Page 1 G-Class Owner's Manual Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 2 Owner's Manual. Before you drive off, get to know your Mercedes-Benz and read this Owner's The Owner's Manual, the brief instructions, Manual. This will help you to obtain the the "Services" booklet and the "Service maximum pleasure from your vehicle and Centres"...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..... 9 Getting started ....25 Safety .
Page 4 Contents Instrument cluster ....126 Storing settings ....102 Controls in detail ....81 Storing .
Page 5 Rear air vents ....184 Open-air ..... . . 198 Mercedes-Benz telematic Switching Thermatic Side windows .
Page 6 Contents Service ......283 Driving tips ....265 Operation .
Page 7 Removing ....366 Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ..388 vehicle tool kit ....340 Fitting .
Page 8 Contents Trailer loads ....404 Technical terms ....415 Service products and capacities .
Page 9: Introduction
You should read this sec- tion first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz or you have hired the vehicle. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 10 Introduction The aim of this manual Contents and index The glossary explains the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are in- tended to help you find information quick- The following are part of the documenta- tion for your vehicle: This Owner's Manual The brief instructions...
Page 11: Symbols
Introduction Symbols Symbols You will find the following symbols used in This symbol means that you have to do this Owner's Manual: something. Environmental note This asterisk identifies an item of A number of these symbols one after An environmental note gives you tips on the optional equipment for all models.
Page 12: Protection Of The Environment
Returning used vehicles two factors: Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop, If you wish to return your Mercedes-Benz Your vehicle's operating conditions e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. to have it disposed of in an environmentally-...
Page 13: Operating Safety
Mercedes-Benz If this occurs, have the vehicle checked at a Such malfunctions could therefore jeopard- recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz...
Page 14: Correct Use
Introduction Operating safety Correct use Risk of injury Observe the following information when using your vehicle: There are various warning stickers affixed to The safety notes in this manual your vehicle. Their purpose is to make you and others aware of various risks. The "Technical data"...
Page 15: At A Glance
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multi-function steering wheel Centre console Overhead control panel Door control panel Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 16: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit P68.10-2828-31 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 17 At a glance Cockpit Function Page Function Page 1 Multi-function steering wheel 9 Cleans the headlamps a Cruise control lever: 2 Horn Cruise control 3 Opens the bonnet Speedtronic 4 Adjusts the steering wheel b Instrument cluster 5 Adjusts the headlamp range 6 Light switch c Linguatronic* lever –...
Page 18: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster P54.30-6734-31 English (miles): P54.30-6735-31 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 19 At a glance Instrument cluster Function Page Function Page Function Page 4 K Turn signal indicator 1 Reset button Automatic transmis- lamp, right sion selector lever/ 2 L Turn signal indicator shift range lamp, left 5 Fuel gauge with: Malfunction memory 3 Indicator and warning Reserve fuel warning lamps...
Page 20: Multi-Function Steering Wheel
At a glance Multi-function steering wheel Function Page Function 1 Multi-function display 4 Jumping from one menu to another Controlling the operating system è Forwards ÿ Back 2 Selecting a submenu or P46.10-2319-31 adjusting the volume 5 Scrolling within the menu ç...
Page 21: Centre Console
At a glance Centre console Centre console Upper section Function Page Function Page 1 Front left seat heating* 8 Switches the hazard warning lamps on/off 2 Rear window wiper 9 COMAND* or audio system – 3 Deactivates ESP see separate Operating In- 4 Engages the differential locks structions 5 Locks the vehicle centrally...
Page 22: Lower Section
At a glance Centre console Lower section Function Page 1 Stowage tray Water separator* indicator lamp (not shown here) 2 Automatic transmission se- lector lever 3 Auxiliary heating/ ventilation* 4 Heater booster system* P68.20-2629-31 5 Engages the transfer case 6 Parking brake Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 23: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Function Page Function Page 1 Initiates a TeleAid* emergen- 5 Rear-view mirror cy call 2 Switches the luggage com- 6 Transmitter buttons for the partment lighting on/off garage door opener* 3 Switches the right-hand read- 7 Indicator lamp for the garage ing lamp on/off door opener*...
Page 24: Door Control Panel
At a glance Door control panel Function Page 1 Opens/closes the front and rear side windows 2 Adjusts the front seat 3 Opens door from the inside 4 Stores the seat, mirror and steering wheel settings P72.10-2593-31 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 25: Getting Started
Getting started Opening Adjusting Driving Parking and locking Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 26: Opening
Read this section particularly thor- The turn signal lamps flash briefly. The oughly if this is your first Mercedes-Benz driver's door and fuel filler flap are un- vehicle. locked. If you are already familiar with the basic Open the door, get into the vehicle and functions described here, the "Controls in...
Page 27: Adjusting
Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Seats Observe the following points: Remove the key from the ignition lock when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leav- Position the backrest almost vertically. Risk of accident ing it for a short time. Your arms should be slightly bent when The seats can be adjusted when the key is you are holding the steering wheel.
Page 28 Getting started Adjusting The seat adjustment switch is on the door. Seat height Seat angle Slide the switch up or down in the di- Slide the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Make sure that you rection of arrow 3 to adjust to a posi- have sufficient head clearance.
Page 29: Steering Wheel
Getting started Adjusting Head restraint height The lever for adjusting the steering wheel Steering wheel is on the left of the steering column. Slide the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 5. Risk of accident Head restraint angle Only adjust the steering wheel when the ve- hicle is stationary.
Page 30: Mirrors
Getting started Adjusting Steering column height Exterior mirrors Make sure that the ignition is switched Press the lever up or down in the direc- tion of arrow 2. Make sure that you Press button 2 for the left-hand exte- Risk of accident can move your legs freely and that you rior mirror or button 3 for the right- can see all the displays in the instru-...
Page 31: Driving
Getting started Driving Driving Wearing seat belts The lap belt must be routed across your Risk of accident pelvic area as low down as possible, i.e. Risk of injury over your hip joints and not across your Do not keep any objects in the driver's foot- stomach or abdomen.
Page 32 Getting started Driving Persons less than 1.50 m tall cannot Risk of injury Risk of injury wear a seat belt correctly. They there- fore require special suitable restraint The seat belt can only provide its intended By design, airbags are not activated in all systems.
Page 33 Getting started Driving Pull the belt smoothly from belt reel. Risk of injury Route the belt over the shoulder. Click belt tongue 1 into buckle 2. You could be injured in an accident if you use seat belts which: Pull up on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across the are damaged lap, if necessary.
Page 34 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Let go of release button 1 and ensure Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- that the height adjustment mechanism pose.
Page 35: Ignition Lock
Getting started Driving Ignition lock The key can only be removed when: Risk of injury it is turned to position 0 in the igni- tion lock P82.00-2170-31 Remove the key from the ignition lock when the selector lever of an automatic leaving the vehicle, even if you are only leav- transmission is moved to position P ing it for a short time.
Page 36: Automatic Transmission
Getting started Driving You will find further information about the Automatic transmission automatic transmission in the "Controls in Risk of accident detail" section ( page 81). Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- Parking brake hicle, as they could release the parking brake.
Page 37: Starting The Engine
Getting started Driving Releasing the parking brake Starting the engine Pull lever 1 upwards slightly, press re- If you depress the brake while you are lease knob 2 and guide lever 1 down starting the engine, the pedal travel will Risk of poisoning fully.
Page 38 Getting started Driving As soon as the q preglow indicator Starting the petrol engine Starting the diesel engine lamp has gone out, turn the key to po- Apply the parking brake. Apply the parking brake. sition 3 and release it. Shift the selector lever to P or N.
Page 39: Pulling Away
Getting started Driving Depress the brake pedal. Pulling away Risk of accident The selector lever lock will be released. Shift the selector lever to D or R. Do not shift down until the road speed is in Only select reverse gear when the vehi- the permissible range for the gear required.
Page 40: Switching On The Headlamps
Getting started Driving Make sure that the ignition is switched Main-beam headlamps Switching on the headlamps Dipped-beam headlamps Turn the light switch to B. The headlamps are switched on. The switch is located between the steering wheel and the driver's door. P54.25-2771-31 On some country-specific vehicle mod- els, the dipped-beam headlamps come...
Page 41: Turn Signals
Getting started Driving Make sure that the ignition is switched Turn signals Windscreen wipers The combination switch is located on the Press the combination switch upwards left of the steering column. 1 or downwards 2 until it engages. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp in the instrument cluster flashes.
Page 42 Getting started Driving Switching on the windscreen wipers Single wipe Make sure that the ignition is switched Briefly press the switch to the pressure If the vehicle is stationary, the wind- point in the direction of arrow 1. screen wipers automatically return to intermittent wipe.
Page 43 Getting started Driving Rear window wiper Switching on intermittent wipe The switch is located on the upper section Make sure that the ignition is switched You should also use washer fluid when of the centre console. wiping the windscreen in the rain. This prevents smears on the windscreen.
Page 44: Parking And Locking
Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your first jour- Apply the parking brake ( page 36). Turn the steering wheel until the steer- ney. You have stopped your vehicle and ing wheel lock engages. Move the selector lever to P. have parked properly.
Page 45: Safety
Safety Restraint systems Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 46: Restraint Systems
Safety Restraint systems This section will familiarise you with the The most important restraint systems are: most important features of the restraint Risk of injury Seat belts systems in your vehicle. In the event of an Restraint systems for children in the accident, your vehicle may collide with an- An airbag increases the degree of protection vehicle...
Page 47: Seat Belts
Safety Restraint systems Seat belts On the other hand, airbag deployment only For this reason, make sure that all vehicle The most important restraint systems are provides increased protection if the seat occupants – in particular, pregnant women the seat belts and restraint systems for belt is worn correctly because: –...
Page 48 Safety Restraint systems Only one person may use each seat belt at On no account should children travel sitting Risk of injury any one time. on the lap of another occupant. The child cannot then be properly restrained in the Never use a seat belt to secure objects if it The seat belt can only provide its intended event of an accident, sharp braking or sud-...
Page 49 You must therefore keep the belt Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safety straint systems. strap and buckle clean, otherwise the belt reasons, you only use seat belts that have tongue cannot engage correctly.
Page 50 Safety Restraint systems Fastening a lap-shoulder seat belt Pull the belt smoothly from belt reel. Fastening the rear centre lap-shoulder seat belt Route the belt over the shoulder. Engage belt tongue 1 in buckle 2. Pull up on the shoulder section of the seat belt to tighten the belt across the lap if necessary.
Page 51: Srs
Safety Restraint systems Pull the belt tongues out of retainer 1. Releasing the rear centre lap-shoulder seat belt Pull the belt smoothly from the belt The SRS system (Supplemental Restraint reel. Press release button 6 on belt buckle System) consists of: Click fixed belt tongue 4 into buckle Restraint system warning lamp Press release button 3 on belt buckle...
Page 52 Mercedes-Benz rate of vehicle deceleration in the longitu- The SRS system performs regular self- recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz dinal direction is exceeded.
Page 53 Safety Restraint systems Airbag deployment depends on various If necessary, they can be used to help re- factors, such as: construct the sequence of events in an ac- The belt tensioners and airbags are only cident. These factors include: the initial rate of deceleration or accel- triggered if the seat belt is fastened.
Page 54 Safety Restraint systems Belt tensioners and belt force limiters Risk of injury The front seat belts and the outer rear seat Belt tensioners do not correct: belts are fitted with belt tensioners and incorrect sitting positions Airbags are not triggered in all types of acci- belt force limiters.
Page 55 Mercedes-Benz recommends of acceleration or deceleration in a lon- Risk of injury that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- gitudinal direction in the initial stages tre for this purpose. of the collision...
Page 56 Mercedes-Benz recommends occupants. that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- All vehicle occupants – in particular, Do not hang any hard objects, such as tre for this purpose.
Page 57 In bag cover or the areas of the roof lining seat belt correctly and which is as far Mercedes-Benz vehicles with automatic accommodating the windowbags, and back from the airbag as possible. The child seat recognition, the front-passen-...
Page 58 Airbag parts are hot. Do not touch them Observe the safety regulations when dispos- as you could burn yourself ing of airbag units. Any Mercedes-Benz Serv- If the airbags are triggered, you will hear You must have the airbags replaced at a ice Centre can provide details of these a bang and some dust may be released.
Page 59 Safety Restraint systems Front airbags The driver's front airbag is located in the steering wheel; the front-passenger front Risk of injury The front airbags are designed to increase airbag is located above the glove compart- protection to the head and chest of the When an airbag inflates, a small amount of ment.
Page 60 Safety Restraint systems Front-passenger airbag 2 will only be trig- Windowbags The windowbags are triggered: gered if: in the event of a side impact on the side the front-passenger seat is occupied of the impact if the impact exceeds a predetermined force the AIRBAG OFF warning lamp on the P91.60-2772-31...
Page 61: Children In The Vehicle
Restraint systems Child restraint systems Children in the vehicle Risk of injury Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only If children are travelling in the vehicle: use the child restraint systems listed on secure each child using a child re- Do not leave children unsupervised in the ( page 63).
Page 62 Safety Restraint systems do not secure children under twelve Risk of injury years old on the front-passenger seat unless the child is secured in a child re- Follow the manufacturer's installation in- straint system with automatic child seat structions when fitting a child restraint sys- recognition or a forward-facing child tem.
