notes (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 222
Permanent display (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 239
Permanent display (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 227
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 259
Driving systems ............................. 273
Engine ............................................ 269
Hiding ............................................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 259
Introduction ................................... 259
Key ................................................ 278
Lights ............................................. 266
Safety systems .............................. 260
Service interval display .................. 332
Tyres .............................................. 276
Vehicle ........................................... 277
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons)
Calling up ....................................... 243
Driving systems ............................. 255
Engine ............................................ 252
Hiding ............................................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 243
Introduction ................................... 243
Key ................................................ 259
Lights ............................................. 249
Safety systems .............................. 244
Service interval display .................. 332
Setting the language ...................... 226
Tyres .............................................. 257
Vehicle ........................................... 258
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Setting the language ...................... 239
Distance recorder
see Trip odometer
Distance warning function ............... 194
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 287
Door
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 77
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 122
Control panel ................................... 45
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 278
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 258
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Indicator lamp ................................ 289
Downhill Speed Regulation .............. 192
Drive program
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 169
Drive system
DSR ............................................... 192
Driver's door and co-driver's door ..... 82
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
AdBlue® ......................................... 180
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 180
Fuel ................................................ 180
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 180
Driving off-road
Rules for driving off-road ............... 184
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 182
Driving safety system
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 71
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 70
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 73
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 70
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 71
Important safety guidelines ............. 70
Overview .......................................... 70
Driving system
4x4 (permanent all-wheel drive) .... 192
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 193
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 273
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 255
Driving systems
Active Parking Assist ..................... 204
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199
Index
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Blind Spot Assist ............................ 196
Cruise control ................................ 185
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 198
PARKTRONIC ................................. 201
Reversing camera .......................... 209
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 189
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 182
Automatic transmission ................. 170
Brakes ........................................... 180
Downhill gradient ........................... 181
Driving abroad ............................... 180
Driving in mountainous areas ........ 185
Driving in winter ............................. 182
Driving on flooded roads ................ 182
Driving on wet roads ...................... 182
General .......................................... 179
Icy road surfaces ........................... 182
Important safety notes .................. 158
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 181
New brake disks ............................ 181
New brake pads/linings ................ 181
Off-road driving .............................. 183
Overrun mode ................................ 179
Running-in tips ............................... 158
Short journeys ............................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 358
Speed limitation ............................. 179
Towing a trailer .............................. 213
Wet road surface ........................... 181
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 273
Function/notes ............................. 192
E
E/e mark ............................................ 378
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 264
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 247
Function/notes ................................ 71
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 164
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 163
Deactivating/activating ................. 165
General information ....................... 163
Important safety notes .................. 163
Electric sliding door
Function ........................................... 84
important safety notes ..................... 84
Obstacle detection ........................... 84
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 84
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Programming the key button ........... 86
Resetting ......................................... 86
Reversing feature ............................. 84
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electrical sliding door
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 85
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Emergency braking
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Inserting .......................................... 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Removing ......................................... 78
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Engine
Altitude limit (diesel engine) .......... 185
Changing the power output ............. 32
Cleaning instructions ..................... 340
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 269
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 252
ECO start/stop function ................ 163
Engine number ............................... 379
Jump-starting ................................. 349
Operating safety .............................. 32
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Index
Running irregularly ......................... 166
Starting .......................................... 160
Starting problems .......................... 166
Stopping ........................................ 178
Technical data ............................... 387
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 354
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 285
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 378
Problem (fault) ............................... 166
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 384
Checking oil level electronically
(Vehicle without steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 325
Checking the engine oil level elec-
tronically (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 326
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 327
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 272
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 255
Filling capacity ............................... 384
Information about oil consump-
tion ................................................ 385
Notes about oil grades ................... 383
Oil change ...................................... 385
Oil level (note) ............................... 325
Topping up ..................................... 328
Viscosity ........................................ 384
