2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class brake

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................53
Problems (malfunction) .................. 293
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 49
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .376
Power closing feature .........................88
Power washers .................................. 371
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 289
Operation ........................................ .54
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................272
Display message ............................ 291
Function/notes ................................ 74
Warning lamp ................................. 328
Program selector button ..................169
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Trailer ............................................ 160
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 160 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........28 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....279
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................276
Display message ............................ 304
Radiator cover ................................... 365
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 269
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled devices (installing) 362
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 127
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 153Rear fog lamp
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Rear seats
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................374
Function/notes ............................. 220
Switching on/off ........................... 221
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual )........................ 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................151
Switching on/off ........................... 150
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................451
Refueling
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Important safety notes ..................173
Refueling proces s.......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 359
Reporting safety defects ....................28
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 300
Warning lamp ................................. 325
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........151
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f................ 98
Roller sunblinds ............................... 99
Side windows ................................... 94
Sliding sunroo f................................. 98
Tailgate ............................................ 90
Reversing lamps (display message) 297
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....25 16
Index

Rolle
rsunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel .................................... .99
Rear side windows .........................345
Roof carrier ........................................ 343
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 377
Roof load (maximum) ........................452
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............268 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 60
Child restraint systems ....................60
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 57
Adjusting the height ......................... 58
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 377
Correct usage .................................. 55
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .59
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines .............55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................277
Warning lamp ................................. 317
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting the head restraint ..........106
Cleaning the cover .........................376
Correct driver's sea tposition ........104
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back ............................... 335
Important safety notes ..................105
Overview ........................................ 105
Seat heating problem ....................110
Seat ventilation problem ................111Storing settings (memory function) 117
Switching sea
theating on/off .......109
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..110
Securing hooks .................................. 338
Selector lever Cleaning ......................................... 376
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......374
Service menu (on-board computer) .273
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 449
Coolant (engine) ............................ 450
DEF special additive s..................... 447
Engine oil ....................................... 448
Fuel ................................................ 444
Important safety notes ..................444
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 451
Washer fluid .................................. .451
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........278
On-board computer .......................274
Setting the air distribution ...............148
Setting the airflow ............................148
SETUP (on-board computer) .............279
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 297
Side marker lamps (changing bulbs) 131
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 373
Convenience closing feature ............95
Convenience opening feature ..........95
Important safety information ...........93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Problem (malfunction) .....................97
Resetting ......................................... 96
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................97
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Problem (malfunction) ...................102
Resetting ......................................... 99
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................83
Changing the programming .............81 Index
17

W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 319
Brakes ........................................... 318
Check Engine ................................. 325
Coolant .......................................... 326
Distance warning ........................... 328
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 328
ESP ®
.............................................. 321
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 322
Fuel tank ........................................ 325
Overview .................................. 34, 316
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................49
Reserve fuel ................................... 325
Seat bel t........................................ 317
SRS ................................................ 324
Tire pressure monitor ....................329
Warranty ............................................ 442
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 314
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........426
Wheel chock ...................................... 422
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 421
Checking ........................................ 399
Cleaning ......................................... 373
Cleaning (warning) .........................422
Emergency spare wheel .................436
Important safety notes ..................398
Interchanging/changing ................421
Mounting anew wheel ................... 425
Mounting awheel .......................... 422
Overview ........................................ 398
Removing awheel .......................... 425
Storing ........................................... 422
Tightening torque ........................... 426
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 426
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 292
Operation ........................................ .48
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 149
Infrared reflective .......................... 362
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system Windshiel
dwasher system
Adding washer fluid .......................368
Notes ............................................. 451
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................136
Rea rwindow wiper ........................ 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Winte rdriving
Slippery roa dsurface s................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 401
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 400
Overview ........................................ 400
Radiator cover ............................... 365
Snow drive program ....................... 245
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 400
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 373
Important safety notes ..................133
Replacing ....................................... 133
Replacing (rea rwindow) ................ 134
Replacing (windshield )................... 134
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 376
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 14922
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
23 Z

Have aftermarke
taccessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not bee napproved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system .Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 442) and the engine
number (Y page 443) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourselfw ith
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding the mmay lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Ben zLimited Warranty. Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipmen tof
your vehicle available at th etime of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible .Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the term softhe following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) 24
Introduction

If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plant o operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Sports Utility Vehicle
G
WARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may
result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle,
and severe or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a person
wearing a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupant sshould always
wear your seat belts. Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or
system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/
maintenance work as well as any required
repairs carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other 26
Introduction

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems betwee nyou, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
(Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace
(Canada :TELE AID) ,data is transmitted in the
event of an accident. This informatio
nhelps, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access these data and submit
them:
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consent of the vehicle owner
R on the instruction of prosecuting
authorities
R for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
R as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please chec kyour mbrace (Canada: TELE
AID) purchase agreement to find out more
about data that can be recorded and
transmitted by this system.
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed in certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as during air bag deployment
or when hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is
designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
R how various systems in your vehicle are
operating
R whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
R how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide abetter
understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However, Introduction
29 Z

Dashboard
Function Page
0002
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
169
0003
Combination switch 123
0023
Instrument cluster 33
0022
Horn
0020
DIRECT SELECT lever 165
0021
PARKTRONIC warning
display
213
0014
Overhead control panel 39
0015
Climate control systems 138
0016
Ignition lock 157
Start/Stop button
158 Function Page
0017
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually 111
0018
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically 111
Steering wheel heating 112
001A
Cruise control lever 192
001B
Opening the hood 364
001C
Diagnostics connection 27
001D
Electric parking brake 180
001E
Light switch 120
001F
Night View Assis
tPlus 23132
DashboardAt a glance