ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Express operation
Power windows ................................ 84
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................128
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 74
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 72
Parking position ............................... 73
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 24
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Fastening the seat belts ..................... 41
First aid kit ......................................... 200
Flat tire ............................................... 239
Lowering the vehicle ......................242
Mounting the spare wheel .............240
Preparing the vehicle .....................240
Spare wheel ........................... 239, 259
Floormats ........................................... 147
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........260
Brake fluid ..................................... 261
Capacities ...................................... 260
Engine coolant ............................... 261
Engine oil ....................................... 260
Power steering fluid .......................260
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 261
Fog lamps ............................................. 76
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 215, 217
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 260
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 35
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ............................. 37, 227
Fuel ..................................................... 150
Additives ........................................ 263
Capacity, fuel tank .........................261
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................181
Fuel consumption statistics ...........112
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................151
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 26, 224
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........262
Refueling ........................................ 150
Requirements ................................ 263
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 151
Opening manually ..........................230
Fuel gauge ............................................ 26
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 260
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 261
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................151
Refueling ........................................ 150
Fuses .................................................. 249
G
Garage door opener .......................... 143
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 178
Gear range ........................................... 92
Indicator .......................................... 92
Limiting ............................................ 92
Shifting into optimal ........................93
Transfer case ................................... 93
Gear selector lever .............................. 89
Cleaning ......................................... 196
Gearshift pattern ............................. 89
Lock ........................................... 86, 90
Shifting procedure ...........................90
Transmission position indicator .......90
Transmission positions ....................90
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 132
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Trailer Weight
see GTW
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) .............. 178
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Vehicle equipment ............................200
Where will I find ...? ..........................200
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .......................203
What to do if … ..................................219
Unlocking/locking manually ...........228
Opening/closing manually ..............231
Brush guard (USA only) ....................232
Replacing SmartKey batteries .........232
Replacing bulbs .................................233
Replacing wiper blades ....................238
Flat tire ..............................................239
Battery ...............................................243
Jump starting ....................................244
Towing the vehicle ............................246
Fuses ..................................................249
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In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle can
only be towed with a wheel lift or a dolly
placed under its front wheels.
Stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be
done with the greatest of care, especially if
the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Note the following when freeing a stranded
vehicle:
RAvoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or
diagonally, since it could result in damage
to the chassis alignment.
RNever try to free a vehicle that is still
coupled to a trailer.
RIf possible, a vehicle equipped with a trailer
hitch receiver should be pulled backward in
its own previously made tracks.
Fuses
Introduction
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.
GWarning!
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 Center.
A blown fuse must be replaced by an
appropriate 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 Center will be glad
to advise you on this subject.
iIn case of a blown fuse contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the
cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the
passenger compartment. The fuse chart
explains the fuse allocation and fuse
amperages.
Before replacing fuses
XEngage the parking brake.XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XTurn off the engine.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment
Fuse box in dashbord
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XOpen the driver’s door.XOpening: Remove cover : in direction of
the arrows.
Fuse box in front passenger footwell
XOpen the front passenger door.XOpening: Unscrew mounting screws :.XRemove cover ; in direction of the arrow.XUnscrew mounting screws =.XRemove cover ? in direction of the arrows.iTo make changing the fuses easier, fuse
box A can be folded down slightly.
XUnscrew mounting screws B.XFold fuse box A downward in direction of
the arrow.
Fuse box in middle tunnel
Removing front end stops
GWarning!
Do not drive the vehicle when the front end
stops are not correctly installed. Failure to
reinstall stops as indicated may result in
serious injury in certain frontal crashes.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied. Comply with information
on occupant safety section.
Front end stop on the right seat rail, left seat raillaterally reversed
:Front end stop;SpacingXOpen the front passenger door.XRemove both front end stops : of the
front passenger seat tracks using a
screwdriver.
XMove front passenger seat fully forward.
! When reinstalling front passenger seat
track stops, place end stops in correct
position. For your safety, maintain proper
spacing.
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Opening fuse boxXUnscrew mounting screws :.XRemove cover ; in direction of the arrow.
Fuse box in battery box
The battery box is located under a cover in
the rear footwell.
Replacement of fuses can only be performed
at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
! A fuse box cover must be properly
positioned as described. Otherwise,
moisture or dirt could enter a fuse box and
possibly impair fuse operation.
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