lights MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 25 At a glance
........................................... 31 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................93 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..119 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........137 Climate control
................................. 155 Driving and parking
..........................185 On-board computer and displays
....311 Stowing and features
.......................389 Maintenance and care
......................413 Breakdown assistance
.....................429 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 453 Technical data
................................... 477 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 254
4MATIC off-road system ...................254
12 V socket
see Socket (12 V)
230 V power socket .......................... 406
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 425
Function/notes ............................ .267 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 336
Function/notes ................................ 79
Important safety notes .................... 79
Warning lamp ................................. 379
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 65
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .170
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 162
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 328
Display message ............................ 362
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 329
Display message ............................ 361
Function/notes ............................ .283
Active light function ......................... 142
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 352
Active Parking Assist
Cancelling ...................................... 261
Detecting parking spaces .............. 258
Display message ............................ 362
Exiting a parking space .................. 260
Function/notes ............................ .257
Important safety notes .................. 257 Parking .......................................... 259
Towing a trailer .............................. 257
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 87
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 83
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 84
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 253
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
Display message ............................ 353
Function/notes ............................ .143
Switching on/off ........................... 144
AdBlue ®
Additive ......................................... 484
Display message ............................ 356
Displaying level and range ............. 327
Filling capacity ............................... 485
Important safety notes .................. 484
Low outside temperatures ............. 484
Purity ............................................. 485
Topping up ..................................... 207
Additional speedometer ................... 333
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 486
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 140
AIR BODY CONTROL
Display message ............................ 359
Function/notes ............................ .252
Lowering the rear of the vehicle .... 253
Raising the rear of the vehicle ....... 254
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 156
Air filter (white display message) .... 356
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 183
Rear ............................................... 184
Setting .......................................... .183
Setting the centre air vents ........... 184
Setting the side air vents .............. .184
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 48
Airbags
Display message ............................ 349 4
Index

Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Kneebag ........................................... 55
Sidebag ............................................ 55
Triggering ......................................... 62
Windowbag ...................................... 56
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 90
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 90
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 90
Anti-glare film .................................... 411
Approach/departure angle .............. 229
Aquaplaning ....................................... 225
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 392
Ashtray ............................................... 404
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 326
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 327
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service messag e........ 419
Driving abroad ............................... 420
Hiding a service message .............. 419
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 419
Service message ............................ 419
Special service requirements ......... 420
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 90
Function ........................................... 90
Switching off the alarm .................... 90
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 329
Display message ............................ 359
Function/note s............................. 272
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 352
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 192
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 192 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 349
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 57
Problems ......................................... 61
System self-test ............................... 59
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 139
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 199
Changing gear ............................... 199
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 196
Display message ............................ 369
Double-clutch function .................. 200
Drive program display .................... 198
Drive programs .............................. 200
Driving tips .................................... 199
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 195
Emergency running mode .............. 203
Engaging drive position .................. 198
Engaging neutral ............................ 197
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 197
Engaging reverse gear ................... 197
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 201
Overview ........................................ 196
Problem (fault) ............................... 203
Pulling away ................................... 190
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 200
Starting the engine ........................ 189
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 201
Trailer towing ................................. 200
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 198
Transmission positions .................. 199
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 203
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes .................. 178
Problem (display message) ............ 183
Remote control .............................. 180
Setting the departure time ............. 181
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 179 Index
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Rear control panel ........................
.160
Setting the air distribution ............. 166
Setting the air vents ..................... .183
Setting the airflow ......................... 167
Setting the climate mode .............. .165
Setting the temperature ................ 165
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 170
Switching on/off ........................... 162
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 171
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 169
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 167
THERMOTRONIC control panel (3- zone automatic climate control) .... 160
Coat hooks ......................................... 399
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 328
Display message ............................ 343
Operation/notes .............................. 81
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 426
Combination switch .......................... 140
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 319
Convenience closing feature ............ 111
Convenience opening feature .......... 111
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 170
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 417
Display message ............................ 353
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 327
Important safety notes .................. 487
Temperature display in the instru- ment cluster .................................. 313
Warning lamp ................................. 384
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 350 Function/notes ............................
.142
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 146
Crosswind Assist ................................. 87
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 231
Deactivating ................................... 233
Display message ............................ 365
Driving system ............................... 230
General notes ................................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 231
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 231
Selecting ........................................ 231
Setting a speed .............................. 232
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 232
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 232
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 403
Important safety notes .................. 402
Rear compartment ......................... 403 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 323
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 352
Function/notes ............................ .139
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel .................................................. 483
Digital speedometer .........................319
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 147
Display message ............................ 350
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 138
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 332
Switching on/off ........................... 139
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 196
Display
see Display message 8
Index

