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XHold support strut?and lift the hood
slightly.
XGuide support strut ?towards retainer =
and apply slight pressure to make it engage.
XLower the hood and allow it to fall with
momentum from a height of approximately
1 ft (30 cm).
The hood locks audibly.
XCheck that the hood is correctly locked.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. If the hood is not correctly
engaged, open the hood again. Let the hood
fall with a little more momentum.
Overview of the engine compartment
Engine compartment (example)
:
Engine oil filler neck cap (Ypage 252)
;Brake fluid reservoir cap (Ypage 255)
=Coolant expansion tank cap (Ypage 253)
?Washer fluid reservoir cap (Ypage 256)
Regularly check the fluid level and the assembly
for leaks. If you detect fluid loss, e.g. oil stains
on the vehicle parking space, consult a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.
Engine oil
General notes
!Engine oil gets dirty in the course of opera-
tion and its quality and volume are gradually
diminished. Regularly check the oil level, and
top up or have it replaced as needed.
Observe the information on approved engine
oils and oil consumption under "Service prod-
ucts and capacities" (
Ypage 307). You can check the oil level in the engine:
Rwith the oil dipstick
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain components in the engine compart-
ment, such as the engine, radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Working in the engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the components described in the
following.
Oil dipstick and engine oil filler neck
Only check the oil level when the engine is at
normal operating temperature.
XStop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
XSwitch off the engine.
XWait for five minutes.
252Engine compartment
Maintenance and care

Rfrequent operation in mountainous terrain or
on poor road surfaces
Rleaving the engine idling for long periods on a
frequent basis
In these or similar operating conditions, have
the air filter, engine oil and oil filter, for example,
replaced more frequently. Under more arduous
operating conditions, the tires must be checked more often. Further information can be obtained
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center.
Hiding service messages
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
XPress the 3button on the instrument clus-
ter.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
XPress the aor% button on the steering
wheel.
Calling up the service due date
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons
The vehicle must be stationary. Use the buttons
in the instrument cluster.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XPress Èto select the service display.
The display shows a possible service mes-
sage.
Vehicles with steering wheel buttons
Using the steering wheel buttons
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XPress =or; to select the Servicemenu.
XPress9or: to select the ASSYSTPLUSsubmenu and press ato confirm.
The display shows the service due date.
Battery
Important safety notes
Work on the battery, e.g. removing or installing,
requires specialist knowledge and the use of
special tools. Therefore, always have work on the battery carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
GWARNING
Work carried out incorrectly on the battery
can lead, for example, to a short circuit and
thus damage the vehicle electronics. This can
lead to function restrictions applying to
safety-relevant systems, e.g the lighting sys-
tem, the ABS (anti-lock braking system) or the
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program). The oper-
ating safety of your vehicle may be restricted.
You could lose control of the vehicle, for
example:
Rwhen braking
Rin the event of abrupt steering maneuvers
and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of a short circuit or a similar inci-
dent, contact a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Do not drive any further. You
should have all work involving the battery car- ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information can be found under "ABS"
(
Ypage 64) and under "ESP®" (Ypage 65).
GWARNING
Electrostatic build-up can lead to the creation of sparks, which could ignite the highly explo-
sive gases of a battery. There is a risk of an
explosion.
Before handling the battery, touch the vehicle
body to remove any existing electrostatic
build-up.
The flammable gas mix is produced when the
battery is charged or when the vehicle is jump-
started.
Always make sure that neither you nor the bat-
tery are electro statically charged. Electrostatic
charging results, for example, from:
Rwearing synthetic clothing
Rfriction between clothing and the seat
Rdragging or pushing the battery across carpet
flooring or any other synthetic materials
Rrubbing the battery with cloths or towels.
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Maintenance and care

used cleaning productsinan environmentally
responsible manner.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths inan environmentally responsible man-
ner.
Regular care of your veh icle isa condition for
retaining the qualityin the long term.
Use care products and cleaning agents recom-
mended and approved byMercedes-Benz.
