432 Operation
Vehicle care
Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win-
dow cleaning solution on all outside
and inside glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.Light alloy wheels
If possible, clean wheels once a week.
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel
Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong
spray of water for cleaning the light al-
loy wheels.Plastic and rubber parts
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution.
Wipe with a cloth moistened in a
lukewarm solution.
The surface may temporarily change
color. If this is the case, wait for it to
dry.
!Fold the windshield wiper arms back onto
the windshield before turning the SmartKey in
the starter switch or pressing the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*).
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm
back. If released, the force of the impact from
the tensioning spring could crack the windshield.
!To clean the window interior, do not use a
dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners con-
taining solvents. Do not touch the inside of the
front, rear or side windows and the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* or rear panorama roof with
hard objects such as an ice scraper or ring.
Doing so may damage the windows.
!Only use acid-free cleaning materials. Acid
may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat.
!The vehicle should not be parked for an ex-
tended period of time immediately after it has
been cleaned, especially not after the wheel rims
have been cleaned with wheel rim cleaner.
Wheel rim cleaners can lead to increased
corrosion of the brake disks and brake pads.
Non-approved wheel cleaners may also damage
the wheel paint if the car is not driven after
cleaning. Therefore, the vehicle’s brake system
should always be warmed-up before it is parked
after cleaning. To do so, please drive your vehicle
for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry.
When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire
Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care
products, take care not to spray them on the
brake disks.
Warning!G
Do not use cleaners or cockpit care sprays
containing solvents to clean the cockpit or
the steering wheel. Cleaners containing sol-
vents will make the surface porous and vehi-
cle occupants could suffer serious injuries
from plastic parts coming loose in the event
of air bag deployment.
435 Practical hints
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Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only)
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
520 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Front wiper blades
Removing
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status0
(
page 44).
Fold the wiper arms forward until they
engage.
1Wiper blade
2Cover
3Attachment
4Tab
5Removing
Press tabs4 together and tilt wiper
blade1 to detach tabs4 on both
recesses of attachment3.
Wiper blade1 is released on one end.
Maintaining its tilted position, slide
wiper blade1 out of attachment3 in
direction of arrow5.
Warning!G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status
0) before replacing a wiper blade.
Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on
and cause injury.
Warning!G
Wiper blades are components that are sub-
ject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper
blades twice a year, preferably in the spring
and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be
properly wiped. As a result, you may not be
able to observe surrounding traffic condi-
tions and could cause an accident.
!Never open the hood when the wiper arms
are folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm
back. If released, the force of the impact from
the tensioning spring could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind-
shield glass without a wiper blade inserted.
Make sure the wiper blades are properly
installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may
cause windshield damage.
For your convenience, we recommend that you
have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They
could tear.
521 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Installing
1Installing
2Tab
3Attachment
4Guide tab
5Cover
Slide the wiper blade into
attachment3 in direction of
arrow1.
Make sure guide tab4 will be placed
under cover5 when fully inserting the
wiper blade into attachment.
Let tab2 latch into both recesses of
attachment3.
Check if the wiper blade is securely
fastened.
Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm
when folding it back.
Rear wiper blade
Warning!G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status
0) before replacing a wiper blade.
Otherwise the motor could suddenly turn on
and cause injury.
!Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the impact
from the tensioning spring could crack the rear
window.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the rear
window glass without a wiper blade inserted.
Make sure the wiper blade is properly installed.
Improperly installed wiper blades may cause
rear window damage.
For your convenience, we recommend that you
have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
522 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Removing
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status0
(
page 44).
Fold wiper arm1 away from the rear
window until it engages.
1Wiper arm
2Wiper blade
Turn wiper blade2 to form a right
angle with wiper arm1 as shown.
Hold wiper arm1 and disengage wip-
er blade2 by carefully sliding it in
direction of arrow.
Remove wiper blade2.
Installing
1Wiper arm
2Wiper blade
Insert wiper blade2 into wiper
arm1.
Hold wiper arm1 and engage wiper
blade2 by pushing it in direction of
arrow until it locks into place.
Check whether the wiper blade is
securely fastened.
Fold the wiper arm to rest on the rear
window.
M a k e s u r e t o h o l d o n t o t h e w i p e r w h e n
folding the wiper arm back.
!Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It
could tear.
579 Index
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 151
Delayed shut-off 180
Interior rear view mirror 52
Antiglare positions 210
Auto-dimming mirrors* 211
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers 64
J
Jack 496, 497
Lifting the vehicle 524
Jump starting 538
K
Key, Mechanical 500
Key, SmartKey 114
Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 114
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 252
Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 252Closing, Power tailgate* 128
Factory setting 116
Locking/unlocking 40, 71, 114
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 116
Loss of 122
Messages in the
multifunction display 480
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 251
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 251
Remote control 114
Replacing batteries 506
Selective setting 116
Starter switch positions 42
Starting the engine 57
Turning off the engine 70
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Batteries 122, 506
Battery check lamp 117
Checking battery condition 122
Closing the power windows
(Convenience closing feature) 252Closing the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Convenience closing feature) 252
Closing/locking, Power
tailgate* 129
Factory setting 120
Important notes 119
Locking/unlocking 41, 71, 117
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 120
Loss of 122
Messages in the
multifunction display 479, 480
Opening the power windows
(Summer opening feature) 251
Opening the tilt/sliding sunroof*
(Summer opening feature) 251
Remote control 117
Replacing batteries 506
Selective setting 121
Start/stop button 43
Starter switch positions 42, 43
Starting the engine 59
Turning off the engine 70
585 Index
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear panorama roof, Sunshade 214
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear towing eye 542
Rear view camera* 295
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 215
Rear window wiper/washer 65
Rear windows see Power windows
Rear wiper blade 521
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 417
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 339
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 562
Refueling 375
Regular checks 377
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 114
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 117
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 338Replacing bulbs 508
Additional turn signals,
Exterior rear view mirrors 515
Backup lamps 508, 509, 515
Brake lamps 508, 509, 515
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 508, 509, 514
Fog lamp, Rear 508, 509, 515
Fog lamps, Front 508, 509, 514
High beam headlamps 508, 509, 512
License plate lamps 508, 509, 518
Low beam headlamps 508, 509, 511
Parking/standing lamps 508, 509,
513, 515, 517
Side marker lamps, Front 508, 509,
511, 514
Side marker lamps, Rear 508, 509,
515, 517
Tail lamps 508, 509, 515, 517
Turn signal lamps, Front 508, 509,
513
Turn signal lamps, Rear 508, 509,
515, 517Reporting safety defects 19
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument cluster 171
Reset tool
Active head restraints,
Depository 504
Residual heat and ventilation 227, 242
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 192
Rims 417, 554
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance button see Tele Aid
RON 376, 563
Roof rails 297
Rubber parts, Cleaning 432
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 397
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 103
Occupant safety 74
Reporting safety defects 19
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 166
Seat belt force limiter 91
592 Index
Vehicle status message memory
menu 169
Vehicle tool kit 495
Vehicle washing 427
VIN 551
Voice control system*
Button on multifunction steering
wheel 30, 158
Hands-free microphone 34
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 292
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 274
Distronic* 265
Exterior lamps 145
Parking brake 61
Parktronic* 294
Seat belt telltale 88Warranty coverage 10, 549
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 567
Washing the vehicle 425
Wear pattern, Tires 419
Weights, Vehicle 559
Wheel
Bolts 496
Change 524
Removing 526
Spare 499, 524
Tightening torque 528
Wheel, Tires and 385
Wheels
Sizes 555
Window curtain air bags 80
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 431
Windshield
Cleaning 431
Cleaning wiper blades 431
Cleaning, Windshield washer fluid 65
Defogging 224, 238
Infrared reflecting* 345
Washer fluid 384, 561, 567Windshield washer fluid
Messages in the
multifunction display 487
Mixing ratio 567
Refilling 384
Reservoir level 384
Wiping with 65
Windshield washer system 384, 567
Windshield wipers 63
Cleaning wiper blades 431
Fast continuous wiping 64
Fast intermittent wiping 64
Rear window wiper/washer 65
Replacing wiper blades 520
Slow continuous wiping 64
Slow intermittent wiping 64
Winter driving 420
Snow chains 421
Tires 420
Winter driving instructions 355
Winter tires 420
Wood trims, cleaning 434