Rear compartment
Activating/deactivating climate
control ........................................... 112
Setting the airv ents...................... 118
Rear-compartment air-
conditioning system
see Climate control
Rear-compartment heating
see Climate control
Rear door
Child-proof locks .............................. 55
Important safety notes ....................73
Opening/closing .............................. 73
Rear fog lamp
Changing bulbs ........................ 99, 101
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Rear fog lamp (Chassis Cab)
Changing bulbs .............................. 100
Rear interior light
Changing bulbs .............................. 102
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear rack
Notes ............................................. 236
Rear view camera .............................. 161
Aspect ratio menu .........................165
Brightnes ssubmenu ...................... 164
Cleaning instructions .....................259
Color submenu .............................. 165
Contrast submenu .........................165
Default settings menu .................... 166
Display menu ................................. 164
Illumination submenu ....................164
Important safety notes ..................161
Mai nm enu .................................... .163
Menu language menu ....................166
Monitor menu ................................ 163
Problem (malfunction) ...................167
Standard menu .............................. 165
Switching off the monitor while
driving ............................................ 162
Switching on .................................. 161
Switching the monitor on/off ........162
Tint (color balance) submenu ......... 165
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare mode ............................... 86Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear window wiper ...........................104
Refilling DEF filler neck ............................... 144
Important safety notes (Diesel
Exhaus tFluid –DEF) ...................... 143
Refilling procedure (Diesel
Exhaus tFluid –DEF) ...................... 144
Refrigerant ......................................... 326
Refueling Fuel filler fla p................................. 142
Fuel gauge ..................................... 177
Important safety notes (fuel) .........142
Refueling procedure (fuel) .............142
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 141
Remote control Changing the operating duration
(auxiliary heating) .......................... 122
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating )........................................ 126
Switching on/off (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 121
Synchronizing (auxiliary heating) ...122
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 126
Reporting safety defects ....................29
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse warning feature ..................136
Roof carrier Maximum payloa d.......................... 327
Note s............................................. 236
Roof load (roof carrier) .....................327 Index
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Electrical ste
p................................ 219
ESP ®
.............................................. 210
ESP ®
function ................................ 213
Overview .......................................... 34
Seat bel t........................................ 219
Warning- and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 210
Air filter .......................................... 218
ASR ................................................ 210
BAS ................................................ 210
Battery charg e............................... 214
Brake wea r.................................... 214
Bulbs .............................................. 219
Doors ............................................. 219
Engine oil leve l............................... 214
Preglow .......................................... 217
Reserve fuel ................................... 216
Tire pressure monitor ....................218
Water separator ............................. 218
Windshield washer fluid .................219
Warning lamp .................................... 265
Warning triangle ................................ 265
Washer fluid Adding ........................................... 246
Capacities ...................................... 326
Display message ............................ 209
Indicator lamp ................................ 219
Notes ............................................. 326
Wiping with .................................... 103
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 302
Checking ........................................ 275
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Important safety notes ..................274
Interchanging/changing ................302
Mounting awheel .......................... 303
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 309
Storing ........................................... 303
Tightening torque ........................... 307
Window curtain air bag ....................... 46
Windows see Side windows
Windshiel dheating
Problem (malfunction) ...................115
Switching on/off ........................... 115Windshiel
dwasher fluid
Adding ........................................... 246
Indicator lamp ................................ 219
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................105
Rain and light sensor .....................103
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 104
Replacing the wiper blades ....103, 104
Setting the sensitivity (vehicles
with steering wheel buttons and
rain/light sensor) ........................... 189
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid ............................................... 103
Winte rdiesel ..................................... 318
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 277
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 276
Radiator cover ................................. 28
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 276
Setting alimit speed ...................... 149
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Replacing ....................................... 104
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
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signal lamps on the side of the vehicle
selected will light up.
The hazard warning lamps switch on
automatically if:
R
an air bag is deployed.
R you brake sharply and bring the vehicle to
a halt from a speed of more than 45 mph
(70 km/h).
If the hazard warning lamps have been
switched on automatically, press the 0011
hazard warning lamp switch to switch them
off.
i The hazard warning lamps work even
when the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically
with a high-pressure water jet if the "Wipe
with washer fluid" function is activated
(Y page 103) while the low-beam headlamps
are on and the engine is running.
