2021 MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS MPV ESP

#
Pull away as stra ight, slowly and
smoo thly as possible. If
th e drive wheels get trapped on loose or muddy
ground, reco verth eve hicle with the utmost care,
especially so if theve hicle is laden. #
Obser vethe no tes on permissible towing
me thods (/ page242). #
Never attem pttoreco ver a vehicle that is
st uck when a trailer is attached. #
If possible, pull theve hicle out backwards
using the trac ksit made before it became
st uc k. To
wing theve hicle with the axle raised &
WARNING Risk of accident when towing
with the ignition switched on
When towing away with the front axle raised
and the ignition switched on, ASR can brake
th ere ar axle wheels in an er ratic manner.
The vehicle can lose directional stabilit y. #
Switch off the ignition before towing the
ve hicle with the front axle raised. *
NO
TEDama getothe transmission due to
to wing with an axle raised on vehicles
with 4MATIC The transmission can be damaged
bytowing
with the front or rear axle raised. #
Vehicles with 4MATIC may be towed
with bo thaxles on the ground or loaded
and transpor ted. Wi
th th ere ar axle raised #
Obser vethe no tes on permissible towing
me thods (/ page242). #
Swit chon the hazard warning lamps
(/ page 107). #
Deactivate tow- aw ay protection (/ page67). #
Movethe front wheels tothest ra ight-ahead
position. #
Fixthesteering wheel in the cent reposition
with a steering wheel loc k. #
Release the parking brake (/ page152). #
Turn theke yto position 005Ainthe ignition lock
and remo vetheke y from the ignition loc k. #
Take theke y with you when leaving theve hi‐
cle. Do not
exceed a towing speed of 50 km/h. Loading
theve hicle for transport *
NO
TEDama gedue toincor rect attach‐
ment The
vehicle may be damaged when lashing to
ch assis components. #
Only lash theve hicle at the wheels. #
Obser vethe no tes on permissible towing
me thods (/ page242). #
Toload theve hicle onto a trailer or trans‐
por ter,use the trailer tow hit chortheto wing
ey e.
Before loading theve hicle #
Switch on the ignition. #
Vehicles with manual transmission: shift
th e transmission toneutral. #
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission toposition 005C. #
Release the parking brake (/ page152). #
Load theve hicle onto the transpor ter.
* NO
TEDama getothe drive train due to
incor rect positioning of theve hicle #
Do not position theve hicle abo vethe
connection point of the transport vehi‐
cle. #
Make sure that the front and rear axles come
to rest on the same transpor tation vehicle.
Af ter loading the vehicle #
Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage firs t or reve rsege ar. #
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the transmission toposition 005D. #
Deactivate tow- aw ay protection (/ page67). Breakdown assis
tance 245

Information on noise or unusual driving
ch
aracteristics
While driving, pay attention tovibrations, noises
and unusual driving characteristics, e.g. pulling to
one side. This may indicate damage tothe wheels
or tyres. If you suspect that a tyre is defective,
re duce your speed. Stop theve hicle as soon as
possible tocheck if wheels and tyres ha vebeen
damaged or are no longer functioning properly.
Hidden tyre damage could also be causing the
unusual driving characteristics. If no signs of
damage can be de tected, ha vethe tyres and
wheels checked at a qualified specialist work‐
shop. Note
s onregular lyinspecting wheels and
tyres &
WARNING Risk of injury duetodamaged
tyres
Damaged tyres can cause tyre pressure loss. #
Check the tyres regularly for signs of
dama geand replace any damaged tyres
immediatel y. Check
the wheels and tyres of your vehicle for
damage regular ly, i.e. at least every two weeks,
as well as af ter driving off-road or on rough
ro ads. Damaged wheels can lead toa loss of tyre
pressure.
Look out forth efo llowing types of damage, for
ex ample:
R cuts in the tyres
R punctures in the tyres
R tears in the tyres
R bulges on tyres
R deformation or se vere cor rosion on wheels &
WARNING Risk of aquaplaning due to
insuf ficient tyre tread
Insu fficient tyre tread will result in reduced
tyre grip.
