Setting the air vents
......................141
Setting the climate mode .............. .132
Setting the temperature ................132
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 135
Switching on/off ........................... 131
Switching residual heat on/off ......136
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 135
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 134
THERMATIC automatic climate
control (2-zone) ............................. 129
THERMOTRONIC (3-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................130
Clock
Setting (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Coat hooks ......................................... 303
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................113
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lights
Consumption statistics
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........230
On-board computer (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Convenience closing feature ..............90
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 136
Convenience opening feature ............90
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................316
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............267
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................264
Important safety notes ..................371
Temperature gauge (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........227 Temperature gauge (4-button
multifunction steering wheel)
........224
Warning lamp ................................. 292
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 121
Cornering light function
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............260
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................257
Function/notes ............................. 115
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 118
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................174
Deactivating ................................... 175
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............275
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................270
Driving system ............................... 173
Important safety notes ..................173
LIM indicator lamp .........................174
Selecting ........................................ 174
Setting a speed .............................. 175
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .174
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 305
Important safety notes ..................305
Rear compartment .........................305 D
Dashboard lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Date
Setting (4-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 227
Daytime driving lamps
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter, 12-button multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 2398
Index
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..243
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating/deactivating (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..243
Crash-responsive ........................... 103
Function/notes ............................. 102
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message (12 button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............253
Function/notes ................................ 69
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distri-
bution)
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................248
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 166
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................150
General information .......................150
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............84
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 78
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Emergency spare wheel
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 336
Notes/data .................................... 359
Storage location ............................ 328
Stowing .......................................... 328 Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 88
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
ECO start/stop function ................150
Engine number ............................... 365
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Running irregularl y......................... 153
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the key ....148
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............149
Stopping ........................................ 164
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 345
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 291
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 363
Problem (fault) ............................... 153
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 370
Checking the oil level ..................... 315
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 315
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............268
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................265
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Notes about oil grades ................... 369
Notes on oil level/consumption ....315
Topping up ..................................... 316
Viscosity ........................................ 370
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......25
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) Deactivating/activating ...................68
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............252
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety guidelines .............67
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 288
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 68 Index
11
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 327
Using ............................................. 333
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................341 K
Key Changing the battery .......................79
Checking the battery .......................79
Convenience closing feature ............90
Convenience opening feature ..........90
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................281
Door central locking/unlocking .......76
Emergency key element ................... 78
Important safety notes ....................76
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming .............78
Positions (ignition lock) .................147
Problem (malfunction) .....................81
Starting the engine ........................148
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................90
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction display) ..........................283
Display message (4-button multi-
function display) ............................ 281
Locking ............................................ 77
Start/Stop button .......................... 147
Starting the engine ........................149
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
Key ................................................ 147
KEYLESS GO .................................. 147
Keys
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............283
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 158
Manual drive program ....................160
Kneebag ............................................... 46 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................238
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............273
Function/informatio n.................... 205
Lane package ..................................... 203
Lashing eyelets ................................. 299
Licence plate lighting Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............262
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................259
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the exte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 240
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off
(12-button multifunction steering
wheel) ............................................ 241
Active light function .......................114
Automatic headlamp mode ............111
Cornering light function .................115
Dipped-beam headlamps ...............111
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 112
Foglamps (extended range) ...........115
Hazard warning lamps ...................114
Headlamp flasher ........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 111
Main-beam headlamps ................... 113
Motorway mode ............................. 115
Off-road lights ................................ 115
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting brightness for display/
switches (on-board computer) .......239
Side lamps ..................................... 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 24014
Index
MP3
Operating ...................................... .233
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
Permanent display (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........239
Multi-function display
12-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 229N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............232
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........232
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Notes on running in a new vehicle ..146 O
Occupant safety Children in the vehicle .....................54
Important safety notes ....................42
Odometer
4-button multifunction steering
wheel ............................................. 226
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Off-road drive program .....................215
Off-road driving Checklist after driving off-road ......171
Checklist before driving off-road .... 171
General information .......................170
Important safety notes ..................170
Travelling uphill .............................. 172
Off-road lights ................................... .115
Off-road system 4MATIC .......................................... 213
DSR ............................................... 213Off-road ABS
.................................... 66
Off-road drive program ..................215
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 69
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
Light submenu ............................... 239
Operating the TV ............................ 234
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Assist menu ................................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu ..................243
Important safety notes ..................224
Instrument cluster submenu ..........238
Lights submenu ............................. 239
Menu overview .............................. 230
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operating ...................................... .228
Operating the video DVD ...............234
Range ............................................ 231
Service menu ................................. 238
Standard display submenu ............230
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 230
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)
Displaying service messages .........312
Display messages ..........................245
Heating submenu ........................... 242
Message memory .......................... 246
Vehicle submenu ........................... 241
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel)Set-
tings menu ......................................... 238
On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) sub-
menu
Factory setting ............................... 244
On-board computer (4-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel)
Important safety notes ..................224
Menu overview .............................. 226
Switching daytime driving lights
on/off ............................................ 22716
Index
Towing
Important safety notes ..................342
With the rear axle raised ................344
Towing a trailer
Active Blind Spot Assist .................210
Active Lane Keeping Assist .... 207, 213
Active Parking Assist .....................196
Lights display message (12-but-
ton multifunction steering wheel) ..260
Lights display message (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........257
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye ....................343
Removing the towing eye ...............344
With both axles on the ground .......344
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............345
Fitting the towing eye ....................343
Important safety notes ..................342
Removing the towing eye ...............344
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 221
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 205
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 321
Coupling up a trailer ......................220
Decoupling a trailer .......................220
Driving tips .................................... 215
ESP ®
................................................ 69
Fitting the ball coupling .................217
Important safety notes ..................215
Mounting dimensions ....................373
Parktroni c...................................... 191
Power supply ................................. 221
Removing the ball coupling ............220
Shift range ..................................... 158
Storing the ball coupling ................220
Trailer loads ................................... 374
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display .........156
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................156
Transporting the vehicle ..................345Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 173
Driving downhill ............................. 173
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility .............................................. .173
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .323
Trip computer On-board computer (12-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........230
On-board computer (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Trip meter
Displaying/resetting (4-button
multifunction steering wheel) ........226
Displaying (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................230
Resetting (12-button multifunc-
tion steering wheel) .......................232
Turn signal
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............261
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................258
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................120
Changing bulbs (rear) ....................121
Switching on/off ........................... 113
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....234
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 363
Installation ..................................... 363
Transmission output (maximum) .... 363
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Display message (12-button mul-
tifunction steering wheel) ..............277
Display message (4-button multi-
function steering wheel) ................276
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................331
Pressure loss warning ....................355
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................331
Recommended ............................... 353
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 351 22
Index
The original purchase contract documenta-
tion for your vehicle contains a list of all of the
systems in your vehicle.
Contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Owner's Manual and the Service Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
All work on the vehicle and, in particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. G
WARNING
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
switch off the engine when driving. Otherwise,
the safety systems of your vehicle may not
function correctly and as a result will no lon-
ger protect you and other persons as inten-
ded. In addition, there is a risk that you may
lose control of your vehicle and thus cause an
accident. G
WARNING
Work carried out incorrectly, or alterations
made to the vehicle, e.g. re-routing of cables
under coverings, could cause the safety sys-
tems of your vehicle to stop working properly.
The safety systems would thus no longer pro-
tect you and other persons as intended. In
addition, there is a risk that you may lose con-
trol of your vehicle and thus cause an acci-
dent.
All work and alterations to the vehicle, e.g.
installations or modifications, should there-
fore be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If work on electronic equipment and its soft-
ware is carried out incorrectly, this equipment
could stop working. The electronic systems
are networked via interfaces. Tampering with
these electronic systems could cause mal-
functions in systems which have not been
modified. Malfunctions such as these can
seriously jeopardise the vehicle's operating
safety and therefore your own safety.
You should therefore have all work and mod-
ifications to electronic components carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the COMAND sys-
tem which receive and/or transmit radio
waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other rele-
vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility
The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi-
fied according to the currently valid version
of Directive 72/245/EEC or the equivalent
ECE Regulation ECE-R 10.
Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to a diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This could compromise the
operating safety of your vehicle while driving.
There is a risk of an accident. 26
Introduction
Do not connect any equipment to a diagnos-
tics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or cables hanging from a
device which are connected to a diagnostic
connection could impede pedal clearance.
The equipment or cables could get caught
between the pedals when driving and braking
suddenly. This could impair the function of the
pedals. There is a risk of accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and equip-
ment on the diagnostics connection is
used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test dur-
ing the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the nec-
essary special skills, tools and qualifications
to correctly carry out any necessary work on
your vehicle. This particularly applies to work
relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conver-
sions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres
to carry out technical inspections on certain
vehicles. The quality or safety of the vehicle
is improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about
vehicle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet
been registered in your name in the following
cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined
at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible
about any change in address or vehicle own-
ership. Correct use
G
WARNING
Various warning stickers are affixed to your
vehicle. Their purpose is to draw your atten-
tion, and the attention of others, to various
dangers. Therefore, do not remove any warn-
ing stickers unless the sticker clearly states
that you may do so.
If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
Observe the following information when driv-
ing your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles Introduction
27 Z
from being propelled towards the point
of impact. It can thus reduce the risk of
injury.
In accidents in which an airbag is deployed,
it provides increased protection only if the
seat belt is worn correctly. G
WARNING
If service work is not carried out correctly, the
operating safety of your vehicle may be affec-
ted. This could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and cause an accident. More-
over, the safety systems may no longer be
able to protect you or others as they are
designed to do.
Always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
Modifications to or work performed incor-
rectly on the following parts can result in the
restraint systems not functioning as intended:
R the restraint system, consisting of seat
belts and their anchorage points, belt ten-
sioners, belt force limiters and airbags
R the wiring
R networked electronic systems
Airbags and belt tensioners could fail to
deploy or be triggered in an accident despite
the deceleration force being sufficient to trig-
ger the systems, or could be triggered unin-
tentionally. For this reason, never make any
modifications to the restraint systems.
Therefore, you must not tamper with elec-
tronic components or their software. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp
R airbags
R airbag control unit (with crash sensors) R
belt tensioners
R belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
forces to which occupants are subjected dur-
ing an accident.
SRS warning lamp SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The
6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started. G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems
may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered in the event of an accident with
a high rate of vehicle deceleration.
A malfunction has occurred if:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again.
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, such as:
R
duration
R direction
R magnitude Occupant safety
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