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 30
Equipment and conversions
see Vehicle bodies
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Crosswind Assist ............................. 73
Deactivating/activating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 237
Deactivating/activating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 226
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 264
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 248
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety guidelines ............. 72
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 282
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 111
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 112
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
F
Fire extinguisher ............................... 348
First-aid kit ......................................... 348
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 371
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 372
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 369
Raising the vehicle ......................... 370
Removing a wheel .......................... 371
Removing and fitting the spare
wheel ............................................. 376
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 369
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 369
Foglamps
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 118
Folding table
In the rear compartment ................ 305
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 378
Two-way radio ................................ 378
Front foglamp
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Index
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Front foglamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Front-passenger front airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 54
Problems ......................................... 57
System self-test ............................... 56
Fuel
Additives (diesel) ........................... 382
Consumption information .............. 382
Consumption statistics (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 231
Consumption statistics (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 224
Diesel at very low outside temper-
atures ............................................ 381
Diesel particle filter ....................... 179
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle with steering wheel
buttons) ......................................... 231
Displaying the current consumption (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 224
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 231
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 224
Driving abroad ............................... 180
Flow improver ................................ 382
Fuel tank content display (vehi-
cles with steering wheel buttons) .... 40
Important safety notes .................. 380
Problem (malfunction) ................... 174
Quality (diesel) ............................... 381
Refuelling ....................................... 172
Tank content display (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 222
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 380
Fuel filter
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 270
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 253
Fuel reserve
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 272
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 255
Fuel tank
Problem (malfunction) ................... 174
Fuel tank content
Display (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Fuses .................................................. 354
G
Gearshift recommendation
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 230
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 222
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 34
Glove compartment .......................... 303
Guide rail
Maximum tensile strength ............. 390
Guide rails
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 315
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Hands-free system
see Mobile phone
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 117
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 108
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 108
Important safety notes .................. 107
Removing/fitting ........................... 108
Headlamps
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 123
Changing bulbs (LED headlamps) .. 123
Misting up ...................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heater booster function
see Auxiliary warm-air heater
see Hot-water auxiliary heater
Heating
see Climate control
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Index
High-pressure cleaners .................... 340
Hill start assist .................................. 162
Hinged window
Child-proof lock ............................... 69
Hinged windows
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Hot-water auxiliary heater
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................. 145
Heater booster function ................. 145
Important safety notes .................. 144
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Remote control .............................. 146
Setting a departure time (remote
control) .......................................... 147
Setting the departure time (on-
board computer) ............................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Switching on/off (button in the
centre console) .............................. 145
Switching on/off (remote con-
trol) ................................................ 146
I
Immobiliser .......................................... 73
Implied warranty ................................. 29
Indicator and warning lamps
Clutch pedal .................................. 289
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST .. 287
Coolant .......................................... 285
Engine diagnostics ......................... 285
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 39
Overview (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 41
Rear door ....................................... 289
Sliding door ................................... 289
Tachograph .................................... 289
TCO ............................................... 289
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator ...... 34
Inspection
see ASSYST
Instrument cluster
Buttons (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 222
Indicator and warning lamps (vehicle without steering wheel but-
tons) ................................................ 39
Indicator and warning lamps (vehi-
cles with steering wheel buttons) .... 41
Overview (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ........................... 38
Overview (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 220
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 240
Activating/deactivating (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 227
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Overview ........................................ 117
Setting the dipped-beam headlamps for driving on the right/left .. 240
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 120
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
General notes ................................ 120
Manual control ............................... 120
Notes on changing bulbs ............... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120
Rear interior light in the grab han-
dle ................................................. 121
Repacing bulbs .............................. 121
Switching load compartment
lighting on/off (dashboard) ........... 120
Switching load compartment
lighting on/off (load compart-
ment) ............................................. 121
Switching the rear compartment
lighting on centrally ....................... 120
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Index
15
Priming ............................................ 75
Switching off .................................... 75
ISOFIX child seat securing system .... 62
J
Jack
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Holder in the load compartment .... 348
Jacking points ................................ 370
Scope of tyre-changing tools ......... 346
Storage location ............................ 346
Stowage compartment in the rear .. 346
Stowage space in the load com-
partment ........................................ 347
