2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class coolant

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
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Limiting the opening angle
...............93
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 92
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 91
Opening/closing (from outside) .......90
Opening dimensions ......................452
Power closing .................................. 88
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 296
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 444
Emergency spare wheel .................438
Information .................................... 442
Tires/wheels ................................. 426
Trailer loads ................................... 456
Vehicle data ................................... 452
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 354
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 354
Downloading route s....................... 358
Emergency call .............................. 351
Geo fencing ................................... 358
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 357
MB info call button ........................353
Remote vehicle locking ..................356
Roadside Assistance button ..........353
Search &Send ............................... 355
Self-test ......................................... 351
Speed alert .................................... 358
System .......................................... 351
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 359
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 357
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............356
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 350
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 271
Display message ............................ 314
Menu (on-board computer) ............270
Number from the phone book ....... .271
Redialing ........................................ 271
Rejecting/ending acall................. 271Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit)
....................................... 341
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 263
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 278
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 278
Outside temperature ..................... .264
Setting (climate control) ................147
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........76
Immobilize r...................................... 76
Through-loading ................................ 335
Time see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................279
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 383
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....406
Checking manually ........................405
Display message ............................ 310
Important safety notes ..................406
Maximum ....................................... 404
Notes ............................................. 403
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................384
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................384
Recommended ............................... 402
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................405
Restarting ...................................... 406
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 408
Function/notes ............................. 406
General notes ................................ 406
Important safety notes ..................407
Restarting ...................................... 409
Warning lamp ................................. 329
Warning message .......................... 408
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................420
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................419
Bar (definition) ............................... 418
Changing awheel .......................... 421
Characteristics .............................. 418
Checking ........................................ 399
Definition of terms .........................418 Index
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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

Instrumen
tcluster Displays and controls
Function Page
0002
Speedometer with
segments
264
0003
Fuel gauge
0023
Tachometer
264 Function Page
0022
Coolant temperature 263
0020
Multifunction display 265
0021
Instrument lighting 263Instrument cluster
33At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000D
Low-beam
headlamps 121
0003
0016
Parking lamps 122
0023
000F
ESP® 321
0022
000C
High-beam
headlamps 124
0020
Electric parking brake (red) 324
0007
(USA only) 000C
(Canada only) 0021
000C
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 324
0014
000E
Distance warning 328
0015
00070006
Turn signals 123
0016
0012
Tire pressure monitor 329 Function Page
0017
001F
SRS 324
0018
0014
Seat belt 317
001A
000F
Diesel engine:
preglow 159
001B
000E
Coolant 326
001C
0010
Rearfog lamp 122
001D
0010
Check Engine 325
001E
0012
Reserve fuel 325
001F
0017
ESP®
OFF 321
0024
0019
ABS 319
0025
Braking 318
0011
(USA only) 0008
(Canada only) 34
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 159). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine as these will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak
or discharged.
X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 389).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it. The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡ (120 †). The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (Y page 367). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary. 164
DrivingDriving and parking

R
Secure any objects on the traile rto prevent
the cargo from slipping when the vehicle is
in motion.
R If you couple up a trailer, regularly check
that the cargo is securely fastened and
make sure that the trailer lamps and (if
applicable) the trailer brakes are
functioning correctly.
R Bear in mind that the handling will be less
stable when towing a trailer than when
driving without one. Avoid sudden steering
movements.
R The vehicle/trailer combination is heavier,
accelerates more slowly, has a decreased
gradient climbing capability and a longer
braking distance.
It is more susceptible to side winds and
requires more careful steering.
R If possible, avoid abrupt braking. Depress
the brake pedal moderately at first, so that
the trailer can activate its own brakes. Then
increase the pressure on the brake pedal.
R If the automatic transmission repeatedly
shifts between gears on uphill or downhill
gradients, shift to a lower gear using the
left-hand steering wheel paddle shifter.
Al ower gear and lower speed reduce the
risk of engine failure.
R When driving downhill, shift to a lower gear
to utilize the engine's braking effect.
Avoid continuous brake application as this
may overheat the vehicle brakes and, if
installed, the trailer brakes.
R If the coolant temperature increases
dramatically while the air-conditioning
system is switched on, switch off the air-
conditioning system.
Coolant heat can additionally be dissipated
by opening the windows and by setting the
blower fan and the interior temperature to
maximum.
R When overtaking, pay particular attention
to the extended length of your vehicle/
trailer combination. Due to the length of your vehicle/trailer
combination, you will have to travel an
additional distance beyond the vehicle you
are overtaking before returning to the
previous lane. Decoupling
atrailer G
WARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with the overrun
brake engaged, you could trap your hand
between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer if the overru nbrake
is engaged. G
WARNING
Vehicles with level control:
The vehicle is lowered as soon as you
disconnect the trailer cable. This could result
in yourl imbs or those of other people that are
betwee nthe vehicle body and tires or
underneath the vehicle being trapped. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the immediate
vicinity of the wheel housings or under the
vehicle when you disconnectt he trailer cable.
! Do not disconnect a trailer with an
engaged overrun brake. Otherwise, your
vehicle could be damaged by the
rebounding of the overrun brake.
X Make sure that the automatic transmission
is set to position P.
X Apply the vehicle's electric parking brake.
X Start the engine.
X Close all doors and the tailgate.
X Apply the trailer's parking brake.
X Detach the trailer cable and decouple the
trailer.
X Switch off the engine. 258
Towing
atrailerDriving an d parking

Displays and operation
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster: miles
0002
Speedometer with segments (Y page 264)
0003 Fuel gauge
0023 Tachometer (Y page 264)
0022 Coolant temperature ( Ypage 263)
0020 Multifunction display (Y page 265)
0021 Instrumen tcluster lighting (Y page 263) Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrumen tcluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 33).
X Turn the brightness control knob clockwise
or counter-clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0006,0016or
000D, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambien tlight.
i The light sensor in the instrumen tcluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display. In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not illuminated. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartmen tcould expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. Displays and operation
263On-board computer and displays Z