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  • Page 1 Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual GL-Class Order No. 6515 4272 13 Part No. 164 584 72 82 USA Edition D 2007...
  • Page 2 GL 320 CDI GL 450...
  • Page 3 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Product information... 9 Operator’s Manual ... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ... 11 Maintenance ... 12 Roadside Assistance ... 12 Change of address or ownership... 13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ...
  • Page 5 Contents Safety and Security ... 73 Occupant safety... 74 Air bags ... 76 Occupant Classification System* ... 81 BabySmart air bag deactivation system (Canada only) ... 87 Seat belts ... 88 Active head restraint ... 92 Rear head restraints... 93 Children in the vehicle...
  • Page 6 Control system ... 157 Multifunction display... 157 Multifunction steering wheel... 158 Menus ... 160 Standard display menu ... 164 Audio menu... 166 NAV* menu... 168 Off-road menu... 168 DISTRONIC* menu... 169 Vehicle status message memory menu... 169 Settings menu... 170 Vehicle configuration ...
  • Page 7 Contents Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ... 253 Opening and closing... 253 Synchronizing... 255 Driving systems ... 257 Cruise control... 257 Distronic*... 262 Distance warning function*... 274 Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)... 275 Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*)... 279 Air suspension package ... 280 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)*...
  • Page 8 Emission control ... 373 Coolant temperature... 374 At the gas station ... 375 Refueling... 375 Check regularly and before a long trip... 377 Engine compartment ... 379 Hood ... 379 Engine oil ... 381 Transmission fluid level... 382 Coolant level ... 382 Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ...
  • Page 9 Contents Replacing wiper blades ... 520 Front wiper blades ... 520 Rear wiper blade ... 521 Flat tire ... 523 Preparing the vehicle... 523 Mounting the spare wheel ... 524 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) ... 529 Battery ... 530 Disconnecting, removing, reinstalling and reconnecting the battery...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • Page 11: Operator's Manual

    Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual.
  • Page 12: Important Notice For California Retail Buyers And Lessees Of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles

    Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Roadside Assistance will be provided in...
  • Page 14: Change Of Address Or Ownership

    If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
  • Page 15 Introduction Operator’s Manual Warning! This Sport Utility Vehicle is designed for both on-road and off-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which conventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars are not intended. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from conventional passenger cars in driving conditions which may occur on streets, highways and off-road use.
  • Page 16: Where To Find It

    Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.
  • Page 17: Symbols

    Introduction Symbols Trademarks: ® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk.
  • Page 18: Operating Safety

    Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
  • Page 19: Problems With Your Vehicle

    Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses:...
  • Page 20: Reporting Safety Defects

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
  • Page 21: Vehicle Data Recording

    Introduction Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents.
  • Page 22: At A Glance

    At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel Storage compartments...
  • Page 23: Exterior View

    At a glance Exterior view...
  • Page 24 Item Page 1 Tailgate Power tailgate* Cargo compartment Loading instructions Cargo tie-down rings Hooks Expanding Cover blind Cargo net* Vehicle tool kit Spare wheel 2 Rear window defroster 3 Rear lamps 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Fuel 376, Item Page 5 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view...
  • Page 25: Cockpit

    At a glance Cockpit...
  • Page 26 Item Page 1 Cruise control lever 2 Instrument cluster 3 Multifunction steering wheel 4 Horn 5 Steering wheel gearshift buttons 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box release Glove box lock Item Page...
  • Page 27: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster...
  • Page 28 Item Page 1 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 2 To dim instrument cluster illumination 3 Reset button for: Resetting trip odometer Resetting all settings 4 To brighten instrument cluster illumination 5 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 6 Clock Setting the time Item Page...
  • Page 29: Instrument Cluster

    At a glance Instrument cluster...
  • Page 30 Item Page 8 Multifunction display with: Trip odometer Main odometer 9 Tachometer with: < Seat belt telltale 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp q Preglow indicator lamp ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only A High beam headlamp indicator...
  • Page 31: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ...
  • Page 32: Center Console

    Center console Upper part (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) Item Page 1 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 2 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 3 Seat heating*, front passenger side 4 Seat ventilation*, front passenger side 5 Parktronic system* deactivation switch 6 Vehicle level control switch...
  • Page 33: Upper Part (Vehicles With Enhanced Off-Road Package*)

    At a glance Center console Upper part (Vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) Item Page 1 COMAND system, see sepa- rate operating instructions 2 Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 3 Seat heating*, front passenger side 4 Seat ventilation*, front passenger side 5 Rotary switch for differential locks*...
  • Page 34: Lower Part

    Lower part Item Page 1 Storage compartment Power outlet Ashtray with cigarette lighter* 2 Cup holder 3 Armrest telephone* tray release 4 Armrest storage compart- ment release 5 Card, ticket holder (removable) At a glance Center console...
  • Page 35: Overhead Control Panel

    At a glance Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp switch 2 Rear interior lighting switch 3 Automatic interior lighting switch 4 Front interior lighting switch 5 Right reading lamp switch 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* switch 8 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button...
  • Page 36: Door Control Panel

    Door control panel Item Page 1 Inside door handle 2 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 4 Selection buttons for exteri- or rear view mirror adjust- ment Power-folding exterior rear view mirrors* 5 Switches for opening/clos- ing front and rear door windows 6 Rear door window override...
  • Page 37: Storage Compartments