Using ............................................. 370
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 349
K
Key
Changing the battery ....................... 79
Checking the battery ....................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 91
Convenience opening feature .......... 91
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 278
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 259
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 77
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Loss ................................................. 80
Modifying the programming ............. 77
Position in the ignition lock ............ 159
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 80
Key positions (ignition lock) ............ 159
Kickdown ........................................... 170
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 274
Function/information .................... 198
Setting sensitivity (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 238
Setting the sensitivity .................... 199
Language
Display (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 239
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 226
Lashing eyelets
Fitting ............................................ 315
Permissible tensile load ................. 389
Lashing points and lashing materials
Permissible tensile load ................. 389
Lashing strap
Important safety notes .................. 316
Ratchet strap ................................. 318
Tensioning strap ............................ 317
LED light sources
Replacing ....................................... 123
Licence plate lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Light function (active)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 267
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 250
Light sensor
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 267
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 250
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intelligent Light System (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 240
Activating/deactivating the Intelligent Light System (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 227
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 241
Active light function ....................... 117
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Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 115
Changing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 123
Changing bulbs (interior lights) ...... 121
Cornering light function ................. 118
Dipped-beam headlamps ............... 115
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 266
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 249
Driving abroad ............................... 180
Foglamps ....................................... 115
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 118
Hazard warning lamps ................... 117
Headlamp flasher ........................... 116
Headlamp range ............................ 116
Important safety notes .................. 114
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Light switch ................................... 114
Main-beam headlamps ................... 116
Motorway mode ............................. 118
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear foglamp ................................. 115
Replacing bulbs (halogen head-
lamps) ............................................ 123
Replacing bulbs (LED headlamps) .. 123
Side lamps ..................................... 114
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (switch) ..................... 115
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 241
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 241
Turn signals ................................... 116
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 186
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 189
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Load compartment
Options .......................................... 314
Seating ............................................ 97
Load compartment lighting
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Switching centrally ........................ 120
Switching locally ............................ 121
Load distribution ............................... 313
Load protection net ........................... 318
Load rails
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 315
Load securing aids
Load protection net ....................... 318
Load-securing aids
Load compartment partition .......... 320
Loading guidelines ............................ 312
Loading rails
Maximum tensile strength ............. 390
Loads
Securing ........................................ 314
Transporting .................................. 312
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Luggage compartment partition
Folding up/down ........................... 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Removing/fitting ........................... 321
Storage compartments .................. 320
Lumbar support ................................... 95
M
M+S tyres ........................................... 357
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 118
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Replacing bulbs ............................. 125
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Maintenance ...................................... 332
Maintenance points under the bon-
net ...................................................... 325
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 161
Gear lever ...................................... 160
Pulling away ................................... 161
Index
17
Shift recommendation ................... 161
Starting the engine ........................ 160
Maximum speed
Speed limitation ............................. 179
Media Interface
Connections ..................................... 43
Memory card (audio) ......................... 234
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 112
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 349
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 259
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 243
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors .............................. 111
Important safety notes .................. 110
Rear-view mirror ............................ 110
see Vanity mirror
Misted-up windows
see Climate control
Mobile phone
Type approval/frequency .............. 378
Model
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 77
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Motorway mode ................................ 118
MP3
Operating ....................................... 234
Multimedia system
Important safety notes .................. 290
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 158
O
Occupant safety
Airbags ............................................ 51
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation .......................... 53
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 60
Belt warning ..................................... 50
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Important safety notes .................... 46
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 47
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 69
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 59
Restraint system introduction .......... 46
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 46
Seat belts ........................................ 47
Odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 231
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 223
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 239
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 227
Off-road driving
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 184
Important safety notes .................. 183
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons)
Assistance menu ........................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 234
Checking the engine oil level ......... 326
Convenience menu ........................ 242
Date menu ..................................... 240
Display messages .......................... 259
Displaying a service message ........ 333
Factory setting ............................... 242
Important safety notes .................. 220
Instrument cluster menu ............... 239
