2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class fuel reserve

ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...279
Deactivating/activating ...................72
Display message ............................ 283
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 71
Function/notes ................................ 71
General notes .................................. 71
Important safety information ...........72
Trailer stabilization ........................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 321
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 71
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 182
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instructions) 374
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjustin g....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......115
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........115
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 277
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...115
Setting ........................................... 115
Storing settings (memory function) 117
Storing the parking position ..........116
Eyeglasses compartment .................334 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 380
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................382
Preparing the vehicle .....................381
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 383
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 362
Folding the rear bench seat
forwards/back .................................. 335
Fording Off-road ......................................... 186
On flooded road s........................... 186Fuel
Additives ........................................ 446
Consumption statistics ..................266
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 267
Displaying the range ......................267
Driving tips .................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................447
Fuel gauge ............................... 33, 263
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 445
Important safety notes ..................444
Low outside temperatures .............446
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .445
Problem (malfunction) ...................176
Quality (diesel )............................... 446
Refueling ........................................ 173
Tank content/reserve fuel .............445
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 174
Fuel filte r(display message) ............301
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 267
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 445
Problem (malfunction) ...................176
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 395
Before changing ............................. 395
Dashboard fuse box .......................395
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 395
Fuse box unde rrear bench seat ....396
Important safety notes ..................394 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................361
Important safety notes ..................359
Opening/closing the garage door ..361
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 359
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 278
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box ........................................... 333
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight)
(definition) ......................................... 419 Index
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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

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

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

vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
0012 in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler flap 0002
To open the fuel filler flap
0003 To insert the fuel filler cap
0023 Fuel type to be used
0022 Tire pressure table
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 0002.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
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 0003.
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 leako ut.
Closing the fuel filler flap X
Replace the cap on the fille rneck 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 0012reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes.
In addition, the 0010Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (Y page 325).
Am essage appears in the multifunction
display (Y page 300).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y page 325). Refueling
175Driving and parking Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0013
Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Chec kthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 365).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 366).
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. 0013
Check Engine Oil
Level (Add 1 quart) AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 365).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 366).
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. 0012
Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 000A There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 0012
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. 300
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0012
Ultra Low-sulfur
Diesel Fuel Only Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel level has fallen below the
reserve range.
X Refuel at the neares tgas station.
X Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (ULSD ,15ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). 0003
Replace Air Filter Vehicles with a diesel engine
:the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0002
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. 0002
Check
Additive See
Operator's Manual The DEF tank is almost empty.
X
Have the DEF tank filled as soon as possible at aqualified
specialist workshop (Y page 177).0002
Remaining Starts:
16 The DE
Flevel has fallen to a minimum. You can start the engine a
further 16 times.
X Have the DEFt ank filled immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop (Y page 177).
i You can start the engine a further 16 times. If DE Fis not added,
it will then not be possible to restart the engine. Refill the DEF
tank with approximately 1 gal (3.8 l) DEF (Y page 177).Driving systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0002
Attention Assist:
Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or
alack of concentration on th epart of th edriver. A warning tone
also sounds.
X If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 0002
Attention Assist
Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. Display messages
301On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0001
Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert
Key KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0001
Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle At leas
tone door is open. Awarning tone also sounds.
X Close all doors and loc kthe vehicle again. Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster
Overview
000D Low-beam headlamps
(Ypage 121)
0016 Parking lamps (Y page 122)
000C High-beam headlamps
(Ypage 124)
00070006 Turn signal (Ypage 123)
0014 Seat belts (Ypage 317)
0011 (USA) Brakes (Y page 318)
0008 (Canada)B rakes (Ypage 318)
0019 ABS (Ypage 319)
000F ESP®
(Y page 321)
0017 ESP®
OFF (Y page 321)
0007 (USA) Electric parking brake (red)
(Ypage 324)
000C (Canada )Electric parking brake (red)
(Y page 324)
000C Electric parking brake
(yellow) (Y page 324)
001F SRS (Ypage 324)
0010 Check Engine (Y page 325)
0012 Reserve fuel (Ypage 325)
000E Coolant (Ypage 326)
000E Distance warning function
(Ypage 328) 000F
Diesel engine: preglow
(Y page 159)
0012 Tire pressure monitor
(Ypage 329) 316
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterOn-board computer and displays