Page 63 Safety Restraint systems Suitable child seats Weight categories and ages Child seat on the front-passenger seat Child seat on the left and right-hand seat of the rear bench seat Group 0: up to 10 kg As recommended Universal up to approximately 9 months Group I: 9 to 18 kg Universal Universal...
Page 64 Safety Restraint systems Recommended child restraint systems Weight categories and ages Manufacturer Type Approval DaimlerChrysler Automatic child seat number order number recognition Group 0: up to 10 kg Britax-Römer Baby Safe E1 03 301063 B6 6 86 8169 up to approximately 9 months Group I: 9 to 18 kg Britax-Römer Prince...
Page 65 Mercedes-Benz vehi- jured if the airbag deploys. In order to warn cles. against this danger, there is an appropriate warning symbol on the dashboard.
Page 66 Insert the belt tongue in the seat belt The sensor system for the front-passenger buckle. seat automatically detects whether a spe- cial Mercedes-Benz child seat with a trans- Extend the belt fully and allow the iner- P00.0-3185-31 ponder has been fitted. If this is the case, tia reel to draw it back in.
Page 67 The securing rings for two child seats light up when the child seat is fitted, the the work required. Mercedes-Benz rec- are located on the left and right of the rear front-passenger airbag is not deactivated.
Page 68 Securing rings shop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 69 Safety Restraint systems Fitting a child seat to the rear bench When you fit the child seat to the left or seat right-hand seat of the rear bench seat, Risk of injury route the securing strap between the The lashing eyelets are in the luggage com- supports of the respective head re- Only use the lashing eyelet in the corre- partment under the rear bench seat.
Page 70 Safety Restraint systems Child-proof locks Risk of accident If children are travelling with you in the vehicle, you can activate special locks for Activate the child-proof locks for the rear the rear compartment. doors and deactivate the rear window con- P72.12-2347-31 trols when children are travelling in the vehi- Child-proof locks on the rear doors...
Page 71: Driving Safety Systems
Safety Driving safety systems Driving safety systems In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: Risk of accident ABS controls the brake pressure in such a ABS (anti-lock braking system) way that the wheels do not lock when The risk of an accident increases if you: braked.
Page 72: Bas
Safety Driving safety systems Braking 4-ETS If ABS cuts in while you are braking, you Brake Assist supports ABS by boosting 4-ETS makes it possible to pull away or ac- will feel the brake pedal pulsate. the braking force in an emergency braking celerate on a slippery surface.
Page 73: Esp
Safety Driving safety systems Risk of accident The engine must not be running if: ESP brakes individual wheels and limits en- gine torque. In this way, it tries to prevent the vehicle is being towed with a If the v ABS, ESP, 4-ETS warning lamp in the vehicle from oversteering or unders- raised axle the instrument cluster flashes, proceed as...
Page 74 Safety Driving safety systems Deactivating ESP Risk of accident The engine must not be running if: It may be best to deactivate ESP in the fol- lowing situations: the vehicle is being towed with a If the v ABS, ESP, 4-ETS warning lamp in If snow chains are being used raised axle the instrument cluster flashes, proceed as...
Page 75 Safety Driving safety systems The switch is located on the centre con- ESP will intervene in the following situa- sole. tions, despite having been deactivated: Risk of accident When you are braking ESP is deactivated if the ABS, ESP, 4-ETS At speeds of up to about 60 km/h warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights when a wheel reaches its tyre grip limit,...
Page 76: Anti-Theft Systems
Safety Anti-theft systems Priming the anti-theft alarm system Immobiliser Anti-theft alarm system* The indicator lamp is on the centre con- The immobiliser prevents unauthorised A visual and audible alarm is triggered sole. persons from starting your vehicle. when the alarm system is primed, if: a door is opened Activating the tailgate is opened...
Page 77: Tow-Away Protection
Safety Anti-theft systems Deactivating the anti-theft alarm sys The switch is located on the centre con- Tow-away protection* sole. Visual and audible alarms are triggered if Open the vehicle using the key. the vehicle tilt changes when tow-away protection is primed. The anti-theft alarm system is deacti- vated.
Page 78: Interior Motion Sensor
Safety Anti-theft systems Deactivating tow-away protection Move the key to position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock. Deactivate tow-away protection if the vehi- Do not leave anything (e.g. a mascot) cle is to be carried on another vehicle. This Lock the vehicle using the key.
Page 79 Safety Anti-theft systems Activating the interior motion sensor Close the side windows ( page 198). Move the key to position 0 or 1 in the ignition lock. The switch is located on the centre con- Close the sliding sunroof* sole. ( page 200).
Page 80 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 81: Controls In Detail
Controls in detail Opening and closing Seats Storing settings Loading Lighting Instrument cluster Operating system Automatic transmission Transfer case Differential locks Good visibility Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Heater booster system* Water separator* Open-air Driving systems Features Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 82: Opening And Closing
Controls in detail Opening and closing You will find detailed information about Key with remote control your vehicle's functions in the "Controls in Risk of accident The vehicle's equipment includes two re- detail" section. Read this section in partic- mote control keys. ular if you are already familiar with the ve- Never leave children unsupervised in the ve- hicle's basic functions.
Page 83 Controls in detail Opening and closing If you do not open any doors after the vehi- cle has been unlocked, the vehicle locks The vehicle cannot be locked or un- again automatically after about 40 sec- locked using the radio remote control if onds.
Page 84 Controls in detail Opening and closing Individual settings Unlocking centrally Restoring the factory settings Press the Œ button twice. Press the Œ and ‹ buttons If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to change the function of the remote con- simultaneously for approximately The turn signals flash once.
Page 85: Opening A Door From The Inside
Controls in detail Opening and closing Summer opening/convenience closing Opening the side windows Opening a door from the inside feature Press and hold the Œ button when You can also open a locked front door from unlocking the vehicle until the side win- the inside at any time.
Page 86: Opening The Rear Door
Controls in detail Opening and closing Pull door handle 2. Risk of accident Locking knob 1 pops up if the door was locked. The door is unlocked and The rear lights may be concealed when the can be opened. spare wheel bracket is folded out to the side. P72.12-2480-31 You should then protect the vehicle by using a Opening the rear door...
Page 87 Controls in detail Opening and closing Opening from the inside Pull door handle 2. Do not drive with the spare wheel bracket The rear door is unlocked. Locking folded out to the side. You could otherwise knob 1 pops up. Risk of injury injure others or cause an accident by the spare wheel bracket swinging from side to...
Page 88: Closing The Rear Door
Controls in detail Opening and closing Closing from the outside Locking/unlocking the rear door sepa Closing the rear door rately Closing from the inside You can lock the rear door separately, in- Risk of injury dependently of the central locking. After you have closed the rear door: Make sure that nobody can become trapped Risk of injury...
Page 89: Opening The Tailgate (Cabriolet)
Controls in detail Opening and closing Press the Œ button on the key twice. Risk of poisoning When the vehicle has been locked cen- The vehicle is unlocked centrally. trally: the anti-theft alarm system* is The rear lights may be concealed when the triggered if you unlock the rear door us- Remove the emergency key element spare wheel bracket is folded out to the...
Page 90 Controls in detail Opening and closing Lift securing hook 1 and pull lever 2 Turn quick-release locks 4 anti-clock- in the direction of the arrow. wise. You can only open the tailgate if it is un- Fold spare wheel bracket 3 out to the Open zip fasteners 5 upwards approx- locked.
Page 91: Closing The Tailgate (Cabriolet)
Controls in detail Opening and closing You can switch off the automatic locking Automatic locking function using the operating system You must only undo the quick-release The vehicle will lock itself once you have ( page 150). locks if the Cabriolet soft top is open pulled away.
Page 92 Controls in detail Opening and closing The switch is located on the centre con- Locking sole. Press upper section 1 of the central You can open a door from the inside at locking switch. any time, even if it is locked. You can only open a locked rear door from the If all the doors are closed, the vehicle inside if it is not protected by the child-...
Page 93: Seats
Controls in detail Seats Seats You will find information about adjusting Make sure that the ignition is switched Contour of the backrest in the upper the seats in the "Getting started" section back region ( page 27). Adjust the contour of the backrest in Seat cushion length the area of the upper back to the re- Multi-contour seat*...
Page 94: Seat Heating
Controls in detail Seats Turn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ig- Switching on Seat heating* nition lock ( page 35). Press switch 1 or 2. The switches for the rear seats are located The red indicator lamps in the switch indi- on the left and right-hand sides next to the cate the current heating level.
Page 95: Head Restraints
Controls in detail Seats Installing and removing the front seat Removing Head restraints head restraints Press switch 1 upwards until the head restraint is fully extended. Risk of injury Remove the head restraint upwards. Only drive with the head restraints fitted. This reduces the risk of injury in the event of Installing an accident.
Page 96: Folding Down The Front Seat Backrests (Easy-Entry Function) Short-Wheelbase Station Wagon And Cabriolet
Controls in detail Seats Resetting the front seat head restraints Installing and removing the rear bench Folding down the front seat seat head restraints backrests (easy-entry function) Resetting the head restraints is necessary Short-wheelbase station wagon and following a voltage supply interruption, e.g. Removing Cabriolet if the battery has been disconnected or...
Page 97 Controls in detail Seats The seat moves forward or back, Folding back the backrests depending on its original position Push the backrest back until it engag- Backrest 2 tilts forwards On the driver's side, the steering The seat cushion, head restraint, back- P91.10-2421-31 wheel moves up towards the cock- rest and steering wheel (driver's side)
Page 98: Easy-Entry Feature
Controls in detail Seats Easy-entry feature Risk of injury This process can be interrupted by: The easy-entry feature makes it easier for you to get in and out of the vehicle. The operating the lever for adjusting the Make sure that the backrest is fully en- steering wheel moves up towards the steering wheel ( page 29) gaged.
Page 99: Rear Bench Seat
Controls in detail Seats Folding down the backrest Rear bench seat The head restraint must support the back of your head at about eye level. Risk of accident Seat positions which do not allow you to wear your seat belt correctly are a safety For safety reasons, only adjust the rear hazard and must therefore be avoided.
Page 100: Side-Facing Rear Bench Seat* In The Luggage Compartment
Controls in detail Seats Raising the backrest Folding down the rear bench seat Side-facing rear bench seat* in the luggage compartment Fold down the backrest. Pull release lever 2 and fold the rear Long-wheelbase station wagon: open Risk of injury bench seat forwards until it engages.
Page 101 Controls in detail Seats Folding down the side-facing rear Folding up the side-facing rear bench bench seat seat Fold side-facing rear bench seat 2 up- wards. P91.22-2093-31 Fold in support 1 and press it fully into recess 3 of side-facing rear bench P91.22-2092-31 seat 2.
Page 102: Storing Settings
Controls in detail Storing settings Using the memory function, you can store Press required position button 2 until Storing three settings on the driver's side per key. adjustment is complete. Set the seats and head restraints, and On the front-passenger side, you can store also the steering wheel and exterior one setting per memory button.
Page 103: Exterior Mirror Parking Position
Controls in detail Storing settings Press button 3. Exterior mirror parking position Adjust the mirror so that you can see To make it easier to park, you can set the the rear wheel on the front-passenger position of the exterior mirror on the front- side.
Page 104: Loading
Controls in detail Loading Please observe the following information Loading guidelines when loading and transporting goods: Do not allow the load, including pas- Risk of injury sengers, to exceed the gross vehicle P97.00-2005-31 weight or the permitted axle loads for Secure and position loads as described in the vehicle.
Page 105 Controls in detail Loading Whenever possible, transport loads be- Secure any kind of load with sufficient hind seats that are not occupied. wear and tear-resistant lashing material. As far as is possible, loads should be transported in the luggage compart- Pad sharp edges for protection.
Page 106: Safety Net
Controls in detail Loading Do not pass the lashing material across Safety net* sharp edges or corners. Pad sharp edg- es for protection. Risk of injury Boot tubs that cover the lashing eyelets must be removed before securing If you are transporting light items, use the loads.
Page 107 Controls in detail Loading You can secure the safety net behind the Attaching the safety net at the top rear bench seat, or behind the front seats when the rear bench seat is folded for- Long-wheelbase station wagon: open wards. the rear doors.
Page 108 Controls in detail Loading Attaching the safety net at the bottom Tightening the safety net Removing the safety net Pull the loose ends of straps 4 to gen- Loosen straps 4. tly tighten safety net 1. Move tensioning buckles 3 to the Raise the rear bench seat horizontal position.
Page 109 Controls in detail Loading Installation position behind the front Attaching the safety net at the top Attaching the safety net at the bottom seats P68.50-2189-31 P68.50-2185-31 P68.50-2188-31 1 Safety net 3 Tensioning buckle Fold the rear bench seat forwards 2 Retainer 4 Strap ( page 100).
Page 110 Controls in detail Loading Hook safety net 1 into retainer 2 on Short-wheelbase station wagon with both sides. stowage boxes Check the tension of the safety net af- Tensioning buckles 3 on straps 4 ter travelling a short distance. Retight- must be visible when viewed in the di- en the safety net if necessary.
Page 111: Luggage Compartment Cover
Controls in detail Loading Covering the luggage compartment Retracting the blind Luggage compartment cover Take hold of the blind by the pull strip and remove it from the retainer on both Risk of injury sides. Make sure that the luggage compartment Guide it back slowly.
