fuel MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class 2013 W166 Owner's Manual

Overview
.......................................... 84
Power closing feature ......................86
Downhill Spee dRegulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving .........................182
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 169
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......165
Manual .......................................... .171
Off-road program (vehicles
without the ON&OFFROAD
package) ........................................ 248
Off-road program (vehicles with
the ON&OFFROAD package) ..........248
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........279
see On-road programs
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................369
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 120
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angl e............ 190
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......66
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................69
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .67
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....68
Distance warning function ...............68
Electronic brake force distribution ...73
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 70
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 70
Important safety information ...........66
Overview .......................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 225
Active Blind Spot Assist .................237
Active Curve System ......................209
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 237
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............241
Active Parking Assist .....................217
ADS ............................................... 209
AIRMATIC package ........................209
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 212
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................230
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 233
Cruise control ................................ 192
Display message ............................ 302
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 194
HOLD function ............................... 207
Lane Keeping Assist ......................235
Level control (vehicles with
AIRMATIC package) .......................210
Level control (vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package) ................204
On-road programs .......................... 243
PARKTRONI C................................. 213
Rea rview camera .......................... 221
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................168
Brakes ........................................... 183
Break-in period .............................. 156
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 202
Downhill gradient ........................... 183
Drinking and driving .......................182
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................ .186
Driving on flooded road s................ 185
Driving on sand .............................. 189
Driving on wet road s...................... 185
Driving over obstacles ...................189
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 182
Fuel ................................................ 182
General .......................................... 182
Hydroplaning ................................. 185
Icy road surfaces ........................... 186
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 184
Off-road driving .............................. 187
Off-road fording ............................. 185 Index
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Exterior lighting
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) .......................114
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......114
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........114
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...114
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position ..........115
Eyeglasses compartment .................334 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 380
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................382
Preparing the vehicle .....................381
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 383
Floormat ............................................ .362
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 335
Fording Off-road ......................................... 185
On flooded road s........................... 185
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 446
Consumption statistics ..................267
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 267
Displaying the range ......................267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................448
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 445
Important safety notes ..................445
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .445
Problem (malfunction) ...................176
Quality (diesel )............................... 447
Refueling ........................................ 173
Tank content/reserve fuel .............445Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 174
Fuel filte r(display message) ............301
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 267
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 445
Problem (malfunction) ...................176
see Fuel tank
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 395
Before changing ............................. 395
Dashboard fuse box .......................395
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 395
Fuse box unde rrear bench seat ....395
Important safety notes ..................394
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................361
Important safety notes ..................359
Opening/closing the garage door ..361
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 359
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 278
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........442
Glove box ........................................... 333
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 419 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................124
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....368
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 452
Cleaning system (function) ............125
Cleaning system (notes) ................452
Fogging up ..................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode Index
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Plastic trim (cleaning instructions)
.375
Power closing feature .........................86
Power washers .................................. 371
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 289
Operation ........................................ .54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................272
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Product information ............................23
Program selector button ..................169
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 160
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 160 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........27 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....279
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................277
Display message ............................ 305
Radiator cover ................................... 365
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 269
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 362
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 212
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 152
Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 122Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................373
Function/notes ............................. 221
Switching on/off ........................... 222
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual )........................ 113
Dipping (automatic) .......................114
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Important safety notes ..................173
Refueling proces s.......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 359
Reporting safety defects ....................28
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 301
Warning lamp ................................. 325
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........150
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 297
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....25
Roller sunblind Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 98
Rea rside windows ......................... 345
Roof carrier ........................................ 343
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 377
Roof load (maximum) ........................452
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation) 16
Index

Route guidance (navigation)
............268 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems ....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 57
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .59
Fastening ......................................... 56
Important safety guidelines .............54
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................277
Warning lamp ................................. 317
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
see Seat belts
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................104
Adjusting the head restraint ..........104
Cleaning the cover .........................376
Correct driver's sea tposition ........102
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 335
Important safety notes ..................103
Overview ........................................ 103
Seat heating problem ....................109
