headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2011 W164 Owner's Manual

B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Battery Charging ........................................ 314
Checking (SmartKey) .......................76
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 315
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................76
Safety notes .................................. 312
Voltage (on-board computer) .........209
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 219
Display message ............................ 239
Function/notes ............................. 189
Trailer towing ................................. 191
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 360
Adding AdBlue ®
............................. 156
Brake fluid
Notes ............................................. 362
Brake fluid level ................................ 286
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 231
Brakes ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................362
Display message ............................ 229
High-performance brake system ....163
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ........................ 159, 163
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Braking
Important safety instructions ......... 161
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 115
Brake lamp .................................... 115
High-beam headlamps ...................113
License plate lamp .........................116
Low-beam headlamps ....................113Overview ........................................ 112
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 115
Replacing ....................................... 114
Standing lamps (front) ...................114
Standing lamps (rear) ....................115
Tail lamps ...................................... 115
Turn signal lamp ............................ 115
Turn signals (front) ......................... 114
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........22
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................20
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Care
Carpets .......................................... 293
Car wash ........................................ 288
Display ........................................... 292
Gear or selector lever ....................292
Headlamps ..................................... 291
Notes ............................................. 288
Paint .............................................. 290
Plastic trim .................................... 292
Power washer ................................ 289
Rear view camera .......................... 291
Roof lining ...................................... 293
Seat belt ........................................ 293
Seat covers .................................... 292
Sensors ......................................... 291
Steering wheel ............................... 292
Tail pipes ....................................... 291
Trim strips ..................................... 292
Washing by hand ........................... 289
Wheels ........................................... 289
Windows ........................................ 290
Wiper blades .................................. 290
Wooden trim .................................. 292
Cargo compartment cover ............... 261
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 258
Cargo compartment floor ................. 298
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 262
Important safety information .........261
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Cargo tie down rings ......................... 260
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 111
Changing gears .................................. 146
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75
Checklist
After driving off-road ...................... 168
Before driving off-road ...................167
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 63
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................50
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
anchors) ........................................... 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 267
Climate control Activating/deactivating .................128
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................133
Controlling automatically ...............130
Cooling with air dehumidification ..129
Defrosting the windshield ..............132
Demisting the windows .................. 133
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 123
Important safety information .........122
Indicator lamp ................................ 130
Multi-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 130Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 133
Rear control panel .................125, 128
Refrigerant ..................................... 362
Setting the air distribution .............132
Setting the airflow .........................132
Setting the air vents ......................135
Setting the temperature ................131
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 131
Switching the MONO function on/
off .................................................. 132
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 133
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 134
Clock (on-board computer) ............... 215
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Collapsible spare wheel Inflating ......................................... 309
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch .......................... 109
Compass ............................................ 279
Calling up ....................................... 279
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................285
Display message ............................ 233
Notes ............................................. 362
Temperature gauge ........................ 208
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 230
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 111
Cruise control .................................... 171
Cruise control lever .......................172
Display message ............................ 239
Cup holder ......................................... 265
Center console .............................. 265
Rear compartment .........................266
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Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Folding in/out (automatically) .......102
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Out of position ............................... 102
Setting ........................................... 102
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 103
Storing the parking position ..........103
Exterior view ........................................ 26
F
Filling capacity see Technical data
First-aid kit ......................................... 297
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 305
MOExtended run-flat system .........311
Preparing the vehicle .....................300
Raising the vehicle .........................306
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 301
Floormat ............................................. 279
Front fog lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Fuel Additives ........................................ 359
Notes ............................................. 358
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 358
Refueling ........................................ 151
Specifications ................................ 358
Troubleshooting ............................. 155
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........220
Notes ............................................. 160
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 236
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................153
Opening/closing ............................ 153
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 236
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box .......................321
Engine emergency stop .................322
Fuse allocation chart .....................321
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 321
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 321
Notes ............................................. 320
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................279
Notes ............................................. 276
Opening/closing the garage door ..278
Programming the remote control ...276
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 354
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 292
Glove box ........................................... 257
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 345
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 109
Adding washer fluid .......................286
Notes ............................................. 363
Headlamp delayed switch-off
see Delayed switch-off, exterior lighting
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Misting up ...................................... 110
Setting ........................................... 116
Head restraint
Adjusting (electrically) .....................95
Head restraints
Adjusting (manually) ........................95
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Adjusting (rear) ................................ 96
Installing/removing (rear) ................96
Luxury .............................................. 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 109
Hill start assist .................................. 142
Hood Closing ........................................... 283
Opening ......................................... 282
Hydroplaning ..................................... 163
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps ABS ................................................ 249
Brakes ........................................... 247
DISTRONIC .................................... 253
Engine diagnostics .........................252
ESP ®
.............................................. 250
Fuel tank ........................................ 252
Reserve fuel ................................... 252
Seat belt ........................................ 248
SRS ................................................ 251
Tire pressure monitor ....................253
Insect protection on the radiator .... 283
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) ...................................... 214
Submenu (on-board computer) ......214
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................111
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
Emergency lighting ........................111
Manual control ............................... 111
Reading lamp ................................. 110
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
ISOFIX (LATCH-type child seat
securing system) ................................. 61
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 298
Using ............................................. 306
Jump-starting ..................................... 315
K
Key Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 245
Starting the engine ........................141
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 139
Convenience closing feature ............86
