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Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 19At a glance ........................................... 25Safety ................................................... 35Opening and closing ...........................71Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....93Lights and windshield wipers ..........113Climate control ................................. 129Driving and parking ..........................145On-board computer and displays ....213Loading, stowing and features ........263Maintenance and care ......................293Roadside assistance .........................307Tires and wheels ............................... 333Technical data ................................... 361
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115 V socket ...................................... 282
12 V socket ........................................ 281
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) Function/notes ................................ 67
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 202
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 256
Accident (notes) ................................ 309
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 240
Active service system see Service interval display
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 194
AdBlue ®
Adding ........................................... 163
Display message ............................ 243
Additional functions (on-board
computer) .......................................... 226
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 194
Air bags Display message ............................ 232
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety information ...........38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................41
Window curtain air bag ....................42
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 137
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 140
Air filter (display message) .............. 243
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 140
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 143
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................141
Air vents ............................................. 143
Important safety information .........142
Rear ............................................... 143
Setting the center air vents ...........143
Setting the side air vents ...............143
Alarm system
see ATA
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........69
Approach/departure angle .............. 177
Ashtray ............................................... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm ....................69
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 219
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 300
Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever .....................152
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 155
Emergency running mode ..............157
Kickdown ....................................... 155
Malfunction .................................... 157
Pulling away ................................... 149
Starting .......................................... 148
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BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Battery Charging ........................................ 323
Checking (SmartKey) .......................76
Display message ............................ 242
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 325
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................76
Safety notes .................................. 322
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 226
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ............................. 200
Trailer towing ................................. 202
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 367
Adding AdBlue ®
............................. 163
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 369
Brake fluid level ................................ 298
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 238
Brakes ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................369
Display message ............................ 236
Maintenance .................................. 169
Parking brake ........................ 166, 170
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Braking
Important safety instructions ......... 168
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 123
High-beam headlamps ...................122
License plate lamp .........................124
Low-beam headlamps ....................121
Overview ........................................ 120
Parking lamps ................................ 122
Rear fog lamp ................................ 123Replacing ....................................... 123
Standing lamps (front) ...................122
Turn signals (front) ......................... 122
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........22
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 305
Car wash ........................................ 300
Display ........................................... 303
Gear or selector lever ....................304
Headlamps ..................................... 302
Notes ............................................. 299
Paint .............................................. 301
Plastic trim .................................... 304
Power washer ................................ 301
Rear view camera .......................... 303
Roof lining ...................................... 305
Seat belt ........................................ 305
Seat covers .................................... 304
Sensors ......................................... 303
Steering wheel ............................... 304
Tail pipes ....................................... 303
Trim strips ..................................... 304
Washing by hand ........................... 301
Wheels ........................................... 301
Windows ........................................ 302
Wiper blades .................................. 302
Wooden trim .................................. 304
Cargo compartment cover ............... 269
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 266
Cargo compartment floor ................. 310
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 270
Important safety information .........270
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 268
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Center console ..................................... 31
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Central lockingAutomatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 120
Changing gears .................................. 154
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 175
Before driving off-road ...................175
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 64
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................50
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
anchors) ........................................... 62
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 280
Climate control Activating/deactivating .................136
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................141
Controlling automatically ...............138
Cooling with air dehumidification ..137
Defrosting the windshield ..............140
Demisting the windows .................. 141
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety information .........130
Indicator lamp ................................ 138
Multi-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 132
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 138
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 141
Rear control panel .................133, 136
Refrigerant ..................................... 369Setting the air distribution .............140
Setting the airflow .........................140
Setting the air vents ......................143
Setting the temperature ................139
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 139
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 140
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 141
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 142
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 222
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Combination switch .......................... 117
Compass ............................................ 291
Calling up ....................................... 291
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................297
Display message ............................ 240
Notes ............................................. 369
Temperature gauge ........................ 218
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 237
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 119
Crossbar Installing ........................................ 274
Setting the span width ...................276
Cross bar ............................................ 273
Cruise control .................................... 179
Cruise control lever .......................179
Display message ............................ 246
Cup holder ......................................... 277
Center console .............................. 277
Rear compartment .........................278
third row of seats ........................... 278
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 227
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 22
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Dashboard see Cockpit
Date (on-board computer) ................ 222
Daytime driving lights Display message ............................ 240
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Diesel particle filter .......................... 168
Differential locks ............................... 207
Differential locks (display
message) ............................................ 245
Digital speedometer Displaying ...................................... 218
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 303
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 235
Calling up (on-board computer) .....229
Clearing (on-board computer) ........229
Engine ............................................ 240
Lamps ............................................ 240
Safety systems .............................. 230
Service interval display ..................298
Tires ............................................... 248
Vehicle ........................................... 250
Distance recorder ............................. 218
Distance warning function
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ................. 69
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 226
Distance warning lamp ..................... 260
DISTRONIC ......................................... 181
Display message ............................ 247
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 186
Driving tips .................................... 187Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 34
Doors
Important safety notes ....................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 167
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Driving abroad ................................... 178
Driving in mountainous terrain Approach/departure angle ............177
Driving on flooded roads .................. 170
Driving safety system EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) ..................................... 68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
Important safety information ...........65
Driving safety systems
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...67
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............66
Distance warning system
