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Driving instructions
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of a
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center directo-
ry, you should request pertinent informa-
tion from an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.Catalytic converter
Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with
monolithic-type catalytic converters, an
important element in conjunction with the
oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con-
trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis-
sions. Keep your vehicle in proper
operating condition by following our rec-
ommended maintenance instructions as
outlined in your Maintenance Booklet.!
To prevent damage to the catalytic con-
verters, use only premium unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine
operation should be repaired promptly.
Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel
may reach the catalytic converter,
causing it to overheat and potentially
start a fire.
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Tires and wheels
Tire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bars.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least three hours or
driven no more than one mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.
i
For illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from data shown in
above illustration.
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Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 367
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 336, 338
LOW RANGE - ABS 81
Lowering
Vehicle 352
Lubricants
Technical data 376
M
Main dimensions 375
Maintenance 280
Maintenance service
Basic service (Service A) 280
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 281
Extended service (Service B) 280
Overdue 281
Types 281
When due 280
Maintenance service indicator 280
Calling up 281, 282
Clearing 281, 282
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 385Malfunction
Displaying 131
Rear Parking Assist* 186
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 328
Interior lighting control 117
Locking the vehicle 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof 330
Unlocking the driver’s door 327
Unlocking the tailgate 327
Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 329
Maximum inflation pressure 274
Maximum load rating 274
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 274
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 288
Mechanical key 327
Memory function 107, 386
Recalling positions from
memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 109
Storing key dependent settings 108Menus 125
AUDIO 128
In control system 126, 127
NAVI 130
Settings menu 132
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL 146
Trip computer 145
Vehicle status message memory 131
Messages in the multifunction display
Symbol messages 304
Text messages 300
Middle tunnel
Fuse box in 364
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 137