27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2
To dim instrument cluster
illumination
145
3
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
Resetting all settings
146
165
4
To brighten instrument
cluster illumination
145
5
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
6
Clock
Item
Page
7
Speedometer with:-Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp
414
’Variable speed limiter
indicator lamp
1
lDistance warning
lamp
2
423
1Lamp without function. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out when the engine is
running.2Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates when the ignition is on.
It should go out when the engine is running.
Item
Page
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
415
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
415
vElectronic Stability
Program (ESP
®)
warning lamp
419
HCombination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale,
USA only
Low tire pressure
telltale*, Canada only
424
424
169 Controls in detail
Control system
Time/Date submenu
Access the
Time/Date
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Time/Date
submenu to change the time and date
settings.
The following functions are available:Setting the time (hours)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ or ç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock Set hour
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
hour.Setting the time (minutes)
This function is not available if your vehicle
is equipped with the COMAND system and
navigation module*.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ or ç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock Set
minute(s)
appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
minutes.
Function
Page
Setting the time (hours)
169
Setting the time (minutes)
169
Setting the date (month)
170
Setting the date (day)
170
Setting the date (year)
170
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If your vehicle is equipped with the
COMAND system and navigation module*, see
separate COMAND system operating instruc-
tions for information on how to set the date and
time.
211 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
Press button orQ
(page 208).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out. The automatic operation of
air volume switches off. The selected
blower speed is shown in the air
volume displayb (
page 208).
or
Press air distribution button5,9,
ora (
page 208).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out. The automatic operation of
air distribution switches off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls1 and7
(page 208) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.Increasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 208) slightly clock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Decreasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or7 (
page 208) slightly coun-
terclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
225 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode
You can switch the automatic climate con-
trol system on and off separately for each
zone as needed.
Activating
Press buttonU (
page 222) while
the engine is running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
AUTO
appears in the
displaye (
page 222). Air volume
and air distribution are controlled sep-
arately for each zone.
Use temperature controls1 and9
(page 222) to separately adjust the
air temperature on each side of the
passenger compartment.
The temperature of the interior is ad-
justed automatically.
Deactivating
Press one button of the air distribution
(page 222) or press button
orQ (
page 222).
The indicator lamp on buttonU
goes out and AUTO
disappears in the
displaye (
page 222).
Depending on which button you press –
the air distribution button or the air vol-
ume button orQ – automatic
control of either the air distribution or
air volume is switched off.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control1 and9
(page 222) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The automatic climate control will adjust
to the set temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control1
and/or9 slightly clockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
Decreasing
Turn the temperature control1
and/or9 slightly counterclockwise.
The automatic climate control system
will correspondingly adjust the interior
air temperature.
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When operating the automatic climate
control system in automatic mode, you will only
rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume
and air distribution.
In automatic mode, cooling with dehumidify is
switched on. This function can be switched off if
necessary.
235 Controls in detail
3-zone automatic climate control*
Adjusting automatically
Press buttonU while the engine is
running.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution is adjust-
ed automatically.
Setting the temperature
Use temperature control3 (
page 233)
to separately adjust the air temperature of
the rear passenger compartment.
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 72°F (22°C). The automatic cli-
mate control will adjust to the set temper-
ature as fast as possible.Increasing the temperature
Turn temperature control3
(page 233) slightly clockwise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.
Decreasing the temperature
Turn temperature control3
(page 233) slightly counterclock-
wise.
The rear automatic climate control will
correspondingly adjust the interior air
temperature for the rear passenger
compartment.Adjusting air volume
Adjusting manually
Five blower speeds are available.
Press button to decrease or
buttonQ to increase air volume to
the desired level.
The indicator lamp on the buttonU
goes out. The selected blower speed is
shown by the indicator lamps for air
volume settings9 (
page 233).
Adjusting automatically
Press buttonU.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air volume is adjusted
automatically.
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The rear automatic climate control will not
cool the air when the air conditioning is switched
off (page 231).
472 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Operational position
Turn crank handle clockwise.
Before storing the vehicle jack in its stor-
age compartment:
The vehicle jack should be fully col-
lapsed.
The handle must be folded in (storage
position).Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad-
ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate
Tilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of base plate3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
page 498).
514 Practical hintsBattery
Connect the positive lead to the posi-
tive terminal and fasten it’s cover
(page 512).
Connect the negative lead to the nega-
tive terminal (
page 512).
Charging the battery
If the battery is discharged, the battery can
be charged using the jump-start contacts
located in the engine compartment
(page 516).
Charge the battery in accordance with
the instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
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The following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnection):
Set the clock (
page 169).
Vehicles with COMAND system with naviga-
tion module*: Time and date are set auto-
matically.
Synchronize the door windows
(page 238).
Synchronize the power tilt/sliding sunroof*
(page 244).
Synchronize the power folding exterior rear
view mirrors* (
page 202).
Warning!
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Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center for information and availability.
Charge battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the accessory
battery charger.
556 IndexClimate control 206
Air conditioning, Cooling 216
Air distribution, Front 212
Air distribution, Rear 219
Air recirculation mode 214
Air vents, Front 212
Air volume 212
Control panel*, Rear 217
Control panel, Front 208
Deactivating system 210
Defogging 213
Defrosting 213
Rear window defroster 205
Residual engine heat (REST) 216
Clock 27, 169
Setting time 169
Cloth upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 412
Cockpit 24
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND system
Cold tire inflation pressure 395
Collapsible tire 538
Collapsible tire (ML 63 AMG only) 474
Collapsible wheel chock 472COMAND system see separate operating
instructions
Combination switch 59, 60, 62, 140
Compass 321
Adjustment 174
Calibration 175
Calling up the compass 321
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 348
Control system 147
Multifunction display 147
Multifunction steering wheel 148
Resetting to factory default 165
Control system menus 147
AIRMATIC*/Compass 162
AMG menu 156
Audio 159
Distronic* 162
Nav* 161
Settings 164
Standard display 154
Tel* 182
Trip computer 180
Vehicle configuration 178
Vehicle status message memory 163Control system submenus 151, 153, 166
Comfort* 177
Instrument cluster 167, 168
Lighting 171
Time/Date 169
Vehicle 174
Coolant 362, 549
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 550
Capacities 543
Checking coolant level 354, 362
Messages in the multifunction
display 450, 452
Temperature 350
Temperature display 154
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 140
Messages in the
multifunction display 458
Replacing bulbs 488
Crossing obstacles 339
Cruise control 245
Activating 247
Messages in the
multifunction display 431