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Type identification plate
see vehicle identification plate . . .396
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298
Calling up (on-board computer) . .300
Display message . . . . . . . . . .327, 348
Tyre pressure loss warning system
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n.. . . . . . . . . . .297
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Technical data . . . . . . . .403, 404, 406
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298 U
Unladen weight see Technical data
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .366
From the inside (central unlocking
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Up (display message) . . . . . . . . . . ..220 V
Variable Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . ..243
Vehicle Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .366
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
Leaving parked up . . . . . . . . . . . . .365
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382
Vehicle dimensions see Technical data
Vehicle electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . ..394
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .396
Vehicle identification plate . . . . . ..396
Vehicle level Adjusting (Active Body Control )...2 48
Display messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
Setting (AIRMATIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315 Vehicle weights
see Technical data
Video
AUX mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
DVD mod e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Video DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Fast forward/rewind . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Operation (COMAND) . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Pause function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Selecting a film/titl e.. . . . . . . . . ..86
Selecting a mediu m.. . . . . . . . . . . .86
Selecting a scene/chapter . . . . . . .86
Setting the languag e.. . . . . . . . . ..88
Stop function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Video game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Volume
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 W
Warning and indicator lamps . . . . ..351
ABS (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
Blind Spot Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .350
Distronic Plus (red ).. . . . . . . . . ..351
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50, 353
ESP ®
OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353
LIM (cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . .228
LIM (Distronic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
LIM (Distronic Plus) . . . . . . . . . . . .236
LIM (variable Speedtronic) . . . . . . .243
Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . .354
Warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Washer fluid Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . ..295
Wearing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . ..191
Wheel bolts Tightening torqu e.. . . . . . . . . . . . .381
Wheel chock
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Wheels
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Interchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302
Technical data . . . . . . . .403, 404, 406 Index
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Protection of the environment
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-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.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R make sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
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 with the vehicle
stationary. R
drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2
/ 3of 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. Operating safety
Safety notes
G
Risk of accident and injury
Always have work on the vehicle carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop. In particu-
lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-rela-
ted systems as well as maintenance work
must be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. The workshop must have the nec-
essary specialist knowledge and tools to carry Introduction
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R
only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to its rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions correctly, never place objects (such as
a cushion) under the child restraint system.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion. An
incorrectly fitted child restraint system can-
not perform its intended protective function
in the event of an accident, and could lead to
injuries.
i The windowbag, the sidebag and the belt
tensioner on the front-passenger side are
still active even if the front-passenger front
airbag is disabled by the automatic child-
seat recognition on the front-passenger
seat. G
Risk of injury
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This could lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp
to light up without there being a child seat
with automatic child seat recognition fitted.
This means that the front-passenger front air-
bag does not deploy during an accident. It is
also possible that the 4PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF warning lamp will not light up briefly
if you turn the key in the ignition lock to posi-
tion 2.
Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight categories and ages Group 0: up to 10 kg
up to approximately
9 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg
up to approximately
18 months
Child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat
As recommended
2 As recommended
2 Child restraint system on the
left-hand and right-hand rear
seats
Universal or as recommen-
ded Universal or as recommen-
ded
2
Only use child restraint systems with automatic child seat recognition. Occupant safety
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Weight categories and ages Group I: 9 to 18 kg
between approximately
8 months and 4 years Group II/III: 15 to 36 kg
between approximately
3½ and 12 years
Child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat
Universal
3
or as recommen-
ded Universal
3
or as recom-
mended Child restraint system on the
left-hand and right-hand rear
seats
Universal or as recommen-
ded Universal or as recommen-
ded
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label. Example of an approval label on the child restraint
system
Recommended child restraint systems Weight categories and ages Group 0: up to 10 kg
up to approximately
9 months Group 0+: up to 13 kg
up to approximately
18 months
Manufacturer
Britax-Römer Britax-Römer
Type
BABY SAFE PLUS BABY SAFE PLUS
Approval number
E1 03 301146 E1 03 301146
Daimler order number
A 000 970 10 00 A 000 970 10 00
Automatic child seat recognition
Yes Yes
3
Move the front-passenger seat to its rearmost and uppermost position. Move the head restraints to their
highest position. 46
Occupant safetySafety
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Weight categories and ages Group I: 9 to 18 kg
between approx-
imately 8 months and
4 years Group II/III: 15 to
36 kg
between approx-
imately 3½ and
12 years
Manufacturer
Britax-Römer Britax-Römer
Type
DUO PLUS KID
Approval number
E1 03 301133 E1 03 301148
Daimler order number
A 000 970 11 00 A 000 970 12 00
Automatic child seat recognition
Yes Yes
Daimler order number
A 000 970 16 00 A 000 970 17 00
Automatic child seat recognition
No
4 No
4 ISOFIX child seat securing system in
the rear compartment
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two child
restraint systems are fitted on the left and
right rear seats. G
Risk of injury
A child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system using a lap-shoulder belt. G
Risk of injury
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of a sudden change of
direction, heavy braking or an accident. This
may lead to serious or even fatal injuries. For this reason, when fitting a child restraint sys-
tem, observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the correct use of the child
restraint system.
