Contents
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 489
Front wiper blades ....................... 489
Rear wiper blade .......................... 490
Flat tire .............................................. 492
Preparing the vehicle.................... 492
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 493
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel engine only) ............................ 502
Battery ............................................... 503
Disconnecting, removing,
reinstalling and reconnecting
the battery.................................... 505
Charging the battery .................... 510
Jump starting ..................................... 511
Towing the vehicle ............................. 513
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 515
Stranded vehicle .......................... 517
Fuses ................................................. 518
Fuse box in engine compartment . 519
Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 519
Fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 520
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 520
Technical data................................. 521
Parts service ...................................... 522
Warranty coverage............................. 523
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 523
Identification labels ........................... 524
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 526
R 320 CDI 4MATIC ....................... 526
R 350, R 350 4MATIC,
R 550 4MATIC .............................. 526
Engine................................................ 527
Rims and tires.................................... 529
Same size tires ............................. 530
Spare wheel ................................. 532
Electrical system ............................... 533
Main Dimensions ............................... 534
Weights.............................................. 535Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 536
Capacities .................................... 536
Engine oils ................................... 538
Engine oil additives ...................... 538
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 538
Brake fluid.................................... 539
Premium unleaded gasoline
(gasoline engine).......................... 539
Fuel requirements ........................ 540
Gasoline additives
(gasoline engine).......................... 540
Coolants ...................................... 541
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 544
Index................................................. 545
413 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking / locking 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
518 Practical hints
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and
systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
A fuse chart explains the fuse allocation
and fuse amperages. It is located in the
cargo compartment with the vehicle tool
kit (
page 469).
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:
on the passenger side of the engine
compartment (
page 519)
in the cargo compartment
(
page 519)
in the passenger compartment
(
page 520)Before replacing fuses:
Apply the parking brake (page 65).
Make sure automatic transmission is
set to position P (
page 192).
The gear position indicator in the
multifunction display should be on
P.
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Turn off the engine (page 66).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door (this puts
the starter switch to position0,
same as with the SmartKey re-
moved from starter switch). The
driver’s door can then be closed
again.
Warning!G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than
approved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center
iA blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.
519 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The main fuse box is located on the pas-
senger side of the engine compartment.
Open the hood (page 356).
1Clamp
2Main fuse box cover
Release clamp1.
Lift fuse box cover2 up.
Install fuse box cover in reverse order.
Close the hood after checking or re-
placing fuses (
page 358).
Fuse box in cargo compartment
The fuse box is located under the cargo
compartment cover on the right-hand side
of the spare wheel well.
Open the tailgate (page 119).
Lift the cargo compartment cover
(
page 467).
Secure cargo compartment cover with
securing hook (
page 468).
1Cover
Fold cover1 to the left as indicated by
the arrow.
!The fuse box cover must be installed
properly to prevent moisture and/or dirt from
entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse
operation.
520 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located behind a cover in
the dashboard on the passenger side.
Open the front passenger door.
1CoverOpening:
Pull cover1 in direction of arrow.
Closing:
Clip upper end of cover1 into open-
ing.
Push on lower end of cover1 until it
engages.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine cannot be turned off as de-
scribed in the “Getting started” section
(
page 66), do the following:
Take the fuse chart from the vehicle
tool kit (
page 467).
Open the fuse box in the engine com-
partment (
page 519).
Remove fuse 120.
Find its location in the fuse chart.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw-
driver to open fuse box cover 1, as this could
damage it.
iR 550 4MATIC: Remove fuse 114 to
shut-down the engine. Find its location in the
fuse chart.
550 Index
Drinking and driving 339
Driving 50
Abroad 348
Hydroplaning 344
In winter 346, 398
Instructions 50, 339
Problems 62
Safety systems 99
Systems 257
Through standing water 347
With Distronic* 273
Driving off 56
Driving safety systems
ABS 99
BAS 101
EBP 105
ESP
®101
ETS/4-ETS 103
Driving systems 257
AIRMATIC* 276
Cruise control 257
Distronic* (Canada only) 262
Parktronic* 281
Rear view camera* 285
Driving tips 197
Kickdown 197E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 128
Control system 184
EBP 105
Indicator and warning lamps 416
Electric air pump 499
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 533
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic Traction System see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency calls
Tele Aid* 323
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 511
First aid kit 467
Flat tire 492
Fuses 518
Hazard warning flasher 150
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 414–422
Roadside Assistance 12, 325
Towing the vehicle 513Emergency operation
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 474
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 328
Tailgate, Opening from the
inside 120
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 202
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 350
Information label 525
System warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 526
Break-in recommendations 338
Cleaning 405
Compartment 356
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 417
Maximum engine speed 155, 527
Number 525
Starting 53
Tachometer 29, 155
Technical data 527
Turning off 66
552 Index
Fuel 352, 537, 539
Additives 540
Capacities, Fuel tank 537
Consumption statistics 185
Filling the tank 352
Fuel filler flap and cap 352
Fuel gauge 29
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 424
Premium unleaded
gasoline 352, 539, 540
Requirements, Octane rating 540
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 452
Fuel filler flap 352
Locking/unlocking 352
Opening 352
Opening in an emergency 475
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 536Fuses 518
Fuse box, Cargo compartment 519
Fuse box, Engine compartment 519
Fuse box, Passenger
compartment 520
Fuse chart 467, 518
Fuse extractor 467, 518
Replacing 518
Spare fuses 467, 518
G
Garage door opener 329
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 394
Gear range
Automatic transmission 199
Limiting 199
Shifting into optimal 202Gear selector lever 25, 53, 190
Gearshift pattern 53, 190
Message in the display 437
Messages in the multifunction
display 437
Position 193
Shifting procedure 193
Transmission position 194
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey
Glove box 304
Good visibility 203
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GTW 394
GVW 394
GVWR 394
561 Index
Seats 128
Adjusting 43
Easy entry/exit feature 128
Heating* 139
Memory function* 141
Multicontour seat* 132
Ventilation* 140
Securing cargo 290
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
Lamps in the instrument cluster 414
OCS 82
Tele Aid* 323
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator message 402
Service life
Tires 364
Vehicle battery 503
Service, Parts 522
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance SystemSettings
AIRMATIC* 276
Clock 176
Comfort functions* 183
Control system menus 160, 162
Control system
submenus 161, 163, 171
Date 176
Distance warning function* 185
Factory, SmartKey 112
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 116
Individual, Vehicle 170
Instrument cluster 174
Language, multifunction display 175
Lighting 177
Memory function* 141
Resetting all, Control system 171
Selective, SmartKey 112
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 176
Vehicle level control* 277Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 200
Shifting, Automatic transmission 190
Side impact air bags 76
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 407
Messages in the multifunction
display 458
Replacing bulbs 480, 481
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 395
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Snow chains 399
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare fuses 467
Spare wheel 471, 532
Inflating 499
Mounting 493
Wheel bolts 467, 498
Speed settings
Cruise control 261
Distronic* (Canada only) 268
Speedometer 27
Spinning see Tires, Direction of rotation