2021 MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS warning

Symbols
Symbols
....................................................... 4 4A
A
t a glance
t a glance ................................................... 6 6
Co ckpit ........................................................ 6
Indicator and warning lamps .........................7
St eering wheel with buttons ......................... 8
Centre console ............................................ 9
Overhead control panel .............................. 13
Door control panel ..................................... 14 Digit Digit
al Oper
al Oper ating Ins
ating Instr tructions
uctions .....................15 15
Calling up the Digital Operating Instruc-
tions .......................................................... 15 Gener
Gener
al not
al notes
es............................................ 16 16
Environmental pr otection ........................... 16
Ta ke -back of end-of-life vehicles ................. 16
Mercedes-Benz Genuine Parts ..................... 16
Information about attachments, add-on
equipment, ins tallations and con ver-
sions ......................................................... .17
Operating Instructions ................................ 17
Operating saf ety ........................................ .18
Declarations of conformity and no tes on
driving in di.erent countries ....................... 19
Diagnostics connection .............................. 23
No tes on changes tothe engine output ......24
Quali/ed specialist workshop ..................... 24
Ve hicle registration .................................... 24
Cor rect use of theve hicle .......................... 24
Information on the REACH directive ............ 25
No tesfo r persons with electronic medi-
cal aids ...................................................... 25
Implied warranty ....................................... .25
QR codes forre scue card ........................... 25
Data storage ............................................. .25
Copyright ................................................... 28 Occupant safe Occupant safe
ty
ty......................................... 29 29
Re straint system ....................................... .29
Seat belts .................................................. 30
Airbags ...................................................... 33
PRE-SAFE ®
System .................................... 38
Au tomatic measures aTer an accident ........ 38
Safely transporting children in theve hi-
cle ............................................................ .38
No tes on pets in theve hicle ....................... 50 Opening and closing Opening and closing
................................... 51 51
Ke y ............................................................ 51
Doors ........................................................ 53 Sliding door ..............................................
.55
Electric sliding door .................................... 56
Ta ilgate ...................................................... 59
Side window .............................................. 62
Pa norama sliding sunroof ........................... 65
Anti-theT pr evention .................................. 68 Seats and st
ow
Seats and st owag
age
e.................................... .7171
No tes on the cor rect driver's seat posi-
tion ............................................................ 71
Seats ......................................................... 71
St eering wheel ........................................... 98
St owa geareas .......................................... .98
Fo lding table ............................................ 100
Information about the bottle holder .......... 102
Cup holders ............................................. 103
Ashtr ayand cigar ette lighter ..................... 103
Soc kets .................................................... 104
Switching there frigerator box in the
cent reconsole on and o. ........................ .105
No tes on attaching the iPad ®
................... 106 Light and vision Light and vision
........................................ 107 107
Exterior lighting ........................................ 107
Ad justing the interior lighting .................... 112
Changing bulbs ........................................ 113
Wi ndsc reen wipers ................................... 118
Mir rors ..................................................... 120
Operating sun visors ................................ 122 Climat Climat
e contr
e control ol........................................ 123 123
Overview of climate control systems ......... 123
Operating climate control systems ........... 125
Operating air vents ................................... 129
Au xiliary heating ....................................... 129 Dr Dr
iving and par
iving and par king
king ................................. .136
136
Driving ..................................................... 136
Manual transmission ................................ 141
Au tomatic transmission ........................... .141
All-wheel drive .......................................... 145
AIRMATIC ................................................ 145
Re fuelling ................................................ .146
Pa rking .................................................... 150
Driving and driving saf ety sy stems ............ 152
Tr ailer operation ....................................... 177 Ins Ins
tr
trument clust
ument clust er and on-boar
er and on-boar d com-
d com-
put
put er
er........................................................ 181 181
Overview of the inst rument cluster ........... 181 2
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Contents

In
these Operating Instructions, you will /nd the
fo llowing symbols: &
W
WARNING
ARNING Danger due tonot observing
th ewa rning notices
Wa rning notices dr awyour attention tohazards
th at may endanger your health or life, or the
health or life of others. #
Obser vethewa rning notices. +
ENVIR
ENVIR
ONMENT
ONMENT AL NO
AL NOTE
TEEnvironmental
damage due tofailure toobser veenviron-
mental no tes Environmen
tal no tes include information on
environmentally responsible behaviour or envi-
ro nmentally responsible disposal. #
Obser veenvironmental no tes. *
N
NOOTE
TE Damage toproperty due tofailure to
obser venotes on material damage No
tes on material damage inform you of risks
which may lead toyour vehicle being damaged. #
Obser venotes on material damage. %
These symbols indicate useful instructions or
further information that could be helpful to
yo u.