Washing the vehicle and cleaning the
paintwork
Automatic car wash
GWAR NING
Braking eff iciency isreduced after washing
the veh icle. There isa risk of an acc ident.
After the veh iclehas been washed, brake
carefully whilepaying attention to the traff ic
conditions unt ilfull braking power isrestored.
!Make sure that the automat iccar wash is
suitable for the size of the veh icle.
Before washing the veh icle inan automat ic
car wash, fold inthe exterior mirrors and
remove any additional antennas. Otherwise,
the exterior mirror, antenna or the veh icle
itself could bedamaged.
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are fully
folded out again and that any additional
antennas are re-installed when you leave the
automat iccar wash.
!Make sure that:
Rthe side wind ows and the roof are com-
plet ely closed
Rthe clim ate control blower is swit ched off
Rthewind shield wiper swit chisat position 0
The veh iclecould otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the veh icle inan automat iccar
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirtbefore cleaning the veh icle
in an automat iccar wash. After putting the vehicle through an automat
ic
car wash, wipeoff wax from:
Rthe windshield
Rthewind shield wiperblades
This will prevent smears and reduce wiping
noises caused byresidue on the windshield.
Ron vehicles with rear doors, from the rear view
c
amera lens inthe top of the license plate
molding (
Ypage 267)
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements of the country
you are currently in when washing by hand.
XDo not use hot water and donot wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
XUse a soft car sponge.
XUse a mildcleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-
Benz approved car shampoo.
XThoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
XDo not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet grilles.
XUse plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
XDo not let the cleaning agents dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle inwinter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozz le(dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diat ely.
!Under no circumstances use power washers
in the vehicle interior. The pressurized water
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Maintenance and care

Cleaning the rear view camera
!Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do
not scrub. You could otherwise scratch or
damage the lens of the rear view camera.
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure or steam cleaner, observe a minimum
distance of 1.6 ft (50 cm) to the rear view
camera. Do not aim directly at the rear view
camera. You could otherwise damage the rear
view camera.
Make sure that you do not apply any wax to
camera lens when waxing the vehicle. If neces-
sary, remove the wax using water, shampoo and a soft cloth.
Vehicles with rear doors
XClean camera lens :with clean water and a
soft cloth.
Vehicles with a tailgate
XMake sure that the engine is switched off and
the key is in position 2in the ignition lock.
XEngage reverse gear or shift the transmission
to position R.
The rear view camera flap opens.
XClean camera lens :with clean water and a
soft cloth.
Cleaning the sliding door
The care instructions do not apply to electric
sliding doors.
XRemove foreign objects from the vicinity of
contact surfaces ;and contact pins :of
the sliding door.
XClean contact surfaces ;and contact
pins :with a mild cleaning agent and a soft
cloth.
Do not oil or grease contact plates ;or con-
tact pins :.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an
environmentally responsible manner.
!Do not clean the ball coupling with a power
washer. Do not use solvents.
!Observe the notes on additional care for the
trailer tow hitch (see the manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions).
You can also have the maintenance work on the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior
Cleaning the interior
!When using liquids to clean the vehicle inte-
rior, observe the following points:
RUnder no circumstances use power wash-
ers.
RMake sure that no fluids enter or remain in
gaps and cavities.
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Z

Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all models as
well as standard and optional equipment of your
vehicle that were available at the time of going
to print. Country-specific variations are possi-
ble. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the described functions. This also
applies to systems and functions relevant to
safety.
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops (
Ypage 31).
Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
Depending on the equipment version of the vehi- cle, the vehicle tool kit is:
Rin the seat base of the left front seat
Rin the rear stowage compartment
Rin the tool holder in the cargo compartment
Apart from some country-specific variants, vehi-
cles without a spare wheel are not equipped
with tire-changing tools. If your vehicle is equip-
ped with tire-changing tools, these are in the
vehicle tool kit. If the vehicle tool kit is stowed in
the driver's seat base, the jack is in a separate
holder in the cargo compartment on the right-
hand side of the vehicle next to the tailgate/rear door (
Ypage 272).
Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to
the vehicle. For more information on which tools are required and approved to perform a wheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Necessary tire-changing tools can include, for
example:
Rjack
Rlug wrench
Rratchet wrench
iThe jack has a maximum weight of 7.5 kg
depending on the vehicle's equipment.
The maximum payload of the jack can be
found on the sticker on the jack itself.
The jack is maintenance-free. In the event of a malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Stowage compartment in the seat base
Stowage compartment in the seat base of the left
front seat
XTo open: press both latching springs :down
and release cover ;upwards from the seat
base.
XRemove cover ;by pulling upwards at an
angle from the seat base.
XRemove the clamping strap and remove the
vehicle tool kit.
For vehicles equipped with tire-changing
tools, the jack is in a separate holder in the
cargo compartment on the right-hand side of
the vehicle next to the tailgate/rear door
(
Ypage 272).
XTo close: after stowing the vehicle tool bag,
insert cover ;in front of the stowage com-
partment in the seat base and fold shut.
Latching springs :of cover ;must engage
audibly.
Stowage compartment in the rear
Opening/closing the stowage compart-
ment
Stowage compartment in the rear on the right-hand
side of the vehicle
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Breakdown assistance

XTo open:turn top rotary catch :clockwise
and bottom rotary catch :counter-clock-
wise.
XRemove cover ;.
XTo close:insert cover ;.
XTurn top rotary catch :counter-clockwise
and bottom rotary catch :clockwise.
XFold down the rear seat.
Removing/stowing vehicle tool kit and
jack
Depending on the equipment version of the vehi-
cle, the vehicle tool kit and the jack are stowed
either in a stowage tray or in a tool holder with a
cover.
Stowage compartment with stowage tray
XTo remove tools: open the stowage com-
partment.
XOpen clamping strap =and remove jack ?
by pulling it upwards at an angle from the
stowage tray compartment.
XRemove vehicle tool bag Aupwards from the
stowage tray compartment.
XTo stow tools: insert vehicle tool bag Ainto
the front compartment of the stowage tray.
XBefore stowing, wind jack ?to the fully
closed position and place it so that the hand
wheel is facing downwards and the plate is
facing inwards at an angle.
XInsert jack ?into the back compartment of
the stowage tray.
XPress jack ?into the upper holder and fasten
clamping strap =.
The jack is secured.
XClose the stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment with tool holder
XTo remove tools: open the stowage com-
partment.
XRemove clamping strap C.
XRemove tool holder cover B.
XCarefully pull the tool kit and jack out of the
stowage compartment. Lift the jack slightly
before removing it and turn it to a diagonal
position in the stowage compartment.
XTo stow tools:before stowing, wind the jack
to the fully closed position and place it so that
the hand wheel is facing forwards and the
plate is facing inwards.
XPlace the jack and vehicle tool kit into the tool holder.
XReplace tool holder cover B.
XTighten clamping strapC.
XClose the stowage compartment.
Stowage space in the cargo compart-
ment
Tool holder in the cargo compartment
Tool holder in the cargo compartment on the right-
hand side of the vehicle
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XTo remove tools:release clamping strap ;.
XRemove tool holder cover :
XCarefully pull the tool kit and jack out of the
tool holder.
XTo stow tools:before stowing, wind the jack
to the fully closed position and place it so that
the hand wheel is facing forwards and the
plate is facing inwards.
XPlace the jack and vehicle tool kit into the tool
holder.
XReplace tool holder cover :.
XTighten clamping strap;.
Separate holder for jack
Holder for the jack in the cargo compartment on
the right-hand side of the vehicle
The vehicle tool kit or tire-changing tools are in
the seat base of the left front seat (Ypage 270).
XTo remove the jack:release clamping
strap :.
XPull jack ;out of the upper holder and from
the lower fixture =.
