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Instrument cluster
............................... 96
Overview. .......................................... 26
Selecting the language (on-board
computer). ...................................... 107
Instrument lighting.............................. 97
Integrated child seat............................ 50
Interior lighting Automatic control system .................81
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Emergency lighting. ..........................81
Manual control.................................. 80
Reading lamp .................................... 80
Interior motion sensor......................... 58
ISOFIX child seat securing system .....48 J
Jack...................................................... 200 Operation........................................ 258
Jump-starting ...................................... 266
Jump leads ...................................... 266K
Key......................................................... 60 Changing the battery ......................244
Checking the battery ......................244
Display message ............................. 220
Loss. ............................................... 239Malfunction..................................... 239
Modifying the programming. .............60
Key positions
Key. .................................................. 62
Kickdown.............................................. 95 L
Lamp Display message ............................. 216
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lashing eyelets.................................. 146
Licence plate lighting Display message ............................. 218
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode. ..............77
Constant headlamp mode. ................77
Cornering light function ....................80
Dipped-beam headlamps ..................77
Display messages ........................... 216
Foglamps. ......................................... 77
Hazard warning lamps. .....................79
Headlamp flasher.............................. 78
Headlamp range. .............................. 79
Light switch. ..................................... 76
Main-beam headlamps..................... .78
Rear foglamp .................................... 77Switching off (display message)...... 218
Turn signals.
..................................... 78
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control. ................................ 115
Variable Speedtronic. .....................117
Load compartment load, maximum
..................................................... 287, 288
Loading guidelines .............................144
Locking Automatic. ........................................ 61
Emergency locking .........................242
From the inside (central locking
button) .............................................. 61
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment.................................................... 149
Luggage compartment floor Adjusting the height .......................154
stowage well, unde r........................ 153
Luggage cover .................................... 157
Luggage net........................................ 144
Lumbar support .................................... 68 M
Main-beam headlamps Display message ............................. 218
Main fuse box..................................... 271
Maintenance Battery ............................................ 263Index
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Malfunction memory
see Message memory menu
Manual transmission........................... 91
Maximum speed Technical data. ............................... 280
Memory card ...................................... 103
Operation (on-board computer). .....103
see separate operating instructions
Menu (on-board computer)................ 100
Audio. ............................................. 102
DVD. ............................................... 104
Message memory. .......................... 105
Navigation. ..................................... 104
Operating........................................ 101
Resetting to factory settings........... 105
Settings .......................................... 105
Submenu overview. ........................106
Telephone. ...................................... 112
Trip computer. ................................ 111
Messages
see Display messages
see Message memory menu
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data. ............................... 285
Mirrors
Sun visor......................................... 161
Mobile phone...................................... 163
Display message..................... 210, 221 Installation.
..................................... 275
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 112
Modifying the programming
Key. .................................................. 60
MOExtended run-flat system* ..178, 262
MP3..................................................... 103
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
see separate operating instructions
Multi-contour backrest........................ 68
Multi-function display ....................97, 99
Multi-function steering wheel............. 98
Overview. .......................................... 30 N
Navigation........................................... 104 Navigation menu (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 104
see separate operating instructions O
Odometer Total distance recorder. ....................26
Trip meter. ........................................ 26
Oil
Consumption. ................................. 172
Topping up. ..................................... 174Oil level
Checking (dipstick). ........................174
Checking (on-board computer). ......173
On-board computer.............................. 98
Audio menu. ................................... 102
Convenience submenu. ..................107
Display messages ........................... 202
DVD menu ...................................... 104
Factory settings .............................. 105
Instrument cluster submenu ...........106
Lighting submenu. ..........................107
Message memory menu.................. 105
Navigation menu. ............................ 104
Operation menu. ............................. 101
Settings menu ................................ 105
Standard display menu. ..................102
Telephone menu. ............................ 112
Time/date submenu. ......................106
Trip computer menu. ......................111
Vehicle submenu. ........................... 107
On-board computer language ...........107
One-touch gearshifting........................ 93
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature display .............98
On-board computer. .......................102
Override feature
Rear side windows ............................ 54 Index
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Padded table Integrated child seat. ........................51
Paint code number............................. 276
Park Assist Display messages ........................... 210
Parking .................................................. 89
Parking aid Active parking assist. ......................122
Display message ............................. 210
Parktronic. ...................................... 119
Parking brake ....................................... 89
Display message ............................. 214
Parking lamps
Display message ............................. 219
Parking lock
Releasing manually (AUTO-
TRONIC)......................................... .243
Parktronic ........................................... 119
Activating/deactivating ..................121
Malfunction..................................... 236
Range of the sensors. .....................120
Trailer towing. ................................. 122
Warning displa y.............................. 120
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp.............................................. 45, 223
Performance....................................... 280
Permanent Speedtronic .....................119Petrol
Minimum grade............................... 169
Plastic trim
Cleaning. ........................................ 195
Power supply (trailer)........................ 190
Power window switch see Side windows
Program selector button
Automatic transmission ....................94
Pulling away.......................................... 88 R
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer). ...................................... 102
Setting for station selection (on-
