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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System).......... 55
Display messages ...........204, 205, 206
Warning lamp.................................. 224
Acceleration
Technical data. ............................... 280
Accident
Notes. ............................................. 231
Active head restraint ...........................42
Active light function see Active light function
Active Light System
Display message ............................. 216
Active Park Assist
Display messages ........................... 210
Active parking assist......................... 122
Trailer towing. ................................. 126
Active Service System PLUS
see Service interval display
Adaptive brake lamps ..........................56
Airbags Activation.......................................... 37
Control unit....................................... 37
Driver's ............................................. 40
Front. ................................................ 40
Front passenger ................................ 40
Head/thorax airbags. .......................41
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp .............................................. 223Sidebags.
.......................................... 41
System.............................................. 39
Windowbags. .................................... 42
Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating ..................134
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode. ................................ 140
Air-conditioning system ..................131
Controlling automatically. ...............135
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode). .................140
Cooling with air dehumidification ...135
Demisting the windscreen ..............138
Heatmatic. ...................................... 130
Malfunction indicator lamp. ............222
Misted-up windows. ........................139
Rear window heating ......................139
Setting the air distribution. .............137
Setting the airflow .......................... 138
Setting the air vents .......................136
Setting the temperature .................135
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ...................................... 141
Thermotronic .................................. 133
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Antifreeze concentration.......... .298, 299 Anti-lock braking system
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems................................ 57
Armrest
Front seat (adjusting)........................ 67
Rear seat (adjusting).. .......................67
Removing/fitting. ........................... 147
Ashtray ................................................ 161
ASSYST PLUS see Service interval display
ASSYST PLUS service indicator ........191
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) .............57
Switching off the alarm. ....................57
Audible warning signal ......................230
Audio DVD Operating (on-board computer). .....103
AUTO lights
Display message ............................. 216
Automatic car wash ...........................193
Automatic engine start Using the ECO Start-Stop function ...90
With ECO start/stop function ...........87
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yoursel f..................... 93
Display message ............................. 209
Driving tips ....................................... 95
Emergency running mode ...............235
Malfunction..................................... 235 Index
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4One-touch gearshifting.
....................93
Program selector button ...................94
Trailer towing. ................................... 95
Working on the vehicle .....................95
AUTOTRONIC
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually. ............................................... 243
Axle load, maximum permissible
..................................................... 287, 288B
Backrest Removing/fitting. ........................... 151
Bag hook............................................. 157
Ball coupling Fitting ............................................. 186
Removing....................................... .190
BAS (Brake Assist)............................... 55
Battery Changing (key).. .............................. 244
Charging. ........................................ 265
Checking (key). ............................... 244
Check lamp (key). ........................... 244
Disconnecting ................................. 264
Display message ............................. 213
Jump-starting. ................................. 266
Maintenance (vehicle)..................... 263
Reconnecting.................................. 266
Removing/fitting. ........................... 265
Vehicle battery. .............................. 263Belt force limiters
Activation.......................................... 37
Belt height adjustment ........................74
Belt tensioners Activation.......................................... 37
Belt warning.......................................... 74
Bonnet Bonnet catch .................................. 172
Opening/closing ............................ 171
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r.................................. 171
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 299
Display message ............................. 214
Brake lamps
Adaptive............................................ 56
Display message ............................. 217
Brakes
Parking brake................................... .89
Warning lamp..................................2 26
Brake system
Display message ............................. 213
Bulb
see Lamp
Bulbs
Brake lamp. .................................... 249
Cornering light. ............................... 247
Dipped-beam headlamps ................247
Licence plate lamp.......................... 250 Main-beam headlamps
...................247
Overview. ........................................ 245
Parking lamp.................................. .247
Replacing............................... .246, 248
Side lamp....................................... .247
Tail lamp ......................................... 249
Turn signal lamp. ....................248, 249 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory menu
Care..................................................... 192
Automatic car wash. .......................193
Exhaust tail pipes............................ 196
Headlamps. .................................... 194
High-pressure cleaners. ..................193
Parktronic. ...................................... 196
Plastic trim. .................................... 195
Rear window. .................................. 194
Side windows.................................. 194
Trailer tow hitch. ............................. 196
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer)
....................................................... 103
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter). ............................................. 110
Key. .................................................. 60
Central locking/unlocking button ......61 Index
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Driving safety system
..........................55
ABS. .................................................. 55
Adaptive brake lamps. ......................56
BAS. .................................................. 55
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL. ................................................ 56
Driving safety systems
ESP ®
................................................ 56
Driving system................................... 114
Active parking assist. ......................122
Cruise control. ................................ 114
ECO start/stop function .................126
Parktronic. ...................................... 119
Speedtronic. ................................... 116
Driving tip
Braking ........................................... 183
Trailer towing. ................................. 188
Winter ............................................. 182
Driving tips
Driving abroad ............................... 185
Driving on wet roads ......................185 E
EASY-VARIO system ...........................148
ECO start/stop function.................... 126
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofitting ..................................... 275
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ® e mark.................................................