# Instructions
(/ page) Fu
rther information on a topic
Display Messages on the display of the inst ru-
ment cluster
4 Highest menu le velto be selected in the
multimedia system
5 Corresponding submenus tobe selected
in the multimedia system
*I ndicates a cause 4 4
Symbols

1
å ESP®
OFF →
304
2 ÷ ESP®
→
304
3 · Distance warning →
308
4 Ð Powe r steering →
309
5 #! Turn signal lights →
108
6 ! Parking brake (yellow) →
304
7 ! ABS →
304
8 ; Engine diagnostics →
309
9 % Preglow
A ! Parking brake (red) →
304
B J Brakes (red) →
304
C ? Coolant →
309
D J Brakes (yellow) inopera-
tive E
6 Restraint system →
304
F ü Seat belt →
307
G K High beam →
108
H L Low beam →
107
I 6 Reser vefuel →
309
J T Standing lights and
licence plate and instrument
lighting →
107
K R Rear fog light →
107
N Inoperative
L h Tyre pressure monitoring
system →
311
Cor responding messages may
also be shown on the inst ru-
ment cluster displa y.→
281 At
a glance – Indicator and warning lamps
7 7

Calling up t
Calling up t
he Digit
he Digital Oper
al Operating Ins
ating Instr tructions
uctions
Multimedia system: 4 Info5
Owner's Manual 5
Õ The Digital Operating Instructions describe
the
function and operation of theve hicle and the mul-
timedia system. #
Select one of thefo llowing menu items in the
Digital Operating Instructions:
R Search: here you can use keywords toqui ckly
locate answers toquestions concerning vehicle
operation.
R Quick start: the /rst steps towa rds setting up
yo ur driver's seat can be found here.
R Tips: pr ovides you with information on speci/c
ev eryday situations foryo ur vehicle.
R Bookmarks :yo u can access your sa ved per-
sonal bookmar kshere.
R Language: you can set the language forthe
Digital Operating Instructions here. 1
Back
2 Add bookmar ks
3 Pictu re
4 Content area
5 Menu
Some sections in the Digital Operating Instruc-
tions, such as warning no tes, can be expanded and
collapsed.
A A dditional op
dditional op tions f
tions for calling up t
or calling up t he Digit
he Digital Oper
al Oper at-
at-
ing Ins
ing Instr tructions
uctions Dir
Dir
ect access:
ect access: pressing and holding down an entry
in theta b bar of the multimedia system opens the
cor responding content in the Digital Operating
Instructions. LIN
LIN
GUA
GUA TR
TRONIC:
ONIC: calls up via thevo ice control sys-
tem
The Digital Ope rating Instructions are deactivated
fo r saf etyre asons while driving.
% The Operating Instructions can also be found
in the Mercedes-Benz Guides App in all com-
mon app stores. Digital Operating Instructions
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If
yo u use parts, tyres, wheels or saf ety-re leva nt
accessories which ha venot been app rove dby
Mercedes-Benz, the operating saf ety of theve hicle
may be jeopardised. Saf ety-re leva nt systems, e.g.
th e brake system, may malfunction. Use only genu-
ine Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts or parts of equal
qu alit y.Use only tyres, wheels and accessory parts
th at are appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model.
Mercedes-Benz tests original pa rts, con version
parts and accessory parts that ha vebeen
appr ovedfo ryo ur vehicle model forre liability,
saf ety and suitability. Despite ongoing mar ket
re sear ch, Mercedes-Benz is unable toassess other
parts. Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
th e use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehicles,
ev en if they have been appr oved o1cially or inde-
pendent lyby ate sting centre.