see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 359
Hybrid drive system ....................... 357
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 419
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 335
Engine ............................................ 353
General information ....................... 335
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 335
Introduction ................................... 335
Key ................................................ 374
Lights ............................................. 350
Safety systems .............................. 336
Tyres ..............................................3 67
Vehicle .......................................... .369
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 82
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .386
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 238
Activation conditions ..................... 238
Cruise control lever ....................... 237
Deactivating ................................... 243
Display message ............................ 364
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 242 Driving tips ................................... .244
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 239
Function/notes ............................ .236
Important safety notes .................. 236
Selecting ........................................ 238
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 241
Setting the speed .......................... 241
Stopping ........................................ 240
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............................................... 245
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............ 102
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 95
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 371
Emergency locking ........................ 103
Emergency unlocking ..................... 102
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening (from the inside) .............. 101 Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 200
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 198
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 420
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 138
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 280
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 229
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 226
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 80
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 81
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 87
Recuperative Brake System ............. 46
STEER CONTROL ............................. 90
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 79
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 87
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 83
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 84
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 79
Distance warning function ............... 82
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 84
Important safety guidelines ............. 78
Overview .......................................... 78
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 87
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 252
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 245
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 280
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 267
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 280
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 283
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 272
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 276 Index
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Vehicle ........................................... 102
Engine
Display message ............................ 353
ECO start/stop function ................ 191
Engine number ............................... 480
Jump-starting .................................4 43
Running irregularl y......................... 194
Starting (important safety notes )... 189
Starting problems .......................... 194
Starting the engine with the key .... 189
Starting with the Start/Stop but-
ton ................................................. 190
Stopping ........................................ 220
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 448
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 384
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 478
Problem (fault) ............................... 194
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 486
Checking the oil level ..................... 416
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 416
Display message ............................ 355
Filling capacity ............................... 486
General notes ................................ 485
Notes about oil grade s................... 485
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 416
Topping up ..................................... 416
Viscosity ........................................ 486
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating ................... 86
Characteristics ................................. 85
Crosswind Assist ............................. 87
Display message ............................ 336
Function/note s................................ 84
General notes .................................. 84
Important safety guidelines ............. 85
Trailer stabilisation .......................... 86
Warning lamp ................................. 381
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 85
Exhaust
see Exhaust pipe Exhaust pipe
Cleaning ......................................... 426
Exhaustive discharging (high-volt-
age battery) ....................................... 440
Exterior lighting
Cleaning ......................................... 424
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 132
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 133
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 132
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 132
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 133
Parking position ............................. 133
Resetting ....................................... 132
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135 F
Fault message see Display messages
Features ............................................. 402
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 432
First-aid kit ......................................... 431
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 467
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 467
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 464
Raising the vehicle ......................... 465
Removing a whee l.......................... 466
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 465
Flat tyre
Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare whee l................................... 463
MOExtended tyre s......................... 434
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 433
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 435
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 411
Foglamps (extended range) .............. 143
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 478
Two-way radio ................................ 478 Index
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KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ...................... 112
Deactivation .................................... .95
Locking ............................................ 95
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 189
Unlocking .........................................95
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 200
Manual gearshifting ...................... .202
Kneebag ............................................... 55 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 280
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 329
Display message ............................ 361
Function/informatio n.................... 279
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane package ..................................... 276
Lashing eyelets ................................. 396
Level control (display message) ...... 361
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 351
Light sensor (display message) ....... 352
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 331
Active light function ....................... 142
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 143
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 139
Cornering light function ................. 142
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 139
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 143
General notes ................................ 138
Hazard warning lamps ................... 141
Headlamp flashe r........................... 141
Headlamp range ............................ 140
Intelligent Light System (func-
tion) ............................................... 141
Light switch ................................... 138
Main-beam headlamp s................... 141
Misted up headlamp s.................... 144
Motorway mode ............................. 142 Off-road lights ................................ 143
Parking lamps ................................ 140
Rear foglamp ................................. 139
Setting exterior lighting ................. 138
Side lamps ..................................... 140
Turn signals ................................... 140
see Interior lighting
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 231
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 234
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Loading guidelines ............................ 390
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ...................................... 102
Emergency locking ........................ 103
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ................................................ 101
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Luggage compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................. 106
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 397
Notes/function .............................. 397
Luggage compartment enlarge-
ment ................................................... 393
Luggage compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 400
opening/closing .................... 400, 401
stowage well, under ....................... 400
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 125 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 456
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 143
Changing bulbs .............................. 147
Display message ............................ 351
Switching on/of f........................... 141
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 42314
Index

