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Steering wheel paddle shifters
......101
Transmission position
displa y................................... 100, 101
Auxiliary ventilation
Activating/deactivating ...................94
Activating/deactivating (on the
center console) ................................ 94
Problem (display message) ..............94
Axle load, permissible (trailer
towing) ............................................... 266B
Back button ....................................... 178
Backup lamp Display message ............................ 144
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 137
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................68
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 67
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................68
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 217
Display message ............................ 144
Important safety notes ..................215
Jump starting ................................. 219
Overview ........................................ 215
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................144
Display message ............................ 144
Notes/function .............................. 121
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Brake fluid
Display message .................... 144, 149
Notes ............................................. 261
Brake fluid level ................................ 204
Brake lamps Adaptive .......................................... .61
Display message ............................ 144
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................261
Display message .................... 144, 146 High-performance brake system
....106
Important safety notes ..................106
Maintenance .................................. 106
Parking brake ................................ 105
Riding tips ...................................... 106
Warning lamp ................................. 159
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brush guard ....................................... 193
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND controller 178 C
Calling up a malfunction see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 210
Car wash ........................................ 206
Chrome parts ................................. 210
Display ........................................... 210
Gear or selector lever ....................210
Headlamps ............................ 206, 209
Interior ........................................... 210
Matte finish ........................... 206, 208
Notes ............................................. 206
Paint ...................................... 206, 208
Plastic trim .................................... 210
Power washer ........................ 206, 207
Rear view camera ..................206, 210
Roof lining ...................................... 210
Seat belt ........................................ 210
Seat cover ..................................... 210
Sensors ................................. 206, 209
Soft top .......................................... 206
Tail pipes ............................... 206, 210
Trim pieces .................................... 210
Washing by hand ...................206, 207
Wheels ................................... 206, 208
Windows ................................ 206, 209
Wiper blades .......................... 206, 209
Wooden trim .................................. 210
Cargo compartment cover
Installing/removing .......................188
Notes/how to use .........................188
Opening and closing ......................188 Index
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Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety note s.................. 185
Cargo tie down rings .........................188
CD see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Center console Overview .......................................... 34
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 144
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........66
Changing bulbs
Side marker lamps ...........................86
Changing gears .................................. 101
Checklist After driving off-roa d...................... 108
Before driving off-road ...................108
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................58
Rear doors ....................................... 58
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................44
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................46
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 56
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Top Tether ....................................... 57
Troubleshooting ............................... 47
Chrome parts (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Cigarette lighter ................................ 189
Cleaning Trailer tow hitch ............................. 206
Clear button ....................................... 178
Climate control Controlling automatically .................94
Cooling with air dehumidification ..... 94
Defrosting the windows ...................94
Defrosting the windshield ................94Dual-zone automatic climate
control
....................................... 93, 94
Important safety notes ..............92, 94
Indicator lamp .................................. 94
Maximum cooling ............................ .94
Notes on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ................94
Overview of systems ........................92
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ............................. 94
Problem with the rear window
defroster .......................................... 94
Refrigerant ..................................... 261
Setting the air distribution ...............94
Setting the airflow ........................... 94
Setting the temperature ..................94
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .............................................. 94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Switching residual heat on/off ........94
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................... 94
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................... 94
Windshield defroster ........................94
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Display ........................................... 173
Examples of operation ...................178
Menu overview .............................. 174
COMAND controller ...........................177
COMAND control panel .....................176
Combination switch ............................83
Compass Display messages ..........................144
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 144
Convenience opening feature ............94
Convenience telephony see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................203
Display message .................... 144, 152
Filling capacity ............................... 2636
Index

Radio
Selecting a station .........................144
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................26
Reading lamp ....................................... 84
Rear bench seat Folding forward .............................. 187
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ........................94
Rear door
Closing ............................................ .71
Display message ............................ 157
Important safety notes ....................70
Opening ........................................... 70
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 144
Switching on/off .............................. 83
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat bench
Folding into an upright position .....187
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 144
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................206
Function/notes ............................. 128
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 210
Rear-view mirror Anti-glare (manual) ..........................79
Dipping (automatic) .........................79
Rear window defroster .......................94
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off .............................. 88
Refueling
Fuel gauge ..................................... 142
Important safety notes ..................101
Refueling proces s.......................... 102
see Fuel Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .................................. 189, 194
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ....................85
Overview of bulb type s.................... 86
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 144
Residual heat
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Restraint systems
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 144
Roof Display message ............................ 144
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 210
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Route guidance (navigation) ............144 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Seat
Folding the front seat backrests
forwards (EASY-ENTRY feature) .......78
Seat backrest
Folding back .................................. 186
Seat belts
Adjusting the height ......................... 51
Belt force limiters ............................ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 210
Correct usage .................................. 4814
Index

