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

1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 269
12 V socket ........................................ 268
4ETS see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 191
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Accident (notes) ................................ 297
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 233
Active service system see Service interval display
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 184
AdBlue ®
Adding ........................................... 156
Display message ............................ 236
Additional functions (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ..... 184
Air bags Display message ............................ 225
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety information ...........38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Window curtain air bag ....................41
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 129
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 132
Air filter (display message) .............. 236
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 132
AIRMATIC package ............................ 183
Air nozzles see Air vents .................................. 135
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................133
Air vents ............................................. 135
Important safety information .........134
Rear ............................................... 135
Setting the center air vents ...........135
Setting the side air vents ...............135
Alarm system
see ATA
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 216
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 209
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........69
Approach/departure angle .............. 170
Ashtray ............................................... 267
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm ....................69
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 288
Automatic transmission DIRECT SELECT lever .....................144
Display message ............................ 243
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode ..............151
Kickdown ....................................... 147
Malfunction .................................... 151
Program selector button ................147
Pulling away ................................... 141
Starting .......................................... 141
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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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PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Rear view camera .......................... 187
Driving tip
Braking .......................................... 163
Driving tips ........................................ 147
DISTRONIC .................................... 179
Downhill gradients .........................161
Driving on flooded roads ................164
Driving on sand .............................. 168
Driving over obstacles ...................169
Off-road driving .............................. 167
Off-road fording ............................. 164
Tire ruts ......................................... 169
Towing a trailer .............................. 198
Wet road surface ........................... 162
Winter ............................................ 166
DSR (Downhill Speed
Regulation) ......................................... 192
Display message ............................ 239
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 219
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 212
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ......................... 100
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 218
EASY-EXIT feature ............................. 100
Crash-responsive ........................... 101
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 263
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 263
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Fuel filler flap ................................. 153
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................151
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 299
Stowing .......................................... 299
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....19
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 143
Starting problems ..........................143
Starting the engine with the key ....141
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............141
Switching off .................................. 158
Warning lamp (engine
diagnostics) ................................... 252
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 143
Engine emergency stop .................... 322
Engine number .................................. 356
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 284
Checking the oil level ..................... 283
Display message ............................ 235
Lubricant additives ........................361
Notes about oil grades ................... 361
Temperature (on-board computer) . 209
Viscosity ........................................ 361
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................67
Display message ............................ 223
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 67
Important safety information ...........66
Trailer stabilization ........................... 68
Warning lamp ................................. 250
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 67
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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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Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 358
Odometer ........................................... 208
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 191
Differential locks ............................ 196
DSR ............................................... 192
LOW RANGE off-road gear .............194
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 67
Off-road ABS .................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................193
Off-road drive program ..................... 193
On-board computer .......................211
Off-road driving ................................. 167
Important safety instructions ......... 166
Off-road fording ................................. 164
Off-road terrain Off-road ESP .................................... 68
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Additional functions menu .............219
AMG menu ..................................... 209
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu ..................218
Displaying a service message ........287
Displaying the coolant
temperature ................................... 208
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 208
Display messages ..........................222
DISTRONIC menu .......................... 179
Factory settings ............................. 213
Important safety notes ..................204
Instrument cluster submenu ..........214Lighting submenu .......................... 215
Message memory menu ................. 222
Navigation menu ............................ 212
Off-road menu ............................... 213
Off-road mode ............................... 211
Operating video DVD .....................212
Operation ....................................... 205
Overview of menus ........................207
Selecting the language ..................214
Settings menu ............................... 213
Standard display menu ..................208
Telephone menu ............................ 220
Time/Date submenu .....................215
Trip computer menu ......................219
Vehicle submenu ........................... 217
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 114
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Calling up (on-board computer) .....208
Display ........................................... 204
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................64
P
Paint code number ............................ 355
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 290
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parking ............................................... 158
Parking aid PARKTRONIC ................................. 184
Rear view camera .......................... 187
Parking brake .................................... 159
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 232
Parking position Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 103
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 184
Activating/deactivating .................186
Malfunction .................................... 187
Problem ......................................... 187
Range of the sensors .....................185
Trailer towing ................................. 186
Warning display ............................. 185
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PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only Canada) ............................. 48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp (only USA) ................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 160
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 292
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 201
Power washers .................................. 289
Power windows see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
system
PRE-SAFE ®
system
Display message ............................ 224
Operation ......................................... 51
Product information ............................ 19
Program selector button .................. 147
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................141
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 209
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
Radiator cover ................................... 283
Radio Changing a station (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 279
Range (on-board computer) ............. 220
Rear bench seat Folding forwards/back ..................259
Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 129
Setting the air vents ......................135
Setting the temperature ................131
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 232
