Turn signals .....................................98
Limited Warranty ................................ 27
Load distribution ...............................245
Load protection net ........................... 249
Loading guidelines ............................ 244
Loading rails
Maximum tensile strength ............. 315
Loads
Securing ........................................ 246
Transporting .................................. 244
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Emergency locking ........................... 71
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 211
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Driving abroad ............................... 139
Replacing bulbs .............................1 03
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lumbar support ................................... 87
Lumbar support
see Lumbar support
M
M+S tires ............................................ 281
Maintenance ...................................... 259
Maintenance points under the
hood .................................................... 254
Maximum speed
Speed limitation .............................1 38
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Inserting .......................................... 71
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Removing ......................................... 71
Media Interface
Connections ..................................... 42
Memory card (audio) ......................... 184
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ............................................. 94 Mercedes-Benz Commercial Van
Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Mercedes-Benz Service24h .............. 274
Message memory
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 205
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 191
Messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors ................................ 94
Important safety notes .................... 93
Rear-view mirror .............................. 94
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Type approval/frequency .............. 305
Mobile phone
see Telephone
Model designation
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 0
Motor oil additives
see Additives
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 301
Mounting a new wheel ................... 300
Preparing the vehicle .....................2 99
Raising the vehicle ......................... 299
Removing a wheel .......................... 300
Removing and mounting the spare
wheel ............................................. 303
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 299
MP3
Operation ....................................... 184
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 182
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 122
Index15
Important safety notes .................. 306
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 312
Transmission oil .....................310, 311
Washer fluid ................................... 313
Setting the air distribution ...............116
Setting the airflow ............................ 116
Setting the speed
see Cruise control
Settings
Factory (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 190
Factory (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 176
On-board computer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188
On-board computer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 176
Side impact air bag .............................5 1
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 267
Convenience closing feature ............ 83
Convenience opening feature ..........8 3
Hinged side windows ....................... 82
Important safety information ........... 82
Opening/closing .............................. 82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 83
Resetting ......................................... 83
Signal and ambient light
Changing a bulb ............................. 102
Sliding door
Child-proof locks .............................. 63
Cleaning ......................................... 269
Important safety notes .................... 74
Indicator lamp ................................ 231
Opening/closing from the inside ..... 75
Opening/closing from the out-
side .................................................. 75
see Electric sliding door
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 72
Changing the programming ............. 70
Checking the battery ....................... 71
Convenience closing feature ... 83, 119
Convenience opening feature .......... 83
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 69
Important safety notes .................... 69 Loss ................................................. 72
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Problem (malfunction) .....................
72
SmartK
ey positions (ignition lock) .. 123
Snow chains ...................................... 282
Sockets .............................................. 243
Spare wheel
General notes ................................ 303
Important safety notes .................. 303
Removing/mounting ...................... 303
Special seat belt retractor .................. 59
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 188
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 177
Digital (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Digital (vehicle without steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 175
General notes ................................ 172
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ............ 39
In the instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) ...... 37
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
see Restraint system
Standing lamp
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 213
Standing lamps
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 199
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 104
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 105
Switching on/off .............................. 96
20Index
Trip odometerDisplaying (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 180
Displaying (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Resetting (vehicle with steering
wheel buttons) ............................... 181
Resetting (vehicle without steer-
ing wheel buttons) ......................... 174
Setting the display unit (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 188
Setting the display unit (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 177
Trip odometer
see Trip odometer
Turn signal
Changing bulbs (additional turn
signals) .......................................... 104
Turn signals
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 212
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 198
Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 104
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 105
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Trailer display messages (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons) ......... 211
Trailer display messages (vehicle
without steering wheel buttons) .... 198
Two-way radios
Type approval/frequency .............. 305
TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) (defi-
nition) ................................................. 298
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 71
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 73
With emergency key element ........... 70
USB (audio)
Playing ........................................... 184
V
Vanity mirrorChanging a bulb (mirror lamp) ....... 101
Sun visor ........................................ 241
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 34
Display messages (vehicle with
steering wheel buttons) ................. 220
Display messages (vehicle with-
out steering wheel buttons) ........... 204
Electronics ..................................... 305
Emergency unlocking ....................... 70
Equipment ....................................... 27
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 290
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 71
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 69
Lowering ........................................ 301
Maintenance .................................... 28
Operating safety .............................. 30
Parking for a long period ................ 137
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 299
Registration ..................................... 32
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 135
Towing away .................................. 276
Transporting .................................. 278
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 71
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 69
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle bodies ..................................... 32
Body/equipment mounting direc-
tives for trucks ................................. 32
Vehicle check
see Preparing for a journey
Vehicle data ....................................... 313
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 313
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 71
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 305
Vehicle key
see SmartKey
Vehicle tool kit
in the seat base ............................. 272
24Index
Benz, LLC has been informed in writing of
the necessity of such a repair.
(2) the same defect or damage, although less serious than described in (1), has been
repaired at least four times and Mercedes-
Benz has been informed of the necessity of
such a repair in writing.
(3) the vehicle cannot be operated for more than 30 calendar days due to repairs result-
ing from the same or other major defects ordamage.
Please send written notification to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
USA only:
Always bring the Maintenance Booklet with you
when taking the vehicle to a Mercedes-Benz
Commercial Van Center. Your customer service
advisor enters each service into the Mainte-
nance Booklet.