    At a glance Storage compartments...
  • Page 38 Item Page 1 Parcel net in front passen- ger footwell 2 Glove box/CD changer 3 Door pocket 4 Parcel net on front passen- ger seat backrest 5 Door pocket 6 Cup holder 7 Vehicle tool kit, spare wheel 8 First aid kit 9 Cup holder a Door pocket b Parcel net on driver’s seat...
  • Page 40: Getting Started

    Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
  • Page 41: Unlocking

    Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail”...
  • Page 42: Unlocking With Keyless-Go

    Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock or unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey into the starter switch. To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the respective door.
  • Page 43 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on.
  • Page 44 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted and the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO present in the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button without the brake pedal depressed corresponds to the various starter...
  • Page 45 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once more, the ignition (position...
  • Page 46: Adjusting

    Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 47 Canada only: Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is properly installed.
  • Page 48 When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats; otherwise you could damage the seats. When the second-row seats are folded forward, e.g. for cargo compartment expansion ( page 306), the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position.
  • Page 49 They can only be removed by qualified technicians. We recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Vehicles with memory function*: Press switch 1 ( page 46) up or down in direction of arrow.
  • Page 50: Steering Wheel

    Head restraint fore and aft adjustment Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. While seated, reach behind you with both hands and find lower edge of the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position by pushing or pulling on the lower edge of the head restraint cush- ion.
  • Page 51 Getting started Adjusting The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off ( page 41) the position is stored in memory ( page 144) With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you: remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open the driver’s door with the...
  • Page 52 1 Release handle To unlock the steering column, pull release handle 1 out to its stop limit. Move steering wheel to the desired position. Push release handle 1 back to its original position to relock the steering column. The steering column is locked into po- sition again.
  • Page 53: Mirrors

    Getting started Adjusting 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the ignition ( page 42). Open the driver’s door. Adjusting steering column in or out Move stalk forward or back in direction of arrow 1.
  • Page 54 If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before any adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated.
  • Page 55: Driving

    Canada only: Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is properly installed.
  • Page 56 Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster...
  • Page 57 Getting started Driving 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of seat belt outlet 1. Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.
  • Page 58: Starting The Engine

    In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Getting started Driving...
  • Page 59 Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information on how to operate the gear selector lever, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 192). Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off the en- gine”...
  • Page 60 Starting with KEYLESS-GO* Warning! As long as the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise acci- dentally start the engine. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 61: Parking Brake

    If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance. Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal...
  • Page 62: Driving Off

    Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an acci- dent and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 63: Switching On Headlamps

    Getting started Driving Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control. Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans- mission out of P or N if the engine speed is...
  • Page 64: Turn Signals

    High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on ( page 26).
  • Page 65 U or V, set the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
  • Page 66: Rear Window Wiper/Washer

    After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and the automatic transmission is set to...
  • Page 67: Problems While Driving

    The engine electronics may not be operating properly. Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (gasoline engine only). Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 68 Notify local fire and/or police authori- ties. If the extent of the damage cannot be de- termined: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance. If no damage can be determined on the major assemblies fuel system engine mount: Start the engine in the usual manner.
  • Page 69: Parking And Locking

    Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and the steering system.
  • Page 70: Switching Off Headlamps

    Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1. When the engine is running, the warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster comes on. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 71 Getting started Parking and locking Observe instructions when taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor type car wash ( page 428). Turning off with the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( page 41). Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
  • Page 72: Releasing Seat Belts

    Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Locking Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors.
  • Page 73 Getting started Parking and locking Locking with the SmartKey Press lock button ‹ on the SmartKey ( page 40). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down.
  • Page 74: Safety And Security

    Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems...
  • Page 75: Occupant Safety

    Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are Seat belts ( page 88) Child restraints ( page 99) Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) ( page 97) Additional protection potential provide Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
  • Page 76 SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immedi- ately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not deploy when needed in an...
  • Page 77: Air Bags

    If you have any problems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not lean your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim.
  • Page 78 Be sure to give the buyer this Operator’s Manual. Warning! Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. It should be noted that with respect to both, front side impact air bags or the rear side...
  • Page 79 Only use belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be replaced.
  • Page 80 Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for availability.
  • Page 81 Work on the doors must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 1 Front side impact air bag 2 Window curtain air bag 3 Rear side impact air bag*...
  • Page 82: Occupant Classification System

    Warning! Only use seat covers which have been test- ed and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the front side impact air bags or the rear side impact air bags*.
  • Page 83 If your seat, including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used.
  • Page 84 When the OCS senses that the front passen- ger seat occupant is classified as being heavier than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child seated in a standard child restraint or as being a small individual (such as a young teenager or a small adult), the 59 indicator lamp will illu- minate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then, depending on...
  • Page 85 Safety and Security Occupant safety Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag. Note the following important information when circumstances require you to place a child in the front pas- senger seat: Your vehicle is equipped with air bag technology designed to turn off the front passenger front air bag in your vehicle when the system senses the weight of a...
  • Page 86 Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS: Do not place more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into...
  • Page 87 Warning! If the 59 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. For more information, see the “Practical hints”...
  • Page 88: Babysmart Tm Air Bag Deactivation System (Canada Only)

    Mercedes-Benz system, are required for use with the BabySmart air bag deactiva- tion system. Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for in- formation on availability. With the special child seat properly installed, the front pas- senger front air bag will not deploy.
  • Page 89: Seat Belts

    Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! When using a BabySmart compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passenger front air bag will not deploy only if the 59 indicator lamp re- mains illuminated. Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat.
  • Page 90 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 91 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this sec- tion, as that could result in serious inju- ries in case of an accident.
  • Page 92 Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning chime will also sound for a maxi- mum of 6 seconds or until the driver’s...
  • Page 93: Active Head Restraint