Ce rtain parts are only o1cial lyappr ovedfo r instal-
lation or modi/cation if they comply with legal
re qu irements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz Genu-
ineParts meet there gistration requ irements. The
use of non-appr oved parts may in validate theve hi-
cle's general ope rating permit.
This is the case in thefo llowing situations:
R The vehicle type changes from that stated in
th ege neral ope rating permit.
R Other road users could be endangered.
R The exhaust gas or noise le vels are adversely
a.ec ted.
Alw ays specify theve hicle identi/cation number
(VIN) and engine number when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz GenuineParts (/ page 270).Inf
Inf
or
ormation about att
mation about att ac
achments, add-on eq
hments, add-on eq uip-
uip-
ment, inst
ment, inst allations and conv
allations and conv er
ersions
sions
Not
Not es on body/eq
es on body/eq uipment mounting dir
uipment mounting directiv ectives
es
Fo r saf etyre asons, ha veadd-on equipment pro-
duced and /tted in accordance with theva lid
Mercedes-Benz body/equipment mounting direc-
tives. These body/equipment mounting directives
ensure that thech assis and add-on equipment
fo rm one unit and that thegr eatest possible le vel
of operational and driving saf ety is achie ved.
Bo th vehicle manufacturers and body manufactur-
ers must alw ays ensu rethat the products they
manufacture come into circulation only in a safe
state and do not pose any risks topeople. Other-
wise, there may be consequences under civil, crim-
inal or public la w.All manufacturers are responsi-
ble forth e products that they have manufactured.
Manufacturers of attachments, add-on equipment, ins
tallations and con versions must guarantee com-
pliance with Directive 2001/95/EC on general
product sa fety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends thefo llowing proce-
dure for saf etyre asons:
R Do not make any other changes totheve hicle.
R Obtain appr oval from Mercedes-Benz in the
eve nt of deviations from the appr oved body/
equipment mounting directives.
Ac cep tance tests pe rformed bypublic test bodies
or o1cial appro vals do not rule out saf etyrisks.
Comply with the information about Mercedes-Benz
ge nuine parts (/ page 16).
Yo u will /nd the Mercedes-Benz body/equipment
mounting directives online at the https://bb-
por tal.mercedes-benz.com/en/GLOBAL
Yo u will also /nd information about the PIN assign-
ment and changing the fuse there.
% You can obtain fur ther information at a quali-
/ed specialist workshop. &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident and injury in
th eev ent of improper con versions or
ch anges totheve hicle
Con versions or changes totheve hicle can pre-
ve nt systems or components from functioning
prope rly and/or jeopardise theve hicle's
operational saf ety. #
Always ha vecon versions or changes to
th eve hicle car ried out at a quali/ed
wo rkshop. N
No
ot
tes on t
es on t he r
he radiat
adiat or
or
Even seemingly minor changes totheve hicle, such
as attaching a radiator grille in winter, are not per-
mitted. Do not co verth era diator. Do not use any
th ermal mats, insect pr otection co vers etc.
Otherwise, theva lues of theve hicle's diagnostic
system will be dis torted. In some countries, the
re cording of engine diagnostics data is prescribed
by law and must be veri/able and cor rect at all
times. Oper
Oper
ating Ins
ating Ins tr
tructions
uctions
These Operating Instructions describe all models,
as well as standard and optional equipment of your
ve hicle that wa sav ailable at the time of going to
press. Countr y-speci/c di.erences are possible.
No tethat your vehicle may not be /tted with all
functions described. This is also the case for sys- General no
tes
17 17

te
ms and functions releva nt tosaf ety. Therefore,
th e equipment on your vehicle may di.er from that
in the descriptions and illustrations.
The original pur chase ag reement documentation
fo ryo ur vehicle contains a list of all the systems in
yo ur vehicle.
Should you ha veany questions concerning equip-
ment and operation, consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
The Operating Instructions and Service Booklet are
impor tant documents and should be kept inthe
ve hicle.