Page 112: Stowage Boxes* In The Short- Wheelbase Station Wagon
Controls in detail Loading Roll the luggage compartment cover Covering and uncovering the luggage Stowage boxes* in the short- compartment wheelbase station wagon Push locking mechanisms 1 on the The stowage boxes are located to the rear left and right-hand sides of luggage of the luggage compartment on the left compartment cover 2 towards the and right-hand sides.
Page 113: Ski Holder* And Roof Rack
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz recommends that you Observe the maximum roof load Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- only use roof racks that have been test- ( page 401, 402) when using roof racks.
Page 114 ( page 218) is deactivated when the cable from a qualified specialist workshop, trailer cable or the adapter cable is in- e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. serted into the socket. Your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will also carry out this maintenance work.
Page 115: Lighting
In these countries, the dipped-beam head- countries. You can obtain information lamps are switched on at the same time as from any Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- the ignition. In countries where constant tre. headlamp mode is not a requirement, you...
Page 116 Controls in detail Lighting Automatic headlamp feature You should only turn the light switch from The side lamps, dipped-beam headlamps A warning sounds if you remove the key U to B when it is dark if the vehicle is and licence plate illumination are switched from the ignition lock and open the stationary.
Page 117 Controls in detail Lighting Front foglamps/rear foglamp Switching on the front foglamps Switching on the rear foglamp Make sure that the B dipped-beam Make sure that the B dipped-beam headlamps are switched on. headlamps are switched on. When the light switch is set to U, Pull the light switch to the first stop.
Page 118: Exterior Lighting Delayed Switch-Off
Controls in detail Lighting Deactivating delayed switch-off tempo Exterior lighting delayed switch-off rarily You can reactivate this function within The following lights switch on when you After switching off the engine, turn the ten minutes by opening a door. stop the engine in darkness: key to position 0 in the ignition lock, If none of the doors is opened after the Side lamps...
Page 119: Locator Lighting
Controls in detail Lighting Locator lighting Remote-operated illuminated entry Adjusting the headlamp range system If you set the locator lighting to in the The thumbwheel for adjusting the head- operating system ( page 146), the follow- The lamps in the exterior mirrors come on lamp range is to the left of the steering ing lights are switched on after the vehicle when the vehicle is unlocked centrally...
Page 120 Controls in detail Lighting Long-wheelbase station wagon Short-wheelbase station wagon Cabriolet 0 Front seats occupied, or front seats 0 Front seats occupied 0 Front seats occupied and rear bench seat occupied 1 Front seats and rear bench seat 1 Front seats and rear bench seat 1 Front seats and rear bench seat occu- occupied occupied...
Page 121: Combination Switch
Controls in detail Lighting Switching on the main-beam head Combination switch Hazard warning lamps lamps The combination switch is located on the The hazard warning lamps still operate if Turn the light switch to B or U left of the steering column. the ignition is switched off.
Page 122: Interior Lighting
Controls in detail Lighting Switching on the hazard warning lamps Automatic control Interior lighting Press the hazard warning lamps switch. The switches are located on the overhead Switching on control panel. All the turn signal lamps flash. Move rocker switch 3 to the middle position.
Page 123 Controls in detail Lighting The interior lighting switches off after ap- Switching off Manual control proximately 30 minutes if a door is left Press the ñ symbol on rocker open and if the key is not in the ignition Switching on switch 3.
Page 124 Controls in detail Lighting Rear reading lamps Luggage compartment lighting The rear reading lamps are located above The switch is located on the overhead con- the rear bench seat on the right and left- trol panel. hand sides. P82.20-2407-31 P82.20-2411-31 P82.20-2408-31 Luggage compartment lighting 1 Luggage compartment lighting switch...
Page 125 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on and off To switch off: Press the ò switch to switch the Open the rear door. luggage compartment lighting on and Press the lock down in the direction of off. the arrow until it engages. P72.12-2231-31 The luggage compartment lighting is switched off.
Page 126: Instrument Cluster
1 Reset button Consult a qualified specialist workshop im- The display in the instrument cluster is ac- mediately, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service tivated when you: Centre, and have the instrument cluster or multi-function display checked.
Page 127: Resetting The Trip Meter
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Brighter Rev counter Outside temperature display Turn reset button 1 clockwise. The red mark in the rev counter denotes the engine's overrevving range. Risk of accident The instrument lighting becomes brighter. Even if the temperature displayed is just Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Page 128 Controls in detail Instrument cluster There may also be a short delay before a rise in the outside temperature is dis- played. This prevents the wrong tempera- ture, caused by heat radiating from the engine, being displayed when the vehicle is stationary or travelling slowly.
Page 129: Operating System
Controls in detail Operating system Operating system The operating system is activated as soon The basic status of the multi-function dis- Multi-function display as the ignition is switched on. You may per- play shows the current: The multi-function display is in the speed- form the following using the operating sys- trip meter value ometer.
Page 130: Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Operating system The multi-function display changes when Multi-function steering wheel Function you press one of these buttons on the The multi-function display and the settings 1 Multi-function display multi-function steering wheel. in the operating system are controlled us- Controlling the operating system The multi-function display can be consid- ing the buttons on the multi-function steer-...
Page 131 Controls in detail Operating system The arrangement of the menus and func- SETTINGS... menu contains submenus The menus for vehicles with a COMAND/ tions within a menu can be imagined as a instead of functions with which you can COMAND APS system are described on cycle: call up or change a setting.
Page 132: Comand System* Installed
Controls in detail Operating system This is what the displays look like when you The explanations for the individual menus Menus on vehicles with a COMAND scroll through the menus. are shown in the following table. system* installed German P54.30--31 Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-6023en-31 Französisch: P54.30-6023fr-31 Italienisch: P54.30-6023it-31...
Page 133 Controls in detail Operating system This is what the menus and their individual functions look like: Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Standard AUDIO NAVI* Malfunction Settings Trip computer Telephone* display memory Check the en- Select a radio Activate route...
Page 134 Controls in detail Operating system The standard display can also be modified. Displaying the digital speedometer The digital speedometer can be displayed Press the k or j button repeat- The tabular overview of the menus con- instead of the outside temperature. You edly until the speedometer appears in tains generic terms which are not al- can select this setting in the...
Page 135: Audio Menu
Controls in detail Operating system Press the k or j button repeat- Selecting a radio station Audio menu edly until you have found the station Switch on the radio. You can control the audio equipment you require. which you have just switched on using the For notes on how to do this, see the Depending on the setting for station se- functions in the...
Page 136: Navigation* Menu
Controls in detail Operating system Operating the CD player* If the navigation system is switched on, Navigation* menu NAVI ACTIVE message is displayed. Switch on the radio and select the CD In the NAVI menu, you can set the naviga- player.
Page 137: Malfunction Memory Menu
Controls in detail Operating system Press the k or j button. No malfunction Malfunction memory menu NO MALFUNCTION message is displayed This scrolls through the malfunction You can call up messages relating to if no malfunctions have occurred. messages in order. You will find possi- malfunctions which have occurred in the ble malfunctions in the "Practical ad- Malfunction memory menu.
Page 138: Settings Menu
Controls in detail Operating system If malfunctions occur while you are driving, Resetting all settings Settings menu the number of malfunctions will be shown You can reset the functions of all the sub- SETTINGS... menu has two functions: again in the display at the end of your jour- menus to the factory settings.
Page 139: Submenus In The Settings Menu
Controls in detail Operating system Submenus in the Settings menu Function Page Press the k or j button. If you do not press the reset button a Reset all settings second time to confirm, the changed All the submenus are shown in the dis- Submenus in the Settings menu settings remain set.
Page 140: Reset Submenu Functions
Controls in detail Operating system The submenus are ordered in a hierarchy. Press the reset button again. You can scroll down by pressing the ç All functions in the submenu are reset Resetting functions to the factory set- button and up by pressing the æ but- to their factory settings.
Page 141 Controls in detail Operating system This table shows the settings you can make in the individual submenus. You will find additional information on the following pages. Instrument cluster Lighting Vehicle Heater* Convenience Set the hours (time) Set constant headlamp Set the station selection Select the switch-on Activate the easy-entry mode...
Page 142: Instrument Cluster Submenu
Controls in detail Operating system Set the hours by pressing the æ or Instrument cluster submenu Setting the hours ç button. You can set the clock in the INSTRUMENT This function is only displayed if you have CLUSTER submenu and determine the dis- an Audio 10 or Audio 10 CD* system fitted The hours are set and stored.
Page 143 Controls in detail Operating system Press the j or k button repeat- Selecting the time display Selecting the temperature display edly until the SET TIME MINUTES mes- Select the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER sub- Select the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER sub- sage appears in the display. menu by pressing the æ...
Page 144 Controls in detail Operating system Selecting the display values for the Selecting the language You can choose between: speedometer, total distance recorder Select the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER sub- German ( DEUTSCH and trip computer menu by pressing the æ or ç English ( ENGLISH Select the...
Page 145: Lighting Submenu
Controls in detail Operating system Selecting the standard display Lighting submenu Setting constant headlamp mode Select the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER sub- You can reach the LIGHTING submenu via If you have set constant headlamp mode menu by pressing the æ or ç SETTINGS...
Page 146 Controls in detail Operating system Switching the locator lighting on/off P54.30-6210-31 If you switch the locator lighting to , the If you turn the light switch to a position Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-7434-31 following lights are switched on after the other than 0, the respective light comes Französisch: P54.30-7447-31 vehicle is unlocked using the remote con-...
Page 147 Controls in detail Operating system Select the LIGHTING submenu by press- Setting the exterior lighting delayed Select the LIGHTING submenu by press- ing the æ or ç button. ing the æ or ç button. switch-off Press the j or k button repeat- Press the j or k button repeat- You can set whether and for how long you edly until the...
Page 148 Controls in detail Operating system You can choose between: Setting the interior lighting delayed P54.30-6213-31 switch-off : delayed switch-off is deactivat- Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-7435-31 You can set whether and for how long Französisch: P54.30-6213fr-31 you wish the interior lighting to remain Italienisch: P54.30-6213it-31 15 s 30 s...
Page 149: Vehicle Submenu
Controls in detail Operating system Vehicle submenu Setting the station selection P54.30-6214-31 You will find the VEHICLE submenu in the You can determine whether the radio Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-6214en-31 SETTINGS... menu. The following settings searches for a new station or selects a pre- Französisch: P54.30-7445-31 are possible in the VEHICLE...
Page 150: Heater Submenu
Controls in detail Operating system Setting the automatic door lock Select the VEHICLE submenu by press- Heater submenu* ing the æ or ç button. You can switch the automatic door lock on There is only a HEATER submenu if your ve- Press the j or k button repeat- or off using this function.
Page 151 You could otherwise endanger yourself ing the additional functions in the HEATER matically after 50 minutes. You can have and others. submenu. this time changed. Visit a qualified special- ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv- ice Centre, for this purpose. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 152 Controls in detail Operating system Press the j button again. Select the HEATER submenu by pressing Changing the switch-on time the æ or ç button. This function is only displayed if you have P54.30-6219-31 Press the j or k button repeat- selected a switch-on time.
Page 153 Controls in detail Operating system Selecting the heater booster* settings OFF WITH AC-OFF : You can switch P54.30-6220-31 the heater booster on and off by Vehicles with a diesel engine are equipped Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-7436-31 pressing the ° button (economy with a heater booster system.
Page 154: Convenience Submenu
Controls in detail Operating system Convenience submenu Activating the easy-entry feature Risk of injury You will find the CONVENIENCE submenu in You can activate or deactivate the easy- SETTINGS... menu. entry feature using the EASY-ENTRY FEA- If the easy-entry feature is active, the steering TURE ACTIVATE function.
Page 155 Controls in detail Operating system After you enter the vehicle, the steering Select the CONVENIENCE submenu by Activate the easy-entry feature by pressing pressing the æ or ç button. the æ or ç button. wheel and seat move to the stored position if the following conditions are met: Press the j or k button repeat- You can determine the following settings...
Page 156 Controls in detail Operating system Setting key dependence The exterior mirror swings back to its orig- P54.30-6222-31 inal position: You can use the SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-6222en-31 function to determine whether the follow- after you have disengaged reverse gear Französisch: P54.30-7441-31 ing settings should be stored as key-de- (with a delay of approximately ten sec-...
Page 157: Trip Computer Menu
Controls in detail Operating system Consumption statistics after start Trip computer menu P54.30-6223-31 Press the ÿ or è button repeat- You can call up or reset the statistical in- Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-7437-31 edly until the AFTER START message ap- formation for your vehicle in the trip com- Französisch: P54.30-7440-31 pears in the display.
Page 158 Controls in detail Operating system Press and hold the reset button located P54.30-6225-31 on the left-hand side of the instrument All values relating to the last start are Englisch (NL, RU): P54.30-6225en-31 cluster ( page 19) until the values are reset if you stop the vehicle for longer Französisch: P54.30-6225fr-31 reset to...
Page 159: Tel* Menu
TEL OFF phone using the functions in the menu TEL AUS message is displayed if it is connected to the Mercedes-Benz Press the j or k button repeat- hands-free system and switched on. edly until the message appears If you have still not entered the PIN, the RANGE: in the display.
Page 160 Controls in detail Operating system You can operate the telephone using the Accepting a call P54.30-6228-31 operating system once this display of oper- You can accept a call at any time if your Für alle Sprachen das selbe Bild. ational readiness is shown. telephone is ready to receive.
Page 161 Controls in detail Operating system Press the í button. Dialling a number in the phone book The operating system loads the phone book stored on the SIM card or in the You have accepted the call. The call du- You can look for and dial a number in the telephone.
