Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test .............................. .5 4
Occupant safety
Air bags .......................................... .4 9
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 59
Belt warning .................................... .4 9
Childr en in the vehicle .................... .6 0
Important safety notes .................... 44
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 44
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 52
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 45
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 45
Seat belt .......................................... 45
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 55
Operation ........................................ .5 2
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 224
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 167
Checklist before driving off-road .... 167
General information ....................... 166
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Maximum water depth ................... 383
Traveling uphill ............................... 168
Off-road program
Activating/deactivating. ................ 183
General notes ................................ 181
Overview of programs .................... 182
Off-road system
DSR ............................................... 180
Off road drive pro gram .................. 181
Off-roa d 4ETS .................................. 70
Off-road ESP ®
.................................. 72 Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 235
Assistance graphic menu ............... 231
Assistance menu ........................... 232
Display messages .......................... 239
Displaying a service message ........ 323
Displays and operation .................. 220
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 175
Factory settings ............................. 235
G-Meter ......................................... 236
Head-up display ............................. 223
Head-up display menu ................... 233
Important safety notes .................. 220
Instrument cluster menu ............... 234
Lights menu ................................... 234
Media menu ................................... 228
Menu overview .............................. 224
Message memory .......................... 239
Navigation menu ............................ 226
RACETIMER ................................... 237
Radio menu ................................... 228
Service menu ................................. 231
Settings menu ............................... 231
Standard display ............................ 224
Telephone menu ............................ 230
Trip menu ...................................... 224
Video DVD operation ..................... 229
Opening and closing the side trim
panels ................................................. 119
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Important safety notes .................... 31
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operation
Digital Operator's Manual ................ 27
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 29
Vehicle equipment ........................... 29
Outside temperature display ........... 221
Overhead control panel ...................... 42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 6516
Index
Instrument cluster display ............ .2 05
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer loads and drawbar nose-
weights ............................................... 218
Trailer towing
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 214
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 207
Permissible trailer loads and
drawbar noseweights ..................... 218
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 265
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .2 35
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 346
Traveling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 168
Driving downhill ............................ .1 68
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 168
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .3 30
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .2 25
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 224
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
Trunk
see Cargo compartment
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 375
Installation ..................................... 375
Transmission output (maximum) .... 375
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85 From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 289
V Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 303
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 264
Electronics ..................................... 375
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 231
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 359
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 373
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 158
Parking for a long period ................ 160
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 370
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 370
Technical data ............................... 375
Towing away .................................. 343
Transporting .................................. 346
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
Vehicle data ................................... 382
Vehicle data
Dimensions .................................... 382
Vehicle data (off-road driving)
Approach/departure angle ............ 384
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 384
Maximum water depth ................... 383
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 37624
Index
systems, e.g. the brake system. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of equal qual-
ity. Only use tires, wheels and accessories that
have been specifically approved for your vehi-
cle.
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.
Therefore, only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should 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 pro-
vide quick and reliable parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification number
(VIN) when ordering genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts ( Y
page 376).
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
i This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Operator's Manual. Country-spe-
cific 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 equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
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 Maintenance Book-
let are important documents and should be kept
in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Warranty The Limited Warranty for your vehicle applies in
accordance with the warranty terms and condi-
tions 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 System Warranty R
Emission Performance Warranty R
California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu-
setts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
and Vermont Emission Control System War-
ranty 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 author-
ized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace-
ment. The new Service and Warranty Infor-
mation booklet will be posted to you.
Information for customers in Califor-
nia Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a reason-
able number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz
USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service
facilities fail to fix one or more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are
covered by its express warranty.
During the period of 18 months from original
delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18,000 miles (approximately 29,000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first,
a reasonable number of repair attempts is pre-
sumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more
of the following occurs:
(1) the substantial defect or malfunction can
result in death or serious injuries for theService and vehicle operation 29
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