Page 1 P00.01-2404-31 Owner's Manual G-Class nur für internen Gebrauch...
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Page 3 Owner's Manual. Before you drive off, get to know your Mercedes-Benz and read this Owner's The Owner's Manual, Brief Instructions and Manual. This will help you to obtain the Service Booklet belong to the vehicle. For...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....15 Controls......47 Operation .
Page 5 Technical data ....231 Technical data – introduction..232 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..233 Vehicle electronics....234 Vehicle identification plates .
Page 6 Index Air-conditioning system, see Heating 1, 2, 3 … and air-conditioning system 12V socket ....120 Battery Air-recirculation mode... 100 24V connection .
Page 7 Index Brake system Children ABS ......43 In the vehicle....38 Capacities .
Page 8 Index Driving tips ....145 Engine diagnostic indicator Braking ..... . 145 lamp .
Page 9 Setting the temperature ..98 Frequencies Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..233 Switching the cooling on/off ..98 Telephone ....235 Glove compartment .
Page 10 Index Indicator lamp, see Warning and indicator lamps Ignition lock ....23 Lashing points ....225 Instrument cluster .
Page 11 Index Loading guidelines....110 Long-wheelbase open-top model Occupant safety....30 Parking ......78 Care .
Page 12 Index Refuelling ..... 125 Reserve Radio/CD player*, see separate Seat belts ....31, 64 Tank .
Page 13 Index Side windows Starting (engine) ....77 Cleaning ..... 166 Steering lock (ignition lock) .
Page 14 Index Towing......224 Transmission Towing coupling ....224 Malfunction .
Page 15 Index Windscreen wipers ....73 Changing the wiper blades ..205 Warning signal Cleaning ..... 166 Audible .
Page 16 nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 17: Introduction
You too can help to protect the environment Remove roof racks once you no longer gine speed. by operating your Mercedes-Benz in an envi- need them. ronmentally responsible manner. Switch off the engine in stationary A regularly serviced vehicle contributes traffic.
Page 18 The options for recycling vehicles and parts are con- stantly being developed and improved. This means that your Mercedes-Benz will continue to meet even the increased recycling quotas in the future in good time. You can obtain further infor-...
Page 19: Operating Safety
Such malfunc- For this reason, always have any work or Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a tions could, however, seriously impair the modifications to the vehicle, for example...
Page 20 Introduction Operating safety Mercedes-Benz recommends that you reg- Registering your vehicle Risk of injury ister your vehicle at a Mercedes-Benz Serv- Mercedes-Benz may instruct its Service ice Centre. Various warning stickers are affixed to your Centres to undertake technical inspec- Please inform Mercedes-Benz of any vehicle.
Page 21: At A Glance
At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Centre console nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 22: Exterior View
At a glance Exterior view Exterior view P00.00-4081-31 Example illustration of a long-wheelbase station wagon nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 23 At a glance Exterior view Function Page Function Page 1 Rear window heating 7 Windscreen wipers 2 Opening/closing the doors Changing the wiper blades Long-wheelbase open-top 8 Cleaning the windows model: opening/closing the 9 Adjusting the exterior mirrors tailgate a Tyres and wheels 3 Fuel filler flap Tyre pressures 4 Opening/closing the doors...
Page 24: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit Cockpit P68.10-3746-31 nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 25 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page 1 Combination switch: 5 Ignition lock Turn signals 6 Glove compartment Windscreen wipers 7 Reading lamp* Main-beam headlamps 8 Battery isolating switch* 2 Adjusts the headlamp range 9 Steering wheel 3 Emergency start button a Horn 4 Instrument cluster b Opens the bonnet...
Page 26: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster P54.30-9563-31 nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 27 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page Rev counter 9 q Preglow indicator lamp g æ Brightens instrument lighting 2 L Turn signal indicator a ™ ADR indicator lamp lamp, left h ç Dims instrument (working speed lighting Speedometer governor*)
Page 28 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page l Display with: m / Fuel/water separator 163, q – Battery charge indicator lamp indicator lamp Total distance recorder n ! Handbrake indicator r A Main-beam indicator Trip meter lamp lamp Outside temperature...
Page 29: Centre Console
At a glance Centre console Centre console Function Page Function Page Overview 1 Switches the blower on/off c Switches the working speed governor* (ADR) on/off 2 Light switch d Sets the working speed 3 Switches the rear window governor* wiper on/off e Switch for activating the 4 Washes the rear window with winch*...
Page 30 At a glance Centre console Control panel Function Page Function Page 1 Engages/disengages the 6 Switches between the 12V/ differential locks 24V operating hours displays 2 Turn signal indicator lamp for 7 Shifts the transfer case trailer towing* (24V) 8 Switches the seat heating* 3 24V battery charge indicator (right-hand front seat) on/off P54.25-6058-31...
Page 31: Safety
Safety Occupant safety Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 32: Occupant Safety
Safety Occupant safety However, seat belts and airbags are gener- An airbag increases the degree of protection Occupant safety ally unable to prevent injuries caused by for vehicle occupants wearing a seat belt and is Restraint systems objects penetrating the vehicle from the therefore to be considered only as an additional outside.
Page 33 Safety Occupant safety In an accident in which an airbag is triggered, its Airbags Seat belts deployment will only enhance the protection pro- The most important restraint systems are vided by the seat belt if the seat belt is being Risk of injury the seat belts and restraint systems for worn correctly.
Page 34 Safety Occupant safety Make sure that the belt: Do not route the belt strap over sharp or Risk of injury fragile objects, particularly if these are on or is routed across your pelvic area as low in your clothing, e.g. spectacles, pens or The seat belt only provides the intended lev- down as possible, i.e.
Page 35 For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Passengers using the rear bench seat mends that you only use seat belts that have should use seats with three-point seat belts.
Page 36 1 warning lamp work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends lights up again that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- The 1 warning lamp in the instrument Individual systems could be triggered unin- tre for this purpose.
Page 37 Safety Occupant safety Do not lean forwards, e.g. over the pad- Risk of injury Risk of injury ded boss of the steering wheel, espe- cially while the vehicle is in motion. To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal in- Correct operation of the airbag can only be jury in the event of an accident with a high guaranteed if:...
Page 38 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you should either leave the vehicle as soon as it the movement of the vehicle occupants. use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for is safe to do so or open the windows to let this purpose. In particular, work relevant The effect of the vehicle occupant making fresh air in.
Page 39 Safety Occupant safety Front airbag The driver's airbag is located in the steer- Rear seat head restraints ing wheel. The front airbag is designed to increase protection to the head and chest of the Risk of injury driver. The driver's airbag is triggered: Only drive with the head restraints fitted.
Page 40 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. hot parts could burn the child. sharp braking It is preferable to use Mercedes-Benz care products to clean child restraint systems. You a sudden change of direction can obtain information from any Mercedes-Benz an accident Service Centre.
Page 41 Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Always secure children less than 1.50 m For this reason, when fitting the child re- tall or under twelve years of age in spe-...
Page 42 Safety Occupant safety Suitable child restraint systems Weight categories and age Child restraint system on front- Child restraint system on rear bench passenger seat seat, left or right Category 0: up to 10 kg; As recommended Universal Up to approximately 9 months Category I: 9 to 18 kg;...
Page 43 Safety Occupant safety Recommended child restraint systems Weight categories and age Manufacturer Type Approval number DaimlerChrysler order number Category 0: up to 10 kg; Britax Römer Baby Safe E1 03 301146 B6 6 86 8212 Up to approximately 9 months B6 6 86 8213 Category 0+: up to 13 kg;...