(vehicles with DISTRONIC) ...............69
Overview .......................................... 65
Driving systems
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 179
DISTRONIC .................................... 181
Level control .................................. 189
PARKTRONIC ................................. 195
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Driving tips ........................................ 155
DISTRONIC .................................... 187
Downhill gradients .........................168
Driving on flooded roads ................170
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Driving over obstacles ...................176
Off-road driving .............................. 174
Off-road fording ............................. 171
Tire ruts ......................................... 176
Towing a trailer .............................. 209
Wet road surface ........................... 169
Winter ............................................ 173
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) ......................................... 203
Display message ............................ 246
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 226
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 219
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 107
3rd row of seats ............................. 101
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 225
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 107
3rd row of seats ............................. 101
Crash-responsive ........................... 107
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 271
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 271
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction Support
see 4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 161
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................157
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 311
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 151
Starting problems ..........................151
Starting the engine with the key ....148
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Switching off .................................. 165
Warning lamp (engine
diagnostics) ................................... 259
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 151
Engine emergency stop .................... 331
Engine number .................................. 364
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 296
Checking the oil level ..................... 295
Display message ............................ 242
Lubricant additives ........................369
Notes about oil grades ................... 368
Viscosity ........................................ 369
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................67
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety information ...........66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Exhaust check ................................... 168
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 303
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Dipping (automatic) .......................109
Folding in/out (automatically) .......109
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........108
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Out of position ............................... 109
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Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 110
Storing the parking position ..........109
Exterior view ........................................ 26
F
Filling capacity see Technical data
First-aid kit ......................................... 309
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 316
MOExtended run-flat system .........321
Preparing the vehicle .....................311
Raising the vehicle .........................318
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 312
Floormat ............................................. 291
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Fuel Additives ........................................ 367
Notes ............................................. 366
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 366
Refueling ........................................ 159
Specifications ................................ 366
Troubleshooting ............................. 162
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........227
Notes ............................................. 167
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 243
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................161
Opening/closing ............................ 160
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 243
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................330
Engine emergency stop .................331
Fuse allocation chart .....................330
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 331
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 330
Notes ............................................. 329
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................291
Notes ............................................. 288
Opening/closing the garage door ..291
Programming the remote control ...289
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 304
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 362
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 304
Glove box ........................................... 265
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 355
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 117
Adding washer fluid .......................297
Notes ............................................. 370
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 302
Misting up ...................................... 118
Setting ........................................... 124
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) .....................97
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................97
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 98
Installing/removing (rear) ................99
Luxury .............................................. 97
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 117
Hill start assist .................................. 150
Hood Closing ........................................... 295
Opening ......................................... 294
Hydroplaning ..................................... 170
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Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 256
Brakes ........................................... 254
DISTRONIC .................................... 260
Engine diagnostics .........................259
ESP ®
.............................................. 257
Fuel tank ........................................ 259
Reserve fuel ................................... 259
Seat belt ........................................ 255
SRS ................................................ 258
Tire pressure monitor ....................260
Insect protection on the radiator .... 295
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 222
Submenu (on-board computer) ......221
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................119
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Emergency lighting ........................119
Manual control ............................... 119
Reading lamp ................................. 118
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 62
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 310
Using ............................................. 318
Jump-starting ..................................... 325
K
Key Convenience closing feature ............87
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 252
Starting the engine ........................148
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 147
Convenience closing feature ............87
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 147
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Kickdown ........................................... 155
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 222
Level control ...................................... 189
Level control (display message) ...... 244
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 239
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 223
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................224
Active light function .......................118
Automatic headlamp mode ............115
Daytime running lamps ..................115
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Fog lamps ...................................... 116
Hazard warning lamps ...................117
High-beam headlamps ...................117
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps ....................115
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 223
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........223
Light sensor (display message) ....... 240
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Loading guidelines ............................ 264
Locking Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 237
LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 245
Off-road gear ......................... 157, 205
LOW RANGE off-road gear ........ 157, 205
Luggage net ....................................... 266
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ....................104
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 238
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 287
Display message ............................ 231
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Emergency call .............................. 284
Important safety notes ..................283
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............288
MB info call button ........................286
Roadside Assistance button ..........285
Self-test ......................................... 283
System .......................................... 283
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............287
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Memory card (on-board computer) . 219
Memory function ............................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) Additional functions .......................226
Audio ............................................. 219
DISTRONIC .................................... 186
DVD ............................................... 220
Message memory .......................... 229
Navigation ..................................... 220
Off-road ......................................... 220
Overview of menus ........................217
Resetting to factory settings ..........221
Settings ......................................... 221
Standard display ............................ 218
Telephone ...................................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 227
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 278
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 321
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....219
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 103
Multifunction display ........................ 215
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 215
Overview .......................................... 30
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................220
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered ..........................52
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Resetting triggered ..........................52
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 146
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................59
System overview .............................. 36
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