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................141
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown ................................... 147, 149
L
Lane-change assistant see Blind Spot Assist
Language (on-board computer) ........ 214
Level control ...................................... 181
Level control (display message) ...... 237
Level setting Basic settings ................................ 182
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 232
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................217
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................110
Daytime running lamps ..................107
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
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High-beam headlamps ...................109
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Rear fog lamp ................................ 108
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 215
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 216
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........215
Light sensor (display message) ....... 233
Loading guidelines ............................ 256
Locking Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 230
LOW RANGE Display message ............................ 238
Off-road gear ................................. 194
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 194
Luggage net ....................................... 258
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ......................97
Luxury head restraints ....................... 95
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 231
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Manual drive program ...................... 149
mbrace Call priority .................................... 274
Display message ............................ 224
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 274
Emergency call .............................. 271
Important safety notes ..................270
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............275
MB info call button ........................273
Roadside Assistance button ..........272
Self-test ......................................... 271
System .......................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............275
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Memory card (on-board computer) . 212
Memory function ............................... 103
Menu (on-board computer) Additional functions .......................219
AMG ............................................... 209
Audio ............................................. 211
DISTRONIC .................................... 179
DVD ............................................... 212
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation ..................................... 212
Off-road ......................................... 213
Off-road mode ............................... 211
Overview of menus ........................207
Resetting to factory settings ..........213
Settings ......................................... 213
Standard display ............................ 208
Telephone ...................................... 220
Trip computer ................................ 219
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 266
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 311
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....212
see separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat ................................ 97
Multifunction display ........................ 206
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 205
Overview .......................................... 30
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................212
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting triggered ..........................53
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 138
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Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:Brakes (USA only)247;ESP®250=Distance warning lamp 4253?Turn signal109ATurn signal109BDiesel engine: preglow141CSRS251DLow-beam headlamps107EEngine diagnostics (Canada
only)
252
FEngine diagnostics (USA
only)
252
FunctionPageGHigh-beam headlamps109HReserve fuel252ISeat belt248JBrakes (Canada only)247KTire pressure monitor (USA
only)
253
LABS249MThe lamp lights up briefly,
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The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, when transporting cargo
which covers the rear window.
Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles
(incident light) could blind you. As a result,
you may not be able to observe traffic
conditions and could cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting
is switched on.
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2 in the ignition
lock.XPress button ; for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.XUse adjustment button : to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position which allows
you to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting
XWith the key in position 2 in the ignition
lock and the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, engage reverse
gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 6 mph
(10 km/h)
R about ten seconds after you have
disengaged reverse gear
R if you press button = for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side
Memory functions
Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up
to three different settings, e.g. for three
different people.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset:
R position of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
R driver's side: steering wheel position
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Exterior lighting
Important safety guidelines
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. In these countries, the daytime
running lamps are automatically switched on
when the engine is started.
Notes on driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the vehicle is
registered. This prevents oncoming traffic
from being dazzled. Symmetrical lights do not
illuminate as large an area of the edge of the
carriageway.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, as close to the border
as possible before driving in these countries.
Converting to asymmetrical low beam
after returning: have the headlamps
converted back to asymmetrical low beam at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, as soon as
possible after crossing the border when
returning.
Light switch
Operation1 WLeft-hand standing lamps2XRight-hand standing lamps3$Lights off/daytime running lamps4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps5 TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument lighting6 LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps7RVehicles without front fog lamps:
rear fog lamp7 NVehicles with fog lamps: front fog
lamp8 RVehicles with fog lamps: rear fog
lamp
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high beam flasher are operated using the
combination switch ( Y page 109).
! Switch off the parking lamps and standing
lamps when you leave the vehicle. This
prevents the battery from discharging.
The exterior lighting (except the parking
lamps/standing lamps) switches off
automatically if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the key in
position 0
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
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XTurn the light switch to $ or à .
or
XIf the rear fog lamp is switched on: press
the light switch in to the stop.
Low-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.XTo switch off the low-beam
headlamps: turn the light switch to $.
Daytime running lamps
Daytime running lamps in Canada
In Canada, the "daytime running lamps"
function is required by law. It can therefore
not be deactivated.
XTurn the light switch to $ or à .
With the engine running: depending on the
ambient light, either the daytime running
lamps or the low-beam headlamps are
switched on.
If the low-beam headlamps are switched
on, the T indicator lamp on the light
switch and the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster light up.
If the light switch is set to $ or à , you
cannot switch on the high-beam headlamps.
Turn the light switch to L when driving at
night. You can switch on the high-beam
headlamps in this position.
With the engine running while the vehicle is
stationary or if the parking brake is applied:
the low-beam headlamps switch off after
3 minutes if you shift the selector lever to P
from a driving position.
With the engine running while the vehicle is
stationary: if you set the light switch to
T , the parking lamps and the low-beam
headlamps switch on.
Daytime running lamps in the USA
The daytime running lamps are deactivated
ex works on vehicles for the USA.XTo switch on the daytime running
lamps: switch on the "daytime running
lamps" function via the on-board computer
( Y page 215).XTurn the light switch to $ or à .
When the engine is running: the low-beam
headlamps are switched on. The T
indicator lamp on the light switch and the
L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster light up.
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps if there is little ambient light.
However, the headlamp flashers can always
be applied.
If you set the light switch to T or
L
while the engine is running, the manual
setting overrides the daytime running lamps.
Automatic headlamps
GWarning!
If the light switch is set to Ã, the low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
GWarning
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTo switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
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automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: depending on the
brightness of the ambient light, the daytime
running lamps 12
or the low-beam
headlamps are switched on or off
automatically.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Fog lamps and rear fog lamps
Front fog lamps
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
"fog lamps" function.
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWarning
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position à to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from à to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . If the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.XPull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the front fog lamps: press
the light switch in as far as it will go.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamp
XTo switch on (vehicles with front fog
lamps): turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . When
the light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the second stop.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.XTo switch on (vehicles without front fog
lamps): turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to Ã, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the stop.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.12 Only if daytime running lamps have been activated via the on-board computer.108Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers
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