Seat ventilation problem ................110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Switching sea theating on/off .......107
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..109
Securing hooks .................................. 338
Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 376
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......373
Service menu (on-board computer) .273 Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 450
Coolant (engine) ............................ 451
DEF special additive s..................... 448
Engine oil ....................................... 449
Fuel ................................................ 445
Important safety notes ..................444
Washer fluid .................................. .452
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........278
On-board computer .......................274
Setting the air distribution ...............147
Setting the airflow ............................147
SETUP (on-board computer) .............279
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 297
Side marker lamps (changing
bulbs) ................................................. 131
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 372
Convenience closing feature ............93
Convenience opening feature ..........93
Important safety information ...........92
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Overview .......................................... 92
Problem (malfunction) .....................96
Resetting ......................................... 94
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 98
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................81
Changing the programming .............80
Checking the battery .......................81
Convenience closing feature ............94
Convenience opening feature ..........93
Display message ............................ 314
Door central locking/unlocking .......79
Important safety notes ....................78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................157 Index
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Opening/closing (from outside)
.......88
Opening dimensions ......................452
Power closing .................................. 86
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 296
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 444
Emergency spare wheel .................439
Information .................................... 442
Tires/wheels ................................. 426
Trailer loads ................................... 455
Vehicle data ................................... 452
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 354
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 354
Downloading route s....................... 358
Emergency call .............................. 351
Geo fencing ................................... 358
Important safety notes ..................350
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 357
MB info call button ........................353
Remote vehicle locking ..................356
Roadside Assistance button ..........353
Search &Send ............................... 355
Self-test ......................................... 351
Speed alert .................................... 358
System .......................................... 351
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 357
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............356
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 271
Display message ............................ 314
Menu (on-board computer) ............270
Number from the phone book ....... .271
Redialing ........................................ 271
Rejecting/ending acall................. 271
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 341
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 263
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 278
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 278 Outside temperature .....................
.264
Setting (climate control) ................146
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........75
Immobilize r...................................... 75
Through-loading ................................ 335
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................279
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 383
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....406
Checking manually ........................405
Display message ............................ 310
Maximum ....................................... 404
Notes ............................................. 403
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................384
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................384
Recommended ............................... 402
see Tire pressure
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes ..................405
Restarting ...................................... 406
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 408
Function/notes ............................. 406
Restarting ...................................... 409
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Warning message .......................... 409
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................420
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................419
Bar (definition) ............................... 418
Changing awheel .......................... 421
Characteristics .............................. 418
Checking ........................................ 399
Definition of terms .........................418
Directio nofrotation ...................... 422
Display message ............................ 310
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................421
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .418
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............419 Index
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ESP
®
.............................................. 321
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 322
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
Overview .................................. 34, 316
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Seat bel t........................................ 317
SRS ................................................ 324
Tire pressure monitor ....................329
Warranty ............................................ 442
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 314
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........426
Wheel chock ...................................... 422
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 421
Checking ........................................ 399
Cleaning ......................................... 372
Cleaning (warning) .........................422
Emergency spare wheel .................436
Important safety notes ..................398
Interchanging/changing ................421
Mounting anew wheel ................... 425
Mounting awheel .......................... 422
Overview ........................................ 398
Removing awheel .......................... 425
Storing ........................................... 422
Tightening torque ........................... 426
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 426
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 292
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 148
Infrared reflective .......................... 362
see Windshield
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................368
Filling capacity ............................... 452
Notes ............................................. 452Windshiel
dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 401
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 400
Overview ........................................ 400
Radiator cover ............................... 365
Snow drive program ....................... 245
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 400
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 373
Important safety notes ..................133
Replacing ....................................... 133
Replacing (rea rwindow) ................ 134
Replacing (windshield )................... 134
Wooden trim (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 376
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop 22
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. Introduction
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notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantia ldefect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or differen tsubstantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your writte nnotice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada) .You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA Introduction
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Instrumen
tcluster Displays and controls
Function Page
0002
Speedometer with
segments
264
0003
Fuel gauge
001F
Tachometer
264 Function Page
001E
Coolant temperature 263
001C
Multifunction display 265
001D
Instrument lighting 263Instrument cluster
33At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000D
Low-beam
headlamps 121
0003
0016
Parking lamps 122
001F
000F
ESP® 321
001E
000C
High-beam
headlamps 124
001C
Electric parking brake (red) 324
0008
(USA only) 000D
(Canada only) 001D
000D
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 324
0011
000F
Distance warning 328
0012
00070006
Turn signals 123
0013
0012
Tire pressure monitor 329 Function Page
0014
001F
SRS 324
0015
0014
Seat belt 317
0016
0010
Diesel engine:
preglow 159
0017
000E
Coolant 326
0018
0010
Rearfog lamp 122
0019
0010
Check Engine 325
001A
0012
Reserve fuel 325
001B
0017
ESP®
OFF 321
0021
0019
ABS 319
0022
Braking 318
0012
(USA only) 0009
(Canada only) 34
Instrument clusterAt a glance