2021 MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS steering wheel

#
Make sure that the air inlet grilles on the back
of the seat backrest are not co vered. #
T
To switc
o switc h on / incr
h on / incr ease t
ease the lev
he level:
el:press button
1 repeatedly until the desired blo wer setting
is set.
Depending on the blo wer setting, one tothree
indicator lamps will light up. #
T To switc
o switc h
h o.
o. / r
/ reduce t
educe t he lev
he level:
el:press button
1 repeatedly until the desired blo wer setting
is set.
If all indicator lamps are o., the seat ventila-
tion is switched o..
% The con venience opening function automati-
cally switches the seat ventilation forth e driv-
er's seat tothe highest blo wer setting
(/ page 64).
% Rear seat ventilation activation is possible only
once theve hicle has been switched on. S S
t
teer
eer ing wheel
ing wheel A
A
djus
djusting t ting t he st
he steer
eering wheel
ing wheel &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toadjust-
ing theve hicle settings while theve hicle is
in motion
Yo u could lose control of theve hicle in thefo l-
lowing situations in particular:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re straint, the steering wheel or the mir ror
while theve hicle is in motion
R ifyo ufa sten your seat belt while theve hi-
cle is in motion #
Before starting theve hicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
stee ring wheel and mir ror,and fasten
yo ur seat belt. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due to
unloc ked steering wheel
The steering wheel may mo veunexpectedly if it
is unloc ked while theve hicle is in motion. #
Make sure that the steering wheel is
loc ked before driving o.. #
Never unlock the steering wheel when
th eve hicle is in motion. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of ent rapment forch ildren
when adjusting the steering wheel
Children could injure themsel ves if they adjust
th e steering wheel. #
Never lea vechildren unattended in the
ve hicle. #
When leaving theve hicle, alw aysta ke the
ke y with you and lock theve hicle. A
A
djus
djusting t ting t he st
he steer
eering wheel
ing wheel #
T
To unloc
o unloc k:
k:push release le ver3 down as far
as it will go.
The steering column is unloc ked. #
Adjust height 1and distance 2tothe steer-
ing wheel. #
T To loc
o loc k:
k:push release le ver3 up as far as it
will go.
The steering column is loc ked. S S
t
to
o w
w ag
ag e ar
e ar eas
eas S
S
t
to
o w
w ag
ag e spaces and st ow
e spaces and st owag
age com
e com par
par tments
tments Opening and closing t
Opening and closing t
he stow
he st owag
age com
e com par
partment in
tment in
t
t he centr
he centr e console
e console #
Slide co ver1 ofthe centre console up or
down using handle 2. 98
98
Seats and st
owage

If
yo u operate a turn signal indicator while the haz-
ard warning light system is switched on, only the
turn signal lamps on there leva nt side of theve hi-
cle will light up.
The hazard warning light system will switch on
automatically in thefo llowing situations:
R The airbag is deplo yed
R The vehicle is heavily braked from a speed of
more than 70 km/h toa standstill.
The hazard warning light system will automatically
switch o. when theve hicle rega ins a speed of
more than 10 km/h aTer maximum full-stop brak-
ing. Int Int
ellig
ellig ent Light Syst
ent Light Syst em
em F
F
unction of t
unction of t he Int
he Intellig
elligent Light Syst
ent Light Syst em
em
The Intelli gent Light System ada ptsth e headlamps'
lighting function tothe cur rent driving and weather
situation.
The system comprises thefo llowing functions:
R Active light function (/ page 109)
R Cornering light (/ page 109)
R Motorw ay mode (/ page 109)
R Enhanced fog light function (/ page 110)
Yo u can switch the Intelligent Light System func-
tion on or o. via the on-board computer
(/ page 110).
A
A ctiv ctiv e light function
e light function The active light function has
thefo llowing func-
tions:
R The headlamp sfo llow the steering mo vements.
R Releva nt areas are better illumina ted during a
journe y.