XTo stow the jack: before stowing, wind the
jack to the fully closed position and place it so
that the hand wheel is facing forwards and the plate is facing inwards.
XPlace jack ;onto lower fixture =.
XPress jack;into the upper holder and fasten
clamping strap :.
The jack is secured.
First-aid kit
Removing the first-aid kit
The first-aid kit is located in the stowage com-
partment in the front-passenger door.
iCheck the expiration date on the first-aid kit
at least once a year. Replace any expired or
missing contents.
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving.
Flat tire
In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with the
Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone number,
e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
For vehicles with a spare wheel, information on
breakdown assistance in the event of a flat tire
can be found under "Wheels and tires"
(
Ypage 296).
Jump-starting
Important safety notes
GWARNING
During charging and jump-starting, explosive
gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of an explosion.
Particularly avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Ensure there is sufficient
ventilation while charging and jump-starting.
Do not lean over a battery.
GWARNING
Battery acid is caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not inhale any battery gases. Do not lean over
the battery. Keep children away from batter-
ies. Wash away battery acid immediately with
plenty of clean water and seek medical atten-
tion.
GWARNING
A discharged battery can freeze at tempera-
tures below freezing point. When jump-start-
ing the vehicle or charging the battery, gases can escape from the battery. There is a risk of
an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before
charging it or jump-starting.
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Breakdo wn assis tance

XConnect the negative terminal clamp of the
jumper cable to negative terminal;of the
donor veh icle's battery, and then to earth
contact ?of your own veh icle.
XInsert the key into the ignition lock and start
the engine.
You can now switch electrical consumers
back on except the lighting system.
XBefore disconnecting the jumper cables, let
the engine run for several minutes.
XDisconnect the negative terminal of the
jumper cable from earth contact ?and then
from negative terminal ;of the donor veh i-
cle's battery.
XDisconnect the positive terminal clamp of the
jumper cable from positive terminal Aon the
jump-starting connection point, and then
from positive terminal =of the donor veh i-
cle's battery.
Contact protection cover :isautomatically
returned forwards to its original position by
the spring force and the jump-starting con-
nection pointis closed.
XPosition the cover on positive terminal =of
the donor veh icle's battery.
You can now switch on the lighting system.
XHave the battery checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Tow-starting and towing away
Important safety notes
GWAR NING
Functions relevant to safety are restricted or
no longer availab leif:
Rthe engine isnot running.
Rthe brake system or the power steering is
malfunctioning.
Rthere isa malfunction inthe voltage supply
or the veh icle's electrical system.
If your veh icle is bein g towed, much more
force may benecessary to steer or brake.
There isa risk of an acc ident.
In such cases, use a tow bar. Before to wing,
make sure that the steering moves freely.
GWARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle ifthe
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Alwa ysswit ch off the ignition when to wingthe
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
GWARNING
When to wingor tow-starting another vehicle
and its weight isgreater than the permissible
gross weight of your vehicle, the:
Rthe to wingeye could detach itself
Rthe vehicle /trailer combination could roll-
over.
There is a risk of an accident.
When towing or tow-starting another vehicle,
its weight should not be greater than the per- missible gross weight of your vehicle.
In formation on the gross vehicle weight can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(
Ypage 303).
!Secure the tow rope or tow bar to the to wing
eye or trailer tow hitch only. Otherwise, the
vehicle could become damaged.
!Do not use the to wingeye for recovery, this
could damage the vehicle. If indoubt, recover
the vehicle with a crane.
!Drive slowly and smoothly when to wing.
Excessive tractive power could otherwise
damage the vehicles.
!Shift the automatic transmission to Nand
do not open the driver's or front passenger's
door during to wing. The automatic transmis-
sion may otherwise shift to position P,whic h
could damage the transmission.
!The vehicle can be towed a maximum of
30 miles (50km ).The to wingspeed of 30 mph
(50 km/h) must not be exceeded.
If the vehicle has to betowed more than
30 mile
s(50k
m) ,the entire vehicl emust be
raised and transported.
When towing away, you must observe the legal
requirements for the country in which you are
currently driving.
It is better to have the vehicle transported than
to have it towed.
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Breakdown assistance

Have the vehicle transported on a transporter or
trailer if it has transmission damage.
When towing, the automatic transmission must
be in position N. If the automatic transmission
cannot be shifted to position N, have the vehicle
transported on a transporter or trailer.
The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
Rcannot turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion lock
Rcannot shift the transmission to position N
Before the vehicle is towed, switch off the auto-
matic locking feature (
Ypage 74). You could
otherwise lock yourself out of the vehicle when
pushing or towing away the vehicle.
Installing/removing the towing eye
The fixture for the front towing eye is located in the
bumper.
The rear towing eye is located under the bumper.
If you tow or tow-start a vehicle, attach the tow-
ing device to rear towing eye ;.
If your vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow
hitch, attach the towing device to the trailer tow
hitch (
Ypage 163). Installing the front towing eye
XTake the towing eye and screwdriver from the
vehicle tool kit (Ypage 270).
XPress the arrow on the cover
:and remove
cover :from the opening.
You will see the fixture for the towing eye.
XScrew in the towing eye clockwise to the stop.
XInsert the screwdriver into the towing eye and
tighten the towing eye.
XStow the screwdriver in the vehicle tool kit
(Ypage 270).
Removing the front towing eye
XRemove the screwdriver from the vehicle tool
kit (Ypage 270).
XInsert the screwdriver into the towing eye and
turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise.
XUnscrew the towing eye.
XInsert cover :with the lug at the top and
press it in at the bottom until it engages.
XStow the towing eye and the screwdriver with
the vehicle tool kit (Ypage 270).
Towing with the rear axle raised
!
Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be towed with the rear axle raised. The
vehicle/trailer combination may otherwise
swerve or even roll over.
!The ignition must be switched off if the vehi-
cle is being towed with the front or rear axle
raised. Otherwise, ESP
®may intervene and
damage the brake system.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 96).
XTurn the front wheels to the straight-ahead
position.
XRelease the parking brake.
XIf necessary, turn the key to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
XTake the key with you when leaving the vehi-
cle.
XDo not exceed the towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Please observe the important safety instruc-
tions when towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised (
Ypage 274).
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Z

Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
Important safety notes
GWARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
!Do not exceed the towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). You could otherwise damage the
transmission.
Please observe the important safety notes
before towing your vehicle (
Ypage 274).
Towing vehicles with automatic trans-
mission
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XDepress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
XShift the automatic transmission to position
N.
XLeave the key in position 2in the ignition lock.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps
(Ypage 96).
XRelease the parking brake.
XRelease the brake pedal.
XDo not exceed the towing speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Recovering a vehicle that is stuck
!
When recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck, pull it as smoothly and evenly as pos-
sible. Excessive tractive power could damage
the vehicles.
If the drive wheels get trapped on loose or
muddy ground, recover the vehicle with the
utmost care. This is especially the case if the
vehicle is laden.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a trailer
attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible, using
the tracks it made when it became stuck.
Transporting the vehicle
!
You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as
axle or steering components. Otherwise, the
vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye or trailer tow hitch can be used
to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or transporter if
you wish to transport it.
XTurn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
XShift the transmission to position N.
XRelease the parking brake.
If the vehicle is loaded:
XShift the transmission to position P.
XTurn the key to position 0in the ignition lock
and remove it.
XMake sure the parking brake is applied.
XLash down the vehicle.
Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
General notes
!Vehicles with automatic transmission must
not be tow-started. You could otherwise dam-
age the automatic transmission.
You can find information on jump-starting under
"Jump-starting“ (
Ypage 272).
Electrical fuses
The fuse allocation chart and important safety
information on the fuses can be found in the
"Fuse allocation chart" supplement.
276Electrical fuses
Breakdown assistance