Checklist before driving off-road .... 228
General information ......................
.227
Important safety notes .................. 226
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity ................................................. .489
Maximum water depth ................... 489
Travelling uphill .............................. 229
Off-road lights ................................... .143
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 248
Off road drive program .................. 250
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 85
Off-road ABS ................................... .79
Off-road ESP ®
..................................85
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Assistance graphic menu ............... 326
Assistance menu ........................... 327
Display messages .......................... 335
Displaying a service message ........ 419
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 242
Factory settings ............................. 334
Head-up display ............................. 315
HYBRID menu ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 312
Instrument cluster menu ............... 332
Light menu .....................................3 31
Media menu ................................... 322
Menu overview .............................. 317
Message memory .......................... 335
Navigation menu ............................ 320
Operating the TV ............................ 324
Operating video DVD ..................... 323
Operation ....................................... 314
Radio menu ................................... 322
Service menu ................................. 326
Settings menu ............................... 327
Standard display ............................ 318
Telephone menu ............................ 324
Trip menu ...................................... 318
Vehicle menu ................................. 333
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 148
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27 Important safety note .....................
.26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 313
Overhead control panel ......................41
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 78
Owner's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26 P
Paint code .......................................... 480
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 423
Panic alarm .......................................... 46
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety information ......... 113
Opening/closing ............................1 14
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Rain closing feature ....................... 115
Resetting ....................................... 116
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 219
Parking brake ................................ 220
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 133
Reversing camera .......................... 262
Switching off the engine ................ 220
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Active Parking Assist
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
see Reversing camera
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 339
Electric parking brake .................... 220
Warning lamp ................................. 383
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 352
Switching on/of f........................... 140
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 256
Driving system ............................... 254
Function/note s............................. 254
Important safety notes .................. 254
Problem (fault) ............................... 257 16
Index

PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 328
Display message ............................3 44
Function/notes ................................ 87
Important safety notes .................... 88
Warning lamp ................................. 386
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 64
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 90
Immobiliser ...................................... 90
Interior motion sensor ..................... 91
Tow-away protectio n ........................91
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 190
General notes ................................ 190
Hill start assist ............................... 191
Trailer ............................................ 191 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28R
Radiator cover ................................... 416
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 322
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 115
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 377
Reading lamp ..................................... 145
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 184
Setting the airflow ......................... 167
Setting the temperature ................ 165
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 352
Switching on/of f........................... 139 Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 396
Display message ............................ 372
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 170
Switching on/of f........................... 169
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 153
Switching on/of f........................... 151
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 52
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 133
Dipping (manual) ........................... 131
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 46
Reflective safety vest ....................... 430
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 207
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 203
Refuelling process ......................... 204
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 180
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 181
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 146
Overview of bulb types .................. 146
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 147
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 181
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 356
Warning lamp ................................. 384
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 171
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 346 18
Index

Stowage compartment
Map pockets ..................................3 92
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .392
Centre console .............................. 391
Cup holder ..................................... 402
Door ............................................... 392
Glove compartment ....................... 391
Important safety information ......... 390
Rear ............................................... 392
Spectacles compartment .............. .391
see Stowage areas
Stowage net ....................................... 392
Stowage space
Stowage net ................................... 392
Summer tyres
In winter ........................................ 456
Sun blind
Rear side windows ......................... 404
Sun visor ............................................ 404
Suspension settings
AIR BODY CONTROL ..................... .253
Switching the auxiliary heating/
ventilation
On/off .......................................... .179 T
Tail lamps see Lights
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 371
Emergency unlocking ..................... 109
Limiting the opening angle ............. 108
Obstruction detectio n.................... 104
Opening dimensions ...................... 488
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ................................... 108
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................. 105
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ......................................... 105
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 480
Emergency spare wheel ................. 476
Information .................................... 478
Trailer load s................................... 491 Tyres/wheels ................................. 468
Vehicle data ................................... 488
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 325
Display message ............................ 374
Introduction ................................... 324
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 324
Number from the phone book ........ 325
Redialling ....................................... 326
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 325
Telephone compartment ................ 392
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrumentcluster) .......................................... 313
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 327
Outside temperature ...................... 313
Setting (climate control )................ 165
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 230
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 435
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 436
Tyre pressure reached ................... 437
Top Tether ............................................ 68
Total distance recorder .................... 318
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 91
Deactivating ..................................... 91
Function ........................................... 91
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 448
Important safety notes .................. 445
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 445
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 448
Transporting the vehicle ................ 448
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 283
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 286
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
Axle load, permissibl e.................... 492
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 86
Failure check for LEDs ................... 307
General notes ................................ 303
Pulling away with a traile r.............. 191
Swinging out the ball coupling ....... 304 Index
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