The functions will be active when low beam is
switched on. The active light function can,
forex ample, de tect
pedestrians, cyclists and animals at an earlier
stage.
Cor
Cor ner nering light function
ing light function The function is active under
thefo llowing condi-
tions:
R Your speed is less than 40 km/h and the turn
signal light has been switched on or the steer-
ing wheel is turned.
R Your speed is between 40 km/h and 70 km/h
and the steering wheel is turned.
The cornering light may still light up for a short
time but will be switched o. automatically aTer a
maximum of thre e minutes.
Mot
Mot orwa
or wa y mode function
y mode function
Mo torw ay mode increases thera nge and bright-
ness of the cone of light, enabling better visibility. Mo
torw ay mode will automatically be activated in
th efo llowing cases:
R Your speed is greater than 110 km/h and the
ve hicle has co vered at least 1,000 m without
any signi/cant steering mo vement.
R Your speed is greater than 130 km/h.
If yo ur speed falls below 80 km/h aTer mo torw ay
mode has been activated, it will automatically be
deactivated. Light and vision
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109

R
R
eplacing t
eplacing t he r
he rear windo
ear windo w wiper blade
w wiper blade T
T
ailg
ailg ate
ate #
Fold wiper arm 1awa y from there ar wind ow
until it engages in there placement position. #
Hold wiper arm 1/rmly and pull wiper blade
2 o.the wiper arm in the direction of the
ar ro w. #
Place new wiper blade 2on wiper arm 1. #
Hold wiper arm 1/rmly and push wiper blade
2 inthe opposite direction tothe ar row until
it engages. #
Make sure that wiper blade 2is seated cor-
re ctl y. #
Fold wiper arm 1back onto there ar wind ow. Mirr
Mirr
ors
ors Oper
Oper
ating t
ating t he outside mirr
he outside mirr ors
ors &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident due toadjust-
ing theve hicle settings while theve hicle is
in motion
Yo u could lose control of theve hicle in thefo l-
lowing situations in particular:
R ifyo u adjust the driver's seat, the head
re straint, the steering wheel or the mir ror
while theve hicle is in motion
R ifyo ufa sten your seat belt while theve hi-
cle is in motion #
Before starting theve hicle: in particular,
adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
stee ring wheel and mir ror,and fasten
yo ur seat belt. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tomis-
judgement of distance when using the out-
side mir ror
The outside mir rors re0ect objects on a
smaller scale. The objects in vi eware in fact
closer than they appear. #
Therefore, alw ays look overyo ur shoulder
in order toensure that you are awareof
th e actual distance between you and the
ro ad users driving behind you. A
A
djus
djusting t ting t he outside mirr
he outside mirr or
ors electr
s electr ically
ically #
Switch on the po wer supply or theve hicle. #
Press button 3or4 toselect the outside
mir rorto be adjusted. #
Set the position of the mir ror glass using but-
to n2.
F
F olding t
olding t he electr
he electr ic outside mirr
ic outside mirr or
ors in/out
s in/out
* NO
NOTE
TEDamage tothe electric outside mir-
ro rs If
yo ufo ld or unfold the electric outside mir rors
by hand, you may damage the outside mir rors
and the outside mir rors will not engage prop-
er ly.
If th e outside mir rors are not folded in when
th eve hicle is washed in an automatic car
wa sh, the brushes may forc ibly fold in and
damage the outside mir rors. #
Foldthe outside mir rors in and out elec-
trically onl y. #
Fold in the outside mir rors before wash-
ing theve hicle in an automatic car wash. #
Switch on the po wer supply or theve hicle. 120
120
Light and vision

compensate
forth ere duced braking e.ect by
applying greater pressure tothe brake pedal. Dr
Dr
iving tips
iving tips N
No
ot
tes on dr
es on dr iving
iving &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toobjects
in the driver's foot we ll
Objects in the driver's foot we ll may impede
pedal tr avel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road saf ety
of theve hicle. #
Stow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll. #
Ensure 0oor mats and carpets cannot
slip and pr ovide su1cient room forthe
pedals. #
Do not lay multiple 0oor mats or carpets
on top of one ano ther. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toincor-
re ct foot we ar
Incor rect foot we ar includes, forex ample:
R shoes with platform soles
R shoes with high heels
R slippers
There is a risk of an accident. #
Alwayswe ar suitable foot we ar so that
yo u can operate the pedals safel y. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of accident when vehicle is
switched o. due tostee ring wheel locking
If yo u switch o. theve hicle while it is station-
ar y, yo u can no longer steer theve hicle. #
Before theve hicle begins toroll, switch
on theve hicle todeactivate steering
wheel locking. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident if theve hicle is
switched o. while driving
If yo u switch o. theve hicle while driving,
saf ety functions are restric ted or no longer
av ailable.
This may a.ect the po wer steering system and
th e brake forc e boosting, forex ample. Yo
u will need touse considerably more force
to steer and brake, forex ample. #
Do not switch o. theve hicle while driv-
ing. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fata l injuries caused by
ex haust gases
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
ga ses such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling these
ex haust gases is hazardous tohealth and leads
to poisoning. #
Never lea vetheve hicle or, if present, the
stationa ryheater running in an enclosed
space without su1cient ventilation. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of skidding and of an acci-
dent due toshiTing down on slippe ryroad
sur faces
If yo u shiT down on slippery road sur faces to
increase the engine braking e.ect, the drive
wheels may lose traction. #
Do not shiT down on slippery road sur fa-
ces toincrease the engine braking
e.ect. &
D
DAN
AN GER
GER Risk of fata l injury due topoison-
ous exhaust gases
If th eta ilpipe is bloc ked or su1cient ventilation
is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases such
as carbon monoxide may enter theve hicle.
This is the case if theve hicle gets stuck in
sno w,forex ample. #
Keep theta ilpipe and the area around the
ve hicle free from snow when theve hicle
or the stationary heater is running. #
Open a wind owonthe side of theve hicle
fa cing away from the wind toensure an
adequate supply of fresh air. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage tothe driv etra in and engine
when pulling away #
Do not warm upthe engine while the
ve hicle is stationar y.Pull away immedi-
atel y. #
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full thro ttle until the engine has reached
its operating temp erature. Driving and parking
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137

Limited braking e.ect on salt-treated
roads:
R a layer of salt on the brake disks or brakepads
can increase braking distances considerabl y,
or braking may happen on only one side
R maintain an especially lar gesafe dis tance to
th eve hicle in front
To remo vethe la yer of salt:
R apply the brakes from time totime, paying
attention totra1c conditions
R careful lydepress the brake pedal at the end of
a journey and aTer the start of a new journey
N
N e
ew br
w br ak
ak e disk
e disk s and br
s and br ak
akepads
epads
Ne w brakepads and brake disks only reach their
optimal braking e.ect aTer appr oximately 100 km.
Until then, compensate forth ere duced braking
e.ect byapplying greater pressure tothe brake
pedal. For saf etyre asons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only ha vebrakepads and brake
disks which are appr ovedby Mercedes-Benz instal-
led on your vehicle.
Other brake disks or brakepads may compromise
th e saf ety of your vehicle.
Alw aysre place all brake disks and brakepads on
an axle at the same time. Alw ays /t new brakepads
when replacing brake disks.
Inf
Inf or
ormation about dr
mation about dr iving onwe
iving on wet r
t roads
oads
Not
Not es on aq
es on aq uaplaning
uaplaning
Aq uaplaning can take place once a cer tain amount
of wa ter has accumulate d onthero ad sur face.
Obser vethefo llowing no tes during heavy precipi-
ta tion or in conditions in whi chaquaplaning may
occur:
R reduce your speed
R avoid tyre ruts
R avoid sudden steering mo vements
R brake careful ly
Also obser vethe no tes on regular lyinspecting
wheels and tyres (/ page 252).
Not
Not es on dr
es on dr iving t
iving thr
hrough w
ough w at
ater on r
er on r oads
oads
Wa ter which has entered theve hicle can damage
th e engine, electrics and transmission.
Wa ter can also enter the air intake /tting of the
engine and cause engine damage. Obser
vethefo llowing if you must drive thro ugh
wa ter:
R The water,when calm, may only reach the
lo we r edge of theve hicle body.
R Drive at walking pace at most; water can other-
wise enter theve hicle interior or engine com-
partment.
R Vehicles tr avelling in front, or oncoming vehi-
cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible height of thewa ter
The braking e.ect of the brakes is reduced aTer
fo rd ing. Brake carefully while paying attention to
th e tra1c conditions until braking po wer has been
fully restored.
N
No ot
tes on dr
es on dr iving in mount
iving in mountainous ar ainous areas
eas
V
V ehicles wit
ehicles wit h diesel engines:
h diesel engines: the operating saf ety
of the diesel engine is guaranteed up toan ele va-
tion of 2,500 m abo vesea le vel.Yo u may exceed
th is ele vation for a short time, e.g. in mountainous
te rrain. Do not drive continuously at ele vations
abo ve2,500 m. Otherwise, you may damage the
diesel engine.
When driving in mountainous areas, no tethat
engine output, and therefore start-o. gradeability,
will decrease with increasing ele vation. The ECO
start/stop function is no longer available when
driving at ele vations higher than 2,500 m abo ve
sea le vel. Obser vethe no tes on braking on down-
hill gradients (/ page 138).
The maximum permissible trailer loads are valid for
journe ysat ele vations up to1,000 m abo vesea
le ve l with gradients up to12% (/ page 279). EC EC
O st
O st ar
art/st
t/st op function
op function Oper
Oper
ation of t
ation of t he EC
he ECO st
O star
art/st
t/st op function
op function &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to automatic engine starting
If th e engine was switched o. automatically
and youth en get out, it star ted again automati-
call y.The vehicle could pull away. #
Before leaving theve hicle, alw ays switch
o. theve hicle and secure theve hicle
against rolling away. Driving and parking
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139

#
9-speed aut
9-speed aut omatic tr
omatic tr ansmission:
ansmission: Start the
ve hicle. #
Depress the brake pedal and engage neutral
i. #
Release the brake pedal. #
Switch o. theve hicle and lea vetheke y in the
ignition loc k.
Eng
Eng aging par
aging par k position P
k position P #
Press thej button on the DIRECT SELECT
le ve r when theve hicle is stationar y.
Pa rk position jis engaged automatically when
one of thefo llowing conditions is met:
R You switch o. theve hicle in transmission posi-
tion hork (9-speed automatic transmis-
sion).
R Ifyo ure mo vetheke y from the ignition loc k.
R You open the driver's door when theve hicle is
stationary or when driving at a very low speed
and in transmission position hork.
Eng
Eng aging dr
aging dr iv
ive position D
e position D #
Depress the brake pedal and push the DIRECT
SELECT le ver down wards past the /rst point of
re sis tance.
The automatic transmission shiTs thro ugh the indi-
vidual gears automatically when it is in transmis-
sion position h. This is de term ined bythefo llo w-
ing factors:
R The drive prog ram selected(/ page 144)
R ShiT range is limi ted (/ page 143)
R Position of the accelerator pedal
R Driving speed
R
R oc
oc king fr
king fr ee
ee
This function is only available forve hicles with 7-
speed automatic transmission.
At speeds of up to9 km/h you can switch back
and forth between transmission positions hand
k without applying the brakes. This helps when
ro ck ing theve hicle free out of snow or slush. #
Push the DIRECT SELECT le ver alternately
upwards and down wards past the /rst point of
re sis tance. R R
es
estr tricting t
icting t he
heshiT
shiT r
range
ange R
R
eq
eq uir
uir ements:
ements:
R Transmission position his engaged
(/ page 143).
R Drive prog ram A;or Cis selected
(/ page 144). #
T
To r
o r es
estrtrict t
ict t he
heshiT
shiT r
rang
ang e:
e:Brie0y pull the steer-
ing wheel gearshiT paddle 1.
The automatic transmission shiTs tothe next
lo we rge ar, depending on thege ar cur rently
engaged. The shiT range is also restric ted.
The selected shiT range is sh own in the inst ru-
ment cluster displa y.The automatic transmis-
sion shiTs only as far as the selected gear. #
Pull and hold the steering wheel gearshiT pad-
dle 1.
The automatic transmission will change to a
shiT range which all ows easy acceleration and
deceleration. Todo this, the automatic trans-
mission shiTs down one or more gears and
re stricts the shiT range.
The selected shiT range is sh own in the inst ru-
ment cluster displa y.The automatic transmis-
sion shiTs only as far as the selected gear.
% The automatic transmission does not shiT
down if you pull the steering wheel gearshiT
paddle 1whilst tr avelling at too high a
speed.
If th e maximum engine speed forth ere stric-
te d shiT range is reached and you continue to
depress the accelerator pedal, the automatic
transmission will shiT up automaticall y.This
pr otects against engine overrev. #
T To de-r
o de-r es
estrtrict t
ict t he
heshiT
shiT r
rang
ang e:
e: Brie0y pull the
stee ring wheel gearshiT paddle 2.
The automatic transmission shiTs tothe next
ge ar up, depending on thege ar cur rently
engaged. This de-restricts the shiT range at
th e same time. Driving and parking
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143

Yo
u can change gear manual lywith the steering
wheel gearshiT paddles when the automatic trans-
mission is in position h. If permissible,the auto-
matic transmission shiTs toa higher or lo werge ar
depending on the steering wheel gearshiT paddle
th at has been pulled.
To shiT the automatic transmission manuall y,you
ha ve thefo llowing options:
R Temp orary setting in all drive prog rams except
¥ with simultaneous limitation
(/ page 143) of the shiT range.
R Perm anent setting in drive prog ram ¥.
P
P er
er manent se
manent se tting:
tting: #
Select the drive prog ram p(/ page 144).
The transmission position ¥andthe cur-
re nt gear appears in the display of the inst ru-
ment cluster.
% Perm anent manual shiTing is deacti vated
automatically when you switch from drive pro-
gr am ¥ toano ther drive prog ram. The h
transmission position is shown again in the
inst rument cluster displa y. #
T
To
o shiT
shiT up:
up:Pull steering wheel gearshiT paddle
2.
If th e engine speed is su1cient, the automatic
transmission shiTs up tothe next gear.
If th e maximum engine speed is reached in the
cur rently engaged gear and you continue toaccel-
erate, the automatic transmission will not shiT up
automaticall y.Alw ays make sure that the engine
speed does not reach there d area of there v coun-
te r. Obser vethege arshiT recommendation in the
display of the inst rument cluster. When the engine
re aches its maximum speed, the fuel supply is cut
to prev ent the engine from overrevving. #
T To o shiT
shiT do
down:
wn: Pull steering wheel gearshiT
paddle 1.
Pr ov ided that the engine will not exceed its
maximum speed when shiTing down, the auto-
matic transmission shiTs tothe next lo wer
ge ar.
If yo u pull and hold the steering wheel gearshiT
paddle 1,the transmission shiTs tothe lo w-
est possible gear.
% When coasting, the automatic transmission
shiTs down automaticall y.
Gear
Gear shiT
shiT r
recommendation
ecommendation
The gearshiT recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. It will appear in
the transmission position and drive prog ram dis-
pla y. #
Ifge arshiT recommendation 1appears, shiT
to there commended gear. Using kic
Using kic
kdo
kdown
wn #
F
For maximum acceler
or maximum acceler ation:
ation:depress the accel-
erator pedal be yond the pressure point.