board computer). ............................ 110
see separate operating instructions
Range (on-board computer).............. 112
Rear bench seat Folding forward.............................. .149
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ......................................... 74
Rear foglamp Display message ............................. 218
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Anti-dazzle (manual). ........................70
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic). ..........70Rear window
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Rear window heating......................... 139
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............223
Rear window wiper.............................. 82
Replacing the wiper blade.............. .251
Refuelling............................................ 168
Replacing the wiper blades............... 250
Reserve Warning lamp.................................. 229
Reserve fuel........................................ 291
Display message ............................. 221
Fuel tank......................................... 291
Warning lamp. .......................... 26, 229
Reset button ......................................... 97
Restraint system see SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Restraint systems
For children. ..................................... 43
Rev counter........................................... 97
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) ...93
Engaging (manual transmission)
................................................... 91, 92
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................. 219
Roof load, maximum ..................287, 288
Roof rack............................................. 143Index
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Seat Adjusting. ................................... 63, 65
Correct driver's seat position. ..........75
Folding the rear bench seat
forward. .......................................... 149
Removing/fitting the front-
passenger seat. .............................. 155
Removing/fitting the rear seat
backrest. ........................................ 151
Removing/fitting the rear seat
cushion. .......................................... 150
Seat belt
Adjusting the height.......................... 74
Display message .......................74, 212
Fastening. ......................................... 72
Warning lamp. .......................... 74, 228
Seat cushion
Removing (rear bench seat). ...........150
Seat heating......................................... .68
Seat ventilation Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222
Securing a load................................... 146
Selector lever Positions. .......................................... 93
Service indicator................................ 191
Service products................................ 291
Brake fluid. ..................................... 299Coolant.
.......................................... 297
Windscreen washer fluid. ................299
Settings
Factory (on-board computer). .........105
Setting the unit (on-board computer)
Speedometer. ................................. 107
Sidebags................................................ 41
Side window
Fault. .............................................. 238
Side windows
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Opening/closing. .............................. 83
resetting ........................................... 84
Ski rack............................................... 143
Snow chains....................................... 182
Socket Cockpit. .......................................... 162
Luggage compartment. ...................163
Rear compartment. .........................163
Spare wheel
Fitting ............................................. 258
Storage location. ............................ 200
Technical data. ............................... 285
Speed
Technical data. ............................... 280
Speed limiter
Speedtronic. ................................... 116Speedometer
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer). ............................ 102
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 107
Speedtronic........................................ 116
Display message ............................. 220
Permanent. ..................................... 119
Variabl e.......................................... 117
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)....................................................... 37
Display message ............................. 211
Warning lamp. .......................... 37, 226
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................... 102
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer)......... 99
Selecting the display....................... 107
Steering
Display message ............................. 215
Steering assistant STEER CONTROL ...56
Steering wheel Adjusting .......................................... 69
Buttons (on-board computer)............ 98
Gearshift buttons. ............................. 95
Stowage compartment ......................158
Armrest (front) ................................ 159
Armrest (under) .............................. 160
Backrest ......................................... 161 Index
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front-passenger seat....................... 159
Centre console. .............................. 159
Glove compartment. .......................158
Luggage compartment. ...................160
Stowage compartments
Cup holder ...................................... 143
Rear. ............................................... 160
Submenu (on-board computer)......... 106
Convenience ................................... 107
Instrument cluster .......................... 106
Lighting........................................... 107
Time/date. ..................................... 106
Vehicle............................................ 107
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor............................................. 161
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 109
Switching off the alarm
ATA. .................................................. 57 T
Tailgate Display message ............................. 212
Opening/closing. .............................. 62
Tail lamp
Display message ............................. 219
Tail lamps
changing. ........................................ 249
Display message ............................. 219
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity ..................................... 291
Technical data Acceleration. .................................. 280
Engine............................................ .278
Speed. ............................................ 280
Trailer loads .................................... 290
Tyres. .............................................. 283
Vehicle dimensions. ........................286
Vehicle weights............................... 286
Wheels. ........................................... 283
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment ...................159
Temperature Coolant. ............................................ 97
Outside temperature......................... 98
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222Third brake lamp
Display message ............................. 218
Through-loading ................................. 147
Tightening torque............................... 261
Time Setting (on-board computer).......... .108
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 108
TIREFIT kit
Using. ............................................. 253
TopTether .............................................. 49
Total distance recorder................. 26, 99
Tow-away protection........................... 58
Towing................................................. 269
Towing eye Fitting ............................................. 268
Removing....................................... .270
Tow-starting ........................................ 269
Trailer 7-pin connector .............................. 191
Display message..................... 216, 217
Power supply. ................................. 190
Trailer loads
Technical data. ............................... 290
Trailer tow hitch
Notes on care ................................. 196
Trailer towing
Active parking assist .......................126
Driving tips ..................................... 188
Malfunction..................................... 240 Index
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Mounting dimensions.
