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Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62T
Tailgate Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .308
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..76
Opening/closing (manually) . . . . . . .70
Tail lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
Technical data Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .366
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telescopic lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ..2 04
Temperature Engine oil (on-board computer) . . .126
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .121 Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Through-loading feature . . . . . . . . ..195
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..327
Time Lap time (on-board computer) . . . .127
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .134
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Timer (on-board computer) . . . . . ..127
TIREFIT kit Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Total distance recorder
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 29
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . .121
Tow-away protection . . . . . . . . . . . . ..63
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Trailer 7-pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Display message . . . . . .268, 272, 273
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242 Trailer loads
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376
Trailer tow hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
Notes on care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Trailer towing
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .375
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .345
Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..340
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .139
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . .273, 274
TV
Operating (on-board computer) . . .130
Two-way radio
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Calling up (on-board computer) . .232
Display message . . . . . . . . . .262, 278
Table (see Fuel filler flap) . . . . . . . .219
see Tyre pressure
Tyre pressure loss warning system 230
Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289 Index
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Tyre pressures
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n.. . . . . . . . . . .229
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 U
Unit for distance Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .133
Unladen weight
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .369, 370, 372, 373, 374
Unlocking Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .306
From the inside (central unlocking
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Up (display message) . . . . . . . . . . ..126 V
Variable Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . ..152
Vehicle Emergency unlocking . . . . . . .306, 307
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Leaving parked up . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340 Vehicle battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .329
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . ..366
Vehicle electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . ..345
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .346, 347
Vehicle identification plates . . . . ..346
Vehicle level Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Setting (AIRMATIC DC) . . . . . . . . .156
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .369 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
LIM (Cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . .143
LIM (Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
LIM (variable Speedtronic) . . . . . . .152
Warning signal
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Washer fluid Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
Wearing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..95
Wheel bolts Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Wheel chock
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256 Wheels
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Interchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Windowbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Windows Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Cleaning the windscreen . . . . . . . .246
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Windscreen
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Infrared reflecting . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . ..390
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226, 390
Windscreen washer reservoir Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .390
Windscreen washer system . . . . . ..390
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . ..105
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Replacing the wiper blades . . . . . .315
Winter diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Winter driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234, 235
Winter tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 Index
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Protection of the environment
16 Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integra-
ted environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural
resources which form the basis of our exis-
tence on this planet sparingly and in a man-
ner which takes the requirements of both
nature and humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environ-
ment by operating your vehicle in an envi-
ronmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend
on the following factors:
R Operating conditions of your vehicle
R Your personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
Therefore, please bear the following in
mind:
Operating conditions
R Avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R Make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct. R
Do not carry any unnecessary weight in
the vehicle.
R Keep an eye on the vehicle’s fuel con-
sumption.
R Remove roof racks once you no longer
need them.
R A regularly serviced vehicle will contrib-
ute to environmental protection. You
should therefore adhere to the service
intervals.
R Always have maintenance work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
R Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
R Do not warm up the engine when the
vehicle is stationary.
R Drive carefully and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front.
R Avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R Change gear in good time and only use
each gear for up to 2
/ 3 of its maximum
engine speed.
R Switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 t gross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Introduction
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Operating safety
17Operating safety
Safety notes
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Risk of accident and injury
All work on the vehicle and, in particular,
work relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. The specialist work-
shop must have the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. G
Risk of accident and injury
Some safety systems only function when
the engine is running. Therefore, do not
switch off the engine when driving. Other-
wise, the safety systems in your vehicle
may no longer function correctly and
thereby not provide you or others with the
intended degree of protection. This also
increases the danger of your losing control
of your vehicle and thereby the risk of caus-
ing an accident. G
Risk of accident and injury
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. rerouting of cables under coverings, could cause the safety
systems of your vehicle to stop working
properly. The safety systems would thus no
longer protect you and other persons as
intended. In addition, there is the danger
that you may lose control of your vehicle
and thus cause an accident.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
Risk of accident
A heavy impact to the underbody, tyres or
wheels, for example when bottoming out on
rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at
high speed, could damage your vehicle. As
a result, you could cause an accident. This
also applies to vehicles which are equipped
with underbody protection.
For this reason, drive slowly over obstacles,
avoid bottoming out the vehicle in rough
terrain and, if necessary, have your vehicle
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. G
Risk of accident
If work on electronic equipment and its
software is carried out incorrectly, this
equipment could stop functioning. The electronic systems are networked via inter-
faces. Tampering with these electronic sys-
tems could cause malfunctions in systems
which have not been modified. Such mal-
functions can seriously jeopardise the vehi-
cle’s operating safety and your own safety
as well.
Therefore have all work on and modifica-
tions to electronic components carried out
by a qualified workshop.
Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles to improve their quality or safety.
If you did not purchase your vehicle from an
authorised specialist dealer and your vehicle
has never been inspected at a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre, it is possible that your
vehicle is not registered in your name with
Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz can only
inform you about vehicle checks if it has your
registration data.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Introduction
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Operating safety
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Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
Observe the following information when using
your vehicle:
R The safety notes in this manual
R The "Technical data" section in this manual
R National road traffic regulations
R National road traffic licensing regulations G
Risk of injury
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any
warning stickers unless the sticker clearly
states that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recog-
nise certain dangers. Introduction
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Exterior view
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Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ..............................26
Multi-function steering wheel ............30
Centre console .................................... 31
Overhead control panel ......................34
Door control panel .............................. 35
Stowage compartments .....................36 At a glance
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Exterior view
20 Exterior viewAt a glance
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Exterior view
21Function Page
1 Luggage compartment/
boot Opening and closing 70
Spare wheel 254
Vehicle tool kit 254
Vehicle battery 329
2 Rear lights
311
3 Rear window heating
175
4 Fuel filler flap
218
Fuel requirements 219
5 Opening and closing the
doors 66
6 Demisting the windscreen
174
Cleaning the windows 246
7
Sliding/tilting sunroof* 180
Panorama sliding sunroof*
183 Function Page
8 Exterior mirrors
91
Parking aid* 92
9 Windscreen wipers, opera-
tion
105
Cleaning the wiper blades 246
Replacing the wiper blades 315
a Opening the bonnet
222
Engine oil 223
Coolant 225
b Front lights
311
c Fitting the front towing eye
337
d Tyres and wheels
227
Checking the tyre pressure 229
Flat tyre, fitting the spare
wheel
317
e Fitting the rear towing eye
337 At a glance
* optional
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