The risk of aquaplaning is increased on wet
ro ads, especially when the speed of theve hi‐
cle is not adap tedto suit the conditions. #
Thus, you should regularly check the
tread de pth and the condition of the
tread across the entire width of all
tyres. Minimum tread dep
thfor:
R Summer tyres: 3 mm
R M+S tyres: 4 mm #
For saf etyre asons, replace the tyres
before the legally-prescribed limit for
th e minimum tread dep thisreached. Conduct
thefo llowing checks regular lyon all
wheels, at least once a month or as requ ired, e.g.
before a long journey or when driving off-ro ad:
R check the tyre pressure (/ page 250)
R check theva lve caps
Va lves must be pr otected from moisture and
dirt with valve caps specifically appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz foryo ur vehicle.
R visually inspect the tread dep thand the tyre
tread across the whole tyre width
The minimum tread dep thfor summer tyres is
3 mm and for winter tyres 4 mm. Information on driving with summer tyres
At temp eratures below 10°C summer tyres lose
elasticity and therefore traction and braking
po we r.Chan gethe tyres on your vehicle toM+S
tyres. Using summer tyres at very cold temp era‐
tures could cause tears toform ,th ereby damag‐
ing the tyres permanentl y.Mercedes-Benz cannot
accept responsibility forth is type of damage.
Once you ha vefitted the summer tyres:
R Check the tyre pressures (/ page 250)
R Restart the tyre pressure monitor
(/ page 255) Information on M+S tyres
At temp eratures below 10°C use winter tyres or
all-season tyres – bo thare mar ked with M+S.
Only winter tyres bearing the004D snowflake
symbol in addition tothe M+S marking pr ovide
th e best possible grip in wintry road conditions.
On lythese tyres will allow driving saf ety sy stems
such as ABS and ESP ®
to also function optimally
in winter. These tyres ha vebeen de veloped spe‐
cifically for driving in sno w.
Use M+S tyres of the same make and tread on all
wheels tomaintain safe handling characteristics.
Alw ays obser vethe maximum permissible speed
specified forth e M+S tyres you ha vefitted. Wheels and tyres
249

If
yo ufit M+S tyres that ha vea lo wer maximum
permissible speed than the maximum design
speed of theve hicle, af fix an appropria te warning
sign in the driver's field of vision. You can obtain
th is at a qualified specialist workshop.
Once you ha vefitted the winter tyres, take the
fo llowing measures:
R check the tyre pressure (/ page 250)
R restart the tyre pressure monitor
(/ page 255) Note
s on snow chains
Fo r saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
th at you only use sn owchains that ha vebeen
ch ecked and appr oved.You can find fur ther infor‐
mation on snow chains recommended for
Mercedes-Benz in the wheel and tyre overview at
https://www.me rcedes-benz.de. &
WARNING Risk of accident due tosnow
ch ains breaking
If yo u drive toofast with snow chains, they
can break, injureother persons, and damage
th eve hicle. #
Obser vethe maximum permissible
speed for operation with snow chains. *
NO
TEDama getothe wheel trim from fit‐
te d snow chains If sn
ow ch ains are fitted tosteel wheels, the
wheel trims can be damaged. #
Remo vethe wheel trims of steel wheels
before fitting snow chains. Obse
rveth efo llowing no tes when using snow
ch ains:
R Snow ch ains are only permissible for cer tain
wheel/tyre combinations. You can obtain
information on them at a qualified specialist
wo rkshop.
R For saf etyre asons, only use sn owchains that
ha ve been specifically appr ovedfo ryo ur vehi‐
cle byMercedes-Benz, or snow chains with
th e same quality standard.
R The sn owchains must be retightened af ter
driving appr oximately 1 km. This is the only
wa yto ensure the snow chains are optimally
seated with clearance toadjacent compo‐
nents. R
Use sn owchains only when thero ad sur face
is comple tely sno w-covered. Re mo vethe
snow chains as soon as possible when you
come toaro ad that is not sn ow-co vered.
R Local regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Obse rveth e applicable regula‐
tions before fitting snow chains.