Page 44 Safety Occupant safety Child-proof locks Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- Risk of injury hicle. They could open a front door from the The rear doors and the rear door in the inside, thereby endangering themselves and Do not leave children unsupervised in the long-wheelbase van and station wagon are others.
Page 45: Driving Safety Systems
Safety Driving safety systems Driving safety systems ABS (anti-lock braking system) Risk of accident In this section, you will find information ABS controls the brake pressure so that The risk of an accident increases in particu- about the following driving safety systems: the wheels do not lock while braking.
Page 46 Safety Driving safety systems Braking If ABS has malfunctioned or the differential EBV (electronic brake-power locks have been engaged, the - and ¢ in- distribution) If ABS intervenes when you are braking, dicator lamps light up in the instrument cluster. you will feel the brake pedal pulsating.
Page 47: Anti-Theft Systems
Safety Anti-theft systems Anti-theft systems Immobiliser* The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from being started by an unauthorised per- son. Activating the immobiliser Remove the key from the ignition lock. Deactivating the immobiliser Switch on the ignition. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 48 nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 49: Controls
Controls Opening and closing Battery isolating switch* Key positions Seats Mirrors Seat belts Lights Windscreen wipers Side windows Driving and parking Transmission Differential locks ADR (working speed governor)* Instrument cluster Heating and air-conditioning system* Rear window heating Auxiliary heating* Preheater block* Open-air Loading and stowing Features...
Page 50: Opening And Closing
Controls Opening and closing Opening and closing Opening doors from the inside You can open a door from the inside at any Keys time, even if it has been locked. The key locks and unlocks all the door You can only open a locked rear door from locks (except for the glove compartment P80.20-2452-31 the inside if it is not secured by the child-proof...
Page 51 Controls Opening and closing Slide the latch upwards 1. Turn the key anti-clockwise 1. The rear door swings to the side. Take care to allow sufficient clearance. The door is unlocked and can be The rear door is unlocked. You can only open the luggage compartment opened.
Page 52 Controls Opening and closing Long-wheelbase open-top model Entering by the rear door P72.20-2654-31 P72.20-2653-31 P68.70-2012-31 3 Lock cylinder 4 Door handle 1 To lock 2 To unlock Press lock cylinder 3 and pull door handle 4. Insert the key into the door lock. The tailgate engages in the fully open Turn the key clockwise 2.
Page 53 Controls Opening and closing Open the rear door. Slide the latch upwards 1. Pull door handle 1 and open the door. Hold on tightly to grab handles 1 on The door is unlocked. To enter and exit the vehicle through the rear wall and use steps 2 on the the tailgate, you must also open the Pull door handle 3.
Page 54 Controls Opening and closing Closing from the inside If necessary, secure the rear door using Closing the rear door the child-proof locks ( page 42). Long-wheelbase van and long-wheel- Close the rear door using the handle lo- Risk of injury base station wagon cated beneath the rear window.
Page 55 Controls Opening and closing Closing from the outside Long-wheelbase open-top model Press gently against door 2 in the di- rection of the arrow and hold it there to Do not leave the key in the luggage compart- release retainer 1. ment.
Page 56: Battery Isolating Switch
Controls Battery isolating switch* To switch on: turn battery isolating If you switch off the battery isolating switch Battery isolating switch* switch 1 to position 3. while the auxiliary heating* is switched on, the The battery isolating switch is located on vehicle's electrical system will only be discon- The vehicle's electrical system is sup- the lower section of the centre console.
Page 57: Key Positions
Controls Key positions The hazard warning lamps can only be The key can only be removed when it is Key positions switched on when the key is in position 0, even turned to position 0 in the ignition lock. if the battery isolating switch is switched off. The To unlock the steering wheel, turn the steering dipped-beam headlamps, main-beam headlamps wheel slightly as you turn the key to position...
Page 58: Seats
Controls Seats Seats All occupants must select a seat posi- Make sure that the centre of the head tion in which they can wear their seat restraint supports the back of your head belt correctly and which is as far away at about eye level.
Page 59 Controls Seats When you move the seat, make sure that The risk of skin abrasions or minor injuries Adjusting the seat there are no objects in the footwell or behind the caused by an airbag cannot be completely seats, otherwise you could damage the seats or ruled out, due to the high speed at which the the objects.
Page 60 Controls Seats Adjusting the head restraints Cab chassis Head restraints Risk of injury Only drive with the head restraints fitted. This reduces the risk of injury in the event of an accident. P91.16-2542-31 P91.16-2553-31 Make sure that occupants only sit on seats with the head restraint fitted.
Page 61 Controls Seats Installing and removing head restraints To make fitting and removal of head re- Folding the folding seat forward* straints easier: Risk of injury Risk of injury tilt the backrests of the front seats back slightly Do not interchange the front and rear seat Make sure that nobody becomes trapped as fold the backrest of the rear bench seat for- head restraints.
Page 62 Controls Seats The release lever for the folding seat is lo- Seat heating for the front seats* Level cated on the outside of the seat below the The switches for the seat heating for the level of the seat cushion. Normal heating: one indicator front seats are located on the control lamp lights up.
Page 63 Controls Seats Press the switch twice. Folding down the side-facing rear Side-facing rear bench seat* in the bench seat The seat will heat up rapidly. luggage compartment To switch off: press the switch repeat- Risk of injury edly until no indicator lamps are lit. The seat heating may switch off automati- Make sure that nobody can become trapped cally if the battery voltage is too low.
Page 64 Controls Seats Folding up the side-facing rear bench seat Fold side-facing rear bench seat 1 up. Fold in support 5 until it is resting fully P91.22-2110-31 P91.22-2111-31 on side-facing rear bench seat 1. Place hooks 3 of retaining straps 2 in eyelets 4 behind the backrest.
Page 65: Mirrors
Controls Mirrors Mirrors Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mirror and the exterior mirrors so that you can get a good overview of road and traffic conditions. Adjust the rear-view mirror and the ex- terior mirrors manually. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 66: Seat Belts
Controls Seat belts Seat belts Do not route the seat belt strap over Children less than 1.50 m tall and under sharp or fragile objects, especially if 12 years of age cannot wear the seat Wearing seat belts they are on or in your clothing, e.g. spec- belts correctly.
Page 67 Example: front three-point seat belt are damaged Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a 1 Belt tongue Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- have been subjected to a load in an ac- 2 Buckle pose.
Page 68: Lights
Controls Lights Locking slide Side lamps/dipped-beam headlamps Lights For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- Locking slide 1 in light switch 2 pre- mends that you drive with the headlamps vents you from inadvertently switching switched on even during the daytime. Le- from normal lighting to blackout lighting*.
Page 69 Controls Lights Make sure that the ignition is switched Constant headlamp mode* Blackout lighting* Constant headlamp mode is switched on Make sure that locking slide 1 has when the engine is started. been slid to the right. To switch on: turn the light switch to To switch the side lamps on: turn light switch 2 to C.
Page 70 Controls Lights Blackout lighting setting S0: turn The following functions are switched off in light switch 2 to S0. all blackout lighting settings: Complete darkness. The vehicle light- Turn signals, hazard warning lamps ing and the horn are switched off. Horn Blackout lighting setting S1: turn P54.25-6031-31...
Page 71 Controls Lights Make sure that the B dipped-beam The load compartment may only be loaded Rear foglamp up to the maximum payload ( page 244). The headlamps are switched on. permissible rear axle load must not be exceeded To switch on: press the upper section Risk of accident ( page 244).