....................289
Parktronic. ...................................... 122
Transmission
Display message ............................. 209
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ...............275
Transport (vehicle)............................. 270
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer). ............111
Trip meter ............................... 26, 99, 101
Resetting. ......................................... 97
Turn signal lamps
Display message ............................. 217
Two-way radio
Installation. ..................................... 275
Tyre grip .............................................. 184
Tyre pressure ..................................... 178
Display message ............................. 211
Tyre pressure loss warning system.1 79
Tyres Direction of rotatio n....................... 177
General notes. ................................ 176
Technical data. ............................... 283
Tyre tread ............................................ 178 U
Unladen weight.................................. 287
Unlocking Emergency unlocking...................... 241
From the inside (central unlocking
button) .............................................. 61 V
Variable Speedtronic .........................117
Vehicle Emergency unlocking .............241, 242
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 105
Leaving parked up. .........................240
Towing. ........................................... 269
Tow-starting .................................... 269
Transporting ................................... 270
Vehicle battery................................... 263
Vehicle dimensions ............................286
Vehicle electronics ............................275
Vehicle identification number (VIN).2 77
Vehicle identification plates............. 276
Vehicle tool kit................................... 200
Vehicle weights.................................. 286
Video DVD Operating (on-board computer). .....104 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow).................................... 224
LIM (cruise control)......................... 115
LIM (variable Speedtronic). .............117
Warning and indicator lamps
ESP ®
......................................... 56, 226
Warning signal
Audible. .......................................... 230
Warning triangle................................. 201
Washer fluid
Display message ............................. 221
Washer fluid reservoir .......................299
Filling capacity. ............................... 299
Wearing seat belts............................... 72
Wheel bolts Tightening torque............................ 261
Wheel chock
Use. ................................................ 200
Wheels
General notes. ................................ 176
Interchanging.................................. 181
Technical data. ............................... 283
Windowbags......................................... 42
Windows Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Cleaning the windscreen ...............194
see Side windows Index
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Windscreen washer fluid
...................299
Topping up. ..................................... 175
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir.. 175
Windscreen washer system.............. 299
Windscreen wipers.............................. 82
Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Malfunction..................................... 237
Replacing the wiper blades .............250
Winter diesel...................................... 170
Winter driving............................. 181, 182
Winter tyres ........................................ 181
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 119Index
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Protection of the environment
15Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on
this planet to be used sparingly and in a
manner which takes the requirements of
both nature and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. R
do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
R remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine with the vehi-
cle stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each
gear only up to 2
/ 3of its maximum engine
speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Operating safety
16 Operating safety
Safety notes
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In par-
ticular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems as well as maintenance
work must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. The workshop must have
the necessary specialist knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this
purpose. G
Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function when
the engine is running. You should therefore
never switch off the engine when driving.
Otherwise, the safety systems of your vehi-
cle may not function correctly and as a
result will no longer protect you and other
persons as intended. In addition, there is a
risk that you may lose control of your vehi-
cle and thus cause an accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. rerouting of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety
systems of your vehicle to stop working
properly. The safety systems would thus no
longer protect you and other persons as
intended. In addition, there is a risk that you
may lose control of your vehicle and thus
cause an accident.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
Risk of accident
A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. As
a result, you could cause an accident. This
also applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
For this reason, drive slowly over obstacles,
avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough
terrain and, if necessary, have your vehicle
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, the
equipment could stop functioning. The
electronic systems are networked via inter-
faces. Tampering with these electronic sys-
tems could cause malfunctions in systems
which have not been modified. Such mal-
functions can seriously compromise the
vehicle’s operating safety and your own
safety as well.
Have all work on and modifications to elec-
tronic components carried out at a qualified
workshop. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data. Introduction
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Operating safety
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It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership.
Correct use
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R The safety notes in this manual
R The "Technical data" section in this manual
R National road traffic regulations
R National road traffic licensing regulations G
Risk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any
warning stickers unless the sticker clearly
states that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recog-
nise certain dangers. Introduction
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