R If sn ow ch ains are fitted, the maximum per‐
missible speed is 50 km/h.
% You can deactivate ESP ®
to pull away
( / page 155). This all owsthe wheels to
spin, achieving an increased driving forc e. Ty
re pressure Note
s on tyre pressure Driving with tyre pressure
that is too high or too
low can:
R Shor tenth e service life of the tyres
R Cause increased tyre damage
R Adversely af fect handling characteristics and
th us driving saf ety, forex ample, due toaqua‐
planing &
WARNING Risk of accident due torepea‐
te d pressure drop in the tyres
The wheels, valves or tyres could be dam‐
aged.
To o low a tyre pressure can lead tothe tyres
bur sting. #
Examine the tyres forfo re ign objects. #
Check whe ther the tyre has a puncture
or theva lve has a leak. #
Ifyo u are unable torectify the damage,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. Information on
there commended tyre pressure
fo rth eve hicle's factor y-fitted tyres can be found
on the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap
and in the tyre pressure tables (/ page 251).
Use a suitable pressure gauge tocheck the tyre
pressure. The outer appearance of a tyre does
not permit any reliable conclusion about the tyre
pressure.
Ve hicles with a tyre pressure monitor: you can
also check the tyre pressure using the on-board
computer. 250
Wheels and tyres

Ve
hicles with a gross vehicle weight of
3,200 kg
The following tyre pressure values apply tothe
fo llowing vehicles:
R with a gross vehicle weight of 3,200 kg
R with a permissible axle load of 1,650 kgon
th ere ar axle R
with 4x4 all-wheel drive
R the tyres referred tounder "Wheel and tyre
combinations" (/ page 261) Pa
rtially laden vehicle 1
Fully laden vehicle
Ty res/disc
wheel Fr
ont axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
225/55 R 17C3 20 kPa (3.2
bar/46 psi) 31
0 kPa (3.1 bar/45
psi) 350 kPa (3.5
bar/51 psi)44
0 kPa (4.4
bar/64 psi)
235/55 R 17
XL 103W/V 27
0 kPa (2.7
bar/39 psi) 250 kPa (2.5 bar/36
psi) 280 kPa (2.8
bar/41 psi)31
0 kPa (3.1
bar/45 psi)
24 5/45 R 19
XL 102Y 230 kPa (2.3
bar/33 psi) 230 kPa (2.3 bar/33
psi) 260 kPa (2.6
bar/38 psi)280 kPa (2.8
bar/41 psi)
24 5/45 R 19
XL 102W 27
0 kPa (2.7
bar/39 psi) 27
0 kPa (2.7 bar/39
psi) 290 kPa (2.9
bar/42 psi)31
0 kPa (3.1
bar/45 psi) Ty
re pressure moni toring sy stem Fu
nction of the tyre pressure monitoring sys‐
tem
The sy stem checks the tyre pressure and the tyre
te mp erature of the tyres fitted totheve hicle by
means of a tyre pressure sensor.
New tyre pressure sensors, e.g. in winter tyres,
are automatically taught-in during thefirs t jour‐
ney they are used.
It is the driver's responsibility toset the tyre pres‐
sure tothere commended cold tyre pressure suit‐
able forth e operating situation (/ page 250).
No tethat the cor rect tyre pressure forth e cur‐
re nt ope rating situation mu stfirs t be taught-in to
th e tyre pressure monitoring sy stem. If a subs tan‐
tial loss of pressure occu rs,th ewa rning thre sh‐
old forth ewa rning message is aligned tothe
tau ght-in refere nce values. Restart the tyre pres‐
sure monitor af ter adjusting tothe cold tyre pres‐
sure (/ page 255). The cur rent pressures are
sa ve d as new refere nce values. This will ensure
th at a warning message will only appear if the
tyre pressure drops signi ficantly. The
0077 warning lamp in the instrument clus ter
displa ysa de tected pressure loss or a malfunc‐
tion as follo ws:
R ifth e0077 warning lamp is lit continuousl y,
th e tyre pressure on one or more tyres is sig‐
nificantly too lo w.The tyre pressure monitor
is not malfunctioning.
