2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class warning light

Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. 0002
Mirror light
0003 Bracket
0023 Retaining clip, e.g. for a car park ticket
0022 Vanity mirror
0020 Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0002only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket 0003and mirror cover
0020 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor 0002.
X Pull sun visor 0002out of retainer 0023.
X Swing sun visor 0002to the side.
X Slide sun visor 0002horizontally as required.
X Fold down additional sun visor 0003to the
windshield. Roller sunblinds on the rear side
windows
! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly as this
would damage the automatic roller
mechanism.
! Do not drive the vehicle with the roller
sunblind hooked in and the side windows
opened simultaneously .The roller sunblind
can jump out of the retainers and spring
back suddenly when driving at high speeds,
e.g. when driving on the freeway. This could
damage the inertia reel. Therefore, either
close the side window or retract the roller
sunblind before driving at high speeds. X
To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab 0002and hook it onto retainers 0003at the
back of the window. Features
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The roller sunblind can be hooked back into
place should it pop out from the top of the
guide rail.
X Tilt pull-out profile 0002as illustrated.
X Slip guide bush 0003into open area of guide
rail 0023.
X Straighten up pull-out profile 0002again. Ashtray
Front ashtray !
The holder under the ashtray is not heat
resistant .Before placing lit cigarettes in the
ashtray, make sure that the ashtray is
properly engaged. Otherwise, the holder
could be damaged. X
To open: slide cover 0002to its foremost
position.
X Fold cover 0023of the insert upwards.
X To remove the insert: push insert0023to
the left 0022.
Insert 0023slides out slightly to the right. X
Lift insert 0023up0003 and out.
X To re-install the insert: place insert0023
into the holder and press it down on the
right until it engages.
X To close: pull cover 0002back as far as it will
go.
Rear-compartment ashtray !
Close the ashtray when it is not in use and
before you fold the rear seats forward. You
can otherwise damage the ashtray. X
To open: briefly press cover 0003at the top.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: push into recess
0023 from the right.
Ashtray insert 0002slides out slightly to the
right.
X Lift insert 0002up and out.
X To re-install the insert: place insert0002
into the holder and press down on the right
until it engages.
Vehicles without a Rear Seat Entertainment
System have an ashtray in the center console
in the rear compartment. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter. 346
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Problems with the 115
Vpower socket Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The warning lamp on
the 11 5Vpower socket
is not lit. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak.
X
Start the engine.
or
X Charge the battery (Y page 388).
If the indicator lamp still does not light up:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The temperature of the DC/AC converter is temporarily too high.
X
Remove the electronic device connector from the 115 V socket.
X Let the DC/AC converter cool down.
If the indicator lamp still does not light up after cooling down the
converter:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. You have connected an electronic device that has a constant
nominal power of less than 150 watts, but a very high switch-on
current. This device will not work. If you connect such a device,
the 115
Vpower socket will not supply it with power.
X Connect a suitable device. mbrace
General notes You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
log in, press the
000BMB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone
hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367 Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent
to you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center
R a service subscription is available
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available.
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center. 350
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The mbrace system
To adjus
tthe volume during a call, proceed
as follows:
X Press the 0009or000A button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g:
R Automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
Am alfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following occurs:
R The indicator lamp in the SO Sbutton does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the 0009Roadside
Assistance butto ndoes not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in the 000BMB Info call
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R The indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
- 0009 Roadside Assistance call button
- 000B MB Info call button
R After the system self-diagnosis, the
Inoperative or
Service Not Activated message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expected. In the event of an emergency, help
will have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call Important safety notes
G
WARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an
emergency if:
R you see smoke inside or outside of the
vehicle, e.g. if there is a fire after an
accident
R the vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
R the vehicle is not visible or cannot easily be
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or
similar situations as soon as it is safe to do
so. Move to a safe location along with other
vehicle occupants. In such situations, secure
the vehicle in accordance with national
regulations, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to
activate the mbrace service. Make sure that
your system is activated and operational. To
register, press the 000BMB Info call button.
If any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated. Features
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Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigge
rthe
vehicle's panic alarm via text message. An
alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes. Depending on the setting, the panic
alarm lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards,
the alarm switches off. Garage door opener
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener,
persons in the range of movement of the
garage door can become trapped or struck by
the garage door. There is arisk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbo nmonoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without sufficient ventilation.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener
integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you
to operate up to three different door and gate
systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only
on garage doors that:
R have safety stop and reverse features and
R meet current U.S. federal safety standards
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage.
i Certain garage door drives are
incompatible with the integrated garage
door opener. If you have difficulty
programming the integrated garage door opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
R
USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
R HomeLink ®
hotline 1-800-355-3515
(free of charge)
More information on HomeLink ®
and/or
compatible products is also available
online at http://www.homelink.com.
i Notes on the declaration of conformity
(Y page 27).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Programming Programming buttons
Observe the "Important safety notes"
(Y
page 359). Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control
0020is not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
X The first time before programming, clear
the integrated garage door opener memory
(Y page 361).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock. Features
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i
Make sure that you clear the memory of
the integrated garage door opener before
selling the vehicle. Floormats
G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct adepressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficien tclearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another. Floormat on the driver's side (example)
X
Driver's seat/front-passenger seat:
slide the respective seat back.
X Rear seats: slide the respective seat
forwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the
footwell.
X Press studs 0002onto retainers 0003.
X To remove: pull the floormat from
retainers 0003.
X Remove the floormat. Infrared reflective windshield
The infrared reflecting glass prevents the
vehicle interior fro
mbecoming too hot. It also
blocks radio waves up into the gigahertz
range.
To enable operation of radio-controlled
equipment, e.g. toll recording systems, areas
on the windshield are permeable to radio
waves 0002.Int hese areas, you can install
radio-controlled systems.
These areas can best be seen from outside
the vehicle by observing the light reflected off
the windshield. 362
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could otherwise damage the windshield
wipers or the hood. X
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Pull release lever 0002on the hood.
The hood is released. X
Reach into the gap, pull hoo dcatch
handle 0003up and lift the hood.
If you lift the hood by approximately 15 in
(40 cm), the hood is opened and held open
automatically by the gas-filled strut.
Closing the hood X
Lowe rthe hood and let it fall from a height
of approximately 8 in (20 cm).
X Check that the hood has engaged properly.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is not
properly engaged. Open it again and close
it with a little more force. Radiator
Vehicles with adiesel engine: do not cover
the radiator, for example with a winter front
or bug cover. The reading softhe on-board-
diagnostic system may otherwise be
inaccurate. Some of these readings are
required by law and must be accurate at all
times. Engine oil
General notes Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be in a different location.
When checking the oil level:
R park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil
dipstick G
WARNING
Certain components in the engine
compartment, such as the engine, radiator
and parts of the exhaust system, can become
very hot. Working in the engine compartment
poses a risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and
touch only the components described in the
following. Engine compartment
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Do not remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock. Do not open the driver's
door or front-passenge
rdoor when the
engine is switched off. Otherwise, the
automatic transmission selects park
position Pautomatically and locks the
wheels. You can prevent this by shifting
the automatic transmission to N
beforehand.
R Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Do not open the driver's door or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off. Otherwise, the automatic
transmission selects park position P
automatically and locks the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in position N:
X Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position
2(Y page 157) in the ignition lock.
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
Stop button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to
position N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Washing by hand In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays. Observe the legal requirements in all
countries concerned.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X Use a soft sponge to clean.
X Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
X Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlets.
X Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers 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 components replaced
immediately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8i n (30cm) between the vehicle and the
powe rwasher nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipmen tmanufacturer.
Move the power washe rnozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tires
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
R electrical components Care
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