% The drive prog ram switches automatically
from ; toA (vehicles with drive pro-
gr am ;). All-wheel dr
All-wheel dr
ive
ive N
No
ot
tes on t
es on t he 4MA
he 4MA TIC
TIC 4MATIC ensu
res permanent drive for all four
wheels, and toget her with ESP ®
it impr ovesthe
ve hicle's traction.
% In wint ryroad conditions, the maximum e.ect
of 4MATIC can be achie ved only if you use
winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow chains if
necessar y.
Use DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation) when driving
downhill o.-road (/ page 159).
If yo ufa ilto adapt your driving style, 4MATIC can
neither reduce therisk of an accident nor override
th e la wsof ph ysics. 4MATIC cannot take account
of road, weather and tra1c conditions. 4MATIC is
only an aid. You are responsible especially for
maintaining a safe distance from theve hicle in
front, forve hicle speed, for braking in good time
and for st aying in lane. AIRMA
AIRMA
TIC
TIC F
F
unction of AIRMA
unction of AIRMA TIC
TIC AIRMATIC is an air suspension system with an all-
ro
und le vel control system, which also ensures the
best possible suspension and constant ground
clearance, even with a laden vehicle. When you Driving and parking
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%
The camera co ver closes automatically aTer a
while or when theve hicle is switched o. with
th e co ver open. 360° Camera
360° Camera
F
F
unction of t
unction of t he 360° Camera
he 360° Camera
The system consists of four cameras. The cameras
co verth e immediate vehicle sur roundings. The sys-
te m assists you, forex ample, when parking or at
ex its with reduced visibility.
The 360° Camera is only an aid. It is not a substi-
tute foryo u paying attention tothe sur roundings.
Yo u are alw aysre sponsible for safe manoeuvring
and parking. Make sure that there are no persons,
animals or objects etc. in the manoeuvring area
while manoeuvring and parking in parking spaces.
The system evaluates images from thefo llowing
cameras:
R Reversing camera
R Front camera
R Two side cameras in the outside mir rors
V
View iew s of t s of t he 360° Camera
he 360° Camera
Yo u can use the soTk eyslocated below or tothe
side tochoose between thefo llowing vie ws: Vi
ew with soTk eyslocated at the bottom
1 Wide-angle vie w,front
2 Top view with image from the front camera
3 Top view with the image from thefo rw ard-
fa cing side cameras (front wheel view)
4 Wide-angle vie w,rear
5 Top view with image from there ve rsing cam-
era
6 Top view with the image from there ar wa rd-
fa cing side cameras (rear wheel view)
7 Top view with trailer view (vehicles with a
trailer hitch) T
T
op view
op view 1
Path indicating thero ute theve hicle will take
with the steering wheel in its cur rent position
2 Warning display of Parking Assist
PA RKTRONIC
3 Your vehicle from abo ve
The colour of the individual segments of warning
display 2is based on the distance tothe de tec-
te d obstacle:
R Y
Yello
ello w segments:
w segments: obstacles at a distance
between appr ox. 0.4 m and 1.0 m
R R
Red segments:
ed segments: obstacles at a very short dis-
ta nce of app rox. 0.3 m or less
When Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is operational
and no object is de tected, the segments of the
cur rently active side are indicated using thin, yel-
low lines.
Guide lines Guide lines 1
Yellow path marking the course the tyres will
ta ke atthe cur rent steering position (dynamic)
2 Yellow guide line, vehicle width (driven sur-
fa ce) depending on the cur rent steering angle
(dynamic)
3 Mark at a distance of app rox. 1.0 m
4 Red guide line at a distance of appr oximately
0.3 m from there ar area
% The guide lines in the media display show the
distances toyour vehicle. The dis tances app ly
at road le vel. 168
168
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