R ifth e0077 warning lamp flashes for around a
minute and then remains lit cons tantl y,the
tyre pressure moni tor is malfunctioning.
R a messa gealso appears in the instrument
clus ter.
Sy stem limits
The sy stem may be impaired or may not function
in thefo llowing situations:
R the tyre pressure has been set incor rectly.
R there is a sudden pressure loss caused, for
ex ample, byafo re ign object penetrating the
tyre.
R there is a malfunction caused byano ther
ra dio signal source.
If th e tyre pressure monitor is malfunctioning, it
may take more than ten minu tesfo rth e0077
tyre pressure warning lamp toinform you of the
1 The tyre pressures forth e partially laden vehicle are not valid forth e Marco Polo with integ rated kitchen. 254
Wheels and tyres

&
WARNING Risk of injury thro ugh exceed‐
ing the specified tyre load-bearing capa‐
city or the permissible speed rating
Exceeding the load-bearing capacity of the
tyres can lead totyre dama geand could
cause the tyres toexplode. #
Therefore, only use tyre types and sizes
appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model. #
Obser vethe tyre load-bearing capacity
ra ting and speed rating requ iredfor
yo ur vehicle. *
NO
TEVehicle and tyre damage thro ugh
tyre types and sizes that ha venot been
appr oved Fo
r saf etyre asons, only use tyres, wheels and
accesso ries which ha vebeen specially
appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz foryo ur vehicle.
These tyres ha vebeen specially adap tedfor
use with the cont rol sy stems, such as ABS or
ESP ®
.
Otherwise, cer tain properties, such as han‐
dling characteristics, vehicle noise and con‐
sum ption could be adversely af fected. Fur‐
th ermore, other tyre sizes could result in the
tyres rubbing against the body and axle com‐
ponents when loaded. This could result in
damage tothe tyre or theve hicle. #
Only use tyres, wheels and accessories
that ha vebeen checked and recommen‐
ded byMercedes-Benz. *
NO
TEDriving sa fety put at risk by retrea‐
ded tyres Re
treaded tyres are not checked or recom‐
mended byMercedes-Benz, as pr evious dam‐
age is not alw ays de tected duri ngthere tread
process.
Driving sa fety cannot, therefore, be guaran‐
te ed. #
Do not use used tyres when their pr evi‐
ous usage is unknown. *
NO
TEPossible wheel and tyre damage
when driving over obs tacles Lar
gewheels ha vea lo wer tyre section width.
As the section width decreases, therisk of
wheels and tyres being damaged when driv‐
ing over obs tacles increases. #
Avoid obs tacles or drive overth em with
particular care. #
Reduce speed when driving overke rbs,
speed bumps, manhole co vers and pot‐
holes. #
Avoid especially high kerbs. *
NO
TEDama getoelectronic component
parts thro ugh the use of tyre-fitting tools Ve
hicles with tyre pressure monitoring
sy stem: there are electronic component
parts in the wheel. Tyre-fitting tools should
not be applied in the area of theva lve.
Otherwise, the electronic component parts
could be damaged. #
Always ha vetyres changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. Ac
cesso ries that are not appr ovedfo ryo ur vehi‐
cle byMercedes-Benz, or are not being used cor‐
re ctly, can impair ope rating sa fety.
Before pu rchasing and using non-appr oved
accesso ries, visit a qualified specialist workshop
and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Obser vethefo llowing points when selecting, fit‐
ting and replacing tyres:
R Countr y-specific requ irements for tyre
appro valth at define a specific tyre type for
yo ur vehicle.
Fu rthermore, the use of cer tain tyre types in
cer tain regions and areas of operation can be
highly beneficial.
R Use only tyres and wheels of the same type,
design (summer tyres, winter tyres, all-season
tyres) and make.
R Only fit wheels of the same size and tread
design on one axle (left and right).
It is only permissible tofit a di fferent wheel
size tothis in theeve nt of a flat tyre in order
to drive tothe specialist workshop.
