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319 Battery
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.
The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in front of the
rear seat bench and below the cup holder.
Jump starting terminals are located in the lef t side of the
engine compartment, see page 321.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clot hin g. In cas e i t d oes , i mm ed ia tely f lus h a f fected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..
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356 Technical data
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts required for
maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically
located parts distribution centers provide quick and
reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or compromise its durability or
safety.Wa r r a n t y c o v e r a g e
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Light Truck Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont
emission control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center arrange for a replacement. It will be
mailed to you.
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375 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Locator lighting .............................................................. 133
Locking and unlocking
driver’s door manually ............................................... 36
Locking and unlocking
the tailgate manually ................................................. 38
Locking the tailgate separately ...................................... 39
Locking the vehicle with remote control ..................... 31
Low and high beam, bulb ............................................. 331
Low beams
See Exterior lamp switch ......................................... 129
LOW RANGE – ABS ....................................................... 240
MMaintenance ................................................................... 191
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................264
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 346
Memory ............................................................................. 48
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ................................................... 82
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 79
Mirrors, vanity ............................................................... 161Multifunction display ...................................................... 90
Coolant temperature ...................................................94
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................94
FSS .................................................................................94
Individual settings .................................................... 108
Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................94
Trip and main odometer ............................................94
Vehicle speed ...............................................................94
Multifunction steering wheel ......................................... 90
NNavigation system .......................................................... 103
Night security illumination .......................................... 132OOff-Road driving ............................................................ 226
On-board diagnostic system ........................................ 265
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 8
Overhead control panel ...................................................23
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