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Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada............................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 15
Symbols ............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle .................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
At a glance.......................................... 21
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey.......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats............................................... 34
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors ............................................ 38Driving .................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belt ................... 40
Starting the engine ......................... 43
Switching on headlamps ................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 46
Windshield wipers ........................... 47
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 49
Problems while driving.................... 50
Parking and locking .............................. 51
Parking brake ................................. 51
Switching off headlamps................. 52
Turning off engine ........................... 52
Safety and Security........................... 55
Occupant safety ................................... 56
Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Children in the vehicle .................... 65
Blocking rear door window
operation ........................................ 71
Panic alarm .......................................... 73
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23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Combination switch
Turn signals
46
Windshield wipers
47
High beam
46
2
Headlamp cleaning system
153
3
Cruise control lever
169
4
Instrument cluster
24
5
Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate operat-
ing instructions
Item
Page
6
Starter switch
33
7
Glove box
183
8
Multifunction steering
wheel
26,
116,
203
9
Horn
a
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
37,
203
b
Exterior lamp switch
46,
104
c
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
38
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25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
113
Resetting individual or
all settings
123,
125,
137,
243
Instrument cluster illu-
mination
112
2
LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lamp
24
3
?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
256
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP) warn-
ing lamp
78,
257
AHigh beam head-
lamp indicator
47,
108
Item
Page
4
KRight turn signal in-
dicator lamp
24
5
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
24
1Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
60,
258
warning lamp
62,
258
6
Multifunction display
with:
115
Trip odometer
24
Main odometer
24
Transfer case program
mode
145
Gear selector lever position
140
Outside temperature indi-
cator
114
Clock (see COMAND oper-
ating instructions)
115
Item
Page
7
Speedometer
8
Tachometer with:;Brake warning lamp
(USA only)
44,
254
3Brake warning lamp
(Canada only)
44,
254
-ABS indicator lamp
74,
252
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32 Getting startedUnlocking
The “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will help you with further in-
formation. The corresponding page refer-
ences are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKeySmartKey with remote control 1‹Lock button
2ŒUnlock button
3ÂPanic button (
page 73)
Press unlock button Œ on the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 86).
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46 Getting startedDrivingFor more information, see “Driving instruc-
tions” (
page 207).
For information on off-road driving, see
“Off-road driving” (
page 213).
Switching on headlampsExterior lamp switch1Off
2Low beam headlamps on
Turn the switch to B.
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 104).
Turn signals and high beam
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.Combination switch1Turn signals, right
2Turn signals, left
Press combination switch up1 or
down2.
The switch is automatically canceled
when the steering wheel is turned a
sufficient degree.
Warning!
G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
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47 Getting started
Driving
High beam
Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam headlamp
indicatorA in the instrument clus-
ter comes on.
For more information, see “High beam
flasher” (
page 108).
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.Combination switch1Single wipe
2Switching on windshield wipers
Make sure the ignition is switched on.Switching on windshield wipers
Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the inten-
sity of the rain.
0Windshield wipers off
IIntermittent wiping
IINormal wiper speed
IIIFast wiper speed
iTo signal minor directional changes,
move combination switch to point of
resistance only and release. The turn
signal blinks three times.
iThe intermittent wiping interval de-
pends on the wetness of the wind-
shield. Wiping will not occur with a
front door open.
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73 Safety and Security
Panic alarm
Panic alarm
1ÂbuttonAn audible alarm and blinking turn signal
lamps will operate for approximately
2½ minutes.
To activate: Press and hold button1
for at least one second.
To deactivate: Press button1 again or
insert SmartKey in starter switch.
iFor operation in the USA only: This de-
vice complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
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82 Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems
Anti-theft systemsImmobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating
Inserting the SmartKey in the starter
switch deactivates the immobilizer.
Anti-theft alarm
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone:
opens a door
opens the tailgate
opens the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element (a door, for example) is immedi-
ately closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
ical keyArming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn
signal lamps blink three times to indicate
that the alarm system is activated. A red
lamp in the tow-away alarm switch begins
to blink after arming the alarm system
(
page 27).
iIn case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initi-
ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys-
tem (
page 190) provided Tele Aid
service was subscribed to and properly
activated, and that necessary cellular
service and GPS coverage are avail-
able.