R Only fit tyres of the cor rect size onto the
wheels.
R Do not make any modifications tothe brake
sy stem, the wheels or the tyres. Wheels and tyres
257

#
Neverch ange a wheel on a slope. #
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. *
NO
TEVehicle damage from the jack If
yo u do not position the jack cor rectly at the
appropriate jack support point of theve hicle,
th e jack could tip over with theve hicle raised. #
The jack is designed exclusively for
jacking up theve hicle at the jack sup‐
port points. Re
quirements:
R There are no persons in theve hicle.
R The vehicle is prepared forch anging a wheel
(/ page 259).
Impor tant no tes on using the jack:
R Only use theve hicle-specific jack that has
been tested and appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz
to raise theve hicle. If the jack is used incor‐
re ctl y,it could tip over while theve hicle is
ra ised.
R The jack is designed only toraise theve hicle
fo r a short time while a wheel is being
ch anged and is not suitable for car rying out
maintenance workunder theve hicle.
R Avoid changing a wheel on uphill and downhill
slopes.
R The jack must be placed on a firm ,fl at and
non-slip sur face. If necessar y,use a lar ge,
fl at, load bearing and non-slip unde rlay.
R The base of the jack is positioned vertically
under the jack support point.
Saf ety instructions while theve hicle is raised:
R Do not put your hands or feet under theve hi‐
cle.
R Do not lie underneath theve hicle.
R Do not start theve hicle and do not release
th e parking brake.
R Do not open or close any doors. Jacking points
1(rubber stoppers) are located
behind the front wheel ar ches and in front of the
re ar wheel ar ches. #
Place jack 2beneath cor responding jack
support point 1. #
Turn handwheel 3until the plate of jack 2
sits securely on jack support point 1. #
Ensure that the base of jack 2is positioned
ve rtically under jacking point 1. #
Assemble adap ter4 and ratchet 5from
th eve hicle tool kit. #
Place adap ter4 and ratchet 5onthe he xa‐
gon nut of jack 2sothat the lettering
AU F/UP is visible. #
Turn ratchet wrench 5intheAU F/UP direc‐
tion until the tyre is raised a maximum of
3 cm off the ground.
When doing so, jack 2may mo vetoone of
th e side support sur faces. Re
moving a wheel Re
quirements:
R The vehicle is raised (/ page 259).
When changing a wheel, avoid applying any force
to the brake discs since this could impair the
le ve l of com fort when braking.
* NO
TEDama getothre ading from dirt on
wheel bolts #
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty sur face. #
Unscr ewthe wheel bolts. #
Remo vethe wheel. 260
Wheels and tyres

Spare wheel
Note
s onthe emer gency spare wheel and
spare wheel Spare wheel:
wheel and tyre dimensions as well
as the type of tyre cor respond totheot her fitted
wheels.
A fitted spa rewheel changes the driving charac‐
te rist ics and bears risks. &
WARNING Risk of accident due toincor‐
re ct wheel and tyre dimensions
Driving with th e spare wheel fitted can
se verely impair theve hicle's driving charac‐
te rist ics.
To avo idrisks, obser vethefo llowing points: #
Drive carefully #
Neverfit more than one spare wheel
which is dif fere nt from the wheel tobe
re placed. #
Only use the spare wheel for a short
period of time. #
Change a spare wheel which is of a dif‐
fere nt size at the nearest qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. Be sure topay atten‐
tion tothe cor rect wheel and tyre
dimensions as well as the tyre type. R
When using a spare wheel (which is dif fere nt
from the wheel tobe replaced) a top speed of
80 km/h must not be exceeded.
R The tyre pressure of the spare wheel must be
ch ecked before starting a journey
(/ page 251).
R Have the emer gency spa rewheel replaced by
a qu alified specialist workshop.
The following should be checkedre gular ly, partic‐
ularly prior tolong journe ys:
R the secure positioning of the spare tyre
R the tyre pressure of the spare wheel (adjust
th e tyre pressure if necessary) (/ page 251)
R thefast enings of the spare wheel brac ket
The spare wheel is located in a spare wheel
brac ket under there ar of theve hicle.