Display message
............................ 144
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .52
Fastening ......................................... 49
Fastening, front ............................... 50
Fastening in the rear, center ............50
Important safety guidelines .............47
Releasing ......................................... 51
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................144
Warning lamp ................................. 158
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (malfunction) ............79
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................78
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 78
Adjusting the head restraint ............78
Cleaning the cover .........................210
Correct driver's seat position ........... 76
Important safety notes ....................76
Multicontour seat ............................ 78
Storing settings (memory function) .. 79
Switching seat heating on/off .........78
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....78
Sensors (cleaning instructions) 206, 209
Service interval display Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
Service menu (on-board computer) .144
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 261
Coolant (engine) ............................ 262
Engine oil ....................................... 261
Fuel ................................................ 258
Important safety notes ..................258
Notes ............................................. 258
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 261
Washer fluid .................................. .263
Setting a speed limit
see SPEEDTRONIC
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........144
Menu overview .............................. 174
On-board computer .......................144
Setting the air distribution .................94Setting the airflow
.............................. 94
Setting the date/time format see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
SETUP (on-board computer) .............144
Shift ranges ....................................... 101
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 144
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) .86
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 206
Important safety information ...........71
Opening/closing .............................. 71
Opening/closing (all) .......................71
Opening/closing (front) ...................71
Overview .......................................... 71
Troubleshooting ............................... 71
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Ski rack .............................................. 189
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes ....................71
Opening/closing .............................. 72
Operating manually ..........................72
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................68
Changing the programming .............67
Checking the battery .......................68
Convenience opening feature ..........71
Display message ............................ 144
Door central locking/unlocking .......66
Important safety notes ....................66
Loss ................................................. 69
Malfunction ...................................... 69
Mechanical key ................................ 67
Overview .......................................... 66
Problem (malfunction) .....................69
Starting the engine ..........................98
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Snow chains ...................................... 230 Index
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TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 193
Emergency call .............................. 190
Important safety notes ..................189
MB info call button ........................192
Roadside Assistance button ..........191
Self-test ......................................... 190
System .......................................... 190
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 144
Display message ............................ 144
Number from the phone book ....... .144
Redialing ........................................ 144
Rejecting/ending a call .................144
see also Digital Operator's Manual 170
Telephone compartment ..................185
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 142
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 144
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 144
Outside temperature ..................... .142
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........64
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................144
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....234
Checking manually ........................234
Display message .................... 144, 155
Maximum ....................................... 233
Notes ............................................. 232
Recommended ............................... 230
Table (single tires) .........................231
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 236
Function/notes ............................. 234
Restarting ...................................... 236
Warning lamp ................................. 167
Warning message .......................... 236
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................248
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................247Bar (definition)
............................... 247
Changing a wheel .......................... 249
Characteristics .............................. 246
Checking ........................................ 229
Definition of terms .........................247
Direction of rotatio n...................... 250
Display message .................... 144, 155
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................249
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .246
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 247
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................248
Important safety notes ..................228
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......247
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........248
Labeling (overview )........................ 243
Load bearing index (definition) ......249
Load index ..................................... 245
Load index (definition) ...................248
M+S tires ....................................... 230
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 248
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 248
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 248
Maximum tire loa d......................... 246
Maximum tire load (definition) .......248
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 249
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 248
Replacing ....................................... 249
Service life ..................................... 230
Sidewall (definition) .......................249
Speed rating (definition) ................247
Storing ........................................... 250
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 247 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these 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 always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and Introduction
25 Z

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 84
;
c
Switches the front
interior lighting on 84
=
u
Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off 84
?
|
Switches the front
interior lighting/automatic
interior lighting control off 84
A
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 84
B
¡
Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof 72
C
F
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 191 Function Page
D
G
SOS button (mbrace
system) 190
E
ï
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 192
F
Rear-view mirror 79
G
Buttons for the garage door
opener
189
H
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System
1 ~
1
The Voice Control System is only available in combination with COMAND. Observe the additional operating
instructions. 36
Overhead control panelAt a glance

This indicates the operational readiness of
the front-passenger air bag.
Note that objects placed on the front-
passenger seat may cause the system to
recognize the seat as occupied. This can
result in the deployment of the front-
passenger air bag if the impact fulfills the
specified criteria. If the 45indicator
lamp lights up, the front-passenger front air
bag is disabled and will not be deployed in
certain situations. If the 45indicator
lamp does not light up, the front-passenger
front air bag is enabled and can be deployed.
Window curtain air bags G
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 41). Window curtain air bags
:enhance the level
of protection for the head, but not chest or
arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
Window curtain air bags :are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deploy in
the area extending from the front door (A-
pillar) to the rear door (C-pillar).
Window curtain air bags :are deployed:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
R regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied R
independently of seat belt use
R if the vehicle rolls over and the system
determines that window curtain air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R independently of the front air bags
Window curtain air bags will not deploy in
impacts which do not exceed the system's
preset deployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt. BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system
How the air bag deactivation system
works G
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
The infant or child restraint must be properly
secured with the vehicle's seat belt, the seat
belt and top tether strap, or lower anchors and
top tether strap, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Occupants, especially children, should always
sit as upright as possible, wear the seat belt
properly and use an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. 44
Occupant safetySafety

Make sure that:
R
Top Tether hook :is hooked into Top
Tether anchorage ;as shown.
R Top Tether belt =is not twisted.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt =is not
twisted.
X Tension Top Tether belt =. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
X Move head restraint back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 78). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the
correct routing of Top Tether belt =.Child-proof locks
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise, the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
Child-proof locks for the rear doors G
WARNING
Children could open a rear door from inside
the vehicle. This could result in serious
injuries or an accident. Therefore, when
children ride in the rear always secure the rear
doors with the child-proof locks.
You secure each door individually with the
child-proof locks on the rear doors. A door
secured with a child-proof lock cannot be
opened from inside the vehicle. When the
vehicle is unlocked, the door can be opened
from the outside. X
To activate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
X Make sure that the child-proof locks are
working properly.
X To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever up in the direction of arrow :.58
Children in the vehicleSafety

Useful information
..............................66
SmartKey ............................................. 66
Doors .................................................... 69
Rear door ............................................. 70
Side windows ...................................... 71
Sliding sunroof .................................... 71 65Opening and closing