2011 MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS SUV Owners Manual

Tyres
Summe
rtyres Light
-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3
BA 255/55
R181 05 V 8.
0Jx18H2ET56 # # #
BA 255/50 R1
9103 W 8.0
Jx19H2ET56 # # #
BA
255/50 R1
9103 W 26 8.5
Jx19H2ET59 # # #
BA
255/50 R1
9103 WM OExtended 27 8.
0Jx 19 H2 ET 56 # # #
BA
255/50
R19 103 WMOExtended 26
,27 8.5
Jx19H2ET59 # # #
BA
265/45 R2
0104 Y 26 9.0
Jx20H2ET57 # # #
BA
265/45 R2
0104 YM OExtended 26
,27 9.0
Jx20H2ET57 # # #
BA
265/40 R2
1105 YXL 26, 28 9.0
Jx21H2ET53 # # #
All-weather tyres Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3
BA 235/65 R17 104
HM+S 7.5
Jx17H2ET53 #
— —
BA 235/65 R1
7104 VM +S 7.5
Jx17H2ET53 — — #
Winter tyres
29 Light-alloy wheels V1 V2 V3
BA 235/65 R1
7104 HM +Si 7.5
Jx17H2ET53 #
— #
BA 255/55 R1
8105 HM +Si 8.0
Jx18H2ET56 # # #
BA 255/50 R1
9107 HXLM +Si 8.0
Jx19H2ET56 # # #
BA
255/50 R1
9107 HXLM +Si 26 8.5
Jx19H2ET59 # # #
BA 255/50 R1
9107 HXL
M+Si MOExtended 27 8.0
Jx19H2ET56 # # #
BA 255/50 R1
9107 HXL
M+Si MOExtended 26
,27 8.5
Jx19H2ET59 # # #
26
Use of sno wchains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
27 MOExtended tyres (tyre swith run-flat charac teristics) onl yincombination with an activa tedt yre pressure
loss warning syste mortyre pressure monitor.
28 Observe the notes on "large tires" in the "Wheel/tyre combinations" chapter.
29 Not available from the factory. 366
Wheel and tyr
ecombinationsWheels and tyres

"Minispare
"emergenc yspare wheel 26 Tyres Wheels V1 V2 V3
T1
55/90 R18 113 M
Tyre pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi) 4.0
Bx18H2ET40 # # #
Your vehicle may be equipped with TIREFIT,
a"Minispare" emergenc yspare wheel, depending
on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted.
i The specified tyr epressure is printe dinyellow on the emergency spare wheel.
26 Use of snow chains not permitted. Observ ethe notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tyr
ecombinations
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Usefu
linfor mation ............................ 370
Notes on the technical data .............370
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........370
Vehicle electronics ...........................371
Vehicle identification pla tes............ 372
Service products and capacities .....373
Vehicle da ta...................................... 377
Tailgate opening dimensions ...........378
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 378
24-GHz radar sensor system (coun-
tr yo verview) ..................................... 380 369Technical
data