Lights menu ................................... 240
Menu overview .............................. 230
Message memory .......................... 259
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Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operating ....................................... 228
Permanent display ......................... 239
Service menu ................................. 238
Setting the date ............................. 240
Setting the display ......................... 239
Setting the display language .......... 239
Setting the language ...................... 239
Setting the time ............................. 240
Settings menu ............................... 239
Standard display ............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 235
Time menu ..................................... 240
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Vehicle menu ................................. 241
On-board computer (Vehicle without steering wheel buttons)
Checking engine oil level ............... 325
Coolant temperature gauge
menu ............................................. 224
Current fuel consumption menu .... 224
Date menu ..................................... 228
Digital speedometer menu ............. 224
Display messages .......................... 243
Displaying a service message ........ 333
Distance menu ............................... 223
Factory setting ............................... 225
Important safety notes .................. 220
Menu overview .............................. 223
Message memory .......................... 243
Operating ....................................... 222
Permanent display ......................... 227
Range menu ................................... 224
Setting the date ............................. 228
Setting the display ......................... 227
Setting the display language .......... 226
Setting the language ...................... 226
Setting the time ............................. 228
Settings menu ............................... 225
Standard display menu .................. 223
Time menu ..................................... 228
Trip computer menu ...................... 224
On-board diagnostics interface
see Diagnostics connection
Operating Instructions
Before the first journey .................... 29
General notes .................................. 29
Implied warranty .............................. 29
Vehicle equipment ........................... 29
Operating safety
Implied warranty .............................. 29
Operating safety and registration
Attachments/add-on equipment ..... 33
Changes in engine performance ...... 32
Installations and conversions ........... 33
Notes on body/equipment
mounting directives ......................... 33
Operating safety and vehicle
approval
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment ................................................ 33
Correct use ...................................... 29
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Notes on operating the vehicle ........ 31
Qualified specialist workshops ........ 32
Registering your vehicle ................... 32
Operating system
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 228
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 222
Outside temperature display ........... 221
Overhead control panel ...................... 44
Overrevving range ............................. 221
Overrun mode .................................... 179
P
Paint code .......................................... 379
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 340
Parking ............................................... 177
Important safety notes .................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 177
Reversing camera .......................... 209
see Active Parking Assist
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 204
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake .................................... 177
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 265
Index
19
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 249
Notes/function .............................. 177
Warning lamp ................................. 177
Parking lamp
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 125
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 126
Switching on/off ........................... 114
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 273
Driving system ............................... 201
Function/notes ............................. 201
Important safety notes .................. 201
Problem (fault) ............................... 204
Roll-back warning .......................... 203
Sensor range ................................. 201
Trailer towing ................................. 203
Warning display ............................. 202
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 47
Passenger compartment air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Passenger compartment heating
see Climate control
Pedestrian protection
see Bonnet
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 69
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 344
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 265
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 249
Operation ......................................... 59
Preparing for a journey
Checks in the vehicle ..................... 159
Visual check of the vehicle exte-
rior ................................................. 159
Preventative passenger protection
see PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory
occupant protection)
Program selector button .................. 170
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 30
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Hill start assist ............................... 162
Manual transmission ...................... 161
Q
QR code
Rescue card ..................................... 35
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
R
Radiator cover ..................................... 34
Radio
Important safety notes .................. 290
Selecting a station ......................... 234
see separate operating instructions
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Radio/navigation
Important safety notes .................. 290
Rail transport
see Transport by rail
Rain sensor
Setting the sensitivity .................... 128
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 241
Setting the sensitivity (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 226
Reading lamp ..................................... 120
Rear bench seat
Adjusting the backrest ................... 100
Basic position ................................ 100
Bed extension (seat/berth combi-
nation) ........................................... 106
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature ............... 98
Face-to-face position ..................... 103
Fitting options .................................. 97
Folding up/down ........................... 102
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General notes .................................. 96
General notes (seat/berth combi-
nation) ........................................... 105
Moving (seat/bunk combination) .. 102
Removing/fitting (comfort rear
bench seat) .................................... 104
Removing/fitting (seat/berth
combination) .................................. 103
Removing/fitting (standard rear
bench seat) .................................... 103
Retainer loops (seat/berth com-
bination) ........................................ 105
Seat anchorage ................................ 96
Seat rails .......................................... 96
Seating variants ............................... 97
Setting up/folding away the berth
(seat/berth combination) .............. 106
Sliding ............................................ 100
Stowage compartments (seat/
bunk combination) ......................... 304
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating the air
conditioning ................................... 136
Seating variants ............................... 97
Setting the air vents ...................... 157
Setting the temperature ................ 138
Switching interior lighting on/off ... 120
Rear door
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 278
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 258
Important safety notes .................... 88
Indicator lamp ................................ 289
Opening dimensions ...................... 389