Page 162 Controls in detail Operating system Press the j or k button repeat- Press the í button. P54.30-6232-31 edly until the name you are searching The operating system dials the phone Hier auch bei COMAND, für alle for appears in the display. number displayed.
Page 163 Controls in detail Operating system Redialling Memory preset number The operating system stores the most re- The most recently dialled numbers are al- Press the ì button if you do not cently dialled phone numbers. This means ways stored. The number of stored num- wish to make a call.
Page 164: Automatic Transmission
Controls in detail Automatic transmission The automatic transmission automatically adapts to your individual driving style Risk of accident Risk of accident by continuously adjusting its shift points. The movement of the pedals must not be re- Do not change down for additional engine These shift point adjustments take into stricted.
Page 165 Controls in detail Automatic transmission the HIGH or LOW transfer case posi- In selector lever position D, you can influ- tion ence shifts made by the automatic trans- mission by: the position of the accelerator pedal restricting the shift range the road speed shifting manually The selector lever position/shift range...
Page 166: Selector Lever Positions
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Selector lever positions Neutral Drive ë ê No power is transferred from The automatic transmission Parking lock ì the engine to the drive wheels. changes gear automatically. All Park position with selector lever The vehicle is free to move when five forward gears are shifted lock.
Page 167: Shift Ranges
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting Selecting the ideal shift range Risk of accident Press the selector lever briefly to the Press and hold the selector lever to- right towards D+. wards DÐ. Do not shift down until the road speed is in The automatic transmission shifts up The automatic transmission changes to the permissible range for the gear required...
Page 168 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The shift range changes to the currently The automatic transmission ç engaged gear if you press and hold the se- The transmission shifts up, even if the shifts as far as second gear lector lever to the right or left. shift range has been restricted, if the only.
Page 169: Driving Tips
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Release the accelerator pedal as soon Trailer towing Driving tips as the desired speed has been Run the engine at a moderate engine reached. Accelerator pedal position speed on uphill gradients. The automatic transmission shifts back Your style of driving influences how the Depending upon the uphill or downhill up again, depending on the engine...
Page 170: Transfer Case
Controls in detail Transfer case You will find information about off-road Transfer case switch Also use the off-road position driving in the "Operation" section on steep uphill and downhill The switch is located in the lower section ( page 269). gradients, especially when of the centre console.
Page 171 Controls in detail Transfer case The transfer case display in the multi-func- From HIGH to LOW From LOW to HIGH tion display indicates the shift status of the transfer case. You may only shift if: You may only shift if: the engine is running the engine is running the vehicle is rolling...
Page 172 Controls in detail Transfer case If the shift procedure was not completed, Shifting to neutral the following messages may appear in the Risk of accident Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition multi-function display: lock ( page 35). Make sure that the transfer case is not in TC SHIFT CONDITIONS NOT FULFILLED Apply the parking brake ( page 36).
Page 173: Differential Locks
Controls in detail Differential locks Differential locks You will find information about off-road driving in the "Operation" section Risk of accident Only accelerate moderately when pull- ( page 269). ing away with the differential locks en- Do not drive on firm road surfaces with the The differential locks improve the traction gaged.
Page 174: Engaging The Differential Locks
Controls in detail Differential locks The switches are located on the upper sec- Engaging the transfer case differential Engaging the differential locks tion of the centre console. lock A total of three differential locks can be en- Press the lower section of switch 1. gaged: The yellow engagement indicator lamp The transfer case differential lock...
Page 175: Disengaging The Differential Locks
Controls in detail Differential locks DIFFERENTIAL LOCK message ap- Engaging the front-axle differential lock ESP, BAS and ABS are activated automati- pears in the multi-function display. cally after approximately three seconds of Press the lower section of switch 3. normal driving. The transfer case differential lock is en- The yellow engagement indicator lamp gaged.
Page 176: Good Visibility
Controls in detail Good visibility You will find information about the wind- Headlamp cleaning system Mirrors screen wipers ( page 41) and about ad- The switch is located on the left-hand side justing the mirrors ( page 30) in the Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors on the cockpit.
Page 177 Controls in detail Good visibility Risk of accident Risk of injury If electrolyte comes into contact with the vehicle's paintwork, wash it off im- The mirrors do not dim automatically if light Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto- mediately using clean water.
Page 178 Controls in detail Good visibility Activating the exterior mirror parking Make sure that the ignition is switched The exterior mirror swings back to its orig- position (front-passenger side) inal position: To make it easier for you to park, the exte- Make sure that the MIRROR SETTING approximately 10 seconds after re-...
Page 179: Windscreen Wipers
Controls in detail Good visibility Make sure that the ignition is switched Windscreen wipers Windscreen heating You will find information about the wind- Move the combination switch to screen wipers in the "Getting started" sec- Risk of accident setting I ( page 41). tion ( page 41).
Page 180 Controls in detail Good visibility Windscreen heating* Rear window heating Switching on Press the F button on the Thermat- The windscreen heating is combined with The rear window heating switches off auto- the Thermatic defrosting function matically after approximately 6 to 7 min- ic control panel ( page 184).
Page 181: Sun Visors
Controls in detail Good visibility Glare from the front Sun visors Fold sun visors 1 down when the light The sun visors protect you from glare dur- is dazzling. ing the journey. Glare from the side P68.60-2044-31 Risk of accident Fold down the sun visor.
Page 182: Thermatic (Automatic Air Conditioning)
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) P83.30-3663-31 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 183 Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) 1 Demister vents for the windscreen Risk of injury For practically draught-free ventilation, 2 Swivelling centre air vents position the centre and side air vent When Thermatic is in operation, very hot or 3 Thumbwheel for centre air vents sliders centrally.
Page 184: Control Panel
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Control panel Rear air vents 1 Sets the blower, switches Thermatic on/off 2 Sets the temperature for the left-hand side of the vehicle 3 Sets the temperature for the right- P83.30-3633-31 P83.00-2089-31 hand side of the vehicle 4 Adjusts the air distribution manually 5 Rear window heating 6 Activates/deactivates cooling, resid-...
Page 185 Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Thermatic is only operational while the en- In automatic mode, you will seldom need Thermatic consumes additional fuel, there- gine is running. It can only function proper- to change the temperature, airflow or air by damaging the environment and creating ly when all the windows and the sliding distribution.
Page 186: Switching Thermatic On And Off
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Observe the following notes to ensure that Switching Thermatic on and off Thermatic functions correctly: Condensation may form on the under- Switching off Keep the air inlet between the bonnet side of the vehicle in cooling mode. and the windscreen free of deposits, Turn airflow control 1 ( page 184) to e.g.
Page 187: Basic Settings
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Switching on Setting the temperature Adjusting air distribution manually Turn airflow control 1 ( page 184) to You can set the temperature separately for You can set the air distribution for 1 or higher. each side of the vehicle using controllers the entire vehicle automatically 2 and 3 ( page 184).
Page 188: Adjusting The Airflow Manually
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Press the U button. Adjusting the airflow manually Defrosting The indicator lamp in the U button You can adjust the airflow automatically Use the following settings to defrost the goes out. Automatic air distribution is ( page 187) or manually using controller windscreen, e.g.
Page 189: Air-Recirculation Mode
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Switching on Air-recirculation mode Press the Ð button. Only use this setting until the wind- If there are unpleasant odours in the air screen is clear again. outside, it is possible to switch off the sup- The indicator lamp in the button lights ply of fresh air temporarily.
Page 190: Residual Heat
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Switching off Switching on Residual heat Press the Ð button. Switch off the ignition. If you have stopped the engine, you can heat the stationary vehicle for up to The indicator lamp in the button goes Press the °...
Page 191: Economy Mode
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Economy mode Activating/deactivating the cooling Environmental note function The air is not cooled or dehumidified in economy mode. The cooling function is operational when If the cooling function is deactivated, the au- the engine is running and cools according tomatic air conditioning requires less ener- Switching on to the interior temperature selected.
Page 192: Rear-Compartment Air Conditioning
Controls in detail Thermatic (automatic air conditioning) Activating The rear vents are located on the centre console in the rear. The windows could mist up when the air is For draught-free ventilation, move the damp. You can dehumidify the air using the sliders for the rear air vents upwards as cooling function.
Page 193: Auxiliary Heating/Ventilation
Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Auxiliary heating/ventilation* The auxiliary heating/ventilation heats or Before switching on ventilates the vehicle interior according to Risk of fire and poisoning You should preferably set the air condi- the settings you have selected on the Ther- tioning to U.
Page 194: Switching On
You can use a second remote control Press upper section 1 of the switch. for your vehicle. Please consult a 1 Auxiliary heating/ventilation on/off Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for Red indicator lamp 2 in the switch 2 Indicator lamp (red) further information.
Page 195: Switching Off
Controls in detail Auxiliary heating/ventilation* Switching off The indicator lamp on the remote con- Using the switch on the centre console trol tells you: Press and hold the switch for longer whether a signal is being transmit- P83.70-3797-31 aus R230 than two seconds.
Page 196: Heater Booster System
Controls in detail Heater booster system* Only on vehicles fitted with a diesel engine. Switching off Switch The heater booster system heats up the Press upper section 1 of the switch. The switch is located on the lower section vehicle interior quickly while the engine is of the centre console.
Page 197: Water Separator
Visit a qualified specialist workshop, cated on the centre console. lamp 1 lights up for one second (function e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, check) and then goes out again. as soon as possible. The water separator must be serviced if:...
Page 198: Open-Air
Controls in detail Open-air Side windows Risk of injury The side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches are locat- Make sure that nobody can become trapped ed on the respective doors. as you close a side window. If danger threat- P54.00-2362-31 Using the switches on the driver's door you ens, release the switch and open the side win-...
Page 199 Controls in detail Open-air Opening Closing Disabling the switches for the rear power windows* (child-proof locks) Make sure that the ignition is switched Make sure that the ignition is switched Press the switch as far as the pressure Pull the switch. point.
Page 200: Sliding Sunroof
Controls in detail Open-air The switch is located on the overhead con- trol panel. You can also open and close the rear When the sliding sunroof is open, reso- side windows using the switches on the nance noises other than the usual air- driver's door.
Page 201: Cabriolet Soft Top
Controls in detail Open-air Opening Closing Cabriolet soft top Press the switch to 1 and hold it. Press the switch towards 2 and hold For safety reasons, you can only open and close the soft top while the vehicle is sta- The sliding sunroof continues opening tionary.
Page 202 Controls in detail Open-air Opening the luggage compartment is only Risk of injury loaded up to the height of the lug- Before opening the soft top, make sure gage compartment cover that the zip fasteners are closed and the Make sure that nobody can become trapped quick-release locks are secure the luggage compartment cover is or injured by moving parts such as the soft top...
Page 203 Controls in detail Open-air Move the selector lever to position P. Closing Apply the parking brake. Move the selector lever to position P. Make sure that the ignition is switched Apply the parking brake. Make sure that the ignition is switched P54.25-2870-31 Fold the sun visors down.
Page 204: Draught Stop
Controls in detail Open-air Swing release lever 1 to the left until Using handle 5, pull the soft top Draught stop* the warning sounds. downwards until you hear at least one release lever engage. Swing release lever 2 to the right. Risk of accident Swing this release lever back to its Press the soft-top switch in the direc-...
Page 205 Controls in detail Open-air Installing P77.00-2106-31 P77.00-2107-31 P77.00-2105-31 Hook draught-stop rail 2 onto the ve- 3 Mounting rod hicle's roll-over bar. 4 Retainer 1 Bag with zip fastener 2 Draught stop Place both sides of mounting rod 3 on side-trim retainer 4. Take draught stop 2 out of bag 1.
Page 206: Tonneau Cover
Controls in detail Open-air Removing Tonneau cover* Pull both sides of mounting rod 3 out The tonneau cover protects the open of retainer 4. Cabriolet soft top from the effects of bad weather and from dirt. It is located in its Unhook draught stop rail 2 from the P77.00-2108-31 own bag in the luggage compartment.
Page 207 Controls in detail Open-air Release tenax buttons 3 by pulling Removing them apart. Turn quick-release locks 5 anti-clock- Press tenax buttons 3 onto the corre- wise and pull them out. sponding pins on the vehicle. Loosen knobs 4. P77.00-2109-31 Press knobs 4 onto the corresponding Release tenax buttons 3 by pulling.
Page 208: Driving Systems
Controls in detail Driving systems Your vehicle's driving systems are de- Cruise control scribed on the following pages: Risk of accident Cruise control maintains the vehicle's Cruise control and Speedtronic for con- speed for you. Cruise control cannot take account of road trolling the vehicle's speed Use cruise control if road and traffic condi- and traffic conditions.
Page 209 Controls in detail Driving systems Cruise control lever Risk of accident You can operate the following using the cruise control lever: Do not use cruise control: Cruise control in road and traffic conditions which do P54.25-2886-31 not allow you to maintain a constant Variable Speedtronic speed (e.g.
Page 210 Controls in detail Driving systems Selecting cruise control Storing the current speed Resuming a stored speed Accelerate/decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. Risk of accident Press the cruise control lever briefly up Only call up the stored speed if you know what or down.
Page 211 Controls in detail Driving systems Press the cruise control lever briefly in Release the cruise control lever. Press the cruise control lever towards the direction of arrow 1. 1 until the required speed has been The new speed is stored. reached.