    (ETD) that was activated must be replaced. When disposing of the pyrotechnic emer- gency tensioning device, our safety instruc- tions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Active head restraint The active head restraints are intended to...
  • Page 94: Rear Head Restraints

    For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” ( page 45). For information on resetting the activated active head restraints, see “Resetting acti-...
  • Page 95 Safety and Security Occupant safety Do not expose the child restraint system to direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s metal parts, for example, could become very hot, and the child could be burned on these parts. If children open a door, they could injure other persons get out of the car and injure themselves or be injured by following traffic...
  • Page 96 Canada only: Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is properly installed.
  • Page 97 Safety and Security Occupant safety Always sit as upright as possible, properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. Children can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating air bag.
  • Page 98 If you have to place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recommended for the age, size and weight of the child, and se- cure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 99 Safety and Security Occupant safety An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child. Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child seat mounting fittings must be re- placed.
  • Page 100 Installation of infant and child restraint system This vehicle is equipped with tether anchorages for a top tether strap at the second-row seat backrest. For installing an infant and child restraint system at the third-row seats, use the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo compartment ( page 305).
  • Page 101: Blocking Of Rear Door Window Operation

    Safety and Security Occupant safety Securely fasten hook 3, which is part of the tether strap 4, to anchorage ring 2. Make sure the top tether strap is not twisted the head restraint is installed and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely between the head restraint and top of seat back- rest...
  • Page 102 The override switch is located on the driver’s door control panel. 1 Override switch For more information on power windows, see “Power windows” ( page 248). Disabling Press override switch 1 until it engag- The switch engages in the recessed position.
  • Page 103: Panic Alarm

    Safety and Security Panic alarm 1 Â button USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 104: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ® (Electronic Stability Program) EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) 4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) Warning! The following factors increase the risk of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in turns Wet and slippery road surfaces...
  • Page 105 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul- sation.
  • Page 106: Bas

    The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten- tially reducing braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over.
  • Page 107: Driving Safety Systems

    10 seconds. ® Active braking action through the ESP otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size ( page 554).
  • Page 108 ® Switching off the ESP Warning! ® The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in stan- dard driving maneuvers. ® Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel is mounted.
  • Page 109 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex- ® tended period of time with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® Switching on the ESP ® switch 1. Press ESP ®...
  • Page 110: Ebp

    The EBP enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort without a loss of vehicle stability. Warning! If the EBP is malfunctioning, the brake sys- tem is still functioning. However, the rear wheels may lock during hard braking, caus- ing you to lose control over the vehicle and possibly causing an accident.
  • Page 111 10 seconds. ® Active braking action through the ESP otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® warning lamp v If the yellow ESP...
  • Page 112: Anti-Theft Systems

    In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a...
  • Page 113 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system The alarm system indicator lamp is located to the lower left of the hazard warning flasher. 1 Alarm system indicator lamp Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO* ( page 71). The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.
  • Page 114: Controls In Detail

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function* Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Transfer case Differential locks* Good visibility Climate control 3-zone automatic climate control* Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Driving systems Loading Useful features...
  • Page 115: Locking And Unlocking

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
  • Page 116 Lock the vehicle as described in the “Practical hints” section ( page 501). Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle battery connections checked ( page 530). If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 117 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if neither door nor tailgate is opened...
  • Page 118: Smartkey With Keyless-Go

    Global locking Press button ‹. With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. Restoring to factory setting Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 5 seconds until battery check lamp 5 ( page 114) flashes twice.
  • Page 119 Lock the vehicle as described in the “Practical hints” section ( page 501). Have the vehicle battery and the vehicle battery connections checked ( page 530). If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunc- tioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 120 Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO* You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey ( page 114). The starter switch is located under the KEYLESS-GO button. Pull the KEYLESS-GO button out in order to ac- cess the starter switch ( page 43). You can combine KEYLESS-GO func- tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g.
  • Page 121 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is removed from the vehicle (e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO) when pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button or trying to lock the vehicle with the look button on an outside door handle the mes- sage Key not detected...
  • Page 122 Global locking Press the lock button on an outside door handle ( page 72). With the tailgate and all doors closed, the turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.
  • Page 123: Keyless-Go

    KEYLESS-GO batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 506). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.
  • Page 124: Tailgate/Power Tailgate

    If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Press the Œ...
  • Page 125 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Tailgate Opening the tailgate from the outside Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked ( page 40). Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally unlocked. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess.
  • Page 126 Closing the tailgate from the outside Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the cargo compartment opening when closing the tailgate. Be especially careful when small children are around. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 127 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the tailgate from the outside You can unlock and open the tailgate simultaneously from the outside when the vehicle is at a standstill. Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* until the tailgate unlocks and opens.
  • Page 128 Limiting opening height of tailgate* In vehicles with power tailgate*, the tail- gate opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack* (e.g. presence of an MB roof cargo container*). When activated, the tailgate opens to approximately 6.6 ft (2.00 m). Activate the limiting opening height of tailgate using the control system ( page 184).
  • Page 129 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the tailgate from the outside You can close the tailgate from the outside using the tailgate closing switch or the Š button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, you can also simultaneous- ly lock the vehicle.
  • Page 130 Do not place the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the open cargo compartment. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the tailgate will lock automatically after closing it. The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.
  • Page 131: Automatic Central Locking

    Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Even with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the tailgate closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehi- cle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 132 The switches are located in the front-door control panels. 1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch Locking Press central locking switch 2. If all doors and the tailgate are closed, the vehicle locks. Unlocking Press central unlocking switch 1. The vehicle unlocks.
  • Page 133: Seats