Canada only:
Have every service carried out by a qualified
specialist workshop recorded in your service
report.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-
gram provides you with technical assistance in
the case of a breakdown. Your toll-free calls to
the Roadside Assistance Hotline are answered
by our staff around the clock. 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
Further information can be found in the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance-Program
brochure (USA) or the "Roadside Assistance"
section of the Service and Warranty Information booklet (Canada). Both are located in your vehi-
cle document wallet.
Change of address or owner
Please use the "Notice of Change of Address"
form in the Service and Warranty Information
booklet to inform us of a change of address, or
simply phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on
1-800-387-0100. This enables us, if necessary,
to contact you at any time.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all the
literature in the vehicle so that it is available for
the next owner.
If your vehicle was purchased as a used vehicle,
please send us the "Notice of Purchase of Used
Car" from the Service and Warranty Information
booklet or phone the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) on hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) on
1-800-387-0100.
Operating the vehicle outside of the
USA and Canada
When traveling abroad with your vehicle,
observe the following points:
RService facilities or replacement parts may
not be available immediately.
RUnleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
can cause damage to the catalytic converter.
RThe fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available in
Europe through our European Delivery Program.
Please consult a Mercedes-Benz Commercial
Van Center for further information, or write to
one of the following addresses:
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
28Introduction
Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers132
;• Cup holder241
• Ashtray242
=Combination switch98
?PARKTRONIC warning indi-
cators153
AHorn
B• Instrument cluster (vehicle
without steering wheel but-
tons)
37
• Instrument cluster (vehicle
with steering wheel buttons)39
CDIRECT SELECT lever128
DCenter console control panel42
ERear-view mirror93
F• Overhead control panel43
• Interior lamp99
GGlove box240
HCup holder241
FunctionPage
I• 12 V socket243
• Cigarette lighter242
JIgnition lock123
KAdjusts the steering wheel93
LDiagnostics connection31
Opens the hood253
MApplies the parking brake136
NDoor control panel43
OReleases the parking brake136
PLight switch96
Q• Coin/card holder
• Driving system control
panel
ÇDeactivates/activates
Lane Keeping Assist150
c Deactivates/activates
PARKTRONIC153
RCruise control lever144
36Cockpit
At a glance
FunctionPage
;ÍSeat heating92
=%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle73
?7Z\Adjusts the
exterior mirrors electrically94
AW Opens/closes the front
side windows82
44Door control panel
At a glance
A malfunction has occurred if the6restraint
system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is switched
on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with the
engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or may not deploy as
intended during an accident. This can affect
for example the Emergency Tensioning
Device or the air bag. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :is
part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
informs you about the status of the front-
passenger front air bag.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
Ris lit: the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the
event of an accident.
Ris not lit : the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all
deployment criteria are met, the front-
passenger front air bag is deployed. Depending on the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag must
either be deactivated or enabled; see the fol-
lowing points. You must make sure of this both
before and during a journey.
RChildren in a child restraint system:
whether the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled or deactivated depends on the instal-
led child restraint system, and the age and
size of the child. Therefore, be sure to observe
the notes on the "Occupant Classification
System (OCS)" (
Ypage 52) and on "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (Ypage 58). There you
will also find instructions on rearward and
forward-facing child restraint systems on the
front-passenger seat.
RAll other persons:
depending on the classi-
fication of the person in the front-passenger
seat, the front-passenger front air bag is ena-
bled or deactivated (
Ypage 52). Be sure to
observe the notes on "Seat
belts“ (
Ypage 46) and "Air bags"
(Ypage 49). There you can also find infor-
mation on the correct seat position.
Seat belts
Introduction
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restricting the movement of vehicle occupants
in the event of an accident or the vehicle rolling
over. This reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming into contact with parts of the vehicle
interior or being ejected from the vehicle. Fur-
thermore, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
air bag.
The seat belt system comprises:
RSeat belts
REmergency Tensioning Devices for the front
seat belts
The seat belt system also includes a seat belt
force limiter for the relevant seat if the vehicle
is equipped with a front air bag.
If the seat belt is pulled out of the belt outlet
quickly or with a jerky movement, the belt
retractor locks. The belt strap cannot be extrac-
ted any further.
The Emergency Tensioning Device tightens the
seat belt in an accident, pulling the belt close
against the body. However it does not pull the
46Occupant safety
Safety
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
operation
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp:
shows you whether the front-passenger front air
bag is deactivated.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then displays the status of the front-passenger
front air bag. If the status of the front-passenger
front air bag changes while the vehicle is in
motion, an air bag display message may appear
in the instrument cluster:
Rin vehicles without steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 193)
Rin vehicles with steering wheel buttons
(Ypage 207)
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always pay attention to the PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be aware of the status
of the front-passenger front air bag both before
and during the journey.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
Ris lit : the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. It will then not be deployed in the
event of an accident.
Ris not lit : the front-passenger front air bag is
enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all
deployment criteria are met, the front-
passenger front air bag is deployed.
GWARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
Rthe classification of the person in the front-passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
Rthe front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
Rthe person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct.
GWARNING
If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the front-passenger front air bag can
deploy in the event of an accident. The child
could be struck by the air bag. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been deactivated. The PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE FRONT AIR
BAG in front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
to the child can occur.
Occupant safety53
Safety
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