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1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System) see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 215
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 308
360° camera
Cleaning .........................................3 30
Display in the multimedia system .. 202
Function/notes ............................ .200 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety notes .................... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 293
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 131
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 239
Display message ............................ 265
Function/informatio n.................... 210
Trailer towing ................................. 212
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 239
Display message ............................ 251
Function/note s................................ 67
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 239
Display message ............................ 252
Function/note s................................ 72
Important safety notes .................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Active Curve System
Display message ............................ 262 Function/note
s............................. 186
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 174
Activation conditions ..................... 174
Cruise control lever ....................... 174
Deactivating ................................... 177
Display message ............................ 266
Displays on the instrument clus-
ter .................................................. 178
Driving tips .................................... 178
Function/note s............................. 172
Important safety notes .................. 173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 177
Stopping ........................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 239
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 212
Trailer towing ................................. 215
Active light function ......................... 117
Active Parking Assist
Canceling ....................................... 196
Detecting parking spaces .............. 193
Display message ............................ 265
Exiting a parking space .................. 195
Function/note s............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Parking .......................................... 194
Active Steering Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message ............................ 267
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Damping System
Function/note s............................. 188
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 118
Switching on/of f........................... 118
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 387
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 288 4
Index

Engaging reverse gear ................... 148
Engaging the park position ............ 148
Important safety note
s.................. 148
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual shifting .............................. 152
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 242
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Pulling away ................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Trailer towing ................................. 151
Transmission position display ........ 149
Transmission positions .................. 150
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 155
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 294
Axle load, permissible (trailer tow-
ing) ...................................................... 392 B
Back button ....................................... 288
Bag hook ............................................ 300
Ball coupling
Installing ........................................ 223
Removing ....................................... 226
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 80
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 342
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 340
Jump starting ................................. 343
Overview ........................................ 340
Replacing ....................................... 343
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 48
Bicycle rack ....................................... 227
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 239
Display message ............................ 265 Notes/function .............................. 207
Trailer towing ................................. 208
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 291
Searching for a mobile phone
(device manager) ........................... 292
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Telephony ...................................... 291
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 251
Notes ............................................. 387
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 257
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 251
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
BAS .................................................. 67
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 387
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation ..................................... 69
Display message ............................ 246
High-performance brake system .... 164
Hill start assist ............................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 163
Maintenance .................................. 164
Parking brake ................................ 159
Riding tips ...................................... 163
Warning lamp ................................. 276
Braking assistance appropriate to
the situation
Function/note s................................ 69
Breakdown assistance
Where will I find...? ........................ 334
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 37
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs 6
Index

Important safety notes .................. 378
Removing ....................................... 379
Storage location ............................ 379
Stowing .......................................... 379
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation .........................................56
Emergency unlocking
Tailgat e ............................................ 88
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .282
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................ 144
Engine number ............................... 384
Irregular running ............................ 146
Jump-starting ................................. 343
Starting (important safety notes) ... 141
Starting problems .......................... 146
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting via smartphone ................ 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 158
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 349
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .323
Additives ........................................ 387
Checking the oil level ..................... 322
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 323
Display message ............................ 260
Filling capacity ............................... 387
Notes about oil grades ................... 386
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 322
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .242
Engine switch-off
see ECO start/stop function
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ................................................. .287
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 243
Characteristics ................................. 70 Deactivating/activating ................... 71
Display message ............................ 246
Function/notes ................................ 69
General notes .................................. 69
Important safety information ........... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 70
Exhaust check ................................... 161
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .331
Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 110
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 112
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 242
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 111
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 111
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 111
Setting ........................................... 111
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Storing the parking position .......... 112
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 297 F
Favorites Overview ........................................ 289
Filler cap
see Refueling
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 336
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 335
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 337
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 319
Fog lamps (extended range) ............. 118
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ....................................... 298
Fording
Off-road ......................................... 165
On flooded roads ........................... 165
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 382
Two-way radio ................................ 382 Index
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Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 216
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 217
Off-road drive program .................. 217
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 218
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 220
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 215
DSR ............................................... 215
LOW RANGE off-road gear .............2 18
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ABS ................................... .67
Off-road ESP ®
..................................71
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 217
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
On-board computer
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 178
AMG menu .....................................2 42
Assistance menu ........................... 238
Audio menu ................................... 236
Convenience submenu .................. 241
Display messages .......................... 245
Displaying a service message ....... .325
Factory settings submenu ............. 242
Important safety notes .................. 230
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 240
Lighting submenu .......................... 240
Menu overview .............................. 233
Message memory .......................... 245
Navigation menu ............................ 234
On and Offroad menu .................... 242
Operation ....................................... 231
RACETIMER ................................... 243
Service menu ................................. 239
Settings menu ............................... 240
Standard displa y............................ 233
Telephone menu ............................ 237
Trip menu ...................................... 233 Vehicle submenu ........................... 241
Video DVD operation ..................... 236
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 30
Important safety notes .................... 30
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manua l................ 26
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 28
Vehicle equipment ........................... 28
Outside temperature display ........... 230
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side window s........................... 65 P
Paddle shifters see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 383
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 328
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 95
Operating ......................................... 94
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 94
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Reversing feature ............................. 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 158
Parking brake ................................ 159
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 112
Rear view camera .......................... 196
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 191
Driving system ............................... 189 16
Index

Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ........................................
.48
Important safety guidelines .............46
Introduction .....................................45
Releasin g......................................... 48
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 241
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Warning lamp (function) ................... 48
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 106
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 99
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 114
Cleaning the cover ......................... 332
Entry position (3rd row of seats) .... 103
Exit position (3rd row of seats) ...... 104
Folding down/up (third row of
seats) ............................................. 101
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward electrically ........................ 105
Folding the 2nd row of seats
forward manually ........................... 103
Folding the rear bench seat for-
wards/back ................................... 298
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 107
Seat ventilation problem ................ 107
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 113
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 106
Switching seat ventilation on/of f.. 107
Section
Sliding sunroof ................................. 92
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 330
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 239
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 387
Coolant (engine) ............................ 387
Engine oil ....................................... 386 Fuel ................................................ 385
Important safety notes .................. 384
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 388
Washer fluid ................................... 388
Setting the air distribution ............... 133
Setting the airflow ............................ 133
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 242
On-board computer ....................... 240
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 243
Side impact air bag ............................. 51
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 257
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 329
Convenience closing feature ............ 90
Convenience opening feature .......... 90
Hinged side window s....................... 89
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 88
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Resetting ......................................... 91
Reversing feature ............................. 89
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 287
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................... 92
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Resetting ......................................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 80 Index
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Tailgate
Display message ............................ 271
Emergency unlocking ....................... 88
Important safety notes .................... 84
Limiting the opening angle ............... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 389
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 87
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 85
Power closing .................................. 84
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gaug e....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 384
Drawbar load (maximum) ............... 392
Information .................................... 382
Tires/wheels ................................. 377
Trailer load s................................... 392
Vehicle data ................................... 389
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 237
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 291
Authorizing a mobile phone via the device manager (connecting) ......... 292
Connecting a mobile phone
(device manager )........................... 292
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 291
Display message ............................ 272
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 237
Number from the phone book ........ 237
Redialing ........................................ 237
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 237
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 287
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 231
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 242 Outside temperature ...................... 230
Setting (climate control
)................ 132
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 242
Through-loading feature ................... 298
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 243
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 359
Checking manually ........................ 358
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 358
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 339
Note s............................................. 357
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 339
Recommended ............................... 355
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 358
Important safety notes .................. 359
Restarting ...................................... 359
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 361
Function/note s............................. 359
General notes ................................ 359
Important safety notes .................. 360
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 362
Restarting ...................................... 362
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Warning message .......................... 361
Tire pressure table ............................ 356
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 337
Storage location ............................ 335
Tire pressure not reached .............. 339
Tire pressure reached .................... 339
Using ............................................. 338
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 372
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 370
Bar (definition) ............................... 370
Changing a whee l.......................... 372
Characteristics .............................. 370
Checking ........................................ 352
Curb weight (definition) ................. 371
Definition of terms ......................... 370
Direction of rotation ...................... 373 Index
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SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong mag-
netic fields. Otherwise, the remote control
function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin- ity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey.
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil.
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case.
This can affect the functionality of the Smart- Key. Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO
Start function key in the temperature-controlled
cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEY- LESS-GO Start function key will not be detected.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do
not keep the SmartKey in the cargo compart-
ment. Otherwise, the SmartKey may not be
detected, e.g. when starting the engine using
the Start/Stop button. SmartKey functions
0043
0037 Locks the vehicle
0044 0054 Opens/closes the tailgate
0087 0036 Unlocks the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the0036button.
If you do not open the vehicle within approx-
imately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again
R anti-theft protection is reactivated
X To lock centrally: press the0037button.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks the
following components:
R the doors
R the tailgate
R the fuel filler flap
The turn signals flash once when unlocking and three times when locking.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 241).
You will receive visual and acoustic locking con-
firmation if all components were able to be
locked. SmartKey
77Opening and closing Z