Page 72 Controls Lights Vehicle load Cab chassis Combination switch (turn signals, main-beam headlamps and Position Load Long-wheelbase van and long-wheel- headlamp flasher) base open-top model Front seats occupied The combination switch is located on the Front seats occupied, left of the steering column. Position Load payload in load compartment Front seats occupied...
Page 73 Controls Lights Main-beam headlamps Turn signals Hazard warning lamps Make sure that the light switch is at po- The hazard warning lamps still operate if sition B. the ignition is switched off. To switch on: press the combination However, the hazard warning lamps will not switch towards 1 until it engages.
Page 74 Controls Lights Automatic control Interior lighting Reading lamp* One interior light is located above the rear- To switch on: slide the switch to posi- The reading lamp is located on the front- view mirror; the other is located in the lug- tion 3.
Page 75: Windscreen Wipers
Controls Windscreen wipers Constant wipe Windscreen wipers Wiping with windscreen washer fluid Make sure that the ignition is switched To switch on: press the switch beyond Switching the windscreen wipers on the pressure point in the direction of and off arrow 1.
Page 76 Controls Windscreen wipers Intermittent wipe Wiping with windscreen washer fluid Rear window wiper The switch is located on the upper section Make sure that the ignition is switched Make sure that the ignition is switched of the centre console. To switch on: press the upper section To switch on: press the upper section of switch 2.
Page 77: Side Windows
Controls Side windows Left-hand doors Right-hand doors Side windows Opening and closing the side windows The side windows can be opened and closed manually. P67.30-2095-31 P67.30-2132-31 Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trapped between a window and door frame when opening or closing the side windows.
Page 78: Driving And Parking
Controls Driving and parking Automatic transmission Driving and parking Starting the engine Risk of accident Risk of poisoning Do not keep any objects in the driver's foot- Never run the engine in enclosed spaces. well. If floormats or a carpet are fitted in the Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon driver's footwell, make sure that they are se- monoxide.
Page 79 Controls Driving and parking Starting the engine To interrupt the starting procedure: Move the selector lever to D or R. Turn the key to position 0 in the igni- Wait for the shift process to complete be- Before starting the engine, make sure tion lock.
Page 80 Controls Driving and parking Handbrake To release: depress the brake pedal Parking and keep it depressed. Pull handbrake 2 firmly up, press re- Risk of accident lease button 1 and guide handbrake Do not remove the key from the ignition lock 2 fully down.
Page 81 Controls Driving and parking Stopping the engine Risk of accident Only remove the key from the ignition lock when the vehicle is stationary. There is no servo assistance for the steering and brake when the engine is not running. Significantly greater force is then needed to steer the ve- hicle and brake.
Page 82: Transmission
Controls Transmission The selector lever position/shift range are Transmission shown in the instrument cluster display. Automatic transmission Risk of accident P54.30-9565-31 The movement of the pedals should not be restricted in any way. Always keep the driv- er's footwell free from objects. Make sure P27.00-2295-31 that floormats or carpets do not obstruct 1 Selector lever position/shift range...
Page 83 Controls Transmission Selector lever positions One-touch gearshifting s Neutral In selector lever position D, you can also Releasing the brakes allows you v Parking lock change gear yourself when in automatic to move the vehicle freely, e.g. transmission mode. Prevents the parked vehicle by pushing or towing.
Page 84 Controls Transmission To derestrict the shift range: press Shift ranges Driving situation and hold the selector lever towards D+ When the selector lever is in position D, until D appears again in the display. é The automatic transmission you can restrict or derestrict the shift The automatic transmission shifts di- shifts as far as fourth gear only.
Page 85 Controls Transmission Driving tips Trailer towing Run the engine at a moderate engine Accelerator pedal position Off-road position for off-road driv- speed on uphill gradients. Your style of driving influences how the Depending upon the uphill or downhill automatic transmission shifts gear: Also use the off-road position on gradient, shift down to shift range 3 steep uphill and downhill gradi-...
Page 86 Controls Transmission Shifting the transfer case Switching from HIGH to LOW Switching from LOW to HIGH Only carry out the gear change process if: Only carry out the gear change process if: Risk of accident the engine is running the engine is running the vehicle is moving the vehicle is moving Always apply the handbrake when the vehi-...
Page 87 Controls Transmission If the switchover is not completed, the transfer case switches to neutral position. The LOW indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes once a second. Carry out the switching procedure again. Shifting to neutral Turn the key to position 2 in the igni- tion lock ( page 55).
Page 88: Differential Locks
Controls Differential locks Differential locks Engaging the differential locks Risk of accident You will find information about off-road The vehicle has three differential locks: Never drive on firm road surfaces with the driving in the "Operation" section Transfer case differential: controls differential locks engaged.
Page 89 Controls Differential locks The switches are located on the control Only engage the differential locks if: If required, you may now engage rear axle panel in the centre console. differential lock 2 or front axle differential you are driving at walking pace lock 3.
Page 90 Controls Differential locks If red function indicator lamps 5 do not go Disengaging the differential locks out when the differential locks are disen- You can disengage the differential locks in gaged: reverse sequence (3, 2, 1). Observe the road and traffic condi- To disengage both differential locks simul- tions.
Page 91: Adr (Working Speed Governor*)
Controls ADR (working speed governor*) Make sure that the vehicle is station- If ADR is switched on, the engine speed ADR (working speed governor*) ary. can be increased and decreased as re- ADR prevents the engine speed from drop- quired, up to a maximum of 1,800 rpm or Shift the selector lever to P ping, for example when a heavy load is down to a minimum of 900 rpm.
Page 92: Instrument Cluster
Controls Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Activating the display Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- You will find an overview of the instrument The display is activated when you: pose. In particular, work relevant to safety cluster in the "At a glance"...
Page 93 Controls Instrument cluster Odometer/Service indicator Outside temperature display Coolant temperature gauge The coolant temperature display is at the Press button 1 in the instrument clus- Risk of accident top right in the instrument cluster. ter. If antifreeze/anti-corrosion additive is The display switches between the total Even if the temperature displayed is just present in the correct concentration, the distance recorder and trip meter dis-...
Page 94 Controls Instrument cluster Rev counter The rev counter shows the current engine speed. Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing so would damage the engine. The fuel supply is cut off to protect the en- gine when the maximum engine speed is reached.
Page 95: Heating And Air-Conditioning System
Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* Heating and air-conditioning system* P83.00-2250-31 nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 96 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* Opening and closing the air vents 1 Demister vents for the windscreen Risk of injury For virtually draught-free ventilation, move 2 Swivelling centre air vents Very hot or very cold air can flow through the centre air vent sliders to a central position the air vents.
Page 97 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* To adjust the airflow direction: move Adjusting the side vents To adjust the airflow direction: turn slider 1 for the centre air vent con- the side air vent concerned to the right The air flow from the side air vents can be cerned to the right, left, up or down.
Page 98 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* Air-conditioning system* Control panel 1 Switches the blower on/off The switches and controls for adjusting the Heating system 2 Airflow controller for demister vents: air-conditioning system are located on the closed The switches and controls for adjusting the centre console.
Page 99 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* General notes Switching the heating system Risk of accident on/off The heating and air-conditioning system is Follow the settings recommended on the only operational when the engine is run- To set the first level: press the upper following pages for heating or cooling.
Page 100 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* To switch on: press the upper section Switching the cooling on/off Basic settings of blower switch 1 once. The vehicle interior is cooled and dehumid- The windscreen and footwell are always The switch is set to ventilation level I. ified when the cooling system is switched ventilated to a slight extent, regardless of the air-distribution setting.