    Controls in detail Seats For information on seat adjustment, see the “Getting started” section ( page 45). For more information on seats, see “Load- ing” ( page 297). Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row seats This feature allows for easier access to and exit from the vehicle’s third-row seats.
  • Page 134 Easy-entry/exit position While the easy-entry feature is activated, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: 2nd row of seats Right not locked Return seat into its original position ( page 134). The message in the multifunction dis- play disappears.
  • Page 135 Controls in detail Seats Return seat into its original position ( page 134). The message in the multifunction dis- play disappears. For setting the front passenger seat back into the stored position, see “Recalling po- sitions from memory” ( page 144). For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see “Folding second-row seats”...
  • Page 136: Front Seat Active Head Restraints

    For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” ( page 45). For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraint”...
  • Page 137 Controls in detail Seats Rear seat adjustment Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck.
  • Page 138 To move seat backrest forward, lean forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point. The seat backrest will move forward against your back. Release handle 1 when the seat back- rest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat backrest has en- gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.
  • Page 139 Controls in detail Seats Head restraint fore and aft adjustment The angle of the head restraint for the out- er second-row seats or the third-row seats can be adjusted manually. While seated, reach behind you with both hands and find lower edge of the head restraint.
  • Page 140: Lumbar Support

    Push release button 2 and pull out head restraint. Second-row seat: Fold the seat backrest rearward until it engages. Third-row seat: Fold the seat backrest rearward ( page 307). Installing Second-row seat: Fold the seat backrest forward ( page 136). Third-row seat: Fold the seat backrest forward ( page 307).
  • Page 141: Multicontour Seat

    Controls in detail Seats Multicontour seat* The multicontour seat has an extendable seat cushion and inflatable air chambers built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat cushion depth, seat backrest cushion-height and curvature can be con- tinuously varied with switches on the in- side of each front seat base after the ignition is switched on ( page 41).
  • Page 142 The switches for second-row seat heating* are located in the rear center console. 1 Seat heating switch*, second-row seats 2 Indicator lamps The red indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which heating level you have selected. Level Three indicator lamps on (highest level) The seat heating automatically...
  • Page 143: Seat Ventilation

    Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* The switches for the seat ventilation are located in the center console. 1 Seat ventilation switch, front seats 2 Indicator lamps The blue indicator lamps in the switch come on to show which ventilation level you have selected.
  • Page 144: Memory Function

    Memory function* Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height.
  • Page 145: Storing Positions Into Memory

    Controls in detail Memory function* The memory button and stored position buttons are located on the entry side of each front seat base. Memory button 1, 2, 3 Stored position buttons Switch on the ignition ( page 42). Open the respective door. Storing positions into memory Adjust the seats ( page 45).
  • Page 146: Lighting

    Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Vehicles equipped with active Bi-Xenon* headlamps:...
  • Page 147 Controls in detail Lighting Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off au- tomatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: Low beam headlamps...
  • Page 148 Daytime running lamp mode Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the following lamps will switch on additionally: Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps With the daytime running lamp mode...
  • Page 149 Controls in detail Lighting Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see “Setting locator light- ing” ( page 179) and “Setting night secu- rity illumination” ( page 179). Fog lamps Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,...
  • Page 150: Combination Switch

    Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) Switch on the low beam headlamps ( page 62). Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp switches on. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch comes on. Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop.
  • Page 151: Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps

    Controls in detail Lighting Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* The corner-illuminating front fog lamps im- prove illumination of the area in the direc- tion into which you are turning. The corner-illuminating front fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with the exterior lamp switch in position B ( page 145) the exterior lamp switch in...
  • Page 152: Hazard Warning Flasher

    Driving in reverse Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps Shift the automatic transmission to reverse gear R ( page 194). The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on. Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps Shift the automatic transmission to a gear other than reverse gear R ( page 194).
  • Page 153 Controls in detail Lighting 1 Front left reading lamp switch 2 Rear interior lighting switch 3 Automatic control switch 4 Front interior lighting switch 5 Front right reading lamp switch 6 Front right interior lamp 7 Front right reading lamp 8 Front left reading lamp 9 Front left interior lamp An interior lamp switched on manually does...
  • Page 154 Manual control An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Switching front/rear interior lighting on and off Press front/rear interior lighting switch 4 or 2 to switch on the respective interior light. Press front/rear interior lighting switch 4 or 2 again to switch off the respective interior light.
  • Page 155: Door Entry Lamps

    Controls in detail Lighting Press rear reading lamp switch 1 or 2 to switch on the respective rear reading lamp. Press rear reading lamp switch 1 or 2 again to switch off the respective rear reading lamp. The rear interior lighting is switched on and off using the button on the front overhead con- trol panel ( page 151).
  • Page 156: Instrument Cluster

    Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, do so with added caution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Adjusting instrument cluster illumina-...
  • Page 157: Resetting Trip Odometer

    ( page 26) denotes excessive engine speed. Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.
  • Page 158: Multifunction Display

    Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 ( page 42) or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton* is in position 1 ( page 44). The con- trol system enables you to call up information about your vehicle change vehicle settings...
  • Page 159: Multifunction Steering Wheel

    Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel. 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial...
  • Page 160 It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar- ranged in a circular pattern. If you press button è or ÿ repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other. If you press button k or j repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in...
  • Page 161: Menus

    Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 1 to 5. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.
  • Page 162 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Standard display Audio ( page 164) ( page 166) Trip- and main odometer Selecting radio station Route guidance Checking tire inflation pressure Selecting satellite radio station* (USA only) Checking coolant temperature Operating CD player Calling up digital speedometer or outside temperature Calling up maintenance service...
  • Page 163 Controls in detail Control system This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus 6 to a. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.
  • Page 164 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 6 Menu 7 Vehicle status message Settings memory ( page 169) ( page 170) Calling up vehicle malfunction, Resetting to factory warning and system status settings messages stored in memory Instrument cluster submenu Time/Date submenu Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Comfort submenu*...
  • Page 165: Standard Display Menu

    Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu In the standard display, the main odometer and the trip odometer appear in the multi- function display. 1 Trip odometer 2 Main odometer If you see another display, press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the standard display appears.
  • Page 166 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
  • Page 167: Audio Menu

    Controls in detail Control system Audio menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message appears in the Audio off multifunction display. The following functions are available: Function Page...
  • Page 168 Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satellite radio service pro- vider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for details and availability for your vehicle. For more information, refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions.
  • Page 169: Nav* Menu

    Controls in detail Control system NAV* menu menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the message appears in the multifunction display. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on the status of the navi- gation system: With the COMAND system switched off, the message...
  • Page 170: Distronic* Menu

    Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center to address the malfunc- tion and warning messages ( page 451). Press button è or ÿ repeatedly...
  • Page 171: Settings Menu

    Controls in detail Control system If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the multifunction display: Press button k or j. The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred.
  • Page 172 The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings menu: Function Page Resetting all settings Submenus in the settings menu 172 Instrument cluster submenu Time/date submenu Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Comfort submenu* Resetting all settings You can reset the functions of all submenus to the factory settings.
  • Page 173 Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu Press button j. The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display. Press button ç. The selection marker moves to the next submenu. The submenus are arranged by hierarchy. Scroll down with button ç, scroll up with the button æ.
  • Page 174 The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TIME/DATE ( page 174) ( page 176) Selecting speedometer Setting the time (hours) display mode Selecting language Setting the time (minutes) Setting locator lighting...
  • Page 175 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. cluster submenu via Settings menu. Use the Instr. cluster submenu to change the instru- ment cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Selecting speedometer display mode Selecting language Selecting display (digital speedometer or outside...
  • Page 176 Available languages: German English French Italian Spanish Dutch Swedish Danish Turkish Portuguese Russian (Canada only) Selecting display (digital speedometer or outside temperature) for status indicator Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Status line display...
  • Page 177 Controls in detail Control system Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the time and date settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Setting the time (hours) Setting the time (minutes) Setting the date (month) Setting the date (day) Setting the date (year)
  • Page 178 Setting the date (month) This function is not available if your vehicle is equipped with the COMAND system and navigation module*. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Date Set month appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 179 Controls in detail Control system Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: Function Page Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Setting locator lighting Setting night security illumination 179...
  • Page 180 Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated, the exterior lamp switch in position U ( page 145) and the interior lighting in au- tomatic mode ( page 152), the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked using button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO: Parking lamps...
  • Page 181 Controls in detail Control system Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamp delayed shut-off appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
  • Page 182 Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Compass adjustment Compass calibration Audio search function Setting automatic locking Limiting opening height of tailgate* Compass adjustment This function is not available if your vehicle...
  • Page 183 Controls in detail Control system Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Compass setting Zone appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press button æ or ç to set the respective compass zone. For information on how to call up the compass, see “Compass”...
  • Page 184 Drive a full circle at a vehicle speed of between 3 mph and 6 mph (5 km/h and 10 km/h). When calibration was successful, the following message appears in the mul- tifunction display: Compass calibration Completed successfully If the message Compass calibration Completed successfully does not appear in the multifunction display, drive another full circle.
  • Page 185 Controls in detail Control system Limiting opening height of tailgate* Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening height of the tailgate. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Vehicle submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Opening limiter Tailgate...
  • Page 186: Vehicle Configuration

    Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Comfort submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Easy-entry feature appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press button æ or ç to switch the easy-entry/exit feature Setting fold-in function* for exterior rear view mirrors...
  • Page 187 Controls in detail Control system Distance warning function* In vehicles equipped with Distronic*, you can determine whether the distance warn- ing function is to be enabled or disabled. With this function set to , the system will alert you when recognizing a stationary ob- stacle or a slower vehicle moving in your vehicle’s path and the danger of a collision exists, even when the Distronic* is...
  • Page 188: Trip Computer Menu

    Press button æ or ç repeatedly until the desired speed is shown in the multifunction display. When DSR is switched on, DSR will use the programmed default speed to regu- late the vehicle’s speed. Once DSR is switched on, you can adjust the set speed using the cruise control lever ( page 278).
  • Page 189 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the message From start appears in the multifunction display. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message After reset appears in the multifunction display.
  • Page 190: Tel* Menu

    TEL* menu Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we rec- ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele- phone call.
  • Page 191 Controls in detail Control system Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunction display you will see the message, or if available, the caller ID (name and number): Press button s.
  • Page 192 Press button s. The system dials the selected phone number. If the connection is successful and this feature is supported by your network provider, the name of the party (if stored in your phone book) you are calling and the duration of the call will appear in the multifunc- tion display.
  • Page 193: Automatic Transmission

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 58). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions.
  • Page 194 The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in the multifunction display ( page 195). Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans- mission out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
  • Page 195 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting from P to R With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the brake pedal and keep it pressed. Move gear selector lever up past the re- sistance point to select reverse gear R. The gear selector lever returns to its original position.
  • Page 196: Shifting Procedure

    Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Automatic transmission With drive position D selected, you can use...
  • Page 197 P. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. SmartKey: If you turn off the engine using the SmartKey and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, the transmission will shift to park position P automatically.
  • Page 198 Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch. Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason in neutral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 199: Driving Tips

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission Warning! Getting out of your vehicle without shifting into park position P is dangerous. Also, park position P alone is not intended to or capa- ble of preventing your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P ( page 68).
  • Page 200 Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a parking space: Control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes. Accelerate gently. Never abruptly step on the accelerator. Rocking the vehicle Rocking the vehicle by shifting between drive position D and reverse gear R can help free a vehicle stuck in mud or snow.
  • Page 201: Gear Ranges

    Controls in detail Automatic transmission Towing a trailer If you tow a trailer, note the following points: Manually shift to a lower gear range ( page 200) if the transmission hunts between gears on inclines. A lower gear range and reduction of speed reduces the chance to overload or overheat the engine.
  • Page 202: Steering Wheel Gearshift Control

    This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Left button: limiting gear range or downshift 2 Right button: extending gear range or...
  • Page 203: Emergency Operation

    Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Shift to drive position D (for second gear) or reverse gear R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 204: Transfer Case

    10 seconds. ® Active braking action through the ESP otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The vehicle is equipped with full-time four-wheel drive. Both the front and rear axles are powered at all times when the vehicle is being operated.
  • Page 205 Controls in detail Transfer case Warning! Always wait until the procedure of shifting from HIGH RANGE to LOW RANGE – and from LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE – has been entirely completed. During this proce- dure do not: switch off the engine shift the automatic transmission into another gear If you do not wait until the shifting proce-...
  • Page 206 You can cancel the procedure by pressing the LOW RANGE switch again while the indicator lamp is flashing. Switching LOW RANGE mode off (switching from LOW RANGE to HIGH RANGE) The shift procedure can only be performed when the following conditions are met: The engine is running ( page 41).
  • Page 207: Differential Locks

    Controls in detail Differential locks* For more information on Off-road driving, see “Off-road driving” ( page 357). Vehicles with enhanced off-road package* are equipped with automatic locks for the center and rear axle differential to improve vehicle traction. The center differential compensates for differences in wheel rotation be- tween the front and rear axle.
  • Page 208: Switching Differential Locks

    at the same speed, independent of the in- dividual torque. Please be aware that en- gaging the differential locks will significantly reduce the steering ability of the vehicle. For your safety and the safety of others and to prevent damage to the vehicle, the differential locks must not be engaged when driving on paved roads.
  • Page 209 Controls in detail Differential locks* AUTO mode The AUTO mode is adequate for most driv- ing situations since the center differential is locked and released as required. At speeds up to 19 mph (30 km/h), it is possible to manually lock the differential locks for driving on rough terrain.
  • Page 210 Start the engine ( page 42). To select the required locking mode, rotate adjustment ring 2 to the desired position 3 or 4 ( page 207). The indicator lamp on the adjustment ring 1 at the respective symbol comes on. Example 5 Center differential is completely locked If the differential locks have been manually...
  • Page 211: Good Visibility

    Controls in detail Good visibility For information on windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” ( page 63). Headlamp cleaning system* The headlamp cleaning button is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp cleaning button Switch on the ignition ( page 42). Press button 1.
  • Page 212: Power Folding Exterior Rear View Mirrors

    Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The rear view mirror will not react if...
  • Page 213 Controls in detail Good visibility Synchronizing exterior rear view mirrors The power folding rear view mirrors may have to be synchronized after the vehicle battery has been disconnected or dis- charged. If the exterior rear view mirrors do not fold properly upon locking or un- locking the vehicle although the corre- sponding function in the control system is activated ( page 185), do the following:...
  • Page 214: Sun Visors

    Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others. 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor* 3 Mirror lamp...
  • Page 215: Rear Panorama Roof Sunshade

    Controls in detail Good visibility Glare through a side window 1 Sun visor 2 Additional sun visor* Swing sun visor 1 down. Disengage sun visor 1 from mounting 7 ( page 213). Pivot sun visor 1 to the side. To avoid damage to vanity mirror cover 4 ( page 213), make sure it is closed before pivoting sun visor 1 to the side.
  • Page 216: Rear Window Defroster

    Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The de- froster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside tem- perature.
  • Page 217: Climate Control

    Controls in detail Climate control...
  • Page 218 1 Driver’s door air vent, fixed 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side and door air vent 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 5 Left center air vent, adjustable 6 Right center air vent, adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent...
  • Page 219 Controls in detail Climate control 1 Temperature control, left 2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual) 3 Front defroster or, depending on vehicle production date, 4 Increasing air volume 5 Air distribution (directs air through the windshield and side air vents) 6 Rear climate control* on/off Air supply for rear passenger compartment on/off...
  • Page 220 The climate control is operational whenev- er the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
  • Page 221: Climate Control System

    Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating the climate control system Warning! When the climate control system is switched off, the outside air supply and cir- culation are also switched off. Only choose this settings for a short time. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others.
  • Page 222: Setting The Temperature

    Press air distribution button 5, 9, or a ( page 218). The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The automatic operation of air distribution switches off. Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 1 and 7 ( page 218) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 223: Adjusting Air Volume

    Controls in detail Climate control Adjusting air volume Five blower speeds are available. Press button ˜ to decrease or button Q to increase air volume ( page 218) to the desired level. The indicator lamp on button U ( page 218) goes out. The automatic operation of air volume switches off.
  • Page 224: Front Defroster