Page 212 Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in increments of Deactivating cruise control 1 km/h Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 1. Cruise control is deactivated. The last speed stored remains stored. P54.25-3940-31 P54.25-3939-31 Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 2.
Page 213: Variable Speedtronic
Controls in detail Driving systems The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise con- Variable Speedtronic trol lever displays which system you have The speed indicated in the speedome- Variable Speedtronic helps you to remain selected: ter may differ slightly from the speed below a set speed, e.g.
Page 214 Controls in detail Driving systems Selecting variable Speedtronic Storing the current speed Risk of accident If there is a change of drivers, advise the new driver of the speed limit set. Only use variable Speedtronic if you are sure P54.25-3941-31 P54.25-3939-31 that you will not have to accelerate suddenly to a speed above that stored as the speed lim-...
Page 215 Controls in detail Driving systems Press the cruise control lever briefly in Resuming a stored speed the direction of arrow 1. Speedtronic may be unable to prevent The speed displayed is stored. the speed limit from being exceeded on Speedtronic rounds the speed up to downhill gradients.
Page 216 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustments in 10 km/h increments Lower speed Higher speed Press the cruise control lever briefly in Press the cruise control lever briefly in the direction of arrow 2. the direction of arrow 1. Press and hold the cruise control lever Press and hold the cruise control lever P54.25-3939-31 towards 2 until the required speed...
Page 217 Controls in detail Driving systems Deactivating variable Speedtronic There are various ways of deactivating var- Variable Speedtronic is deactivated auto- iable Speedtronic: matically: Press the cruise control lever briefly in if you depress the accelerator beyond the direction of arrow 1. the pressure point (kickdown) Variable Speedtronic is deselected.
Page 218: Ultrasound Reversing Aid
Controls in detail Driving systems Ultrasound reversing aid* Risk of accident The ultrasound reversing aid is an electron- ic parking aid. It visually and audibly in- The ultrasound reversing aid is only intended forms you of the distance between the rear to assist the driver and is unable to detect P88.20-2554-31 area of your vehicle and an obstacle.
Page 219 Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors The sensors must be free from dirt, ice Pay particular attention to objects and slush, otherwise they may not function above or below the sensors when park- correctly. Clean the sensors regularly ing, e.g.
Page 220 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning display Station wagon The warning display shows the distance The warning display is located in the rear between the sensors and the obstacle. compartment near the rear door. The warning display is divided into two green, two yellow and two red seg- ments.
Page 221: Features
Controls in detail Features Features Glove compartment Opening the glove compartment Stowage compartments Pull handle 3 and fold the cover down- wards. Risk of injury Closing the glove compartment Luggage nets are not strong enough to se- cure heavy objects. P68.00-3004-31 Fold the cover upwards and push against it until it clicks into place.
Page 222 Controls in detail Features Armrest Opening the stowage tray Risk of injury There is a shallow stowage tray under the Press button 1 and lift the armrest. armrest with a deeper stowage compart- Keep the cup holders closed while the vehi- ment beneath it (telephone holder*).
Page 223 Controls in detail Features Ruffled pockets/luggage net There is a ruffled pocket on the back of There is a luggage net in the bottom right each front seat. of the cockpit. Risk of injury Do not transport heavy, hard, fragile or sharp-edged objects in the ruffled pockets or in the luggage net.
Page 224: Cup Holders
Controls in detail Features Cup holders in the glove compartment Cup holders on the centre console Cup holders Risk of injury Keep the cup holders closed while the vehi- cle is moving. Do not place anything in the P68.10-2767-31 P68.00-3005-31 bottle holder while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 225: Ashtray And Cigarette Lighter
Controls in detail Features Lower cup holder* Cup holders in the rear compartment* Ashtray and cigarette lighter Fold cup holder 3 upwards to the stop (arrow). Risk of injury and fire Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its Make sure that the cup holder is folded knob.
Page 226 Controls in detail Features Ashtray and cigarette lighter at the Opening the ashtray Removing the ashtray insert front in the centre console Press cover 3 and then release it. The ashtray and cigarette lighter are under Risk of injury The ashtray and cigarette lighter slide a cover.
Page 227 Controls in detail Features Press cigarette lighter 2 in. Opening The cigarette lighter will pop out auto- Fold cover 1 down in the direction of matically as soon as the heating ele- the arrow. ment is red-hot. P68.20-2661-31 Closing Ashtray in the rear passenger compart Fold the cover up completely.
Page 228: Floormats
If the mobile phone is operated from within Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Check that they are secure before starting the vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- your journey and adjust them if necessary.
Page 229: Mobile Phone* Version With Code 852 Or Code 854 (Telephone Bracket* With Spiral Cable)
Controls in detail Features Hands-free system* Inserting the mobile phone in the tele Mobile phone* version with phone bracket on the armrest code 852 or code 854 (telephone The microphone for the hands-free system bracket* with spiral cable) and the Linguatronic* system is on the Open the stowage compartment in the roof on the left.
Page 230 Controls in detail Features The battery is charged depending on its current charge status and the position of the key in the ignition lock. The charging process is shown in the dis- P82.70-4401-31 P82.70-4403-31 play on the mobile phone. Depending on the mobile phone set- ting, either the phone book stored on the SIM card or the phone book stored in the mobile phone is read.
Page 231 Controls in detail Features Making a call using the telephone Own number sending: bracket When you remove the key from the igni- The hands-free system does not recog- The telephone bracket contains a fully op- tion lock, the mobile phone remains nise whether own number sending is erational receiver with a loudspeaker and a switched on for approximately ten min-...
Page 232 Controls in detail Features Replacing the telephone bracket Removing the mobile phone from the telephone bracket P82.70-4404-31 P82.70-4405-31 P82.70-4402-31 Bracket 6 contains a fully operational re- ceiver (arrows) which you can use to make Press bracket 6 along with the mobile a call.
Page 233: Mobile Phone* Version With Code 386 Or Code 388 (Telephone Bracket* Without Spiral Cable)
6310i only if the relevant control unit qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a for the Nokia 6310i has been installed Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. in your vehicle. P82.70-4160-31 The following mobile phones can also Inserting the mobile phone in the tele...
Page 234 Controls in detail Features The mobile phone is connected to the hands-free system and the multi-func- When you remove the key from the tion steering wheel. ignition lock, the mobile phone remains The battery is charged depending on its switched on for approximately ten min- P82.70-4637-31 current charge status and the position utes (run-on time).
Page 235 Controls in detail Features Removing the mobile phone from the Replacing the telephone bracket Own number sending: telephone bracket The hands-free system does not recog- nise whether own number sending is For some mobile phones you can en- enabled or disabled in the mobile gage other suitable telephone brackets phone.
Page 236: Mercedes-Benz Telematic
You can only use all the functions of the nection with your vehicle. Nokia 6210 if the mobile phone uses soft- If you have registered with Mercedes-Benz P82.70-4640-31 ware version "V 05.02" or a more recent telematics services, the service centre version.
Page 237 The system transmits data regarding specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz the vehicle's position and the extent of Service Centre. the accident to the emergency service centre and establishes a connection with this centre.
Page 238 ( page 239) lights You will hear an announcement when the hicle data to the Mercedes-Benz Cus- up for approximately five seconds. emergency service centre has received tomer Assistance Center (CAC). The your emergency call.
Page 239 Misuse is a punishable offence. telephone* while connected to the emergency service centre. A Mercedes-Benz Service Centre has The emergency call button is located in the commissioned TeleAid. overhead control panel. If the indicator lamp lights up constantly...
Page 240: Garage Door Opener
3 Transmitter button integrated remote control. You can ob- call. 4 Transmitter button tain more detailed information from When you have finished the emergency any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. call: Replace the cover on the emergency call button. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 241 Controls in detail Features Release the transmitter button on the integrated and transportable remote Risk of injury The indicator lamp flashes as soon as control. the first transmitter button is pro- Only press a transmitter button on the remote grammed. If this button has already control if there are no people or objects been programmed, the indicator lamp If your garage door opening system...
Page 242: Sockets
Controls in detail Features Opening/closing the garage door Clearing the remote control memory Sockets The integrated remote control adopts the Switch on the ignition. Socket on the centre console function of the garage door remote control Press and hold buttons 2 and 4 for once it has been programmed.
Page 243: Steering Wheel Heating
Controls in detail Features Socket in the luggage compartment Switching on Steering wheel heating* The socket is located on the rear left-hand The steering wheel heating heats the leath- side of the luggage compartment. er areas of the steering wheel. You can use the cigarette lighter socket ( page 226) for accessories, even if The lever is on the left of the steering col-...
Page 244 Controls in detail Features Switching off Turn the lever in the direction of arrow The steering wheel heating is switched off. Indicator lamp 3 goes out. The steering wheel heating does not switch off automatically. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 245: Operation
Operation The first 1,500 km Refuelling Engine compartment Tyres and wheels Driving tips Winter driving Driving abroad Trailer towing Service Care Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 246: The First 1,500 Km
Operation The first 1,500 km You will find detailed information about op- If you treat the engine with sufficient care Use ranges 4, 3, 2 or 1 for slow driving erating, maintaining and caring for your ve- from the very start, it will reward you with only, for example in mountainous ter- hicle in the "Operation"...
Page 247: Refuelling
Operation Refuelling Refuelling Open fuel filler flap 1. To do this, press on fuel filler flap 1 (arrow). Risk of injury The fuel filler flap folds out. Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames Turn fuel filler cap 2 anti-clockwise and smoking are therefore prohibited when P88.60-2078-31 and remove it.
Page 248: Petrol (En 228)
You may refuel with leaded petrol in coun- tries where unleaded petrol is not availa- ble. This shortens the interval for replacing spark plugs to 20,000 km. Ask at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre before using leaded petrol. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 249: Diesel (En 590)
Operation Refuelling Low outside temperatures Diesel (EN 590) The following can lead to increased To prevent operating problems, diesel with improved cold flow qualities is available wear or engine damage: You will generally find information on during the winter months. Using diesel which does not comply diesel grade on the filling pump.
Page 250 Operation Refuelling Put the kerosene into the container Outside Summer Kerosene first, then add the diesel. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This tempera diesel After a few minutes' driving, the mix- would damage the fuel system. ture ture will spread to all parts of the fuel –15 °C to Add a maximum of 50% kerosene or system.
Page 251: Bleeding The Fuel System
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use fuelling because air could be trapped in the V.O.M.E. fuels do not attain the same qual- a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this fuel system. ity as winter diesel. We recommend using purpose, as it has the necessary specialist...
Page 252: Engine Compartment
Operation Engine compartment Bonnet Risk of accident P68.00-3010-31 P88.40-2290-31 Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. The bonnet could otherwise open. Opening 1 Release lever 2 Bonnet catch Pull release lever 1 located on the Raise the bonnet slightly.
Page 253 Operation Engine compartment Closing For this reason, never touch the ignition sys- Risk of injury tem components (ignition coil, ignition ca- Risk of injury bles, spark plug connections, test socket) if: There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open –...
Page 254: Engine Oil
You may obtain further informa- have been standing with the engine you often drive at high engine speeds tion from any Mercedes-Benz Service switched off for at least five minutes Centre. The engine oil consumption can only be es-...
Page 255 Operation Engine compartment Press the k or j button on the The following messages may appear Other messages in the display: multi-function display until the follow- once the engine oil has been meas- The following message is displayed if the ing message appears in the display: ured: engine is at normal operating temperature...
Page 256 Operation Engine compartment If you do not observe the required waiting Using the dipstick time, the following message is displayed: OBSERVE WAITING TIME! Measure again after five minutes if the engine is at normal operating tempera- P18.00-2075-31 ture. P18.00-2074-31 Measure again after 30 minutes if the engine is not at normal operating tem- perature.
Page 257 Operation Engine compartment Topping up the engine oil Unscrew the cap on filler neck 2. Top up the oil. Make sure that you do not add too P18.00-2084-31 P18.00-2061-31 much oil. Aus M-Klasse Ba. Have any excess oil siphoned off. If the oil level is too high, there is a risk of 1 Dipstick for G 320, G 500, G 400 CDI...
Page 258: Oil Level In The Automatic Transmission
Slowly unscrew cap 1 by about half a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a turn in the direction of the arrow and al- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. low any excess pressure to escape. Continue turning the cap and remove Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 259: Windscreen Washer System
Operation Engine compartment The coolant level is correct if: Add windscreen washer concentrate to the Windscreen washer system, washer fluid all year round. headlamp cleaning system it has reached the mark on the ex- pansion tank when the coolant is The windscreen washer fluid reservoir is in cold Risk of fire...
Page 260 Operation Engine compartment a windscreen washer fluid additive with Opening the windscreen washer fluid antifreeze properties, e.g. MB Winter- reservoir Only use windscreen washer fluid that wash, when there is a risk of frost so Pull cap 1 upwards by the tab. is suitable for plastic lamp lenses.
Page 261: Tyres And Wheels
ABS or ESP. the tyre or the vehicle being damaged. are fitted: If you use other tyres, Mercedes-Benz can- the wheel brakes or chassis compo- Retreaded tyres are neither checked nor not be held responsible for any damage...
Page 262: General Notes
Operation Tyres and wheels If the vehicle is laden, check the tyre General notes pressures and correct them if neces- Damage to the rim could lead to the Only fit tyres and wheels of the same sary. loss of air, which in turn could damage type and make.
Page 263: Tyre Pressures
Operation Tyres and wheels If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the Tyre pressures tyre pressures and correct them if neces- Tyre pressure values given for low loads sary. are minimum values which offer you Risk of accident Tyre pressure changes by approximately good ride comfort characteristics.
Page 264: Interchanging Wheels
Mercedes-Benz recommends changed at a qualified specialist work- On vehicles with the same size wheels, you that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service can interchange the wheels every 5,000 to tre for this purpose.
Page 265: Driving Tips
Operation Driving tips Driving tips You will find basic information about driv- After a cold start Free-wheeling with the engine ing the vehicle in the "Getting started" sec- switched off Warm the engine up quickly. tion ( page 26). You can use the engine's full power Risk of accident Driving and parking once it has reached operating temper-...
Page 266: Braking
It is best not to stop the vehicle immediate- rosion. ly after the brakes have been subjected to For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom- If you make only moderate use of the an extreme load; continue driving for a mends that you only have components brakes, check from time to time that they short time instead.
Page 267: Overrun Cut-Off
Operation Driving tips Parking brake Overrun cut-off You can briefly apply the parking brake Do not drive faster than 40 km/h. You The fuel supply is cut off if the driver's foot when the vehicle is moving to achieve a could otherwise damage the brakes.
Page 268: Tyre Grip
Operation Driving tips Tyre grip Driving in winter Risk of injury While you may still be able to control your vehicle at a given speed on a dry road sur- Risk of accident If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, you face, you must reduce your speed on a wet must make sure that the area immediately surface to maintain the same degree of...
Page 269: Off-Road Driving
Operation Driving tips Drive with particular care on icy roads. Off-road driving Never allow the vehicle to roll backwards Avoid sudden acceleration, steering ma- when in neutral or with the clutch disen- noeuvres and braking. Risk of accident gaged. If you only use the brakes, you could If it seems likely that the vehicle is about to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 270 Operation Driving tips Read this section before travelling off- Rules for off-road driving Shift the transfer case to LOW before road in your vehicle. driving off-road ( page 170). Practise by travelling first over more Make sure that items of luggage and Risk of injury gentle off-road terrain.
Page 271 Operation Driving tips Check the depth of water before ford- Checklist for off-road driving Tyres and wheels ing. Engine oil level Look out for obstacles such as rocks, Risk of accident holes, tree stumps and furrows. Check the engine oil level using the operating system ( page 254).
Page 272 Operation Driving tips Tips for driving off-road Gradient: Maximum gradient climbing ability: The maximum gradient climbing ability is Mountainous terrain 80% if the transfer case is shifted to the Follow the line of fall on slopes and LOW transfer range. steep inclines.
Page 273 Operation Driving tips Brow of hill Make use of the engine braking power Fording to reduce speed. Brake gently if this is When driving up an uphill gradient, reduce insufficient. Ensure that the vehicle is pressure on the accelerator slightly imme- moving in the line of fall when doing so.
Page 274 Operation Driving tips Shift the transfer case to LOW Drive slowly and at an even speed Passing obstacles ( page 170). through the water. Observe the following rules when driving Engage the differential locks if neces- Do not stop. over tree stumps, larger stones and other sary ( page 174).
Page 275 Operation Driving tips Driving on sand Ruts If the route permits, where ruts are too deep drive with the wheels on one side Shift the transfer case to LOW Observe the following rules when travelling on the middle section of turf. ( page 170).
Page 276 Clean headlamps and rear lights and shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service check for any damage. After driving for long periods across Centre. sand, mud, water or in similarly dirty Clean the front and rear licence plates.
Page 277: Winter Driving
You will find information about diesel fuels onset of winter at a qualified specialist and low outside temperatures towards the Risk of accident workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service front of this section ( page 249). Centre. You must replace winter tyres with a tread Also observe the notes about driving in depth of less than 4 mm immediately.
Page 278: Snow Chains
You must not fit snow chains to AMG Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a If you are intending to fit snow chains, tyres with a dimension of 285/55 R18. Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- please observe the following points: pose.
Page 279: Driving Abroad
Oncoming traffic will be dazzled less. You can obtain infor- You will find information on petrol grade on Remember to change the headlamps mation from any Mercedes-Benz Service ( page 248), and diesel grade on back to asymmetrical dipped-beam Centre.
Page 280: Trailer Towing
Operation Trailer towing Place the trailer horizontally behind the Coupling a trailer vehicle. Risk of accident The maximum noseweight of the trailer towbar on the ball neck is 140 kg (long- Make sure that no-one is present between wheelbase station wagon) or 115 kg On vehicles without level control, the the vehicle and trailer when the vehicle is (short-wheelbase station wagon/...
Page 281: Driving With A Trailer
Operation Trailer towing Couple the trailer. Your vehicle will have different handling Driving with a trailer characteristics when it is towing a trailer, The maximum permissible speed for compared to when it is driven without a vehicle/trailer combinations is 80 km/h Note that the payload and the rear axle trailer.
Page 282 Operation Trailer towing Driving tips If the trailer begins to oscillate: Risk of accident Maintain greater distances than when do not accelerate under any circum- travelling without a trailer. stances Do not uncouple a trailer with an overrun Avoid braking suddenly. Apply the do not turn the wheel to correct the line brake when the brake is engaged.
Page 283: Service
Operation Service Service Active Service System The service due date will be displayed Periods when the battery is discon- ASSYST, the Active Service System, in- in days or kilometres, depending on the nected are not recorded by the service forms you when the next service is due. distance driven.
Page 284: Clearing The Service Indicator
Press the reset button on the left-hand side of the instrument cluster You also hear a signal. ( page 19). A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the service indicator when the service has been carried out. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 285: Calling Up The Service Due Date
Switch on the ignition. If your vehicle is ever serviced other than ( page 19) for a few seconds. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, you The standard display appears in the The following message appears in the can reset the service indicator yourself.
Page 286: Care
Always follow the instructions for using the tective treatments regularly. case, visit a qualified specialist workshop, care products. e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Always keep care products tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Repair damage caused by loose chippings...
Page 287: Caring For The Exterior Of Your Vehicle
Operation Care The minimum distance between the high- Caring for the exterior of your pressure jet and the object to be cleaned vehicle Fold in the exterior mirrors before us- must be approximately 30 cm. ing an automatic car wash. Station wagon Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle.
Page 288 In this case, have the soft top Risk of injury seams resealed at a qualified specialist Do not use: workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Remove the key from the ignition lock be- petrol or diesel Centre. fore cleaning the windscreen or the wiper thinner blades.
Page 289 You could otherwise scratch or damage Your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will the plastic lamp lenses. Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths. also carry out this maintenance work.
Page 290 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 291: Practical Advice
Practical advice Troubleshooting Display messages Where will I find...? Opening/closing in an emergency Changing bulbs Replacing the wiper blades Flat tyre Battery Jump-starting Towing Fuses Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 292: Troubleshooting
Practical advice Troubleshooting You will find practical help for possible problems in the "Practical advice" section. Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions The anti-theft alarm system* is suddenly You opened the vehicle using the emergency Switch off the anti-theft alarm system*: triggered.
Page 293 Unburned petrol may flow into the catalytic electronics. ately at a qualified specialist work- converter and cause damage. shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The preglow indicator lamp does not light The preglow system has malfunctioned. Have the cause checked immediately up when the key is in position 2.
Page 294 ( page 377). If the engine does not start after sev- eral starting attempts, consult a qual- ified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with diesel engines: the fuel tank Bleed the fuel system ( page 251). has run dry.
Page 295 Do not start the engine under any cir- losing fuel. cumstances. Inform a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. You have had an accident. You are unable Inform a qualified specialist work- to determine the extent of the damage.
Page 296: Automatic Transmission
Suggested solutions Problems with gearshifts. The transmission is losing oil. Have the transmission checked im- mediately at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The acceleration capability is deteriorating. The transmission is operating in emergency Stop the vehicle.
Page 297: Soft Top Switch
Practical advice Troubleshooting Soft top switch* Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions The Cabriolet soft top does not open or The soft top closing procedure was interrupt- Wait about five seconds and then re- close. peat the process. The fuse is defective. Check the fuse ( page 383) and re- place it if necessary.
Page 298 Try to close the soft top again. If it still fails to close electrically: Close the soft top manually ( page 354). Have the system checked at a quali- fied specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 299: Keys
Practical advice Troubleshooting Keys Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions The key cannot be turned in the ignition The key has been in position 0 in the ignition Remove the key and re-insert it in the lock. lock for a considerable period of time. ignition lock.
Page 300 You can obtain batteries from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example. You have lost the key. Have the key cancelled immediately at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Report the loss immediately to the ve- hicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
Page 301 You have lost the emergency key element. Report the loss immediately to the ve- hicle insurers. If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be happy to provide you with a replace- ment. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 302: Windscreen Wipers
Switch on the windscreen wipers again. The windscreen wipers fail completely at Select the next highest wiper speed speed I. on the combination switch. Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 303: Lamps In The Switches And Buttons
The compressor has switched itself off. checked at a qualified specialist work- flashes when you press the button. The cooling system cannot be activated. shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The rear window heating switches off too There is insufficient voltage because too The rear window heating will automatical- soon and the indicator lamp is flashing.
Page 304 Only use the rearward-facing child passenger seat, the child seat recognition seat on the rear seat. has malfunctioned. Have the automatic child seat recog- nition checked at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 305 Have the TeleAid* system checked at control panel lights up while you are driving. tioned. a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. If the indicator lamp goes out again after some time, the system has developed a tem- porary fault.
Page 306 Have the ultrasound reversing aid* cle is reversing, or no warning sounds and ing and has switched itself off. checked as soon as possible at a none of the segments lights up. qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 307: Lamps In The Instrument Cluster
Practical advice Troubleshooting Lamps in the instrument cluster Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions You have engaged the differential locks. ABS, ABS, ESP and BAS are re-activated The yellow ABS, ESP, 4-ETS ESP and BAS have been deactivated. once you have disengaged the differ- warning lamp lights up while you ential locks.
Page 308 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions ESP or traction control is in operation be- Only use as much throttle as neces- The yellow ABS, ESP, 4-ETS cause at least one of the wheels has reached sary when pulling away. warning lamp lights up while you its tyre grip limit.
Page 309 Practical advice Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions You have engaged the differential locks. ABS is re-activated once you have dis- The yellow ABS indicator lamp engaged the differential locks. lights up while you are driving. ABS has been deactivated due to undervolt- Switch off all consumers which are age.
Page 310 ABS control unit malfunctions. quired. Mercedes-Benz recommends The normal effect of the brake system is still that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service available without ABS. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety- related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 311 Mercedes-Benz rec- ommends that you use a Mercedes- Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety...
Page 312 The red restraint system warning Mercedes-Benz recommends that you lamp flickers or lights up while use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre you are driving. for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qual- ified specialist workshop.
Page 313 2. to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qual- ified specialist workshop.
Page 314 Have the vehicle checked as soon as The yellow engine diagnostic in- possible at a qualified specialist work- dicator lamp lights up while you in the fuel injection system shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service are driving. in the ignition system, or Centre. in the exhaust system...
Page 315: Display Messages
Display messages Display messages The control system displays warnings or If you select the Malfunction memory Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a malfunctions in the multi-function display. menu in the operating system Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- ( page 137), both acknowledged and un- Certain messages are accompanied by an pose.
Page 316: Text Messages
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 317 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 318 BAS. knowledge and tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 319 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 320 Mercedes-Benz recommends If ABS has also malfunctioned, the that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service engine power may be reduced. Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 321 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 322: Symbol Message
The battery was charged using a Have the battery checked at a qualified VISIT WORKSHOP! battery charger or was jump-start- specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The battery is no longer being Stop immediately and check the charged. Possible causes: poly-V-belt.
Page 323 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work rele- vant to safety or on safety-related systems must be carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Page 324 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution DRIVER'S SEAT The driver's seat backrest was not Lock the driver's seat backrest again LOCK! locked properly. ( page 96). FR. PASSENGER SEAT The front-passenger seat backrest Lock the front-passenger seat backrest LOCK! was not locked properly.
Page 325 SEAT BELT SYSTEM The seat belt system has malfunc- Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme- VISIT WORKSHOP! tioned. diately, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- tre. COOLANT The coolant level is too low. Top up the coolant ( page 258). CHECK LEVEL!
Page 326 Do not start the engine until the message has gone out, otherwise you could damage the engine. Keep an eye on the coolant temperature ( page 134). Visit a qualified specialist workshop imme- diately, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- tre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 327 Change the bulb as soon as possible. CHECK LAMP! lamp is faulty. Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. DIPPED BEAM, R The right-hand dipped-beam head- Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Page 328 The left-hand turn signal lamp on Visit a qualified specialist workshop as CHECK LAMP! the exterior mirror is faulty. You will soon as possible, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz not see this message unless all the Service Centre. LEDs have blown. ADD. TURN SIG LAMP, LH...
Page 329 The brake lamp lights up after a de- Visit a qualified specialist workshop as VISIT WORKSHOP! lay, or is continuously lit. soon as possible, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. TRAILER BRAKE LAMP The brake lamp on the trailer lights Visit a qualified specialist workshop as...