Page 101 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* Open the side vent halfway. Turn the thumbwheel on the centre air Slide the air-distribution control to the vent down as far as possible. right. Direct the side vents towards the side windows. Move the slider on the side vent as far Turn the thumbwheel on the centre air as possible to the left or right.
Page 102 Controls Heating and air-conditioning system* If necessary, switch on the windscreen wip- Demisting Misted-up windows ers ( page 73) if the windows are misted up on Use the following settings to demist the If the blower is switched off and air-recir- the outside.
Page 103: Rear Window Heating
Controls Rear window heating To switch on: make sure that the igni- Rear window heating tion is switched on. Press the upper section of the switch. Risk of accident Indicator lamp 1 in the switch lights Remove any ice and snow from the windows P54.25-6033-31 before commencing a journey.
Page 104: Auxiliary Heating
Controls Auxiliary heating* The auxiliary heating switches off automat- Switch the blower to the first level Auxiliary heating* ically after a maximum of 50 minutes' op- ( page 97). erating time. You can switch the auxiliary heating on and Press the auxiliary heating button. off with the button on the control panel in The auxiliary heating is switched on.
Page 105: Preheater Block
Controls Preheater block* Open the bonnet ( page 129). Insert connection cable 3 with con- Preheater block* nector 4 into socket 2 and connect Open cover 1 in the direction of the The preheater block allows you to keep the the vehicle to an external 220V mains arrow.
Page 106: Open-Air
Controls Open-air Opening the tarpaulin from the rear Remove both sides of the tarpaulin Open-air from the Velcro fasteners and roll it up- Tarpaulin (long-wheelbase open-top wards. model) You can open the tarpaulin at the side or rear or remove it entirely in order to venti- late or load the vehicle.
Page 107 Controls Open-air Opening the tarpaulin from the side P77.31-2036-31 P77.31-2037-31 P77.31-2035-31 Side of tarpaulin viewed from above Inside of tarpaulin 1 Hook 1 Cable clip 1 Strap 2 Retainers 2 Securing cable 2 Strap holder Attach hooks 1 of the straps to retain- Pull securing cable 2 by cable clip 1 Pull straps 1 along the entire length of ers 2 at the top of the tarpaulin.
Page 108 Controls Open-air Open the rear zip fasteners of the tar- paulin ( page 104). Pull the tarpaulin off the vehicle from the rear. P77.31-2038-31 P77.31-2040-31 Replacing the tarpaulin When replacing the tarpaulin ensure that: the luggage compartment is only loaded up to the height of the tarpaulin the inclination of the vehicle is not too great Front of tarpaulin...
Page 109 Controls Open-air Close the zip fasteners at the rear of Press windscreen wiper cap 1 firmly the tarpaulin. onto wiper arm 2. Check that all straps 3 are pushed in Fold wiper arm 2 down onto the bon- and correctly secured. net.
Page 110 Controls Open-air Securing the windscreen P77.31-2039-31 P67.10-2116-31 P67.00-2032-31 1 B-pillar bolt 1 Securing lever 2 Bolt on frame Pull right-hand and left-hand securing 1 Rubber mounting 3 Roof bracing levers 1 inwards. 2 Retaining strap Undo the bolts on the right- and left- Fold the securing levers upwards as far Pull retaining straps 2 out of rubber hand sides of B-pillar 1.
Page 111 Controls Open-air P67.00-2033-31 P67.00-2034-31 1 Groove block 1 Retaining strap 2 Rubber plug 2 Groove Remove rubber plugs 2 from groove Engage retaining strap 1 in both sides block 1 on either side of the vehicle of groove block 2. using an appropriate tool (e.g.
Page 112: Loading And Stowing
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. hicle and cause an accident. Follow the ing, a sudden change of direction, or an These help to prevent vehicle damage.
Page 113 Please observe the following information Pad sharp edges for protection. when loading and transporting goods: Lashing material is available from any quali- fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz The combined weight of the occupants Service Centre. and load must not exceed the permissi- ble gross vehicle weight or the vehi- cle's permissible axle load.
Page 114 Controls Loading and stowing If you are using lashing straps, only use Luggage compartment trays that cover Anchoring loads straps with a breaking strain (Fperm) of the lashing eyelets* must be removed Lashing eyelets* at least 600 daN and an elongation fac- before loads are secured.
Page 115 Controls Loading and stowing Luggage compartment enlargement Risk of poisoning You can fold the rear bench seat forwards Always drive with the tailgate closed. Ex- to enlarge the luggage compartment. The haust fumes could otherwise enter the vehi- following variations are possible: cle interior.
Page 116 Controls Loading and stowing Remove the head restraints Folding the rear bench seat forward Folding the rear bench seat up ( page 59). Fold back the rear bench seat. Pull short lever 2 in the direction of Fold up the backrest. the arrow and hold it in this position.
Page 117 P31.10-2668-31 P31.10-3017-31 carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particu- lar, work relevant to safety or on safety-re- lated systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 118 Controls Loading and stowing Lowering the impact protection bar Hold the impact protection bar firmly when Impact protection bar* unlocking. It could otherwise fold down suddenly. Risk of injury Undo quick-release fasteners 2 on both sides using key 1 from the glove The impact protection bar folds downwards.
Page 119 Controls Loading and stowing Glove compartment Door stowage compartments Stowage compartments There is a door stowage compartment on Risk of injury each of the front doors. The stowage compartments must be closed when you store items in them. Luggage nets are not strong enough to secure heavy ob- P68.20-3637-31 jects.
Page 120 Controls Loading and stowing Ruffled pocket There is a ruffled pocket on the back of each of the front seats. P68.00-4784-31 1 Ruffled pocket nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 121: Features
Controls Features Glare from the front Features Ashtray Fold sun visors 1 down when the light The ashtray is located in the centre con- Sun visors is dazzling. sole. The sun visors protect you from glare dur- ing the journey. Glare from the side Fold sun visors 1 down.
Page 122 Controls Features Removing the ashtray Press catch 2 down. Pull ashtray 1 out towards you. Risk of injury Sockets Make sure that the engine is switched off 12V socket P68.20-3737-31 and the handbrake applied so that the vehi- cle cannot move away unexpectedly. The 12V socket can be used for accesso- ries with a power draw of up to 15 A or 180 W.
Page 123 Controls Features The additional 24V interface is located at Floormats the rear of the centre console. Risk of accident Make sure that any floormats or carpets be- P68.20-3738-31 ing used do not cause an obstruction and are properly secured. P68.20-3741-31 Before you drive off, check that they are properly secured and correct as necessary.
Page 124 nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 125: Operation
Operation The first 1,500 km Refuelling Engine compartment Tyres and wheels Winter driving Driving tips Off-road driving Driving abroad Trailer towing* Service Care nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 126: The First 1,500 Km
Operation The first 1,500 km After 1,500 km, you can gradually bring The first 1,500 km the vehicle up to full road speed and in- If you treat the engine with sufficient care crease the engine speed. from the very start, it will reward you with You should also observe these notes if the excellent performance for a very long time engine or axle gear on your vehicle has been re-...
Page 127: Refuelling
Operation Refuelling Refuelling Risk of fire Refuelling procedure Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Do not mix diesel fuel with Risk of explosion petrol. This would result in damage to the P88.60-2183-31 fuel system and engine and could set the ve- Fuel is highly flammable.
Page 128 Further the fuel pump nozzle. information on engine oil change intervals can be obtained at any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Place fuel filler cap 3 in the holder on When filling your vehicle with fuel from a bar- the inside of fuel filler flap 1.
Page 129 Mercedes-Benz. You can ob- Do not start the engine if the tank is accidentally tain information on flow improvers that Add the additive to the diesel in good time, filled with the wrong fuel.
