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348 IndexSRS 61, 328
Indicator lamp 242
Standing lamp, front
Replacing bulbs 281
Standing lamps 100
Replacing bulbs 279, 280
Standing water
Driving instructions 203
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 117
Station selection
Setting 127
Steep terrain 206
Steering column
Height adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 26
Cleaning 235
Heated 194Height adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 191
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 160
Windows 159
Storage compartments
Armrest 177
Glove box 176
Storage spaces
Cup holders 177
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 98
Submenus 115
Convenience 128
For settings 113
In control system 115
Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 124
Resetting functions in Control
system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 120
Vehicle 127
Summer opening feature 159
Sun visors 149Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 328
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 128
Delayed (exterior lamps) 125
Differential locks 146
Engine 51
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 51
Heated steering wheel 194
Seat heating, front 95
Seat heating, rear 96
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 128
Differential locks 145
ESP 78
Front axle differential lock 146
Front fog lamps 102
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
Heated steering wheel 194
High beams 103
Rapid seat heating, front 95
Rapid seat heating, rear 96
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Rear axle differential lock 146
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating 95
Seat heating, rear 96
Transfer case differential lock 145
Windshield wipers 47
Synchronizing
Head restraints 93
Seat adjustment 93
T
Tachometer 25, 109
Displaying gear range 137
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps 286
Cleaning 234
Replacing bulbs 280
Tailgate
Closing 88
Message in display 266
Opening 87, 88
Tailgate lock 269
Tar stains 233
Technical data 317
Brake fluid 318
Coolant 316
Coolants 319Electrical system 314
Engine 312
Engine oil 317
Engine oil additives 317
Fuel requirements 318
Fuels 316
Gasoline additives 319
Lubricants 316
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 318
Rims and tires 313
Weights and ratings 315
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 317, 321
Tele Aid 183
Emergency calls 185
Information 188
Initiating an emergency call
manually 186
Messages in display 266
Remote door unlock 190
Roadside assistance 187
SOS button 186
Stolen vehicle tracking services 191
System self-check 184
Tele Aid System 183Upgrade signals 189
Tele Aid System 328
Telematics* 328
Telephone
Answering a call 133
Dialing a number from the
phone book 133
Ending a call 133
Loading phone book 133
Operating 132
Redialing 134
Telephone* 26, 182
Ending a call 133
Messages in display 258
Signal strength 132
Temperature
Display mode 122
Grades of tires 323
Outside temperature indicator 110
Setting interior temperature 152
Setting units in display 122
Tires 226
Tie-down rings (Cargo compartment) 175
Tightening torque 328
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 294
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350 IndexTire inflation pressure
Checking 225
Tire speed rating 201, 329
Tire traction 201
Tires 224, 313, 322
Consumer information 322
Direction of rotation 225
Driving instructions 200
Retreads 224
Rims and tires 313
Service life 225
Temperature 226
Temperature grades 323
Tread depth 228
Wear pattern 226
Winter 228
Tools 268
Tow-away alarm 27, 80
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Towing eye, front 302
Towing eye, rear 302
Towing the vehicle 299
Stranded vehicle 302
Various faults 301Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 191
Traction 322, 329
Transfer case 141, 329
Gear range 141
Messages in the multifunction
display 142
Switching 141
Transfer case differential lock
Switching on 145
Transmission see
Automatic transmission 220
Transmission selector lever 275
Unlocking manually 275
Tread depth (tires) 228
Treadwear 322
Trip computer 130
Trip odometer
Resetting 109
Trunk see Cargo compartment 87, 88
Turn signal lamp, side
Replacing bulbs 284
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 279, 280Turn signals 23, 46
Additional in mirrors 279
Cleaning lenses 234
Front bulbs 279
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 280
Turning off
Engine 51
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 122
Setting temperature units 122
Unlocking 32, 84
Driver’s door in an emergency 272
Fuel filler flap 214
Global 85
In an emergency 272
Selective settings 85
Transmission selector lever
manually 275
Vehicle in an emergency 190
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid 189
Uphill driving
Cruise control 163
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351 Index
Upshifting 136
Useful features 176
Ashtrays 179
Cigarette lighter 181
Electrical outlet 181
Interior storage spaces 176
Tele Aid 183
Telephone* 182
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 119, 121
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 273
Lowering 294
Service battery 295
Towing 299
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 272
Vehicle battery 295
Vehicle care 232
Cup holder 235
Engine cleaning 233
Gear selector lever 235
Hard plastic trim items 236
Headlamps 234
Instrument cluster 235Leather upholstery 236
Light alloy wheels 235
MB Tex upholstery 236
Ornamental moldings 234
Paintwork 233
Plastic and rubber parts 236
Power washer 233
Seat belts 236
Steering wheel 235
Tail lamps 234
Tar stains 233
Turn signals 234
Vehicle washing 234
Window cleaning 235
Wiper blades 235
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 310
Vehicle jack 269
Vehicle tool kit 268
Vehicle washing 234
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 329
VIN (vehicle identification number) 310
Voice control system* 329
W
Warning indicators
Rear Park Assist* 167Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 60
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 309
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 233
Wear pattern (tires) 226
Weights and ratings 315
Wheel change
Tightening torque 294
Wheels
Rotating 226
Tires and wheels 224
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 153
Replacing wiper blades 289
Washer fluid 222, 321
Washer system 321
Windshield washer fluid 321
Message in display 267
Mixing ratio 321
Refilling 222
Wiping with 47
Windshield washer system 321
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.