!
Do not warm up the engine while stationary.
Pull away immediately. Avoid high engine
speeds and full throttle until the engine has
reached its operating temperature.
In vehicles with automatic transmission,
engage positions P and R only when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery roads.
You could otherwise damage the drive train.
! Mercedes-AMG vehicles:
at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the max-
imum engine speed is restricted in order to
protect the engine. To protect the engine and
maintain smooth engine operation, avoid driv-
ing at full throttle when the engine is cold. Key positions
SmartKey 005A
To remove the SmartKey
0047 Power supply for some consumers, such as
the windshield wipers
0048 Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position
0049 To start the engine
i The SmartKey can be turned in the ignition
lock even if it is not the correct SmartKey for
the vehicle. The ignition is not switched on.
The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO General notes
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with a
SmartKey featuring an integrated KEYLESS-GO
function and a detachable Start/Stop button. A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the Smart-
Key determines whether a valid SmartKey is in
the vehicle. This occurs, for example, when
starting the engine.
When you insert the Start/Stop button into the ignition lock, the system needs approximately
two seconds recognition time. You can then usethe Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times in
succession corresponds to the different Smart-
Key positions in the ignition lock. This is only the
case if you are not depressing the brake pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts immedi-
ately.
To start the vehicle without actively using the
SmartKey:
R the Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock
R the SmartKey must be in the vehicle
R the vehicle must not be locked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO (Y page 78).
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone
or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can impair the functionality of the KEY-
LESS-GO key.
Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO key in the tem-
perature-controlled cup holder (Y page 304).
Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO key will not be rec-
ognized.
If you lock the vehicle with the SmartKey remote
control or with KEYLESS-GO, after a short time:
R you will not be able to switch on the ignition
with the Start/Stop button
R you will not be able to start the engine with the
Start/Stop button until the vehicle is
unlocked again
If you lock the vehicle centrally using the button
on the front door (Y page 83), you can continue
to start the engine with the Start/Stop button.
The engine can be switched off while the vehicle
is in motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. This function
operates independently of the ECO start/stop
automatic engine switch-off function. 140
DrivingDriving and parking

Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. 7G-TRONIC:
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the transmission to position 005D.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position 005Bor005E.
If 005B is selected, the transmission shifts to secondgear; if005Eis
selected, the transmission shifts to reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. 9G-TRONIC:
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only partly possible to engage the gears, or the transmission is in
position 005C.
X Stop the vehicle.
X Shift the transmission to position 005D.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position 005Bor005E.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-
wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always trans-
mitted to both axles.
! Performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system
or transfer case could otherwise be damaged. Contact a qualified specialist workshop for a
performance test.
! Because ESP ®
is an automatic system, the
engine and ignition must be switched off
(SmartKey in position 0or 1or Start/Stop
button in position 0or 1) when the electric
parking brake is being tested on a brake dyna-
mometer (maximum 10 seconds).
Braking triggered automatically by ESP ®
may
seriously damage the brake system. !
Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised, as
doing so will damage the transmission. Refueling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Risk of fire and
explosion by improper handling of fuel.
You must avoid fire, open flames, smoking
and creating sparks. Switch off the ignition
before refueling and, if present, switch off the auxiliary heating. Refueling
155Driving and parking Z

twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired, pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
When driving off-road, substances such as sand,
mud and water or water mixed with oil may get
into the brakes. This could result in a reduced
braking effect or in total brake failure and also in increased wear and tear. The braking charac-
teristics change depending on the material
entering the brakes. Clean the brakes after driv-
ing off-road. If you detect a reduced braking
effect or grinding noises, have the brake system
checked in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Adapt your driving style to the different braking characteristics.
Driving off-road increases the likelihood of dam-age to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead to
failure of the mechanical assembly or systems.
Adapt your driving style to suit the terrain con-
ditions. Drive carefully. Have damage to the
vehicle rectified immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Do not shift into transmission position 005Cwhen
driving off-road. You could lose control of the
vehicle if you attempt to brake the vehicle using
the service brake. If the gradient is too steep for your vehicle, drive back down in reverse gear.
General notes H
Environmental note
Protection of the environment is of primary
importance. Treat nature with respect.
Observe all prohibiting signs.
Read this section carefully before driving your
vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of
your vehicle and the gear shift operation before driving through difficult terrain. The following driving systems are specially
adapted to off-road driving:
R The Off-road drive program (vehicles without
Off-Road Engineering package)
(Y page 216)
R Off-road andOff-road Plus drive programs
(vehicles with Off-Road Engineering package) (Y page 217)
R LOW RANGE off-road gear (vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineering package)
(Y page 218)
R Differential lock (vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package) (Y page 218)
R Off-road ABS (Y page 67)
R Off-road 4ETS (Y page 70)
R Off-road ESP ®
(Y page 71)
R AIRMATIC package (vehicle level)
(Y page 185)
R DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
(Y page 215)
Observe the following notes:
R Stop the vehicle before starting to drive along
an off-road route. If necessary, select the off-
road program (Y page 217) or shift to the
LOW RANGE off-road gear (Y page 218).
R Select a vehicle level that is suitable for the
terrain. To avoid damaging the vehicle, make
sure there is always sufficient ground clear-
ance.
R Check that items of luggage and loads are
stowed safely and are well secured
(Y page 300).
R Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a downhill gradient. Activate
DSR (Y page 215).
R Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving down an incline.
R Adapt your speed to the terrain. The rougher,
steeper or more ruts on the terrain, the slower
your speed should be.
R Do not jump with the vehicle as this will inter-
rupt the vehicle's propulsion.
R Drive with extreme care on unfamiliar off-road
routes where visibility is poor. For safety rea- sons, get out of the vehicle first and survey
the off-road route.
R Look out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes,
tree stumps and furrows. Driving
tips
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