Page 130 Operation Refuelling Refuelling with F.34 (kerosene) When refuelling with F.34 (kerosene), mix the fuel with an additive, e.g. S-1750 at a mixing ratio of 1/1,000. Do not mix the fuel with petrol. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 131: Engine Compartment
Operation Engine compartment The release lever for the bonnet is in the Engine compartment Risk of injury driver's footwell. Bonnet The radiator fan between the radiator and the engine may start turning even when the Risk of accident key is removed. For this reason, keep away from the area of rotation of the fan blades.
Page 132 Operation Engine compartment Closing Risk of injury The gas spring on the vehicle must be re- The bonnet could close when you release leased in order to lower the bonnet. the gas spring. For this reason, you must use one hand to keep the bonnet raised or carry P88.40-2673-31 out the task with a second person if neces- sary.
Page 133 Wait about ten seconds until you see could result in a limitation of your warranty enti- the : and È symbols in the in- tlement. You may obtain further information strument cluster display. from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 134 Have the engine oil level display checked at a off the engine oil. qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz If necessary, top up the engine oil Service Centre for this purpose as it has the nec- ( page 133) or siphon off excess oil.
Page 135 Operation Engine compartment Using the oil dipstick Topping up the engine oil If the engine is not at normal operating tem- Untwist the cap on filler neck 2. perature, the engine oil will be too cold for a cor- Add the required amount of engine oil. rect measurement to be made.
Page 136 Top up the coolant as necessary. problems with gearshifting checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Replace the cap again and close it. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You will find further information about cool- ant in the "Technical data" section ( page 252). Coolant P20.30-2273-31...
Page 137 Operation Engine compartment To open: pull cap 1 upwards by the Windscreen washer system Risk of fire tab. The washer fluid reservoir is in the engine Windscreen washer concentrate is highly To close: press cap 1 onto the filler compartment at the front on the left-hand flammable.
Page 138 Operation Engine compartment Air filter Dirt, water and other residue from the air filter are ejected through two valves. If the valves become blocked, then dirt, P09.10-2207-31 P09.10-2208-31 water and other residue will accumulate in the valves' drain hoses. The air filter valves must then be cleaned.
Page 139 If the air filter needs servicing, you will see the ‰ indicator lamp light up continu- ously in the instrument cluster. Have the filter cartridge renewed at a qualified specialist workshop only, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 140: Tyres And Wheels
"MO" (Mercedes-Benz Original). Only fit tyres and wheels of the same tected. As a result, Mercedes-Benz cannot guar- Mercedes-Benz can take no responsibility for type and make. antee vehicle safety if retreaded tyres are fitted.
Page 141 Operation Tyres and wheels Replace the tyres after a maximum of Regularly check the depth and condi- This could indicate damage to the six years, regardless of wear. This also tion of the tyre tread over the whole wheels or tyres. Reduce speed if you applies to the spare wheel.
Page 142 Operation Tyres and wheels Notes on cleaning tyres Tyre tread Tyre pressure Do not use aggressive cleaning equip- Risk of accident Risk of accident ment, for example high-pressure clean- ers, as these could damage the tyres. Please note that: If tyre pressure is too high or too low, driving Do not clean your wheels with acidic wheel safety will be affected and you could cause Tyre grip decreases rapidly on wet roads...
Page 143 Operation Tyres and wheels The pressure of warm tyres should only be You should also regularly check the pressure of Risk of accident the spare wheel*. corrected if it is too low for the current op- erating conditions. The pressure of warm If the tyre pressure falls repeatedly: tyres is always higher than that of cold Environmental note...
Page 144 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- Every time you change a wheel, thor- tre for this purpose. In particular, work rele-...
Page 145: Winter Driving
Only then will the maxi- If you fit tyres which have a lower maxi- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, before the mum effect of the ABS and EBV driving sys- mum permitted speed than that of the ve- onset of winter.
Page 146 Do not shift down for additional engine brak- Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a For maximum tractive force and driving ing on a slippery road surface. The drive Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-...
Page 147: Driving Tips
Operation Driving tips High and low loading Driving tips Braking It is best not to stop the vehicle immediate- Pulling away on a slippery surface Risk of accident ly after the brakes have been subjected to Try not to let the drive wheels spin. You an extreme load;...
Page 148 Operation Driving tips Wet road surfaces Limited braking effect on salted roads Risk of accident The first time the brakes are applied after Please note that the effectiveness of the The salt layer on the brake discs and brake a long period of driving in heavy rain with- brakes may be limited on salted roads.
Page 149 New brake pads Handbrake Do not drive faster than 40 km/h. You could otherwise damage the brakes. For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- To achieve a better braking effect between mends that you only have components service intervals, you can briefly apply the...
Page 150 Operation Driving tips When ice forms on the road (due to freezing Driving on flooded roads fog, for instance), applying the brakes can If you have to drive through water that has cause a thin layer of water to form rapidly on accumulated on the road, make sure that: the surface of the ice, and tyre grip will be the depth of the water is no greater...
Page 151: Off-Road Driving
Transfer case ( page 83) rain. The vehicle could tip. If a slope is too Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. There is oth- steep for the vehicle, drive back in reverse erwise a risk that braking power may be in- Differential locks ( page 86) gear.
Page 152 Information about retrofitting special all-ter- For safety reasons, first get out of the ( page 82) before driving off-road. rain tyres is available from any Mercedes-Benz vehicle and survey the off-road route. Service Centre. Engage the differential locks as neces- Check the depth of water before ford- sary ( page 86).
Page 153 Operation Off-road driving Vehicle tool kit Negotiate slopes and steep inclines by Mountainous terrain following the line of fall only. Check that the jack is in working order. Approach/departure angle Shift the transfer case to the LOW shift Make certain that there is a wheel nut range before driving on extreme uphill wrench, a strong tow rope and a spade and downhill gradients ( page 82).
Page 154 Operation Off-road driving Maximum gradient climbing ability Driving down into a valley Fording The maximum gradient climbing ability is Drive slowly. 80% if the transfer case is set to LOW. Do not drive at an angle down steep in- clines. Steer into the line of fall and Hill crests drive with the front wheels straight When driving uphill, slightly reduce pres-...
Page 155 Operation Off-road driving Apply the brakes to dry them after ford- Do not exceed a depth of water of 60 cm. Under no circumstances should you acceler- ate before entering the water. The bow wave ing. Switch off the auxiliary heating could cause water to enter and damage the en- ( page 102).
Page 156 Operation Off-road driving After fording Negotiating obstacles Wave motions could cause water to enter Observe the following rules when driving the footwell when driving through water. over tree stumps, large stones and other You can use the drain ports in the footwell obstacles: to drain this water.
Page 157 Other- range that is appropriate for the off- carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz wise, your vehicle could be damaged or bottom road conditions ( page 82). recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz out and get stuck.
Page 158 Operation Off-road driving Shift the transfer case to HIGH After the trip, examine without fail ( page 84). the entire undercarriage, tyres, body- work structure, steering, chassis and Clean the headlamps and tail lamps exhaust system for damage. and check for any damage. After driving for longer periods across Clean the front and rear licence plates.
Page 159: Driving Abroad
Operation Driving abroad Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only Driving abroad Symmetrical dipped-beam use genuine Mercedes-Benz masking sheets. headlamps A comprehensive Mercedes-Benz service Your headlamps could otherwise be damaged. network is available to you both at home In countries where vehicles are driven on Please remember to remove the masking and abroad.
