Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 303
Additives ........................................ 372
Checking the oil level ..................... 302
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 303
Display message ............................ 249
Filling capacity ............................... 372
Notes about oil grades ................... 371
Notes on oil level/consumption ....302
Viscosity ........................................ 372
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating ...................70
Display message ............................ 236
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ......................... 69, 70
Important safety information ...........70
Trailer stabilization ........................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 265
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 166
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 310
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 112
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Dipping (automatic) .......................107
Folding in/out (automatically). ......107
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........107
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 234
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...107
Setting ........................................... 107
Storing settings (memory function) 109
Storing the parking position ..........108 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 314 Flat tire
MOExtended run-flat system .........315
Preparing the vehicle .....................314
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 298
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 113
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 276
Fording Off-road ......................................... 170
On flooded roads ........................... 170
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 369
Consumption statistics ..................223
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 224
Displaying the range ......................224
Driving tips .................................... 166
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 369
Important safety notes ..................368
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .369
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Quality (diesel )............................... 370
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel .............368
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 159
Fuel filter (display message) ............250
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 224
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 368
Problem (malfunction) ...................161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 314
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 325
Before changing ............................. 325
Dashboard fuse box .......................325
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 32610
Index
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........27 R
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................233
Display message ............................ 251
Radio
Selecting a station .........................226
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................26
Reading lamp ..................................... 118
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................141
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................309
Function/notes ............................. 192
Switching on/off ........................... 193
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................106
Dipping (automatic) .......................107
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 124
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................374
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................158
Refueling proces s.......................... 159
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 295
Programming (garage door opener) 296 Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................119
Overview of bulb type s.................. 119
Reporting safety defects ....................27
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 249
Warning lamp ................................. 268
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........139
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 93
Roller sunblinds ............................... 94
Side windows ................................... 89
Tailgate ............................................ 84
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....24
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 93
Roof carrier ........................................ 281
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 312
Roof load (maximum) ........................375
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............225 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................61
Child restraint systems ....................61
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems Index
15
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 283
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 27
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 258
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Equipment ....................................... 23
Individual settings ..........................230
Limited Warranty ............................. 28
Loading .......................................... 342
Locking (in an emergency) ...............83
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 76
Lowering ........................................ 358
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking for a long period ................ 165
Pulling away ................................... 147
Raising ........................................... 356
Reporting problems .........................27
Securing from rolling away ............355
Towing away .................................. 322
Transporting .................................. 324
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........83
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................76
Vehicle data ................................... 375
Vehicle data ....................................... 375
Vehicle data (off-road driving) Approach/departure angl e............ 376
Fording depth ................................ 375
Maximum gradient climbing ability 376
Vehicle dimensions ...........................375
Vehicle emergency locking ................83
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............366
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 314
Video (DVD) ........................................ 227
VIN ...................................................... 366W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 263
Brakes ........................................... 263
Check Engine ................................. 268
Coolant .......................................... 269Distance warning
........................... 271
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 271
ESP ®
.............................................. 265
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 266
Fuel tank ........................................ 268
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 261
SRS ................................................ 267
Tire pressure monitor ....................272
Warranty ............................................ 366
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 259
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........358
Wheel chock ...................................... 355
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 354
Checking ........................................ 331
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Cleaning (warning) .........................355
Emergency spare wheel .................361
Important safety notes ..................330
Interchanging/changing ................354
Mounting a new wheel ...................357
Mounting a wheel .......................... 355
Removing a wheel ..........................357
Storing ........................................... 355
Tightening torque ........................... 358
Wheel size/tire size .......................359
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 240
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 137
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system ..............305
Notes ............................................. 373
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Rear window wiper ........................123
Replacing the wiper blades ............123
Switching on/off ........................... 12220
Index
Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
00E5
ESP® 265
0044
00BA
Distance warning 271
0087
00BB
ESP®
OFF 265
0085
0027
Brakes (USA only) 263
0083
004D
Brakes (Canada only) 263
0084
003E003D
Turn signals 114
006B
0025
ABS 263
006C
0075
SRS 267
006D
00B9
Check Engine 268
006E
0077
Tire pressure monitor 272
006F
00E9
Seat belt 261 Function Page
0070
0028
Diesel engine:
preglow 147
0071
00AC
Coolant 269
0072
0057
High-beam
headlamps 115
0073
0058
Low-beam
headlamps 113
0074
0060
Parking lamps 114
0075
005E
Rear fog lamp 114
0076
005A
Front fog lamps 113
0077
00B6
Reserve fuel 26834
Instrument clusterAt a glance
To open
X
Switch the engine off.
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow 0043.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 0044.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
To close X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
i If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 00B6reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. A message appears in the
multifunction display (Y page 249).
In addition, the 00B9Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 268).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y page 268). 160
RefuelingDriving an
d parking
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 003D The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R
a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 164).
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 303).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 303).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00A8 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. Display
messages
249On-board computer and displays Z
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B6
Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 009E
Replace Air Filter Replace Air Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 003A
Check Fuel Filter Check Fuel Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0099
Refill AdBlue At Refill AdBlue At
Workshop See Workshop See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The DEF level has fallen below the reserve range. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
Have DEF refilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0099
Refill AdBlue At Refill AdBlue At
Workshop No Start Workshop No Start
in .. km in .. km The DEF level is only sufficient for the indicated distance. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Have DEF refilled as soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. 0099
Refill AdBlue At Refill AdBlue At
Workshop Eng. Workshop Eng.
Start Not Possible Start Not Possible The DEF tank is empty. A warning tone also sounds. You can no
longer start the engine.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 0099
Check AdBlue See Check AdBlue See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The DEF system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 250
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays
Engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00B9
The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for example:
R
in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may
be in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In some states, you must immediately visit a qualified
specialist workshop as soon as the yellow Check Engine warning
lamp lights up. This is due to the legal requirements in effect in
these states. If in doubt, check whether such legal regulations
apply in the state in which you are currently driving. 00B6
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. In addition,
the
00B9 Check Engine
warning lamp may light
up. The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
cap.
X If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
workshop. 00B6
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp lights up
while the engine is
running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 268
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays