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565 Index
Technical data 540
Air conditioning refrigerant 539
Brake fluid 539, 541
Coolant 539, 543
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Electrical system 535
Engine 530
Engine oil 538, 540
Engine oil additives 540
Fuel requirements 542
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 538
Gasoline additives 542
Premium unleaded gasoline 541
Rims 532
Tires 532
Weights 537
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 539, 546
Tele Aid* 330
Call priority 336
Emergency calls 331
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 334
Initiating an emergency call
manually 332Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Remote door unlock 336
Roadside Assistance 333
SOS button 332
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 337
System self-check 331
Telephone cradle
Changing 329
Telephone* 327
Answering/ending a call 194, 195
Changing mobile phone cradle 329
Dialing a number from the phone
book 195
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 328
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 329
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Operation 193
Phone book* 195
Redialing 196
Removing from cradle 329Temperature
Coolant 166
Display mode, Status indicator 180
Interior temperature, setting see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 167
Sensor, Interior temperature 235
Sensor, Outside temperature 158
Tether attachment points
Children in the vehicle 84
3-zone automatic climate control* 232
Ticket holder 317
Tie-down rings 299
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 504
Tilt/sliding panel* see Panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel*
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 181
TIN 396, 403
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 377
Terminology 401
Tire Identification Number see TIN
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Tire inflation pressure
Checking 382
Checking manually 383
Checking tire pressure electronically,
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada
only) 388
Checking tire pressure electronically,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 385
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 380
Tires 373, 532
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada
only) 388
Air pressure 401
Care and maintenance 374
Cleaning 375
Collapsible tire, Spare wheel 534
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 27
Direction of rotation, Spinning 375
Driving instructions 352
Hydroplaning 352
Important guidelines 373Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 381
Inflation pressure 380, 382
Inspection 374
Load rating 392, 393, 403
Loading terminology 401
Loading the vehicle 376
Low tire pressure telltale 27, 428
Ply composition and material
used 403
Retreads 373
Rims and tires 532
Rotating 404
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 383
Service life 374
Sizes 532
Snow chains 406
Spare wheel, Collapsible tire 534
Speed rating 353, 393, 403
Storing 375
Temperature 381, 400
Terminology 401
TIN 396, 403
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)*, (USA only) 385TPMS malfunction telltale (USA
only) 428
Traction 353, 399, 403
Tread depth 375, 405
Treadwear indicators 375
Vehicle maximum load on 403
Wear pattern 404
Winter tires 405
Tongue Weight Rating see TWR
Tools 472
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 84
Towing eye bolts 518
Towing the vehicle 517
Tow-starting 514, 517
TPMS (USA only) 385
Traction 403
4-ETS, Driving safety systems 100,
106
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 356
Tread 403
Tread depth 375
Treadwear indicators 403
Trip computer 191
Trip odometer 157
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Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 413
Messages in the multifunction
display 468
Replacing bulbs 484
Turn signals 60
Additional in mirrors 485
Bulbs 485
Cleaning lenses 413
Indicator lamps 26
Turning off the engine 67
TWR 403
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 403
Units, Settings
Speedometer 179
Unlocking the vehicle see Key
Upholstery
Cleaning and care of 417
Useful features 311V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 527
Vehicle
Battery 506
Break-in period 346
Care 410
Control systems, Settings menu 176
Dimensions 536
Locking/unlocking 38, 68, 112
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 478
Modifications and alterations,
Operation safety 16
Proper use of 16
Towing 517
Washing 412
Weights 537
Vehicle care 410
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 473, 474
Vehicle lighting 363Vehicle loading 297
Cargo compartment cover
blind* 306
Cargo tie-down rings 299
Hooks 300
Loading instructions 298
Loading terminology 401
Parcel nets 315
Partition net* 308
Roof rack* 297
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 403
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid*) 337
Vehicle status message memory
menu 174
Vehicle tool kit 472
Vehicle washing 412
VIN 527
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle
properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this
Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle.
Reprinting, and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time March 27, 2006
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.