Page 160: Trailer Towing
Operation Trailer towing* On vehicles without level control, the height Trailer towing* Figures that have been generally approved of the ball neck changes when the vehicle is by the manufacturer can be found on the ve- Notes on trailer towing loaded.
Page 161 Operation Trailer towing* Driving tips If necessary, shift the transfer case to Driving tips LOW ( page 84). Maintain greater distances than when In Germany, the permissible maximum In this way you will make use of the en- travelling without a trailer. speed for a vehicle/trailer combination is gine's braking effect and will not need 80 km/h.
Page 162 360 W to the continuous power supply. The power supply must not be used to re- charge trailer batteries. For further information about installing trailer electronics, please consult a quali- fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 163: Service
Operation Service A short time after you have switched on ASSYST does not record times when the bat- Service the ignition, you will see the service indica- tery is disconnected. To make sure that time-de- Active Service System tor in speedometer display 2 for a few pendent services are performed on time, call up seconds.
Page 164 If your vehicle is ever serviced other than the service indicator once the service has ly after a few seconds. You may also clear at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, you been carried out. the service indicator yourself. can reset the service indicator yourself.
Page 165 If you have reset the service indicator acci- 1 Indicator lamp dentally, a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will be able to When you switch on the ignition, indicator update it again. lamp 1 lights up for one second (function check) and then goes out again.
Page 166: Care
Magnet signs or similar items Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use grease by rubbing lightly with a cloth You could otherwise damage the paintwork. Mercedes-Benz care products. These have been soaked in white spirit or lighter fuel. specially adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles Vehicle care Remove wax with silicon remover.
Page 167 Operation Care Automatic car wash High-pressure cleaners Long-wheel base open-top model If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- Do not use a high-pressure cleaner with Do not clean the vehicle in an automatic car fore you drive into the car wash. round-spray jets to clean the tyres.
Page 168 Information about anti-glare damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a microfibre damage the bonnet. film can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz cloth). Use a low-foaming grease sol- Service Centre. Fold the wiper arms away from the vent (e.g.
Page 169 Cleaning the cockpit and the steering wheel boss Maintenance work on the trailer coupling Trailer tow hitch* can be performed by any Mercedes-Benz Serv- Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with wa- The trailer coupling must be cleaned if it is ice Centre.
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Page 171: Practical Advice
Practical advice Where will I find...? Troubleshooting Locking and closing in an emergency Changing bulbs Changing the wiper blades Flat tyre Battery Jump-starting Towing away and tow-starting Fuses nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 172: Where Will I Find
Practical advice Where will I find...? Where will I find...? Warning triangle, first-aid kit and vehicle tool kit Check the expiry dates of the first-aid kit P58.10-2076-31 P58.00-2031-31 contents annually and replace them if neces- sary. When positioning the warning triangle, please observe the legal stipulations in the coun- try concerned.
Page 173 Practical advice Where will I find...? First-aid kit Vehicle tool kit Turn rotary catches 1 through 90° us- ing a suitable object, e.g. a coin. The first-aid kit is located in the stowage The vehicle tool kit is located behind a cov- Remove cover 2.
Page 174 Practical advice Where will I find...? Jack Vehicles with stowage boxes* The jack is located in the stowage box un- Vehicles with a folding seat* der the front-passenger seat. The jack is located at the rear under the front-passenger seat. P58.10-2079-31 P86.10-2091-31 P86.10-2092-31...
Page 175 Practical advice Where will I find...? Push retainer 2. Fold the driver's seat forwards Fire extinguisher* ( page 59). The retainer opens. Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each Pull fire extinguisher 3 in the direction use and have it examined every one to two years. Remove fire extinguisher 1 by of the arrow by handle 2 and out of re- Otherwise, it could fail in an emergency.
Page 176 Practical advice Where will I find...? To remove the spare wheel: unscrew Securing the wheel securing screws 1. After changing the wheel, secure the defec- Remove cover plate 2. tive wheel on the spare wheel bracket. Make sure that the wheel cannot work loose. Remove spare wheel 3.
Page 177: Troubleshooting
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- pose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 178 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning and indicator lamps in switches and buttons Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions One or both of the lamps in the There is insufficient voltage be- Switch off consumers which are not required, e.g. reading switch for the seat heating* are cause too many consumers are lamp, interior lighting.
Page 179 Practical advice Troubleshooting Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence - The yellow ABS warning Continue driving, but with even greater care. Risk of accident lamp is lit while the en- Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible. ABS is deactivated due to a mal- gine is running.
Page 180 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence - The yellow ABS warning Switch off consumers which are not required, e.g. interior Risk of accident lamp is lit while the en- lighting, etc. ABS has been deactivated due gine is running. ABS is available again when the battery voltage increases.
Page 181 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence ! The red handbrake indi- You are driving with the hand- Release the handbrake ( page 78). cator lamp is lit during a brake on. The indicator lamp goes out and the warning tone ceases. journey and you hear a warning signal.
Page 182 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence 2 The yellow brake pad The brake pads have reached Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible at a quali- wear indicator is lit while their wear limits. fied specialist workshop. the engine is running.
Page 183 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence W The yellow reserve fuel The fuel level has fallen into the Refuel at the nearest filling station ( page 125). warning lamp is lit while reserve range. Reliable opera- the engine is running. tion of the auxiliary heating* is no longer guaranteed.
Page 184 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence # The red battery charge The poly-V-belt is wet and is Drive on slowly. indicator lamp comes on slipping on the pulley. Do not use too much throttle. during or after fording. Do not switch off the engine.
Page 185 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence LOW The yellow transfer case The gearshifting process was Carry out the gearshifting procedure again ( page 84). indicator lamp flashes aborted because of an error. once every second. The transfer case is in neutral. LOW The yellow transfer case The transfer case is malfunc- Do not perform any transfer case gearshifts.
Page 186 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence ‰ The yellow air filter indi- The air filter for the engine is Have the filter cartridge renewed at a qualified specialist cator lamp lights up dirty. workshop. while the engine is run- The air filter drain hoses are The air filter drain hoses must be cleaned ( page 136).
Page 187 Practical advice Troubleshooting Audible warning signal Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence A warning sounds. You are driving with the hand- Release the handbrake. brake on. You have opened the driver's Turn the light switch to 0. door and forgotten to switch off the lights.
Page 188 Practical advice Troubleshooting Accident Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The vehicle is losing fuel. The diesel line or the fuel tank is Switch off the ignition immediately. faulty. Remove the ignition key. On no account start the engine. There is a risk that leaking diesel may ignite or explode. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 189 Practical advice Troubleshooting Fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The fuel tank in a vehicle with a There is air in the fuel system. Refuel the vehicle ( page 125). diesel engine has been run Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds (turn the completely dry.
Page 190 Practical advice Troubleshooting Engine Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The engine will not start. You There could be a malfunction in Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the can hear the starter motor the engine electronics.
Page 191 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The engine is not running There could be a malfunction in Do not use too much throttle. smoothly. Unburned fuel may the engine electronics. Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist flow into the catalytic converter workshop.
Page 192 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The acceleration capability is The transmission is operating in Stop the vehicle. deteriorating. emergency mode. Move the selector lever to P. The transmission will not shift. You can only switch into 2nd Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock.
Page 193 Practical advice Troubleshooting Windscreen wipers Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The windscreen wipers are Foreign matter such as leaves For safety reasons, remove the key from the ignition lock. jammed. or snow may be obstructing the Remove the cause of the obstruction. windscreen wiper movement.
Page 194 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence You have lost the key. Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. Air-conditioning system* Problem Possible cause/ Suggested solutions consequence The air-conditioning system* is The air-conditioning system* is Have the air-conditioning system* checked without delay at a no longer cooling.