Opening to an angle of 180°/
270° ................................................ 89
Opening/closing from inside ........... 89
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 88
Rear doors ............................................ 88
Rear foglamp
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Rear foglamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 126
Rear lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 126
Rear view camera
Important safety notes .................. 209
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 142
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 130
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Rear-compartment air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 112
Dipping (manual) ........................... 110
Recuperation display ........................ 224
Recycling
see Protection of the environment
Reducing agent
see AdBlue
®
Refuelling
AdBlue® ......................................... 174
Fuel filler flap ................................. 173
Fuel gauge (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 222
Fuel gauge (vehicles with steering
wheel buttons) ................................. 40
Refuelling process ......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary warm-air heater ............... 150
Changing battery (auxiliary warm-
air heater) ...................................... 154
Hot-water auxiliary heater ............. 146
Replacing the battery (hot-water
auxiliary heater) ............................. 148
see Key
Replacing bulbs
Brake lamps ................................... 126
Daytime driving lights .................... 125
important safety notes ................... 123
Interior lighting .............................. 121
Index
21
Main-beam headlamps ................... 125
Rear foglamps ................................ 126
Rear lamps ..................................... 126
Reversing lamp .............................. 126
Rescue card ......................................... 35
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 272
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 255
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 143
Restraint system
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 265
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 249
Introduction ..................................... 46
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Rev counter ........................................ 221
Reverse warning device ................... 162
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 342
Coupling up a trailer function ........ 213
Function/notes ............................. 209
General notes ................................ 209
Messages in the display ................. 211
Reverse parking ............................. 211
Switching on/off ........................... 210
Reversing feature
Electric sliding door ......................... 84
Side windows ................................... 90
Reversing lamp
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 268
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 252
Replacing bulbs ............................. 126
Roof carrier
Maximum payload .......................... 390
Notes ............................................. 321
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 345
Roof load (roof carrier) ..................... 390
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
Operating safety .............................. 31
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Swivel seat ....................................... 95
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 49
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 242
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 50
Adjusting the height ......................... 49
Cleaning ......................................... 345
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines ............. 48
Introduction ..................................... 47
Releasing ......................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 50
Seat/berth combination
Rear bench seat ............................. 105
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 94
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 107
Armrest .......................................... 109
Cleaning the cover ......................... 344
Correct driver's seat position ........... 93
Important safety notes .................... 93
Seat heating .................................. 109
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 112
Securing loads
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 315
Selecting gear
see Automatic transmission
Selector lever
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 342
Service interval display
ASSYST (active Service System) .... 333
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Index
Calling up the service due date ...... 333
Hiding a service message .............. 333
Notes ............................................. 332
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Service phone number ...................... 349
Service products
AdBlue® special additives .............. 382
Bio-diesel ....................................... 381
Brake fluid ..................................... 385
Coolant (engine) ............................ 386
Engine oil ....................................... 383
Fuel ................................................ 380
Important safety notes .................. 379
Washer fluid ................................... 386
Setting the air distribution ............... 139
Setting the airflow ............................ 140
Setting the speed
see Cruise control
Settings
At the factory (vehicle with steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 242
At the factory (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 225
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 239
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 225
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 179
Side lamps
Replacing bulbs ............................. 125
Side window
Child-proof lock ............................... 69
Sliding window ................................. 92
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 91
Convenience opening ...................... 91
Hinged side windows ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 90
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Opening/closing the hinged win-
dow .................................................. 91
Overview .......................................... 90
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Sidebag ................................................ 52
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 123
Sliding door
Child-proof lock ............................... 69
Cleaning ......................................... 342
Important safety notes .................... 83
Indicator lamp ................................ 289
Opening/closing from outside ......... 83
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 83
see Electrical sliding door
Sliding windows .................................. 92
Snow chains ...................................... 358
Socket ................................................ 310
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 375
Important safety notes .................. 375
Removing/fitting ........................... 376
Specialist workshop ............................ 32
Spectacles compartment ................. 303
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 239
Activating/deactivating the additional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 227
Digital (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 232
Digital (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 224
General notes ................................ 221
In the instrument cluster (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 40
In the instrument cluster (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 38
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 239
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 227
SPEEDTRONIC
Activating variable ......................... 190
Calling up the last speed stored .... 190
Deactivating variable ..................... 191
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 274
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Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 256