Page 330 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution LIGHTS The lights are switched on and the Switch off the lights. SWITCH OFF LIGHTS! key is in position 0 in the ignition lock. FRONT FOGLAMP, L The front left-hand foglamp is Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Page 331 Practical advice Display messages Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution REVERSING LAMP The reversing light is faulty. Change the bulb as soon as possible. CHECK LAMP! TAIL LIGHT, L The left-hand tail lamp is faulty. An- Change the bulb as soon as possible. CHECK LAMP! other bulb adopts the function.
Page 332 The third brake lamp is faulty. You Visit a qualified specialist workshop as CHECK LAMP! will not see this message unless all soon as possible, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz the LEDs have blown. Service Centre. SIDELIGHT, L Change the bulb as soon as possible.
Page 333 The engine air cleaner is clogged Visit a qualified specialist workshop as VISIT WORKSHOP! and must be cleaned. soon as possible, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. ENGINE OIL LEVEL The engine oil level is too low. Check the engine oil level and top up the CHECK LEVEL! engine oil if necessary ( page 254).
Page 334 If you are having to top up the engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for any leaks at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- tre. There is water in the oil. Have the oil checked.
Page 335 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 336 One or more of the main TeleAid* Have TeleAid* checked at a qualified spe- VISIT WORKSHOP! functions are faulty. cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. TELEAID BATTERY The TeleAid* emergency power bat- Have TeleAid* checked at a qualified spe- VISIT WORKSHOP! tery is faulty.
Page 337 Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety or on safety-related sys- tems must be carried out at a qualified spe- cialist workshop.
Page 338 Have the electronic systems checked at a DISPLAY FAULTY: longer supply information to the op- qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a erating system. The following sys- Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. tems may have failed: Coolant temperature gauge Rev counter Cruise control and Speedtronic...
Page 339 TRANSFER CASE The transfer case is faulty. Do not perform any transfer case gear- VISIT WORKSHOP! shifts. Have the transfer case checked as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 340: Where Will I Find
Practical advice Where will I find...? Long-wheelbase station wagon Setting up the warning triangle Warning triangle, first-aid kit and vehicle tool kit Warning triangle The warning triangle is secured under- Check the expiry dates on the first-aid neath the rear bench seat. kit contents once a year and replace P58.00-2031-31 them if necessary.
Page 341 Practical advice Where will I find...? First-aid kit Vehicle tool kit Jack The first-aid kit is located in the stowage The vehicle tool kit is located under a cover The jack is underneath the rear bench well in the driver's door. in the rear footwell.
Page 342 Practical advice Where will I find...? Short-wheelbase station wagon Take out warning triangle 2 or vehicle Open cover 1. tool kit 3. Take out first-aid kit 2. Warning triangle and vehicle tool kit The warning triangle and the vehicle tool Setting up the warning triangle Short-wheelbase station wagon with kit are located in the luggage compartment...
Page 343 Practical advice Where will I find...? Jack Move the seat back ( page 28). The jack is located under a cover in front of Remove pins 1 from sockets 2. the front-passenger seat. Remove sockets 2 from cover 3. Remove cover 3. P58.10-2072-31 P58.10-2073-31 1 Strap...
Page 344 Practical advice Where will I find...? Cabriolet Fold handle 1 out in the direction of Take out warning triangle 1, first-aid the arrow. kit 2 or vehicle tool kit 3. Warning triangle, first-aid kit and vehicle Turn handle 1 clockwise and fold cov- tool kit er 2 upwards in the direction of the ar- Setting up the warning triangle...
Page 345: Fire Extinguisher
Practical advice Where will I find...? Pull lug 1 upwards. Fire extinguisher* CD changer* Take out fire extinguisher 2. The fire extinguisher is located at the front The CD changer is located in the left-hand under the driver's seat. side of the luggage compartment. Refill the fire extinguisher after each use.
Page 346: Spare Wheel
Practical advice Where will I find...? Unlock cover rim 1 using key 2 from Spare wheel the glove compartment. The spare wheel is located under a cover Fold retainer 3 down. on the outside of the rear door. P40.10-2715-31 Removing the cover P40.10-3384-31 5 Catch P40.10-3391-31...
Page 347 Practical advice Where will I find...? Removing the spare wheel Fitting the spare wheel Cabriolet Once you have changed the wheel, se- cure the damaged wheel to the spare wheel bracket. Make sure that the P40.10-2716-31 P40.10-3117-31 wheel cannot work loose. Cover the wheel with the spare wheel cover provided.
Page 348: Opening/Closing In An Emergency
Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Unlocking the driver's door Unlocking the rear door Unlocking the vehicle If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked using the remote control in the key, use the emergency key element. On the Cabriolet, you can use the emer- P72.12-2482-31 gency key element to unlock the driver's P80.20-2393-31...
Page 349: Changing The Batteries
Do not dispose of batteries with the house- e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. hold rubbish. Return discharged batteries to a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, or at a spe- cial collection point for old batteries. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 350 Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Slide battery compartment 3 out in the direction of the arrow. When inserting the batteries, make Remove the old batteries from the key. sure that they are clean and lint-free. Then check that the buttons on the key are working.
Page 351 Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Auxiliary heating remote control* Insert new batteries 2. Note the ter- minal markings in the remote control If the batteries in the remote control are al- casing. most discharged, the indicator lamp lights up when you press the: Slide battery cover 1 back onto the P 83.70-3798-31 aus R230 remote control.
Page 352: Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Cabriolet Fuel filler flap emergency release The emergency release is located in the On vehicles with stowage boxes*, the Station wagon left-hand side of the luggage compart- securing bolts in the stowage box must ment.
Page 353: Sliding Sunroof
Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Remove rear panel trim 2. Insert key 3 into the hexagon head Sliding sunroof* bolt on the drive. Opening/closing the sliding sunroof Insert screwdriver 4 into the key as a On vehicles with stowage boxes*, the manually lever.
Page 354: Cabriolet Soft Top
Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Move the selector lever to position P. Swing release levers 1 and 2 down Cabriolet soft top (arrows). Apply the parking brake. Closing the Cabriolet soft top manually Open the front-passenger door. Remove the key from the ignition lock. Always ask a second person to help when Fold the sun visors down.
Page 355 Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency P77.00-2122-31 P77.00-2123-31 P77.00-2124-31 5 Hexagon head bolt (emergency valve) 6 Locking mechanism 7 Handle Turn the hexagon head bolt to the stop Simultaneously press lock 6 in the di- Using handle 7, pull the Cabriolet soft in the direction of the arrow using the rection of the arrow on both sides of top downwards until you hear at least...
Page 356: Releasing The Parking Lock Manually
Practical advice Opening/closing in an emergency Guide lever 1 into the opening with re- Releasing the parking lock manually traction protection. In the event of a malfunction, you can re- Press the lever downwards and at the lease the selector lever lock from position same time shift the selector lever to P manually, for example to tow the vehicle.
Page 357: Changing Bulbs
Practical advice Changing bulbs Changing bulbs Bulbs and lights are an important aspect of Front bulbs Rear bulbs vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure that all the bulbs are in good order at all times. Risk of injury P54.00-2360-31 P54.00-2429-31 Bulbs and lights can become very hot.
Page 358: Before Changing Bulbs
Before changing bulbs Changing the front bulbs ther, visit a qualified specialist work- Only fit 12-volt bulbs of the same type shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service as before and of the correct wattage. Centre. Have the headlamp adjustment Switch the lights off before changing a...
Page 359 Practical advice Changing bulbs Removing the headlamps P82.10-3236-31 P82.10-3238-31 P82.10-3237-31 4 Sealing ring (headlamp) 5 Adjustment screws (headlamp) 6 Securing screws (headlamp) Left headlamp, mirror image of right Remove sealing ring 4 from the head- lamp (see arrow). Undo securing screws 6. 1 Securing screws (headlamp surround) Remove 3.
Page 360 Practical advice Changing bulbs Changing the bulbs Main-beam/dipped-beam headlamps Remove protective cap 1. Detach connector 3. Unclip retainer spring 4. P82.10-3083-31 Remove bulb 5. P82.10-3082-31 Insert new bulb 5 into the holder so that the base locates in the recess. Clip in retainer spring 4.
Page 361 Practical advice Changing bulbs Side/parking lamps Front foglamps Undo securing screws 1. Detach connector 2 from bulb 6. Remove foglamp surround 2. Removing Press bulb 6 gently, turn it anti-clock- wise and remove it. Insert new bulb 6. To do this, press bulb 6 gently and turn it clockwise un- til it engages.
Page 362 Practical advice Changing bulbs Changing the bulb Detach connector 6. Turn signals Unclip retainer spring 7. Removing the lens Remove bulb holder 8 along with the bulb. Insert new bulb 8 into the holder so P82.10-3086-31 that the base locates in recess. Refit the bulb holder.
Page 363: Changing The Rear Bulbs
Practical advice Changing bulbs Changing the bulbs Press bulb 3 gently, turn it anti-clock- Changing the rear bulbs wise and remove it. Rear lamp units Insert the new bulb. To do this, press the bulb gently and turn it clockwise Removing the lens until it engages.
Page 364 Practical advice Changing bulbs Changing the bulbs Reversing lamp/rear foglamp Changing the bulbs Removing the lens P82.10-3088-31 P82.10-3090-31 P82.10-3089-31 3 Turn signal 3 Bulb 4 Tail lamp Press bulb 3 gently, turn it anti-clock- 5 Brake lamp 1 Securing screws wise and remove it.
Page 365 Practical advice Changing bulbs Licence plate illumination Changing the bulb Removing P82.10-3094-31 P82.10-3093-31 3 Lamp Remove bulb 3 from bulb holder 2. 1 Securing screws Insert the new bulb. 2 Bulb holder with lens Undo securing screws 1. Remove bulb holder 2. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 366: Replacing The Wiper Blades
Let locking spring 1 clip into the end 1 Locking spring work carried out at a qualified special- of the wiper arm. 2 Wiper blade ist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz 3 Wiper arm Service Centre. 4 Joint piece Press locking spring 1 and slide wiper blade 2 out of wiper arm 3 along with joint piece 4.
Page 367: Flat Tyre
Practical advice Flat tyre Flat tyre Straighten the wheels and engage the Changing a wheel and fitting the The vehicle must be placed on stands if you steering wheel lock. spare wheel intend to work under it. Apply the parking brake. Make sure that the jack is placed on a firm Risk of accident Move the selector lever to position P.
Page 368 Practical advice Flat tyre Raising the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away using chocks or similar. On a level road: P40.10-2178-31 P58.10-2061-31 Place the chocks in front of and be- hind the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel you wish to change. On uphill gradients: Place chocks behind both wheels Wheel wrench...
Page 369 Practical advice Flat tyre Removing the wheel Undo the wheel bolts. Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on P58.10-2062-31 P40.10-2719-31 a dirty surface. This could damage the bolt and wheel hub threads. Remove the wheel. Fit the jack to the axle carrier tube of Jack Fitting the wheel the front or rear axle.
Page 370 Only use wheel bolts that are suitable for the Stow away the jack and the rest of the P40.10-2720-31 wheel and the vehicle. Mercedes-Benz rec- vehicle tool kit. ommends that, for safety reasons, you only use wheel bolts that have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 371 Check the tyre pressure and correct it workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service sign as the road wheels if necessary. Centre. There is a table stating tyre pressure...
Page 372: Battery
Mercedes-Benz. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or If you wish to leave your vehicle parked up clothing.
Page 373 Take it to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Do not rub the battery with cloths. The Do not lean over the battery. or a special collection point for old batteries.
Page 374: Disconnecting The Battery
The terminal clamp must no longer be or 20,000 km at a qualified specialist press the brake pedal with maximum touching the terminal. workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv- force ice Centre. Remove the cover from the positive ter- you cannot turn the ignition key minal.
Page 375: Removing The Battery
Mercedes-Benz rec- Risk of acid burns Have the battery removed at a qualified ommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz There is a risk of acid burns during the Service Centre for this purpose. If you Service Centre.
Page 376: Connecting The Battery
Practical advice Battery Attach the positive terminal and secure Connecting the battery its cover. If the power supply has been interrupt- Connect the negative terminal. ed (e.g. by disconnecting and recon- Always connect the battery in the order necting the battery), you must carry out Fit the breather hose.
Page 377: Jump-Starting
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the reversal protection, e.g. from any engine can be started from another vehicle Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. using jump leads. away from the battery and do not smoke. Observe the following points:...
Page 378 Practical advice Jump-starting The jump-starting contacts are in the en- Remove cover 1 from the positive ter- Start the engine. gine compartment. minal and likewise on the donor vehi- You can now switch the electrical con- cle. sumers back on, but do not switch on Connect positive terminals 2 of both the lights.
Page 379: Towing
Practical advice Towing Towing Having the vehicle carried away on a trans- porter or trailer is preferable to towing it Risk of accident Before towing, deactivate the automat- away. If possible, use a towing bar when ic door locking function ( page 150). Have the vehicle towed using a rigid towing you are towing the vehicle away.
Page 380: Front Towing Eye
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre Secure the towing cable or the towing bar to the towing eyes only. You could otherwise damage the vehicle.
Page 381: Towing The Vehicle
Practical advice Towing Towing the vehicle Transporting the vehicle Tow-starting The towing eyes can be used to pull the ve- Petrol engine vehicles hicle onto a special transporter or trailer Do not tow the vehicle further than for transportation. Your vehicle is supplied with automatic 50 km.