Page 195: Locking And Closing In An Emergency
Practical advice Locking and closing in an emergency Press marking 1 to the stop and hold Locking and closing in an emergency Releasing the parking lock manually Move the selector lever from In the event of a malfunction, you can re- position P.
Page 196: Changing Bulbs
If the new bulb does not light up, visit order at all times. P54.00-2378.1-31 a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Risk of injury Have the following bulbs replaced at Bulbs and lights can become very hot. You a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
Page 197 Practical advice Changing bulbs Rear bulbs Removing the headlamps 4 Rear foglamp P 21 W 5 Third brake lamp LEDs 6 Licence plate illumination Long-wheel base C 5 W P54.00-2622.2-31 P82.10-4798-31 open-top model Long-wheelbase van, W 10 W long-wheelbase station wagon Example: left-hand headlamp with stone im- Example of a long-wheelbase station wagon Changing the front bulbs...
Page 198 Do not turn adjusting screws 5. (arrow). If the adjusting screws are turned, the headlamp Unscrew securing screw 1. settings must be checked at a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 199 Practical advice Changing bulbs Main-beam/dipped-beam headlamps Side lamps Remove protective cap 1. Detach connector 2 from bulb 6. Detach connector 3. Press bulb 6 gently, turn it anti-clock- wise and remove it. Unclip retainer spring 4. P82.10-3082-31 Insert new bulb 6. To do this, press Remove bulb 5.
Page 200 Practical advice Changing bulbs Front foglamps* Blackout lamps* P82.10-3270-31 P82.10-3271-31 P82.10-3265-31 3 Connector (bulb) 4 Connector (housing) 1 Securing screw 1 Securing screws 5 Retainer spring 2 Front foglamp 2 Cover Pull out connectors 3 and 4. Unscrew securing screws 1. Unscrew securing screw 1.
Page 201 Practical advice Changing bulbs Turn signals To change the bulbs in the turn signals, you will have to fold the stone impact protec- tion grille up on vehicles with a stone im- pact protection grille*. P82.10-3267-31 P82.10-3266-31 P82.10-4799-31 4 Bulb 2 Cover 3 Seal Press bulb 4 gently, turn it anti-clock-...
Page 202 Practical advice Changing bulbs Additional turn signals P82.10-3269-31 P82.10-3355-31 P82.10-3258-31 Example: turn signal 3 Bulb 1 Securing screws Press bulb 3 gently, turn it anti-clock- Example: left-hand additional turn signal 2 Lens wise and remove it. (right-hand side: mirror image) Unscrew securing screws 1.
Page 203 Practical advice Changing bulbs Changing the rear bulbs Rear lamp units P82.10-3260-31 P82.10-3259-31 P82.10-3263-31 2 Lens 3 Bulb holder 3 Bulb holder 4 Bulb Hold lens 2 firmly and pull out bulb Pull bulb 4 out of bulb holder 3. holder 3.
Page 204 Insert the new bulb. To do this, press the bulb gently and turn it clockwise until it engages. Blackout tail lamp 4 can only be changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 205 Practical advice Changing bulbs Licence plate illumination Long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase station wagon Long-wheel base open-top model P82.10-3255-31 P82.10-3280-31 P82.10-3254-31 3 Lamp Remove lamp 3 from the bulb holder. Example: right-hand licence plate lamp (left- Insert the new lamp. hand side: mirror image) 1 Securing screws 2 Lens 1 Screws...
Page 206 Practical advice Changing bulbs P82.10-3281-31 3 Screws 4 Interior cover Unscrew two screws 3. Remove interior cover 4. Press the bulb gently, turn it anti-clock- wise and remove it. Insert the new bulb. To do this, press the bulb gently and turn it clockwise until it engages.
Page 207: Changing The Wiper Blades
For your own convenience, have this work P82.30-2189-31 carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, Risk of accident e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Wiper blades are wear parts. Change the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and autumn. Otherwise, the wind- screen will no longer be wiped properly.
Page 208 Practical advice Changing the wiper blades Fitting P82.30-2190-31 Guide wiper blade 2 with recess into wiper arm 3. Press new wiper blade 2 onto wiper arm 3. Engage locking spring 1 in the end of the wiper arm. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 209: Flat Tyre
Practical advice Flat tyre Flat tyre Changing a wheel and fitting the Risk of injury spare wheel Preparing the vehicle The jack is designed only to raise the vehicle Depending on the type of vehicle, the Try to stop the vehicle away from traffic for a short time while a wheel is changed.
Page 210 Practical advice Flat tyre P40.10-2910-31 P58.10-2061-31 P58.10-2062-31 Wheel wrench Pump lever (three-part) Jack Loosen the wheel bolts/nuts on the 1 Flattened end of pump lever section 2 Jack lowering screw wheel you wish to change by about one Assemble the pump lever for the jack. Close jack lowering screw 2.
Page 211 This could damage the thread on the bolts/nuts and the wheel hubs. sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- Remove the wheel. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or "Service 24h" for this pur- Fitting a new wheel pose.
Page 212 Only use wheel bolts/nuts that are suitable tools. for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea- sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you After changing the wheel, secure the P40.10-2911-31 only use wheel bolts/nuts which have been defective wheel on the spare wheel approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Page 213 Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Never drive the vehicle with more than one spare wheel fitted.
Page 214: Battery
Fire, naked flames and smok- For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- ing are prohibited when the mends that you only use batteries which battery is being handled. Avoid Observe this Owner's Manual.
Page 215 Make sure that you do not become elec- Have the starter battery checked and, if neces- Take it to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre trostatically charged. Do not, for exam- sary, replaced every two years or 20,000 km at a or a special collection point for old batteries.
Page 216 Practical advice Battery Battery installation location Two 12V starter batteries are in the engine Disconnecting the battery compartment. Your vehicle is equipped with three batter- Risk of accident ies: The 12V battery is behind a cover under When the battery is disconnected: the fuse box in the centre console.
Page 217 2 and then remove it. Switch all electrical consumers off. qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a The terminal clamp must not come into Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Turn the key to position 0 and remove contact with the terminal. Removing the battery Remove the positive terminal cover.
Page 218 Practical advice Battery Removing the starter batteries P54.10-2807-31 P 54.10-2801-31 P 54.10-2822-31 2 Hexagon bolt 12V battery 3 Mounting rail 1 Negative terminal 1 Brackets 2 Positive terminal Unscrew hexagon bolt 2 that fixes the Disconnect the starter batteries battery to mounting rail 3. Pull the battery out slightly to discon- ( page 214).
Page 219 Mercedes-Benz rec- well-ventilated spaces. As the battery is be- Switch all electrical consumers off. ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz ing charged, gases can escape and generate Service Centre for this purpose. If you First connect the clamps of the starter minor explosions.
Page 220 Practical advice Battery Plug the breather hoses on again. Make sure that the batteries each have a cell cap opposite the breather hoses. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 221: Jump-Starting
Practical advice Jump-starting Start the engine in the usual way Jump-starting Jump-starting ( page 76). If it is no longer possible to start the engine Emergency start button Continue to hold emergency start but- with the emergency start button, another If the 12V battery is flat, the engine can be ton 1 for around five seconds once vehicle or an external battery with jump...
Page 222 Risk of explosion ity reversal and further information about jump- The jump-start contacts are on the right- starting are available from any Mercedes-Benz There is a risk of minor explosions during the hand side of the engine compartment Service Centre.