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 246) section. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the low-beam headlamps and
drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Switching the dashboard lighting on/
off
Overview Standard interior light
0008
Interior light switched on
0009 Interior light switched off
000A Automatic control system switched on Interior lights in the overhead control panel
0005 To switch the left-hand reading lamp on/
off
0006 To switch the right-hand reading lamp on/
off
0026 Right-hand reading lamp
0025 Interior light
0023 To switch the automatic control system
on/off
0024 To switch the interior light on/off
0018 Left-hand reading lamp
If you switch on the interior light or reading
lamp on the overhead control panel manually, 94
Interior lightingLights and windshield wipers
X
Insert new bulb 0006.
X For interior lights withou taswitch, fold
back protective cover 0026.
X Align lamp housing 0005on the left-hand side
and engage.
i Vehicles with LED lighting: if an LED is
faulty, consult a qualified specialist
workshop.
Cargo compartment lamp Type of lamp: W 10 W
X
Switch off the interior lighting.
X Undo screws 0005and remove the lamp lens.
X Press bulb 0006into the bulb holder and
unscrew it counter-clockwise.
X Press new bulb 0006into the bulb holder and
screw it in clockwise.
X Position the lamp lens and tighten
screws 0005.
i Vehicles with LED cargo
compartment lamp: if an LED is defective,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wiper on/
off
! Do not operate the windshieldw ipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weathe rconditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
! Vehicles with rain/light sensor:
Switch the wipers off in dry weather.
Otherwise, dirt or optical effects may cause
undesired windshield wiper sweeps. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield.
The windshield will no longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. Replace
the wiper blades twice a year (Y page 103),
ideally in spring and fall. Combination switch Windshield wipers
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X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Turn the combination switch in the
direction of arrow 0005to the appropriate
setting depending on the intensity of the
rain.
X Single wipe: push the combination switch
briefly up to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0006.
X To wipe with washer fluid: press the
combination switch beyond the pressure
point in the direction of arrow 0006.
i Wipe the windshield using washer fluid
even if it is raining. By doing so, you will
prevent smears on the windshield.
The detent positions of the combination
switch correspond to the following wiper
speeds:
0W indshield wipers off
II ntermittent wipe
II Normal wipe
III Rapid wipe
i Canada only:
If the windshield wipers are switched on
and you stop the vehicle, the windshield
wipe rspeed is reduced. For example, if you
have selected level IIand stop the vehicle,
wiping continues with intermitten twipe
while the vehicle is stationary. If
intermitten twipe is selected, the intervals
become longer.
Vehicles with arain and light sensor:
you can use level Ias the universal setting.
The rai nand light sensor sets the
appropriate wiping frequency
automatically, according to the intensity of
the rain. Whe nyou stop the vehicle, levels
III and IIare switched down to level I
automatically.
The windshield wiper will return to the
original level when you drive faster than
5 mph (8 km/h) again. You can adjust the sensitivity of the rain and
light sensor using the on-board computer
(Y
page 189).
Information on checking the washer fluid
level can be found in the "Maintenance and
care" (Y page 246) section. Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
Combination switch
0005
0001 Rear window wiper switch
0009 0006 To wipe with washer fluid
000A ITo switch on intermittent wiping
000E 0To switch off intermittent wiping
000F 0006 To wipe with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Turn switch 0005to the corresponding
position
The rear window wiper switches on
automatically if you engage reverse gear and
the windshield wipers are on. Replacing the wiper blades
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk
of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades. 104
Windshield wipersLights and windshiel
dwipers
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment
G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis componentsr eplaced
immediately.
! Observe the minimum distance to be
maintained between the nozzle of the
power washer and objec ttobe cleaned, as
outlined below:
R approximately 2.2 ft(70 cm) when using
round-jet nozzles
R approximately 1ft(30 cm) whe nusing
25°flat-spray jets and dirt blasters
Keep the water jet moving while cleaning.
To avoid causing damage, do not point the
water jet directly at:
R door joints
R brake hoses
R electrical components
R electrical connections
R seals
R drive train, especially not at the
intermediate bearing of the propeller
shaft
R rear view camera (camera lens and
microphone opening on the bottom)
Keep a minimum distance of
1.6 ft(50 cm).
Cleaning the engine !
Water must not enter intake or ventilation
openings. When cleaning with high
pressure water or steam cleaners, the spray must not be aimed directly at
electrical components or the terminals of
electrical lines.
Preserve the engine after the engine has
been cleaned. Protect the belt drive system
from exposure to the preservative agent.
Also observe the information in the section
"Powerw asher" (Y page 257).
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces .You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by
inadequate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop.
X Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield
wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades. Care
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