N
No ot te on v
e on v ehicles whic
ehicles whic h ar
h are eq
e eq uipped b
uipped b y body man-
y body man-
uf
uf actur
actur ers
ers
Alw ays obser vethe body manufacturer's Operating
Instructions. You could otherwise failto recognise
dangers. Oper
Oper
ating safe
ating safe ty
ty &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury due tomalfunc-
tions or system failure
In order toavo id malfunctions or system fail-
ures: #
Always ha vethe speci/ed service/main-
te nance workas well as any necessary
re pairs car ried out at a quali/ed special-
ist workshop. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident or injury due to
improper modi/cations toelectronic com-
ponents
Modi/cations toelectronic components, their
soTware or wiring can impair their functionality
and/or the functionality of other networ ked
components or saf ety-re leva nt systems.
This can endanger theve hicle's operating
saf ety. #
You must not tamp er with wiring, elec-
tronic components, or their soTware. #
Always ha veworkon electrical and elec-
tronic devices car ried out at a quali/ed
specialist workshop. If
yo u make any changes tothe on-board electron-
ics, thege neral ope rating permit is rendered in va-
lid.
Obser vethe "Vehicle electronics" section in "Tech-
nical data". &
W WARNING
ARNING Risk of /re due to0ammable
materials on hot parts of theex haust sys-
tem
Flammable material such as lea ves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of theex haust system. #
When driving on unpa vedro ads or o.-
ro ad, regular lych eck theve hicle under-
side. #
Remo vetrapped plants or other 0amma-
ble material, in particular. #
Ifth ere is damage, consult a quali/ed
specialist workshop immediatel y. *
N
NO
OTE
TE Damage totheve hicle due todriving
to ofast and due toimpacts totheve hicle
underbody or suspension components In
thefo llowing situations, in particular, there is
a risk of damage totheve hicle:
R theve hicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high kerb or an unpa vedro ad
R theve hicle is driven toofast ove r an obsta-
cle, e.g. a kerb, speed bump or po thole
R a heavy object strikes the underbody or
suspension components
In situations such as these, damage tothe
body, underbody, suspension components,
wheels or tyres may not be visible. Compo-
nents damaged in this wa y can un expectedly
fa il or, in the case of an accident, may no lon-
ge r absorb there sulting forc e as intended.
If th e underbody panelling is damaged, 0am-
mable materials such as lea ves, grass or twigs
can collect between the underbody and the
underbody panelling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot parts
of theex haust system. #
Have theve hicle checked and repaired
immediately at a quali/ed specialist
wo rkshop.
or #
If driving saf ety is impaired while continu-
ing your journe y,pull over and stop the
ve hicle immediatel y,while paying atten-
tion toroad and tra1c conditions, and
contact a quali/ed specialist workshop. 18 18
Gene
ral no tes

A) A 164 580 02 18, A 166 580 01 18
B) A 240 580 00 18
C) A 639 580 02 18
Ye ar of manufacture: 2015
Complies with all releva nt pr ovisions
Directive No. 2006/42/EC
b)
Description and purpose of use:
The jack is only intended forra ising the speci/ed
ve hicle in accordance with the operating inst ruc-
tions a1xed tothe jac k.
3.
Re fere nce data of the harmonised standards or
speci/cations
A) ISO 4063, EN ISO 14341- A,DBL 7382.20, MBN
10435, AS 2693
B) ISO 4063, ISO 14341- A,DBL 7392.10, MBN
10435
C) DBL 7392.10, DBL 8230.10
Te ch nical documentation of the product is stored
at the premises of the manufacturer. The person
re sponsible for assembling thete ch nical documen-
ta tion of the product: Head of thete ch nical
department Brano a.s.
4.
Hradec nad Mor avicí
City
5.