Re place the tyres af ter six years at the latest,
re ga rdless of wear. This also applies tothe spare
wheel.
% If
yo u ha vefitted a spa rewheel, the tyre
pressure monitor will not function forth is wheel. The spare wheel is not equipped with
a sensor
for monitoring tyre pressu re. Fi
tting/ removing the spare wheel Re
moving the spare wheel under the rear of
th eve hicle #
Take the wheel wrench and auxiliary tool for
th e spare wheel lif ter out of theve hicle tool
kit (/ page247). #
Carefully prise off co ver cap 1with a suita‐
ble tool, e.g. a scr ewdriver. Be careful not to
damage the paintwork or the co vering cap
when doing so. #
Push auxilia rytool 2 thro ugh the opening
into the winch guide. #
Attach wheel wrench 3toauxiliary tool 2
fo rth e spare wheel lif ter. #
Turn wheel wrench 3inthe direction of
ar row 5until youfe el resis tance or until the
friction clutch of the winch overwinds.
The spare wheel is lo wered. Wheels and tyres
265

Operating fluids and capacities
Note
s on operating fluids &
WARNING Risk of injury from operating
fl uids harmful to your health
Operating fluids may be poisonous and harm‐
ful to yo ur health. #
Obse rveth ete xt on the original contain‐
ers when using, storing or disposing of
operating fluids. #
Alwaysst ore operating fluids sealed in
th eir original containers. #
Alwayske ep children away from operat‐
ing fluids. +
ENVIRONMEN
TALNO TEEnvironmental
pollution due todisposing of operating
fl uids in a non-environmen tally responsi‐
ble manner Incor
rect disposal of opera tingfluids can
cause considerable damage tothe environ‐
ment. #
Dispose of operating fluids in an envi‐
ro nmentally responsible manner. Operating
fluids include thefo llowing:
R fuels
R exhaust gas af tertre atment additives, e.g.
Ad Blue ®
R lubricants
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windsc reen washer fluid
R climate control sy stem refrigerants
Only use products whi chhave been appr ovedfor
yo ur vehicle byMercedes-Benz. Damage caused
by the use of products that ha venot been
appr oved is not co veredby the Mercedes-Benz
guarantee or goodwill gestures.
Yo u can identify operating fluids appr ovedby
Mercedes-Benz bythefo llowing insc ript ions on
th e container:
R MB-F reigabe (e.g. MB- Freigabe 229. 51 )
R MB-Appr oval (e.g. MB-App rova l 229.51) Fu
rther information on appr oved operating fluids
is available at thefo llowing locations:
R inthe Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Oper‐
ating Fluids at https://be vo.mercedes-
benz.co m (by en tering the designation)
R at a qualified specialist workshop
Ad ditives (special additives) for appro ved operat‐
ing fluids are nei ther requ ired nor permitte d.
Appr oved fuel additives are theex ception. Addi‐
tives can cause engine damage and must there‐
fo re not be added tothe operating fluids.
The use of additives is alw aysth ere sponsibility
of theve hicle operator. The use of additives may
re sult in there striction or loss of your wa rranty
claims. &
WARNING Risk offire or explosion from
fuel
Fu els are highly flammable. #
Fire, naked flames, smoking and crea‐
tion of spar ksmust be avoided. #
Swit choff the ignition and, if available,
th est ationary heater, before and while
re fuelling theve hicle. &
WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fu els are poisonous and hazardous to your
health. #
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into
contact with skin,eyes or clo thing. #
Do not inhale fuel vapour. #
Keep children away from fuel. #
Keep doors and windo wsclosed du ring
th ere fuelling process.
If yo u or other people come into contact with
fuel, obser vethefo llowing: #
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with
soap and water. #
If fuel comes into contact with your
ey es, immediately rinse them thor‐
oughly with clean water.Seek medical
attention immediately. #
Ifyo u swallow fuel, seek medical atten‐
tion immediatel y.Do not induce vomit‐
ing. #
Change immediately out of clo thing that
has come into con tact with fuel. Te
ch nical da ta269