On the rear seats, only use child restraint sys-
tems with an ISOFIX child seat securing sys-
tem which have been recommended for use
in Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
An incorrectly fitted child restraint system
could come loose and seriously or even fatally
injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
When fitting the child restraint system, make
sure that it is engaged in the securing rings
on both sides.
G
Risk of injury
Please note that if child restraint systems, or
their retaining systems, are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This could result in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to the secured child in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change
in direction.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
4 On child restraint systems without automatic child seat recognition, move the front-passenger seat to its
rearmost and highest position. Move the head restraints to their highest position. Occupant safety
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R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise,
the drinks could spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
Otherwise, you may scald yourself.
Cup holder* in front of the armrest X
To open: press marking :at the front.
i You can remove the cup holder to clean
it. Clean the cup holder with clean, luke-
warm water only.
X To remove: pull the cup holder upwards by
silver handle ;in the direction of the
arrow.
X To insert: slide the cup holder downwards
until it engages. Observe the installation
position indicated by "Front". Cup holder in the rear seat armrest X
To open: press the front of cup holder :. Luggage net in the front-passenger
footwell
G
Risk of injury
Only place lightweight items in the luggage
net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of
an accident, the luggage net will not secure
the transported goods. Skibag*
G
Risk of injury
The skibag is designed to carry up to four pairs
of skis. Do not use the skibag to carry any
other type of load.
The skibag must always be secured when
laden. Otherwise, injuries could be caused by
it in the event of an accident. 278
Loading and stowingControls
* optional
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If you tow or tow-start another vehicle, its
weight must not exceed the maximum per-
missible gross vehicle weight of your vehicle. G
Risk of accident
The vehicle is braked when Hold or Distronic
Plus* is activated. Therefore, deactivate
HOLD and Distronic Plus if the vehicle is to be
towed.
It is better to have the vehicle transported
than to have it towed.
When towing, observe the legal requirements
in all countries concerned.
! Make sure that the electric parking brake
is released. If the electric parking brake is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! When towing, pull away slowly and with-
out jerking. If the tractive power is too high,
the vehicles could be damaged.
! Do not use the towing eye for recovery,
as this could damage the vehicle. If in
doubt, recover the vehicle with a crane.
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
For towing distances over 50 km, the entire
vehicle must be lifted up and transported.
! On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, use the
key instead of the Start/Stop button. Turn
the key to position 2in the ignition lock and
set the automatic transmission to N. Then
turn the key back to 0and leave it in the
ignition lock.
! Only secure the tow cable or towing bar
to the towing eyes. You could otherwise
damage the vehicle. R
Tow-starting the vehicle is not permitted.
R Vehicles with 4MATIC* must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised.
R If the engine does not start, try jump-start-
ing it (Y page 384).
R If it is not possible to jump-start the vehicle,
have it towed to the nearest qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
R If the vehicle has suffered transmission
damage, only tow it with the propeller shaft
disconnected.
R The automatic transmission DIRECT
SELECT lever must be in the Nposition
when towing the vehicle.
R The ignition must be switched off if you are
towing the vehicle with the front/rear axle
raised. Otherwise, intervention by ESP ®
could damage the brake system.
R Before towing the vehicle, make sure that
the battery is connected and charged. Oth-
erwise:
- you cannot switch on the ignition.
- you cannot move the DIRECT SELECT
lever to N.
- you have no support when braking.
R On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, use the key
instead of the Start/Stop button
(Y page 182).
i Switch off the automatic locking feature
before the vehicle is towed (Y page 167).
Otherwise, you could be locked out when
pushing or towing the vehicle. Towing and tow-starting
387Practical advice
* optional
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approved wavebands, maximum output
and aerial positions on the vehicle.
Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number
The vehicle identification plate is located on
the side of the door frame on the right-hand
side. X
Open the right-hand door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.Vehicle identification plate illustration
:
Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer
= EU type approval number
? Vehicle identification number (VIN)
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
B Maximum permissible front axle load C
Maximum permissible rear axle load
D Paint code Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to the information on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is located in the rear behind the
armrest. X
Fold down the armrest in the rear.
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 1is
under a cover in the armrest. Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Service products are:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and which are listed in the 396
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data
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