
Tire pressureCalling up (on-board computer) ..... 235
Checking manuall y........................ 235
Display message .................... 148, 158
Maximum ....................................... 235
Notes ............................................. 233
Recommended ............................... 232
Table (single tires) ......................... 233
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 237
Function/note s............................. 235
Restarting ...................................... 238
Warning lamp ................................. 170
Warning message .......................... 237
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 249
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 248
Bar (definition) ............................... 248
Changing a whee l.......................... 250
Characteristics .............................. 247
Checking ........................................ 231
Curb weight (definition) ................. 249
Definition of terms ......................... 247
Direction of rotation ...................... 251
Display message .................... 148, 158
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 250
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 248
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 247
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 248
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 248
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 248
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 248
Important safety notes .................. 230
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 248
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 249
Labeling (overview) ........................ 244
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 250
Load index ..................................... 246 Load index (definition) ................... 249
M+S tire
s....................................... 232
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 249
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 249
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 249
Maximum tire load ......................... 246
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 249
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 249
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 249
Replacing ....................................... 250
Service life ..................................... 232
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 249
Speed rating (definition) ................ 248
Storing ........................................... 251
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 247
Technical data ............................... 254
Temperature .................................. 243
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 250
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 249
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 249
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 248
Tire size (data) ............................... 254
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 244
Tire tread ....................................... 231
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 249
Total load limit (definition) ............. 250
Traction ......................................... 243
Traction (definition) ....................... 250
Tread wear ..................................... 243
TWR (permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight) (definition) ................. 250
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 242
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 248
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 250
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 248
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 58
18Index

Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 253
Parking for a long period ................ 112
Pulling away................................... 104
Raising ........................................... 251
Securing from rolling away ............ 251
Tow-starting ................................... 222
Towing away .................................. 222
Transporting .................................. 224
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 75
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 266
Vehicle data ....................................... 266
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 267
Fording depth ................................ 267
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 268
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 266
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 75
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 258
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 214
Ventilation
Setting the airflow ......................... 100
Video
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 172
Video (DVD) ........................................ 147
VIN ...................................................... 258
Voice Control System
see Separate operating instructions
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 163
Brakes ........................................... 162
Coolant .......................................... 168
Cruise control ................................ 113
Distance warning ........................... 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169 ESP ®
.............................................. 165
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 166
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 119
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 116
Overview .......................................... 34 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 43
Restraint system ............................ 167
Seat belt ........................................ 161
Tire pressure monitor .................... 170
Warning triangle ................................ 214
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 148
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 253
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 250
Checking ........................................ 231
Cleaning ......................................... 211
Important safety notes .................. 230
Interchanging/changing ................ 250
Mounting a new whee l................... 253
Mounting a whee l.......................... 251
Overview ........................................ 230
Removing a whee l.......................... 253
Storing ........................................... 251
Technical data ............................... 254
Tightening torque ........................... 253
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 254
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 153
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 100
Windshield heating ........................... 100
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 208
Notes ............................................. 265
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 96
Rear window wipe r.......................... 95
Replacing the wiper blades .............. 96
Switching on/of f.............................. 95
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ................... 112
Snow chains .................................. 232
Winter operation
General notes ................................ 232
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 232
20Index

You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheelsas well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-rel-
evant 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 spe- cifically 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 main-
tain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for necessary service and repair work. In addi-
tion, strategically located parts delivery cen-
ters provide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification num- ber (VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts ( Ypage 258).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are possi-
ble. Bear in mind that your vehicle may not
feature all functions described here. This also
applies to safety-relevant systems and func-
tions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all sys-tems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Introduction27
Z

If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
carriage, chassis parts, wheels or tires
could be damaged without the damage
being visible. Components damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail or, in the case of
an accident, no longer withstand the strain
they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle
checked and repaired immediately at a
qualified specialist workshop. If on con-
tinuing your journey you notice that driving
safety is impaired, pull over and stop the
vehicle immediately, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions. In such cases,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper-
ation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 1) These devices may not cause harm-
ful interference, and 2) These devices must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired oper-
ation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment." Canada:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device."
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the nec-
essary specialist knowledge, tools and quali-
fications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance Book- let.
Always have the following work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and modifica-
tions
R work on electronic components
Correct use
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers.
Leave warning stickers in position.
Observe the following information when driv- ing your vehicle: R the safety notes in this manual
R the technical data section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
28Introduction

Cockpit................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ..............................33
Multifunction steering wheel .............35
Center console .................................... 36
Overhead control panel ......................38
Door control panel .............................. 39
31
At a glance

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Combination switch92
;Steering wheel paddle shifters107
=Instrument cluster146
?Horn
AOverhead control panel38
BPARKTRONIC warning display128
CClimate control systems98
DIgnition lock103
EAdjusts the steering wheel86
FCruise control lever113
GLight switch90
HOpens the hood205
32Cockpit
At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
:Multifunction display~
;COMAND display~
=?
Switches on the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions
?~~
Rejects or ends a call
Exits phone book/redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem- ory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute
FunctionPage
A=;~
Selects a menu
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
a
Confirms selections and
hides messages
B%
Back
Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions
Multifunction steering wheel35
At a glance

Door control panel
FunctionPage
:nActivates/deacti-
vates the override feature
for the side windows in the
rear compartment
63
;W Opens/closes the
side windows
77
=7 Zö\
Adjusts and folds the exte-
rior mirrors in/out electri-
cally
87
FunctionPage
?r 45 =
Stores settings for the seat, exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel (memory func-
tion)
87
AAdjusts the seats84
B%& Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
75
COpens the door75
Door control panel39
At a glance