Driving abroadMercedes-Benz Service .................243
Symmetrical low beam ..................102
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............150
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
Electronic brake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 62
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 63
Important safety information ...........61
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 151
Display message ............................ 194
PARKTRONIC ................................. 154
Rear view camera .......................... 157
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................137
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 130
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving .......................145
Driving abroad ............................... 102
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on flooded roads ................148
Driving on sand .............................. 150
Driving on wet roads ......................148
Driving over obstacles ...................150
Exhaust check ............................... 146
Fuel ................................................ 145
General .......................................... 145
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy road surfaces ........................... 149
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 147
Off-road driving .............................. 149
Pedals ............................................ 145
Snow chains .................................. 272
Symmetrical low beam ..................102
Tire ruts ......................................... 150
Towing a trailer .............................. 159Traveling uphill ............................... 150
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 173
DVD-Video (on-board computer) ...... 173
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................177
Function/notes ................................ 96
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 97
Function/notes ................................ 96
Switching on/off ........................... 177
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 182
Function/notes ................................ 64
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 77
Vehicle ............................................. 77
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 252
Stowing .......................................... 253
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 82
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 206
Display message ............................ 191
Emergency starting ........................266
Engine number ............................... 302
Irregular running ............................ 134
Starting problems ..........................134
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Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 132
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............132
Switching off .................................. 143
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................134
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 239
Additives ........................................ 306
Checking the oil level ..................... 239
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 239
Display message ............................ 193
Filling capacity ............................... 304
Notes about oil grades ................... 305
Notes on oil level/consumption ....239
Viscosity ........................................ 306
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................63
Display message ............................ 180
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 63
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety information ...........62
Trailer stabilization ........................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 203
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Exhaust check ................................... 146
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 247
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Folding in/out (automatically) .........98
Folding in/out (electrically) .............98
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 178
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....99
Setting ............................................. 98
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position ............. 99F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 252
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 254
Preparing the vehicle .....................253
Raising the vehicle .........................255
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 236
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 214
Fording On flooded roads ........................... 148
Frequencies
Garage door opener .......................235
Front fog lamps ................................. 104
Display message ............................ 190
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 305
Consumption statistics ..................170
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 170
Displaying the range ......................170
Driving tips .................................... 145
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................304
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 304
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Refueling ........................................ 141
Specifications ................................ 305
Tank content/reserve fuel .............304
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 141
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 170
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 304
Problem (malfunction) ...................143
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 252Index9
FusesAllocation chart ............................. 267
Before changing ............................. 267
Dashboard fuse box .......................267
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 268
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 267
Important safety notes ..................266
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................234
Frequencies ................................... 235
Notes ............................................. 231
Opening/closing the garage door ..233
Programming the remote control ...232
Gasoline ............................................. 141
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 248
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 300
Glove box ........................................... 213
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 292
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 105
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 307
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....241
Cleaning system (function) ............105
Fogging up ..................................... 106
Removing/installing the cover .......110
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 93
Adjusting (electrically) .....................93
Adjusting (manually) ........................93
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 93
Installing/removing (rear) ................94
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 189
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Hill start assist .................................. 133
Hood Closing ........................................... 239
Display message ............................ 197
Opening ......................................... 238
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 175
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................107
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 177
Emergency lighting ........................108
Manual control ............................... 108
Overview ........................................ 107
Reading lamp ................................. 107
see Interior lighting
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 252
Using ............................................. 255
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 262
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Useful information ............................252
Where will I find...? ...........................252
Flat tire .............................................. 253
Battery ............................................... 259
Jump-starting .................................... 262
Towing and tow-starting ..................264
Fuses .................................................. 266251Breakdown assistance
Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 23).
Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
XOpen the tailgate.XRemove first-aid kit : from the parcel net.
i
Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
contents.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
XTo remove the cargo compartment
stowage tray/cover: lift up the floor of the
cargo compartment ( Y page 219).XRemove stowage tray : in the direction of
the arrow.XRemove cover ; in the direction of the
arrow.=Lug wrench?Towing eyeAJackBFuse allocation chartCWheel boltsDOne pair of glovesERatchet wrenchFTire inflation compressorGValve extractorHFolding wheel chock
Collapsible spare wheel
Removing the collapsible spare wheel
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
XLift the trunk floor up ( Y page 219).252Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance
XWhen the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.XShift the automatic transmission to
position N.XRelease the brake pedal.XRelease the parking brake.
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or
transporter if you wish to transport it.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XShift the automatic transmission to
position N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.XMove the selector lever to P.XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey
from the ignition lock.XSecure the vehicle.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with either the front or the rear axle raised,
as doing so will damage the transmission.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it
transported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system
If the battery is defective, the automatic
transmission will be locked in position P. To
shift the automatic transmission to position
N , you must provide power to the vehicle's
electrical system in the same way as when
jump-starting ( Y page 262).
Have the vehicle transported on a transporter
or trailer.
Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
! Pull away smoothly, slowly, and in a
straight line when pulling out a vehicle that
has become stuck. Excessive tractive
power could damage the vehicles.
If the drive wheels have become stuck in
loose or muddy ground, pull the vehicle out
with extreme caution, particularly if it is
laden.
Never attempt to recover a stuck vehicle with
a trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck.
Tow-starting (emergency starting)
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
Fuses
Important safety notes
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
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
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determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart. An authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be happy to
advise you.
i If a fuse has blown, contact a breakdown
service or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
XPark the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R fuse box on the driver's side of the
dashboard
R fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R fuse box in the stowage well under the
trunk floor on the right-hand side of the
vehicle, when viewed in the direction of
travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit ( Y page 252) in the stowage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.XTo open: pull out cover : slightly at the
bottom in the direction of arrow =.XPull cover : outwards in the direction of
arrow ; and remove it.XTo close: clip in cover : on the front of
the dashboard.XFold cover : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.GWARNING
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
switched off and that the SmartKey is
removed from the ignition lock before you
open the cover of the fuse box. Otherwise, the
windshield wipers and the wiper rods above
the cover could be set in motion. This could
lead to you or others being injured by the
wiper rods.
XOpen the hood ( Y page 238).Fuses267Breakdown assistanceZ
XRemove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.XTake lines ; from the guides.XTo open: open clamps :.XRemove the fuse box cover forwards.
!
Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
XTo close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.XInsert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.XFold down the cover and close clamps :.XSecure lines ; in the guides.
!
The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XClose the hood ( Y page 239).
Fuse box in the cargo compartment
XOpen the tailgate.XTo open: lift up trunk floor ;
( Y page 219).XRemove stowage compartment :.XOpen cover = of fuse box downwards.268FusesBreakdown assistance