Usefu
linfor mati on
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviation sare possible .Please
not ethat your vehicle ma ynot be equipped
with all featur es described. This also
applies to safety-releva ntsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 24).Note
sont hetechnical data
You can fin dtechnica ldatao nthe Internet at:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com
i The technical dat awas determined in
accordance wit hECDirectives. All data
applies to th evehicle's standard equip-
ment. Therefore, th edatam ay differ for
vehicles wit hoptional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes- BenzService Centre. Genuine Mercedes-Ben
zparts
Mercedes-Ben ztests genuin eparts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes -Benz is
unabl etoe valuat eother parts. Mercedes-
Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Ben zvehi-
cles, even if they have been independently or
officially approved.
In Germany and some other coun tries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet this requirement .The use of non- approved parts ma
yinvalidat ethe vehicle's
general operating permit. This is the case if:
R they cause achange of the vehicle type
from that for whic hthe vehicle' sgeneral
operating permit was granted.
R other road users could be endangered.
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected. G
WARNING
Drivin gsafety may be impaired if non-
approved parts, tyres and wheels or safety-
relevant accessories are used.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant systems, e.g. the brake system. This
could cause you to lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
For this reason, Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or
parts of equal quality. Only use tyres, wheels
and accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
! Airbags and sea tbelt tensioners, as well
as control unit sand sensors for these
restraint systems may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R doo rpillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carr yout
repairs or welding .You coul dimpair the
operating efficie ncyoft he restraint sys-
tems.
Hav eaftermarket accessories installe dat
aq ualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes -Benz Ser vice Centre for thi spur-
pose. 370
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Environmenta
lnote
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and part swhicha re of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applie sasfor new par ts.
Always spe cify the vehicle identificatio nnum-
ber (VIN )(Y page 372) and th eengine num-
ber (Y page373)w hen orderi nggenuine
Mercedes-Ben zparts. Vehicle electronics
Tampering with th
eengine electron-
ics G
WA
RNING
Only have work on the engin eelectronics and
related component scarried out at aqualified
specialist workshop which has the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to carry out
the work required .Mercedes-Ben zrecom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Ben zService
Centr efor this purpose. In particular ,work
relevant to safet yoronsafety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop .Otherwise, the vehicle's
roadworthiness could be affected.
! Only have maintenanc ework on the
engin eelectronics and its associated parts,
such as control units, sensor sand connec-
tor leads, carried out at aqualified special-
ist workshop, e.g. aMercedes-Benz Ser vice
Centre. Vehicle compo nentsm ay other-
wise wear mor equickly and the vehicle's
operatin gpermit may be invalidated. Retrofitting of two-way radios and
mobile phones (RF transmitters)
Use th eTechnical Specification
ISO/TS 21609 30
implementation regulation
when retrofitting RF (radi ofrequency) trans-
mitters. If your vehicle has fittings for two-way radio
equipment, use th
epower supply or aerial
connection sintended for use with the basic
wiring. Be sure to obser vethe manufacturer's
additional instructions when installing the fit-
tings.
! Hav eaftermarket radi ofrequency trans-
mittin gequipmen tinstalled at aquali fied
sp ec ialist worksho p. Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you use aMercedes-Benz
Ser vice Centre for thi spurpose.
The transmission output at the aerial base
must not exceed the maximum values below. Waveband Maximum trans-
mission output
(PEAK)
Short wave
(f
<54M Hz) 100 W
4mw
aveband 30 W
2mw
aveband 50 W
Trunked radio/Tetra 35 W
70 cm waveband 35 W
GSM 900/AMPS 10 W
GSM 1800 10 W
UMTS 10 W
The following aerial positions may be used if
RF transmitters have been properly installed:
30 ISO/TS 216 09–Technical Specification for Road Vehicles (EMC) guidelines for installation of aftermarket
radio frequenc ytransmitting equipment. Vehicle electronics
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Rear roof area
; Rear wing 31 G
WAR
NING
Incorrec tretrofitting of RF transmitters can
cause the vehicle electronics to malfunction.
The vehicle's operating safet yand thus your
own safety are impaired.
Have aftermarket radio frequenc ytransmit-
tin ge quipmen tinstalled at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop .Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Benz Ser vice
Centre for thi spurpose. G
WARNING
Incorrec tretrofitting of RF tra nsmitters can
lead to increase delectromagnetic radiation in
the vehicle interior. Using an exterior aerial
takes into account curren tscientific discus-
sions relating to the possible health hazards
that may result from electromagnetic fields.
Have aftermarket radio frequenc ytransmit-
tin ge quipmen tinstalled at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop .Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you use aMercedes-Benz Ser vice
Centre for thi spurpose.
Deviations with respect to aerial locations,
output and frequencies must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
There is no restriction for aerial positions in
the outer area of the vehicle for thes ewave-
bands: trunked radio/Tetra, 70 cm wave-
band, GSM 900/AMPS, GSM 180 0and
UMTS. Legal provisions for fittings must be
observed.
RF transmitters with amaximum transmis-
sion output of 100 mW (PEAK )may be used
in the vehicle without restrictions.
! The operating permit may be invalidated
if the instructions for installation and use of
RF transmitters are not observed, e.g.
approved wavebands, maximum output
and aerial positions on the vehicle. Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plat
ewith vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number X
Open the fron tright-han ddoor.
You will see vehicle identifi cation plate :. Vehicle identification plate (example)
:
Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer
= EU type approval number
31 Recommended installation position: on the side which face sthe centr eofthe road. 372
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Vehicl eidentification number (VIN)
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
B Gross combination mass
C Maximum permissible front axle load
D Maximum permissible rear axle load
E Paint code Vehicle identification number (VIN)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body. It is located in the lower part of the
right-han dA-pillar. X
Ope nthe front right-hand door.
X Open cover :in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
You will see the vehicle identification num-
ber (VIN). Engine number
The engin enumber is stamped into the crank-
case. More information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment
(AdBlue ®
)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washe rfluid
Vehicle component sand thei rrespective
lubricants must match. Mercedes-Ben zrec-
ommends that you use products that have
been tested and specially approved by
Mercedes-Ben z.These product sare listed in
this Mercedes-Be nzOwner's Manual in the
relevant section.
You can recognise service product sapproved
by Mercedes-Ben zbythe fol lowinginscrip-
tion on the cont ainers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approva l(e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designation sorrecommendations
relat etoal evel of qualit yoras pecification in
accordance wit hanMBSheet number (such
as MB 229.5). They hav enot necessaril ybeen
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Ser vice Centre. G
WARNING
Whe nhandling, storing and disposing of any
servic eproducts, please observe th erelevant
regulations, as you could otherwise endanger
yourself and others.
Keep servic eproducts awa yfrom children.
To protect your health ,donot allow service
products to com einto contact with your eyes
or ope nwounds. See adoctor immediately if
any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
men tally-responsible manner. Service products and capacities
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