05.05.2015
Date
Signed by:
Director of Quality Diagnos Diagnos
tics connection
tics connection
The diagnostics connection is a tech nical inter face
in theve hicle. It is used, forex ample, in the con-
te xt of repair and maintenance workor forre ading
out vehicle data in a specialist workshop. Diagnos-
tic devices should therefore only be connected in a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tocon-
necting devices tothe diagnostics connec-
tion
If yo u connect devices tothe diagnostics con-
nection of theve hicle, the function of vehicle
systems and operating saf ety may be impaired. #
For saf etyre asons, werecommend that
yo u only use and connect products
appr ovedby yo ur Mercedes-Benz service
centre. &
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. #
Always /t the 0oor mats securely and as
prescribed in order toensure that there
is alw ays su1cient room forth e pedals. #
Do not use loose 0oor mats and do not
place 0oor mats on top of one ano ther. *
N NOOTE
TE Battery discharging from using devi-
ces connected tothe diagnostics connec-
tion Using devices at
the diagnostics connection
drains the batter y. #
Check thech arge leve l of the batter y. #
Ifth ech arge leve l is lo w,charge the bat-
te ry, e.g. bydriving a considerable dis-
ta nce. The connection and use of ano
ther device on the
diagnostics connection can ha vethefo llowing
e.ects:
R Malfunctions in theve hicle system
R Perm anent damage tovehicle components Gene
ral no tes
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Please
referto thewa rranty term s and conditions
re ga rding this.
In addition, connecting equipment tothe diagnos-
tics connection can lead toemissions monitoring
information being reset, forex ample. This may lead
to theve hicle failing tomeet there qu irements of
th e next emissions inspection during the main
inspection. N
No
ot
tes on c
es on c hang
hanges t
es to t
o the engine output
he engine output
Output increases can cause:
R Change the emission values.
R Lead tomalfunctions.
R Result in conse quential damage.
The operating saf ety of theve hicle is not guaran-
te ed in all situations.
If th eve hicle's engine output is increased:
R Tyres, suspension, brake system and engine
cooling system must be adap tedto the
increase engine output.
R Vehicle must be recerti/ed.
R Report changes in output tothe accident insur-
ance body.
This will otherwise lead tothe in validation of the
ve hicle's general ope rating permit and its insur-
ance co verage.
If yo u sell theve hicle, inform the buyer of any alter-
ations totheve hicle's engine output. This may
constitute a punishable o.ence under national leg-
islation. Quali/ed
Quali/ed
specialis
specialist w
t work
ork shop
shop
A quali/ed specialist workshop has the necessary
special skills, tools and quali/cations tocor rectly
car ryout any necessary workon your vehicle. This
particular lyapplies towo rkreleva nt tosaf ety.
Alw ays ha vethefo llowing workon theve hicle car-
ri ed out at a quali/ed specialist workshop:
R Safety-re leva nt wo rks
R Service and maintenance work
R Repair work
R Modi/cations as well as installations and con-
ve rsions
R Workon electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz service centre forth is purpose. V
V
ehicle r
ehicle r egis
egistrtration
ation
Mercedes-Benz may ask its service centres to
car ryout tech nical inspections on cer tain vehicles.
The quality or saf ety of theve hicle is impr oved as a
re sult of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle
ch ecks if it has your registration data.
In thefo llowing cases your vehicle may not be reg-
istered toyouye t:
R you did not pur chase your vehicle at an author-
ised specialist dealer.
R your vehicle has not yetbeen inspected at a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
It is advisable toregister your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz service cent re.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about
any change in address or vehicle ownership. Yo u
can do this, forex ample, at a Mercedes-Benz
service cent re. Corr Corr
ect use of t
ect use of t he v
he vehicle
ehicle
If yo ure mo vewarning stic kers,yo u or others may
fa ilto recognise the dangers. Lea vewarning stic k-
ers in position.
Obser vethefo llowing information in particular
when operating theve hicle:
R safety no tes in these Operating Instructions
R tech nical data forth eve hicle
R tra1c rules and regulations
R laws per taining tomo torve hicles and saf ety
standa rds &
W WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of /re and accident when
transporting substances which are hazard-
ous tohealth or react agg ressively
Gases and 0uids can even escape from con-
ta iners which are fully closed.
This can adversely a.ect your concentration
during the journey and your health. Electronic
component parts may also experience mal-
functions, short circuits or system failures. #
Do not st owor transport any substances
which are hazardous tohealth and/or
agg ressively reactive in theve hicle inte-
ri or. 24 24
General no
tes