228 OperationWinter driving
Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-
cle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This
service includes:
Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.
Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp
cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate
“S” to a premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze which is formulated
for below freezing temperatures
(page 321).
Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature.
A well charged battery helps to ensure
that the engine can be started even at
low ambient temperatures.
Tire change. We recommend M+S rat-
ed radial-ply tires on all four wheels for
the winter season.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 39°F (4°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Use of winter tires
is the only way to achieve the maximum ef-
fectiveness of the ABS, ESP, EBB and
4-ETS in winter operation.
For safe handling, ensure that all winter
tires mounted are of the same make and
have the same tread design.
Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your ve-
hicle, you must place a notice to this effect
where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-tices are available from your tire dealer or
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Winter tires with a tread depth under 0.16 in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no long-
er suitable for winter operation.
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If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
338 IndexFuel 215
Additives 319
Fuel reserve warning lamp 243, 244
Gasoline additives 319
Premium unleaded gasoline 215, 316,
318
Requirements 318
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 316
Fuel additives 319
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 130
Since last reset 131
Fuel filler flap 214
Locking 214
Opening 274
Unlocking 214
Fuel requirements 318
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 263
Fuel tank
Capacity 316
Filler flap 214
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 316Functions (control system) 112, 115
Resetting 120
Fuse box 303, 304, 305
Fuses 303
Fuse box in battery box 303
Fuse box in front passenger footwell
304
Fuse box in middle tunnel 305
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 303
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Garage door opener 29, 191
Gasoline see Fuel 215
Gasoline additives 319
Gear range 326
Automatic transmission 137
Limiting 137
Shifting into optimal 137
Transfer case 141
Gear range limit
Canceling 137
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 235
Position 138Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global Positioning System (GPS) 326
Glossary 325
Glove box 23, 176
Closing 176
Opening 176
Good visibility 147
GPS 326
GPS see COMAND 189
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Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 236
Hazard warning flasher 103
Switching off 104
Switching on 104
Head restraints 92
Power seats 36
Synchronizing 93
Headlamp cleaning system 222
Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