Page 382 Never attempt to tow out a vehicle with a trailer attached. If possible, tow out vehicles backwards You can obtain information on this from along the track it took previously. any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 383: Fuses
Use only fuses with the amperage rec- spare fuses ommended by Mercedes-Benz. Any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre will be a fuse extractor happy to advise you. Additional fuses are located: Do not attempt to repair or bridge P54.15-2380-31...
Page 384 Undo screws 1. well Remove cover 2 (arrow). We recommend that you have fuses P54.15-2383-31 changed at a qualified specialist work- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. P54.15-2382-31 Opening 5 Fuse box 6 Screws You can fold fuse box 5 down a little to...
Page 385 P54.15-2384-31 Do not drive if the stop clamps are not in- shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service stalled correctly. If you sit too close to the Centre. airbag, you could be seriously or fatally in- jured.
Page 386 The fuses in the battery compartment do not normally need to be changed. Visit P54.15-2484-31 a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, if a fuse needs to be changed. 1 Screws 2 Cover Move the front-passenger seat to its foremost position.
Page 387: Technical Data
Technical data Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts Vehicle electronics Vehicle identification plates Trailer tow hitch Engine Speeds Tyres and wheels Vehicle dimensions Vehicle weights Trailer loads Service products and capacities Frequencies for garage door openers* Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 388: Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts
Final values and missing data Despite ongoing market research, were not available at the time this manual Mercedes-Benz is unable to guarantee oth- the type of vehicle approved in the gen- went to print. er parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts...
Page 389 These parts have the same warranty as new parts. You can obtain genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved conversion parts and accessories from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Here you will receive ad- vice about technical modifications, and the parts will be professionally fitted.
Page 390: Vehicle Electronics
Mercedes-Benz recommends If you wish to install telephones or two-way that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen- radios in the vehicle, you must obtain for- tre for this purpose. In particular, work rele- mal approval. Mercedes-Benz permits mo-...
Page 391 Mobile phones and two-way radios can in- and tools to carry out the work required. (< 50 MHz) terfere with the vehicle electronics, thereby Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a jeopardising the operational safety of the 4 m band 20 W...
Page 392: Vehicle Identification Plates
Technical data Vehicle identification plates P00.00-3294-31 Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 393 Technical data Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate Location 1 Engine number G 270 CDI On the side of the engine block (on the left when viewed in the direction of travel) 2 Engine numbers G 320, G500, G55 AMG, G 400 CDI On the rear of the engine block (on the right when viewed in the direction of travel) 3 Vehicle identification plate On the door frame (on the left when viewed in the direction of travel)
Page 394: Trailer Tow Hitch
Maximum permissible overhang di- the necessary specialist knowledge and mension 2 is 895 mm. tools to carry out the work required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a You may obtain further information on Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur- retrofitting from any Mercedes-Benz pose.
Page 395: Engine
The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. You may obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine G 320 G 500 G 55 AMG G 270 CDI...
Page 396: Performance
EU Directives. All data applies to the vehicle's standard equip- ment. The data may therefore differ for vehicles with optional equipment. You may obtain further information from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Maximum speed G 320 G 500 G 55 AMG...
Page 397: Tyres And Wheels
Only correct tyre pressures when the been specially approved for your vehicle and recommended by Mercedes-Benz tyres are cold. by Mercedes-Benz. These tyres are spe- could have the following adverse ef- You may obtain further information on cially suited for use with control systems...
Page 398: Tyres
265/60 R18 109H Light-alloy wheel J x 18 H2 ET43 1 Make of tyre recommended by Mercedes-Benz: Bridgestone. 2 Make of tyre recommended by Mercedes-Benz: Yokohama. 3 The use of snow chains is not permitted. 4 The spare wheel is of the same type as the standard tyres.
Page 399 Light-alloy wheel J x 18 H2 ET63 J x 18 H2 ET63 1 Make of tyre recommended by Mercedes-Benz: Bridgestone. 2 Make of tyre recommended by Mercedes-Benz: Yokohama. 3 The spare wheel is of the same type as the standard tyres.
Page 400: Vehicle Dimensions
Technical data Vehicle dimensions Long-wheelbase station Short-wheelbase station Cabriolet wagon wagon Vehicle length 4,655 – 4,770 mm 4,210 – 4,325 mm 4,255 – 4,370 mm Vehicle width 2,007 mm 2,007 mm 2,007 mm with mirrors folded outwards Vehicle width 1,774 – 1,864 mm 1,774 –...
Page 401: Vehicle Weights
Technical data Vehicle weights Vehicle weights The unladen weight includes the driver (75 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the unladen weight and reduce the maximum payload. Long-wheelbase station wagon G 320 G 500 G 55 AMG G 270 CDI G 400 CDI...
Page 402: Wagon
Technical data Vehicle weights Short-wheelbase station wagon G 320 G 500 G 270 CDI G 400 CDI Unladen weight 2,220 kg 2,270 kg 2,280 kg 2,385 kg Maximum permissible gross vehicle 2,850 kg 2,850 kg 2,850 kg 2,850 kg weight Max.
Page 403: Cabriolet
Technical data Vehicle weights Cabriolet G 320 G 500 G 400 CDI Unladen weight 2,200 kg 2,250 kg 2,370 kg Maximum permissible gross vehicle 2,850 kg 2,850 kg 2,850 kg weight Max. permissible front axle load 1,400 kg 1,400 kg 1,400 kg Maximum permissible rear axle load 1,700 kg...
Page 404: Trailer Loads
Technical data Trailer loads Long-wheelbase station Short-wheelbase station Cabriolet wagon wagon Trailer, braked 3,500 kg 2,850 kg 2,850 kg Trailer, unbraked 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg Maximum trailer drawbar noseweight 140 kg 115 kg 115 kg 1 Trailer load including trailer drawbar noseweight. Nur fuer internen Gebrauch...
Page 405: Service Products And Capacities
Your health may be damaged if: proved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and you spill fuel onto your skin which are listed in the Mercedes-Benz Environmental note you inhale fuel vapours Owner's Manuals since: Dispose of service products in an environ- vehicle parts and service products are mentally-responsible manner.
Page 406 Technical data Service products and capacities Tank content The consumption values were determined in accordance with EU Directive The actual consumption values of your Total content: approximately 1999/100/EC under the following vehicle may deviate from the values 95 litres test conditions: given depending on: Including reserve approximately...
Page 407 Technical data Service products and capacities Your vehicle's CO emissions vary directly Environmental note according to the fuel consumption and are therefore dependent on: (carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien- tists currently believe to be chiefly responsi- the efficient use of fuel by the engine ble for global warming (greenhouse effect).
Page 408: Engine Oil
The use of fuel additives could ance with Mercedes-Benz Specifications result in a limitation of your warranty for Service Products, Sheets 229.1 and entitlement. 229.3, is available from any Mercedes- Benz Service Centre.
Page 409: Coolant
Technical data Service products and capacities Coolant The following values indicate the various coolant system total contents. G 320 G 500 G 55 AMG G 270 CDI G 400 CDI Coolant 11.3 litres 12.0 litres 12.7 litres 12.8 litres 14.7 litres Coolant in vehicles 11.8 litres 12.5 litres...
Page 410 Antifreeze protection around 50%. This will protect the cooling been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Raising the boiling point system against freezing down to around –37 °C. Have the coolant renewed every The antifreeze and corrosion inhibitor con- Always use a suitable coolant –...
Page 411: Brake Fluid
Technical data Service products and capacities Brake fluid Windscreen washer system Risk of fire Over a period of time, the brake fluid ab- The washer fluid reservoir holds around sorbs moisture from the air; this reduces 7.5 litres. The headlamp cleaning system Windscreen washer concentrate is highly its boiling point.
Page 412: Frequencies For Garage Door Openers
Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio Frequency range type approval 27 MHz 30 MHz, 418 MHz 40 MHz 433 MHz number Austria GZ104569-ZB/98 26.975 – 27.283 – 40.66 – 40.7 433.87 – 434.79 Belgium RTT/D/X 2064 26.957 – 27.283 –...
Page 413 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio Frequency range type approval 27 MHz 30 MHz, 418 MHz 40 MHz 433 MHz number Iceland IS-3418-00 – 433.92 Ireland TRA 24/5/109/5 26.957 – 27.283 – 40.66 – 40.7 433.05 – 434.79 (Republic) Italy DGPGF/4/341032/...
Page 414 Technical data Frequencies for garage door openers* Country Radio Frequency range type approval 27 MHz 30 MHz, 418 MHz 40 MHz 433 MHz number Reunion 97619 RD 26.957 – 27.283 30.875 40.66 – 40.7 433.05 – 434.79 Spain E D.G.Tel.01 00 0398 –...
Page 415: Technical Terms
Technical terms A-pillar Asymmetrical dipped-beam headlamps Ball coupling* The front pillar connecting the roof and Position of the dipped-beam head- Attachment on the vehicle. Part of the the body (->B-pillar, ->C-pillar) lamps which allows the outer edge of trailer coupling to which the trailer is the carriageway to be lit up.
Page 416 CD player and other Special child seats are available from optional equipment, e.g. a CD changer, CAN system any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for telephone, etc. (Controller Area Network) automatic child seat recognition on the Controls vehicle functions such as the front-passenger seat.
Page 417 ->the automatic transmission crankcase, by which each engine can for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. be clearly identified. ->the differential locks ->the transfer case the propeller shafts...
Page 418 Technical terms Engine oil viscosity Instrument cluster Measurement for the inner friction (vis- (Global Positioning System) Displays and indicator lamps in the cosity) of the oil at different tempera- Satellite signals received by suitable driver's field of vision, e.g. the rev tures.
Page 419 Technical terms Knock resistance Linguatronic* Resistance of petrol to uncontrolled Operates the carphone, mobile phone Indicates the petrol octane number de- self-ignition of the gas-air mixture in or audio systems, e.g. the radio or termined by standard methods. It the cylinder head (knocking). CD player, by voice control.
Page 420 Technical terms Operating system Parking brake Rearward-facing child seat You can use the operating system to Secures the vehicle against rolling Special restraint system for children up look up information on your vehicle and away when parking. to 9 months old or weighing up 10 kg. make adjustments.
Page 421 Position of the dipped-beam head- position of your vehicle to the Mobile network service enabling up-to- lamps which allows both edges of the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance date traffic reports to be received from carriageway to be lit up equally. Center using the telephone network –>DynAPS.
Page 422 Technical terms Torque Transfer case Force which is exerted about a central Distributes drive power to the rear and axis where there is rotational move- front axles. In the LOW off-road posi- ment, e.g. when tightening a wheel tion, the drive train speed is reduced by bolt.
Page 423: Index
Index Anti-theft systems ....76 Adjusting the front seat Switch on the door control A-pillar ..... . . 415 ABS .
Page 424 Index Automatic Boot transmission ..36, 164, 415 Message in the multi-function Ball coupling ....415 Emergency operating mode .
Page 425 Index Cancelling Changing gear Easy-entry adjustment Automatic transmission ..36 Cabriolet procedure ....96, 98, 155 Chassis number ....416 Care .
Page 426 Index Level Cigarette lighter ....225 Sliding/tilting sunroof* ..201 Front ......21 Manually .
Page 427 Index Driving safety systems ... 71 Direction of rotation (tyres) ..262 Display Driving systems Defrosting the front windows ..188 Digital speedometer ... . 134 Ultrasound reversing aid* .
Page 428 Index Starting after an accident ..295 Electrical system Engine diagnostic Fuse allocation (chart) ..383 Indicator lamp ....19 Starting the engine .
Page 429 Index Fuel gauge ..... 19 Front foglamps ....357 Changing the bulbs .
Page 430 Index Glove compartment ..17, 221 Headlamps delayed switch-off Ð Good visibility ....176 see Exterior lighting delayed Ignition .
Page 431 Index Interior motion sensor* ..78, 418 Front foglamps ... . 357, 361 Intermittent wipe ....42 Hazard warning lamps .
Page 432 Index Lights ......40 Locator lighting ....119 Combination switch .
Page 433 Index Bonnet ....333 Roof load Minimum distance Long-wheelbase station Ultrasound reversing aid* ..219 Boot .
Page 434 Index Seat belts ....325 Off-road driving on mountainous Operating system ..129, 420 Speedtronic ....336 terrain .
Page 435 Index Setting constant headlamp mode Performance ....396 Setting ....145 Petrol .
Page 436 Index Rear window wiper ..43, 179 Resetting Rear-view mirror ....23 All functions (operating system) . . . 138 Radio type approval number .
Page 437 Index Roof load Seat heating* ....94 Sensors (ultrasound Long-wheelbase station wagon . . . 401 Problems ....303 reversing aid*) .
Page 438 Index Spare fuses ....383 Storing settings ....102 Side lamps .
Page 439 Index Submenu ..... 131 Speedtronic ....421 Steering Cruise control lever .
Page 440 Index Telematics* ....421 Temperature DynAPS ..... 236 Display (outside) .
Page 441 Index Time Towing out a vehicle that Transfer case selector position Selecting the display ... 143 is stuck ..... . . 382 display .
Page 442 Index Turn signals ....357 Vehicle Changing the bulbs ... . 362 Care .
Page 443 Index Vehicle tool kit Warning triangle Window heating ....179 Cabriolet specifications ..344 Cabriolet ....344 Windows Long-wheelbase station wagon Long-wheelbase station wagon .
Page 444 Index Windscreen wipers ..17, 179 Intermittent wipe ....42 Rain sensor ....179 Rapid wipe .
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