2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class tailgate

cargo compartment floor, fasten it with the
press studs. Roof carrier
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Whe nyou load the roof, the center of gravity
of the vehicle rises and the driving
characteristics change. If you exceed the
maximum roof load, the driving
characteristics, as well as steering and
braking, will be greatly impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never exceed the maximum roof load and
adjust your driving style.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
Position the load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain
damage even when it is in motion.
Depending on the vehicle equipment,
ensure that when the roof carrier is
installed you can:
R raise the sliding sunroof fully
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel fully
R open the tailgate fully
The maximum roof load is 220 lbs(100 kg). Attaching the roof carrier X
Secure the roof carrier to roof rails 0002. In
doing so, observe the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, particularly in the
event of sudden braking or a sudden change
in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage spaces, parcel nets
or stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces while
driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the cargo compartment.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
The stowage compartments in the doors
provide space for bottles with a capacity of
up to 34 fl. oz. (1.0 liter). Features
343Stowage and features Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 28).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
X
Open the tailgate.
X Remove first-aid kit 0002from the parcel net.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the cargo compartment
floor.
i
Apart from certain country-specific
variations, the vehicles are not equipped
with a tire-change tool kit .Some tools for changing a wheel are specific to the
vehicle. For more information on which
tools are required to perform a wheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Tools required for changing
awheel may
include, for example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Lug wrench
R Ratchet wrench
R Alignment bolt
Vehicles with aTIREFIT kit Vehicle tool kit (example)
0002
Lug wrench
0003 Jack
0023 Alignmen tbolt
0022 Tire inflation compressor
0020 Tire sealant filler bottle
0021 Folding wheel chock
0014 Towing eye
0015 Ratchet wrench
Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 383).380
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

R
before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Never
disengage the parking brake while the
vehicle is raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used.
On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jack underlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R make sure that the distance between the
underside of the tires and the ground does
not exceed 1.2 in (3 cm).
R never place your hands and feet under the
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no person sare present in
the vehicle when the vehicl eis raised. X
Using lug wrench 0002, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by abouto ne
full turn. Do not unscrew the bolts
completely. The jacking points are located jus
tbehind the
front wheel housings and just in front of the
rear wheel housings (arrows).
X Take the ratchet wrench out of the vehicle
tool kit and place it on the hexagon nut of
the jack so that the letters AUFare visible. 0003
Jacking points
0023 Jack
0022 Crank
X Position jack 0023at jacking point 0003.
The alignment bolt on the jack must be
inserted into the intended jacking point
hole. 424
Changing
awheelWheels and tires

X
Lift the cargo compartment floor up
(Y page 342).
X Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: remove
the ball coupling stowage tray
(Y page 255).
X Vehicles without alockable cargo
compartment floor: turn emergency
spare wheel retainer 0003counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0002. Vehicles with a lockable cargo compartmen
tfloor
0002 "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
0003 Stowage well
X Vehicles with alockable cargo
compartment floor: remove the contents
of stowage tray 0003.
X Turn the central retaining screw of stowage
tray 0003and "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0002counter-clockwise and remove it.
X Remove stowage well 0003.
X Remove "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel 0002. In vehicles with the Ban
g&Olufsen sound
system, the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel is packed in the emergency spare
wheel bag. The emergency spare wheel bag
is attached to the carg otie down rings in the
cargo compartment.
X To remove the emergency spare
wheel: open the tailgate.
X Detach securing straps 0003.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0002and 0023
of securing straps 0003from the cargo tie
down rings.
X Remove the emergency spare wheel bag
with the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X Open the emergency spare wheel bag and
remove the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel.
X To stow the emergency spare wheel:
place the "Minispare" emergency spare
wheel into the emergency spare wheel bag
and close the bag.
X Use the carrying strap to move the
emergency spare wheel bag with the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
towards the back of the cargo
compartment.
X Hook retaining spring hooks 0002and 0023of
securing straps 0003onto the cargo tie down
rings.
X Tighten securing straps 0003.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting awheel" section
(Y page 422). Emergency spare wheel
437Wheels and tires Z

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 28).Information regarding technical data
General information
i The data stated here specifically refers to
a vehicle with standard equipment .Consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the data for all vehicle variants and trim
levels. Information in the printed Operator's
Manual
In the printed Operator's Manual you can find
information about:
R Vehicle data
R Tailgate opening dimensions
R Tank capacity
R Coolant (engine)
R Engine oil approval and capacity
R DEF filling capacity
R Refrigerant filling capacity and PAG oil
R Towing a trailer
R Off-road driving (fording depth, approach/
departure angle) Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair all factory-installed parts
in accordance with the following warranty
terms and conditions:
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 System Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties. These are available
at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i If you lose the Service and Warranty
Information booklet, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to arrange a
replacement .Itwill be mailed to you. Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 0002.442
Identification platesTechnical data