275
Emergency key element Lost. ............................................... 239
Emergency locking
Vehicle............................................ 242
Emergency release
Fuel filler fla p.................................. 242
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ..................235
Emergency starting............................ 269
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle............................................ 241
Engine
Display message ............................. 212
Running irregularl y.......................... 234
Starting problems ........................... 233
Starting with ECO start/stop
function ............................................ 87
Starting with the key......................... 86
Switching off ..................................... 89
Switching off using the ECO Start-
Stop function .................................... 90
Technical data. ............................... 278
Engine diagnostics warning lamp
............................................................. 227
Engine electronics .............................. 275
Malfunction..................................... 233
Engine number................................... 277
Engine oil ........................................... 295
Capacities.. ..................................... 174Checking the oil level (dipstick).
.....174
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer). ...................................... 173
Consumption ................................. 172
Display message
....................................... 173, 219, 220
Filler neck. ...................................... 174
Topping up. ..................................... 174
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)... 56
Display messages ...........207, 208, 209
Warning lamp. .......................... 56, 226
Exterior lighting
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer). ...................................... 109
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................... 70
Folding in/out (automatically). .........71
Folding in/out (electrically). .............71
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer). ...................................... 110
Malfunction..................................... 238
Resetting. ......................................... 71
Exterior view
Overview. .......................................... 20 F
Fastening seat belts Childre n............................................ 51
Fire extinguisher................................ 201Index
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First-aid kit.........................................
201
Flat tyre Equipment. ..................................... 252
MOExtended run-flat system ..........262
Preparing the vehicle. .....................252
TIREFIT kit....................................... 253
Floormat............................................. .164
Foglamps Display message ............................. 218
Fording................................................ 185
Frequencies Telephone. ...................................... 276
Front airbag .......................................... 40
Front-passenger airbag ........................ 40
Front-passenger seat Folding the backrest forward/
back................................................ 157
Removing/fitting. ........................... 155
Fuel...................................................... 291
Diesel. ............................................ 169
Loss. ............................................... 232
Petrol .............................................. 169
Fuel consumption...................... 292, 293
Fuel filler flap Emergency release. ........................242
Opening/closing ............................ 168
Fuel filter
Display message ............................. 214Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer). ...................................... 112
Display. ............................................. 26
Fuel line
Malfunction..................................... 232
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................. 232
Fuse allocation chart......................... 271
Fuse box.............................................. 271
Fuses................................................... 270 G
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.......... 274
Glove compartment ...........................158
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible......................................... 287 H
Handbrake Display message ............................. 214
Head/thorax airbags ...........................41
Headlamps Cleaning. ........................................ 194
Cleaning system. .............................. 79
Misting up. ...................................... 237
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off Head restraint
Active head restraint......................... 42
Adjusting (front).......................... 64, 65
Removing (rear). ............................... 66
Head restraints
Adjusting (rear). ................................ 66
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners..................... 193
Hill start assist..................................... 88 I
Immobiliser........................................... 57
Indicator and warning lamp Air conditioning (malfunction) .........222
Automatic child seat recognition
(malfunction). ................................. 223
Brakes (red). ................................... 226
Engine diagnostics ..........................227
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF .........45, 223
Reserve fuel. ................................... 229
Seat belt. ........................................ 228
SRS........................................... 37, 226
Thermotronic (malfunction) ............222
Indicator and warning lamps............ 224
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Index
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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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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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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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