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Remote control battery replacement
Changing batteries
Unfold master key from holder by pressing key release
button. Pull off battery cover (1).
Change batteries, inserting new ones with (+) side
facing up.
Press battery cover onto housing until locked in place.Notes:
To assure proper operation of the remote control, push
each button. Repeat battery installation, if remote
control does not function correctly.
If the remote control does not function correctly after
repeating battery installation, the system may have to be
resynchronized, see below.
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If the remote control does not function correctly and the
batteries are in order, the system may have to be
resynchronized.
Turn key in steering lock to position 2, then to
position 0 and remove.
Within 10 seconds, push and hold button‹ while
pushing buttonΠfive times.
Release the button, and press‹, Œ orŠ once.
Check all functions. The remote control should once
again be operational.
Note:
If it is not possible to resynchronize the remote control,
have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Light Truck Center.Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 201
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................202
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................222
Adjustable steering wheel .............................................. 70
Indicator lamp ...........................................................222
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................268
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................294
Air pump .........................................................................239
Air recirculation ............................................................ 102
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 53
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ...........................................222
Airbags .............................................................................. 56
Alarm system ............................................................. 35, 36
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 181, 235, 293, 297
Antiglare night position ................................................. 71
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 201
LOW RANGE – ABS ..................................................202
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................222
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 35
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 178Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 118
Rear passenger compartment ................................. 118
Automatic central locking ..............................................32
Automatic transmission ................................................ 165
Emergency Operation ............................................... 172
Fluid level .................................................................. 234
Selector lever position .............................................. 168
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking 259
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 53
Self-test ......................................................................... 53
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 199
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................221
Battery .............................................................................251
Battery recycling ...................................................... 252
Charge indicator lamp ............................................. 223
Battery, remote control ................................................. 270
Block heater .................................................................... 182
Blocking of rear door windows ....................................105
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 199
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................221
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Brake fluid ............................................................. 175, 294
Brake warning lamp ................................................. 219
Capacity ......................................................................293
Brake pad wear indicator .............................................225
Brake warning lamp ...................................................... 219
Brake fluid low .......................................................... 219
Brakes ....................................................173, 175, 293, 294
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ...............................292
Cargo area ....................................................................... 131
Hooks .......................................................................... 133
Loading instructions ................................................ 136
Cargo area cover blind .................................................. 137
Cargo compartment lamp .............................................. 111
Cargo floor plates
Removable .................................................................. 129
Storage ........................................................................ 130
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 132
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 160
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 139
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 32Central locking system .................................................... 26
Automatic central locking .........................................32
Locking and unlocking ............................................... 27
Mechanical keys ..........................................................29
Panic button .................................................................28
Remote control ............................................................26
Unlocking the liftgate ................................................. 28
Vehicle keys .................................................................24
Changing wheels ........................................................... 245
Inflating the space-saver tire ................................. 249
Charge indicator lamp .................................................. 223
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 218
Check regularly and before a long trip ....................... 215
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ....................................89
Via oil dipstick .......................................................... 233
Child restraint ..............................................38, 46, 53, 65
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 278
Climate control .................................................................98
Air recirculation ........................................................102
Basic setting ...............................................................100
Defogging windows ................................................... 101
Defrosting windshield .............................................. 101
Dust filter ...................................................................102
Rear window defroster ............................................. 103
Special settings ......................................................... 101
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Remote control ................................................................. 24
Battery replacement .................................................270
Changing batteries ...................................................270
Operation ..................................................................... 26
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 271
Removable cargo floor plates ....................................... 129
Replacement keys ............................................................ 25
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................260
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................275
Reporting safety defects ................................................. 16
Reserve key ................................................................ 24, 25
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 148
Roof rack ......................................................................... 276
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 63
Screwdriver .....................................................................237
Seat belt warning lamp .................................................223
Seat belts ........................................................................... 46
Fastening ...................................................................... 48
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 47Unfastening .................................................................. 50
Warning lamp ........................................................... 223
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 46
Seat bench ....................................................................... 120
Seats, folding (Third row seats) ................................... 126
Seats, front ........................................................................37
Heated seats .................................................................44
Manual seats ................................................................39
Power seats .................................................................. 40
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 87
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 264
Skyview Top ....................................................................109
Emergency operation .............................................. 273
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................107
Emergency operation .............................................. 272
Express opening ........................................................108
Synchronizing .......................................................... 272
Snow chains ....................................................................179
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................148
Space-saver tire
Air pump ................................................................... 239
Spare parts service ....................................................... 284
Spare wheel ................................................................... 242
Space-saver tire ........................................................ 243
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Special settings (Climate control) ............................... 101
Split rear seat bench ..................................................... 120
Easy entry/exit feature ............................................ 123
Rear seat head restraints ......................................... 124
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 219
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 57
Start lock-out .................................................................... 25
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 164
Steering lock ................................................................... 162
Steering wheel
Adjustable .................................................................... 70
Indicator lamp ...........................................................222
Stop lamp, high mounted .............................................267
Storage compartments
Center console ............................................................115
Compartment under front passenger seat .............116
Glove box .....................................................................115
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................230
Stranded vehicle ............................................................259
Sun visors ........................................................................113
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 54
Synchronizing remote control ..................................... 271
TTachometer ........................................................................82
Technical data ................................................................ 287
Electrical system ...................................................... 290
Main dimensions ...................................................... 291
Rims and tires ..................................................288, 289
Weights ...................................................................... 290
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 148
Emergency calls ........................................................149
Information ................................................................ 154
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 151
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 152
Telephone, general ......................................................... 139
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 146
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ......................................................................70
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 222
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................147
Third row seats ...............................................................126
Tie-down rings, cargo .................................................... 132
Tire inflation pressure ................................................. 250
Tire traction ....................................................................178
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