Displaying the speed ..................... 189
Function/notes ............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 189
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 189
Permanent ..................................... 191
Problem (malfunction) ................... 192
Selecting ........................................ 189
Setting the speed .......................... 190
Storing the current speed .............. 190
Switching variable SPEEDTRONIC
to passive ...................................... 191
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
see Restraint system
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting
see Starting (engine)
Starting (engine) ................................ 160
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 236
Steering
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 278
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 258
Warning lamps ............................... 289
Steering wheel
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Button overview ............................... 42
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228
Cleaning ......................................... 344
Gearshift paddles ........................... 171
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 171
Stickers
General safety notes ........................ 29
Stowage compartments
see Stowage spaces and compartments
Stowage net ....................................... 304
Stowage spaces and compartments
Glove compartment ....................... 303
Important safety notes .................. 303
Spectacles compartment ............... 303
Stowage spaces and stowage compartments
Folding table .................................. 307
Luggage net ................................... 304
Seat/bunk combination stowage
compartments ............................... 304
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 357
Sun visor
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 122
Overview ........................................ 304
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 241
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 74
Swivel seat ........................................... 95
T
Tachograph
TCO indicator lamp ........................ 289
Tail lamp
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Trailer display message (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) .. 267, 268
Trailer display message (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 250
Tailgate
Changing bulbs (ambient lamp) ..... 122
Changing bulbs (signal and ambi-
ent light) ........................................ 123
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 278
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 258
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening dimensions ...................... 389
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 87
Tank content
Display (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 222
Tank contents
Displaying the range (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 231
Displaying the range (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 224
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Index
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 379
Engine ............................................ 387
Guide rail ....................................... 390
Lashing points ............................... 389
Loading rails .................................. 390
Roof carrier .................................... 390
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 390
Tyres/wheels ................................. 372
Vehicle data ................................... 387
Vehicle dimensions ........................ 389
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 235
Display message ............................ 279
Introduction ................................... 235
Number from the phone book ........ 235
Redialling ....................................... 236
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 221
Coolant (display in the on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 221
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 154
Setting (climate control) ................ 138
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 185
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 74
Immobiliser ...................................... 73
Time
Setting (auxiliary warm-air
heater) ........................................... 152
Setting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 240
Setting (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 228
Setting the time (auxiliary warm-
air heater) ...................................... 152
Setting the time (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 240
Setting the time (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 228
Timer (auxiliary warm-air heater)
Activating ....................................... 152
Overview ........................................ 152
Setting departure time ................... 153
Setting the heating level ................ 154
Setting the operating duration ....... 152
Setting the temperature ................ 154
Setting the time ............................. 152
Tool
see Vehicle tool kit
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Total distance recorder
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 231
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 223
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 239
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 227
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 74
Deactivating ..................................... 74
Function ........................................... 74
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 354
Important safety notes .................. 351
Towing
Fitting/removing the towing eye ... 352
If the vehicle is stuck ..................... 353
Important safety notes .................. 351
with a raised front or rear axle ....... 352
Towing a trailer
Active Parking Assist ..................... 204
Axle load, permissible .................... 391
Mounting dimensions .................... 390
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 353
Towing eye ......................................... 346
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer operation
Lights display message (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 267
Lights display message (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 250
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 218
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 198
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lights .............................................. 218
Index
25
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 343
Coupling up a trailer ...................... 217
Decoupling a trailer ....................... 218
Driving tips .................................... 213
ESP® ................................................ 73
Fitting the ball coupling ................. 215
Parktronic ...................................... 203
Power supply ................................. 218
Removing the ball coupling ............ 216
Trailer loads ................................... 391
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission positions
Automatic transmission ................. 168
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 168
Transport
Fitting lashing eyelets .................... 315
Lashing straps ............................... 316
Loading guidelines ......................... 312
Stickers ......................................... 316
Vehicle ........................................... 353
Transport by rail ................................ 180
Transportation
Rail ................................................ 180
Transporting
Load compartment variations ........ 314
Load distribution ............................ 313
Securing a load .............................. 314
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 344
Trip computer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 231
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 224
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 232
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 224
Selecting the display units (vehi-
cle with steering wheel buttons) .... 239
Selecting the display units (vehicle without steering wheel but-
tons) .............................................. 227