Rear view camera Function/notes ............................. 187
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 291
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................101
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear window wiper ........................... 118
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 119
Refueling ............................................ 151
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 276
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 23
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 236
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Reset button ........................................ 28
Residual heat Switching on/off ........................... 134
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 232
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 20
Roof carrier ........................................ 265
Roof lining and carpets (Cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 293
Route see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................58
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................56
Adjusting the height ......................... 56
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Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 264
Temperature Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 208
Displaying the outside
temperature ................................... 208
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 209
Outside temperature ...................... 204
Setting ........................................... 131
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 89
Time (on-board computer) ................ 215
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 209
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 301
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....331
Checking manually ........................329
Display message ............................ 241
Maximum ....................................... 334
Notes ............................................. 327
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................303
Pressure loss warning ....................329
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................304
Recommended ............................... 326
Tire pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 331
Restarting ...................................... 333
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................346
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................344
Bar (definition) ............................... 344
Characteristics .............................. 344
Checking ........................................ 325
Cleaning ......................................... 326
Definition of terms .........................344
Direction of rotation ......................338
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................347
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 343
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............344Flat tire .......................................... 300
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 345
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 345
Guidelines to be observed .............325
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 345
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................345
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......345
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........345
Labeling (overview) ........................340
Load bearing index (definition) ......346
Load index ..................................... 343
Load index (definition) ...................345
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 345
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 346
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 346
Maximum tire load .........................338
Maximum tire loading (definition) ..346
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 346
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 346
Replacing ....................................... 340
Service life ..................................... 325
Sidewall (definition) .......................346
Speed index (definition) .................345
Storing ........................................... 326
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 344
Temperature .................................. 339
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 346
Tire bead (definition) ......................346
Tire pressure (definition) ................346
Tire pressures (recommended) ......344
Tire quality classes ........................338
Tire size (data) ............................... 347
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................341
Tire tread ....................................... 325
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Total load limit (definition) .............347
Traction ......................................... 339
Traction (definition) .......................346
Tread wear ..................................... 339
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) .................347
Uniform tire quality classification
standards (definition) .....................344
Unladen weight (definition) ............345
Wear indicator (definition) .............347
Wheel rim (definition) ....................345
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 324
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........317
Towing a trailer
Driving tips .................................... 198
Towing away
Installing the towing eye ................318
Removing the towing eye ...............319
Trailer
Coupling up ................................... 198
Decoupling ..................................... 200
Display message ............................ 230
Power supply ................................. 201
Towing ........................................... 199
Trailer loads and drawbar
noseweights ...................................... 200
Trailer towing .................................... 147
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 191
ESP ®
................................................ 68
PARKTRONIC ................................. 186
Transfer case ..................................... 151
Transmission position display ......... 145
Transmission positions .................... 146
Traveling uphill Brow of hill ..................................... 171
Driving downhill ............................. 171
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability ....................................... 170
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 219
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ......220Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83
Turn signal (display message) ......... 230
Turn signals ....................................... 109
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................... 347
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 266
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 23
Emergency release ..........................80
Equipment ....................................... 19
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 213
Loading .......................................... 334
Lowering ........................................ 310
Maintenance .................................... 20
Parking up ..................................... 159
Raising ........................................... 306
Reporting problems .........................22
Towing away .................................. 317
Tow-starting ................................... 317
Transporting .................................. 319
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 355
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 298
Video (DVD) ........................................ 212
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 212
VIN ...................................................... 355
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Rtraction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the d warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.XTo deactivate: press button :.
The d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.GWarning
When the d ESP®
warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ®
is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the ESP ®
.
! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
extended period with ESP switched off. This
could cause serious damage to the drive
train.
XTo activate: press button :.
The d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Off-road ESP ®
An ESP
®
system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road drive program (Y page 193) is activated.
It intervenes with a delay if there is
oversteering or understeering, thus
improving traction.
ESP ®
trailer stabilization
If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP ®
assists you and can
detect if the trailer begins to lurch. ESP ®
slows the vehicle down by braking and
limiting the engine output until the vehicle/
trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active from a speed
above 40 mph (65 km/h).
GWarning!
The system will not be able to assist when the
trailer jackknifes
R if the ESP ®
has switched off due to a
malfunction
R on wet or icy roads
R on roads with slippery surface
R in sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP ®
is
deactivated or disabled because of a
malfunction.
EBD
GWarning
Observe "Important safety instructions"
( Y page 65).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
GWarning!
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
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Vehicle equipment ............................138
Notes on breaking in a new vehicle 138
Driving ............................................... 138
Automatic transmission ...................144
Refueling ............................................ 151
Parking ............................................... 158
Driving tips ........................................ 160
Driving systems ................................ 171
Off-road driving systems ..................191
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