Page 223 Switch on the battery master switch qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a ( page 54). Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If all the vehicle batteries are discharged, you must press the emergency start button when starting and continue to hold it for approximately 1 Cover five seconds once the vehicle has started.
Page 224 Practical advice Jump-starting Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling Connect the jump-starting socket of speed. both vehicles using special jump leads 3. Start with the donor vehicle. Turn cover 1 in the direction of the ar- row to open it and fold it to the side. Switch on the battery master switch ( page 54).
Page 225: Towing Away And Tow-Starting
N, the vehicle can be towed away. the engine is not running e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre If the transfer case cannot be shifted to neutral there is a malfunction in the power sup- Secure the towing cable or the towing bar to...
Page 226 Practical advice Towing away and tow-starting To insert the coupling pin: push cou- Coupling jaw* Rear towing eyes pling pin 2 in to the stop. Check The coupling jaw is located under the li- The towing eyes are located at the rear un- whether the coupling pin is engaged.
Page 227 Practical advice Towing away and tow-starting Switch on the ignition. Lashing points* Tow-starting (emergency engine Shift the selector lever to N. start) The lashing points for transporting the ve- hicle are located on the side wall on the A- The transmission can only change gear if the Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic and B-pillars, behind the rear wheel and on battery is sufficiently charged.
Page 228 If possible, tow a vehicle backwards along When the propeller shafts are refitted, new the track it has previously made. self-locking screw nuts must always be used. You can obtain information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 229: Fuses
Fuses are split among various fuse boxes: amperage) with the amperage recommended in Main fuse box in transmission tunnel the fuse allocation chart. Any Mercedes-Benz If a fuse blows again, have the cause Service Centre will be happy to advise you.
Page 230 Practical advice Fuses Tools for changing a fuse Main fuse box in transmission tunnel The main fuse box is located under a cover Spare fuses in the transmission tunnel. Spare fuses can be found in the main fuse box in the transmission tunnel. P54.15-3046-31 Fuse extractor The fuse extractor can be found in the...
Page 231 Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell We recommend that you have fuses changed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. P54.15-2611-31 The fuse box in the front-passenger foot- well is located under the cover underneath the glove compartment.
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Page 233: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data – introduction Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Vehicle electronics Vehicle identification plates Engine Performance Tyres and wheels Vehicle dimensions Vehicle weights Trailer tow hitch* Service products and capacities nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 234: Technical Data - Introduction
The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equip- ment. You may obtain further information from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You will find information about the noise level of your vehicle in your registration document.
Page 235: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
Make sure that the replacement part is Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Environmental note suitable for your vehicle. In many coun- Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well tries, parts that constitute a modification DaimlerChrysler also supplies reconditioned as conversion parts and accessories which...
Page 236: Vehicle Electronics
Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the Tampering with the engine specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv- Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Page 237 Mobile phones and two-way radios could in- output (watts) carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz terfere with the vehicle's electronic sys- Short wave recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz tems, and therefore impair the operational (<...
Page 238: Vehicle Identification Plates
1 Vehicle identification plate The engine number is stamped into the en- gine block (crankcase). You can obtain Open the front-passenger door. more detailed information from any You will see vehicle identification Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. plate 1. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 239: Engine
Technical data Engine Engine Engine G 280 CDI Rated output 135 kW (184 bhp) At engine speed 3,800 rpm Rated torque 400 Nm At engine speed 1,600 to 2,600 rpm Number of cylinders Displacement 2,987 cm Maximum engine speed 4,210 rpm nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 240: Performance
Technical data Performance Performance Speeds Long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase Chassis cab station wagon, long-wheelbase open-top model Maximum speed 160 km/h 120 km/h nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 241: Tyres And Wheels
Up to 130 km/h This could result in the tyre or the vehicle being If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz cannot be Up to 140 km/h damaged. held responsible for any damage that may occur.
Page 242 6 J x 16 H2 ET 63 – 6 J x 16 H2 ET 63 1 Spare wheel version same as standard tyres. Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be happy to provide information concerning the use of tyre sizes not mentioned here. nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 243 Technical data Tyres and wheels Tyre pressure Tyre dimensions Long-wheelbase van Long-wheelbase Chassis cab Long-wheelbase station wagon open-top model Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear 225/75 R16 116 N 3.3 bar 4.0 bar 3.3 bar 4.0 bar – –...
Page 244: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle dimensions Long-wheelbase van Long-wheelbase station wagon Vehicle length 4,636 – 4,770 mm 4,636 – 4,770 mm Vehicle width with mirrors folded out 1,960 mm 1,960 mm Vehicle width with mirrors folded in 1,774 – 1,800 mm 1,774 –...
Page 245 Technical data Vehicle dimensions Chassis cab Long-wheelbase open-top model Vehicle length 5,226 mm 4,636 – 4,770 mm Vehicle width with mirrors folded out 2,251 mm 1,960 mm Vehicle width with mirrors folded in 1,840 – 1,938 mm 1,774 – 1,800 mm Vehicle height 2,053 –...
Page 246: Vehicle Weights
Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Long-wheelbase van Long-wheelbase Chassis cab Long-wheelbase station wagon...
Page 247: Trailer Tow Hitch
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz P31.10-3018-31 Service Centre for this purpose. In particu-...
Page 248 Technical data Trailer tow hitch* Trailer loads Long-wheelbase van, long-wheelbase Chassis cab station wagon, long-wheelbase open-top model Trailer, braked 2,940 kg 750 kg Trailer, unbraked 750 kg 750 kg Maximum trailer drawbar nose weight 140 kg 140 kg 1 Trailer load including nose weight nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 249: Service Products And Capacities
Consult a doctor responding to a MB approval have not nec- immediately if any service product is swal- Brake fluid essarily been approved by Mercedes-Benz. lowed. Windscreen washer fluid You may obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Page 250 Technical data Service products and capacities Tank content Diesel fuel Diesel consumption – introduction The vehicle will consume more fuel than Total content: approximately Risk of explosion usual in the following conditions: 95 litres At very low temperatures Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked Including reserve approximately flames and smoking are therefore prohibit-...
Page 251 Technical data Service products and capacities Mercedes-Benz is constantly updating its Fuel consumption Environmental note vehicles to the state of the art. It may be The data does not refer to an individual ve- possible that the current consumption val-...
Page 252 Engine oil A list of engine oils that have been tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available at every Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Approval by Mercedes-Benz is also marked on the oil container with the MB sheet number.
Page 253 Select the SAE classification (viscosity) of ice Products. The overview sheet can be the engine oil according to the outside seen at any Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- temperature. The following table shows tre. you the viscosity classes to be used de- pending on the average air temperature.
Page 254 Mercedes-Benz. to around –37 °C. protection. Otherwise, you could damage the en- gine. There is more information about coolant...
Page 255 Technical data Service products and capacities Capacities Coolant 12 l Corrosion and antifreeze concentration for antifreeze protection –37 °C (50%) 6.0 l –45 °C (55%) 6.6 l nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 256 Have the brake fluid renewed every two years with a brake fluid that has been ap- Risk of fire proved by Mercedes-Benz and have this Windscreen washer concentrate is highly confirmed in the Service Booklet. flammable. For this reason, avoid smoking,...
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Page 259 Symbols Optional equipment Warning Environmental note Possible damage to the vehicle Action required Sequence of actions (several ) Continuation symbol Continuation symbol for a warning Page reference page -> Term in the glossary of technical terms Display messages Display nur für internen Gebrauch...
Page 260 ÊN/t9q+Ë 4615842581 Order no. 6515 4082 02 Part no. 461 584 25 81 EN Edition ÄJ 2007/1 b nur für internen Gebrauch...

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