Trip odometer
Displaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 231
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 223
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 232
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 223
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 239
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 227
Turn signal
Replacing bulbs (side turn signal
lamp) ............................................. 125
Turn signal lamp
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 267
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 251
Trailer display message (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 267
Trailer display message (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 250
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (roof) .................... 127
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 125
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 126
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 378
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 361
Checking manually ........................ 361
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 276
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 361
Recommended ............................... 359
Tables ............................................ 364
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 362
Function/notes ............................. 361
General notes ................................ 361
Important safety notes .................. 361
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Index
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 364
Restarting ...................................... 363
Warning lamp ................................. 288
Warning message .......................... 362
Tyre pressure table ........................... 364
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Checking ........................................ 356
Direction of rotation ...................... 369
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 276
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 355
Information on driving .................... 356
M+S tyres ...................................... 357
Replacing ....................................... 369
Service life ..................................... 357
Snow chains .................................. 358
Storing ........................................... 369
Summer tyres ................................ 357
Tyre tread ...................................... 357
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 373
Wheel/tyre combinations .............. 372
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 80
With emergency key element ........... 78
USB (audio)
Playing ........................................... 234
V
Vanity mirror
Changing a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 122
Sun visor ........................................ 304
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 35
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 277
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 258
Electronics ..................................... 378
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Equipment ....................................... 29
Implied warranty .............................. 29
Leaving parked up ......................... 179
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 78
Locking (key) ................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 372
Operating safety .............................. 31
Pulling away ................................... 161
Raising ........................................... 370
Registration ..................................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 177
Towing away .................................. 351
Transporting .................................. 353
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 78
Unlocking (key) ................................ 77
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 33
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey
Vehicle data ....................................... 387
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 389
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 78
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 379
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 346
Scope ............................................ 346
Storage location ............................ 346
Stowage compartment in the rear .. 346
Stowage space in the load com-
partment ........................................ 347
Ventilation
see Climate control
VIN
Engine compartment ..................... 379
Type plate ...................................... 379
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 282
Brakes ........................................... 281
Distance warning signal ................. 287
Door ............................................... 289
Index
27
ESP® .............................................. 282
ESP® OFF ....................................... 284
Fuel tank ........................................ 285
General notes ................................ 279
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 186
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 189
Parking brake ................................ 177
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 47
Reserve fuel ................................... 285
Restraint system ............................ 284
Seat belt ........................................ 280
Steering ......................................... 289
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 288
Warning triangle ................................ 348
Warnings
Stickers ........................................... 29
Washer fluid
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 279
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 259
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Notes ............................................. 386
Topping up ..................................... 331
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 372
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 369
Changing/replacing ....................... 369
Checking ........................................ 356
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 371
Fitting a wheel ............................... 369
Important safety notes .................. 355
Removing a wheel .......................... 371
Removing and fitting the spare
wheel ............................................. 376
Snow chains .................................. 358
Storing ........................................... 369
Tightening torque ........................... 372
Wheel/tyre combinations .............. 372
Windowbag
Display message (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 266
Display message (vehicle without
steering wheel buttons) ................. 249
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 340
see Side windows
Windscreen
Cleaning ......................................... 340
Demisting ...................................... 141
Windscreen washer fluid
Topping up ..................................... 331
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Rear window wiper ........................ 128
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 129
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 241
Setting the sensitivity of the rain
sensor (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 226
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Winter diesel ..................................... 381
Winter driving
General notes ................................ 357
Winter operation
Radiator cover ................................. 34
Slippery road surfaces ................... 182
Snow chains .................................. 358
Winter tyres
M+S tyres ...................................... 357
Setting a limit speed ...................... 179
Setting a limit speed (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 242
Setting a limit speed (vehicles
without steering wheel buttons) .... 227
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 129
Replacing (rear window) ................ 130
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 129
Service indicator ............................ 129
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
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