    Adjusting air distribution Move air vent slider 2 to the left, right, up, or down to direct the air in the de- sired direction. Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the windshield, for example if it is iced up. You can also use it to defog the windshield and door windows.
  • Page 225: Air Recirculation Mode

    Controls in detail Climate control The air conditioning compressor remains on even if the indicator lamp in button 0 or, de- pending on vehicle production date, button | goes out. This helps to prevent the windshield from fogging. Deactivating Press button 0 or, depending on vehicle production date, button | ( page 218) once more.
  • Page 226 Activating Press button : ( page 218). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air recirculation mode is activated auto- matically at high outside temperatures. The indicator lamp on button : is not lit when the air recirculation mode is switched on auto- matically.
  • Page 227: Air Conditioning

    Controls in detail Climate control The closing of the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof* can be reversed by again pressing and holding the : button. Convenience closing Press button : for approximately 2 seconds. The windows and/or tilt/sliding sun- roof* will close. You can release button : once the closing proce- dure has begun.
  • Page 228: Residual Heat And Ventilation

    The compressor has turned off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes.
  • Page 229: Rear Climate Control

    Controls in detail Climate control Rear climate control* The rear climate control panel is only available if your vehicle is equipped with seat heating* for the rear seats or Rear Audio fea- ture* (see separate COMAND System operating instructions). The control panel is located on the rear of the front center console.
  • Page 230 Operating from the front Deactivating Press button : on the front climate control panel ( page 218). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Reactivating Press button : on the front climate control panel ( page 218). The indicator lamp on the button goes out.
  • Page 231: 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control*...
  • Page 232 1 Driver’s door air vent, fixed 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side and door air vent 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left center air vent 5 Left center air vent, adjustable 6 Right center air vent, adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right center air vent...
  • Page 233 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* 1 Temperature control, left 2 Air distribution and air volume (automatic, manual) 3 Air distribution, driver’s side 4 Front defroster or, depending on vehicle production date, 5 Increasing air volume 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution, passenger side 8 Rear automatic climate control on/off...
  • Page 234 Warning! When operating the automatic climate con- trol, the air that enters the passenger com- partment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set tem- perature). This may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
  • Page 235: Deactivating The Automatic Climate Control System

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Warning! Follow the recommended settings for heat- ing and cooling given on the following pag- es. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval.
  • Page 236: Operating The Automatic Climate Control System In Automatic Mode

    Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode You can switch the automatic climate con- trol system on and off separately for each zone as needed. When operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode, you will only rarely need to adjust the temperature, air volume and air distribution.
  • Page 237: Adjusting Air Distribution

    Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution controls 3, h, or j for the driver’s side, or 7, b, or c ( page 232) for the passenger side to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 238: Adjusting Air Volume

    Adjusting air volume Five blower speeds are available. Press button ˜ to decrease or button Q to increase air volume ( page 232) to the desired level. The indicator lamp on button U goes out. The automatic mode is switched off. The selected blower speed appears in the display e ( page 232).
  • Page 239 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Press button ˜ to decrease or button Q to increase air volume ( page 232) to the desired level. The air volume decreases/increases to the next lower/higher blower speed and heating switches to the tempera- ture that was set before the front de- froster was switched on.
  • Page 240: Maximum Cooling Maxcool

    Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the air distribution control as well as the airflow volume control are set to U and there is a high need for cooling, the MAXCOOL function is activated. “ ” appears in the front and rear MAXCOOL display.
  • Page 241 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Deactivating Press button : ( page 232). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41°F (5°C) after 5 minutes if the air conditioning and air-drying is turned off after 30 minutes if the outside temperature...
  • Page 242: Air Conditioning

    Convenience opening Press button : for approximately 2 seconds. The windows and/or tilt/sliding sun- roof* will return to their previous posi- tions. You can release button : once the opening procedure has be- gun. The windows and tilt/sliding sun- roof* continue opening until they have reached their previous positions.
  • Page 243: Using Driver-Side Settings For All Temperature Zones

    The compressor has turned off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Using driver-side settings for all tem- perature zones You can use the settings of the driver’s side, such as temperature, air volume and air distribution, for all temperature zones.
  • Page 244: Rear Automatic Climate Control

    Activating Switch off the ignition ( page 41). Press button 9 ( page 232). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating Press button 9. The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The residual heat is automatically turned off: when the ignition is switched on after about 30 minutes if the coolant temperature is too low...
  • Page 245 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Activating rear automatic climate control The automatic climate control must be switched on ( page 234). Press button U. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The temperature, air vol- ume, and air distribution are adjusted automatically.
  • Page 246 Setting the temperature Press button > ( page 232). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. In display e ( page 232), you will see the > symbol followed by MODE Set the desired temperature for the rear passenger compartment using temperature control 3 ( page 243).
  • Page 247 Controls in detail 3-zone automatic climate control* Increasing the temperature Turn temperature control 3 ( page 243) slightly clockwise. The rear automatic climate control will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature for the rear passenger compartment. Decreasing the temperature Turn temperature control 3 ( page 243) slightly counterclock- wise.
  • Page 248 Adjusting air distribution Move air vent slider 2 to the left, right, up, or down to direct the air in the de- sired direction. Air vents in the roof liner over the third-row seats* 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control 2 Air vent, adjustable Adjusting air volume Turn thumbwheel 1 down to decrease...
  • Page 249: Power Windows

    Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing The door windows and the hinged quarter windows* are opened and closed electri- cally. The switches for all door windows and the hinged quarter windows* are located on the driver’s door control panel. The switches for the respective door win- dows are located on the front passenger door and the rear doors.
  • Page 250 If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing a door window by pulling and holding the switch, or by pressing and hold- ing button ‹ on the SmartKey, by press- ing and holding the lock button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on a door handle, the automatic reversal function will not operate.
  • Page 251 Controls in detail Power windows Fully opening the door windows (Express-open) Press switch 1, 2, 3, or 6 ( page 248) past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens completely. Fully closing the door windows (Express-close) Pull switch 1, 2, 3, or 6 ( page 248) past the resistance point and release.
  • Page 252: Synchronizing The Door Windows

    Closing Press and release switch 2. To stop the hinged quarter window: Press and release switch 2 once more. When the obstruction sensor detects the hinged quarter window is blocked during the closing process, it will stop and open slightly. Synchronizing the door windows The door windows must be resynchronized after the battery was disconnected...
  • Page 253: Convenience Closing Feature

    Controls in detail Power windows Convenience closing feature When locking the vehicle, you can simulta- neously close the door windows the hinged quarter windows* the tilt/sliding sunroof* Warning! When closing the windows and the tilt/sliding sunroof*, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
  • Page 254: Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof

    If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When the tilt/sliding sunroof is open, reso- nance noises may result in addition to the usual wind noises.
  • Page 255 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof* You can also open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof using the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* function, see “Summer opening feature” ( page 251) and see “Convenience closing feature” ( page 252). Depending on the current position, the tilt/sliding sunroof may also open or close when the air recirculation button : on the control panel of the climate control ( page 218) or...
  • Page 256: Synchronizing

    Fully opening (Express-open) and closing (Express-close) To fully open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof, move the sunroof switch past the resistance point in the required direction of arrows 1 to 2 ( page 254) and release. The tilt/sliding sunroof opens or closes completely.
  • Page 257 Controls in detail Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Reinsert the fuse in the main box. Switch on the ignition ( page 42). Press and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 3 ( page 254) until the tilt/sliding sunroof is fully raised at the rear.
  • Page 258: Driving Systems

    Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: Cruise control ( page 257) and Distronic* ( page 262), with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. Distance warning function* ( page 274) is only available with Distronic*, which warns of stationary obstacle or slower moving vehicles that you are closing in on too quickly.
  • Page 259 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe brake operation. Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a constant speed.
  • Page 260 Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph (30 km/h). In the following cases you cannot activate the cruise control: when you brake when you have set the parking brake when the automatic transmission is set to position P, R, or N ®...
  • Page 261 Controls in detail Driving systems The cruise control switches off automatically when you step on the brake pedal you depress the parking brake pedal The cruise control switches off automatically and an acoustic warning will sound when the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h) ®...
  • Page 262 Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 258). Release the cruise control lever. The vehicle speed increases in incre- ments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate.
  • Page 263: Distronic

    Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) Warning! The set speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or decelera- tion differences arising from returning to the preset speed could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others.
  • Page 264 Warning! Distronic adaptive cruise control is no substitute for active driving involvement. It does not react to pedestrians or on station- ary objects, nor does it recognize or predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles. Distronic can only apply a maximum of 20% of the vehicle’s braking power.
  • Page 265 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. Warning! Close attention to road and traffic condi- tions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated.
  • Page 266 Distronic displays in the speedometer dial 1 Set speed If Distronic is activated, one or two cruise control speed segments come on around the set speed. The vehicle speed displayed on the speed- ometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the Distronic system.
  • Page 267 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp l in the instru- ment cluster is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be ca- pable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision.
  • Page 268 Distronic activated When you turn Distronic on, you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds. When Distronic is activated, the following display appears in the multifunction display. 1 Distronic activated 2 Set vehicle speed Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated, you will see the standard Distronic display in the multi-...
  • Page 269 Controls in detail Driving systems Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic when the vehi- cle speed is between 20 mph (30 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h). When Distronic is activated the multifunc- tion display will show a message such as DISTRONIC 55 mph If Distronic has not been activated after pressing the cruise control lever, you will...
  • Page 270 Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments The set value is increased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments each time you lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point. Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 267).
  • Page 271 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments The set speed value is decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point. Briefly press the cruise control lever down past the resistance point in direc- tion of arrow 2 ( page 267).
  • Page 272 The Distronic switches off automatically when you step on the brake pedal you depress the parking brake pedal In this case, the Distronic speed segments in the speedometer ( page 265) will go out. the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h) ®...
  • Page 273 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Distance setting switch 2 To decrease distance 3 To increase distance Increasing distance Increasing the distance setting tells Distronic to maintain a greater following distance to the preceding vehicle. Turn distance setting switch 1 in direction of arrow 3.
  • Page 274 The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message DISTRONIC currently unavailable –...
  • Page 275: Distance Warning Function

    Controls in detail Driving systems Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the lane-changing vehicle. Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehi- cles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic.
  • Page 276: Downhill Speed Regulation

    Warning! If the distance warning lamp l in the in- strument cluster comes on while driving and/or an intermittent warning sounds, immediate attention on the part of the driver is required. As required by the traffic situation, apply the brakes and navigate around a possible obstacle.
  • Page 277 Controls in detail Driving systems Whenever DSR is switched on, DSR will use the programmed default speed to regulate the vehicle’s speed. The default speed programmed at the factory is 4 mph (Canada: 6 km/h). The default speed can be reprogrammed using the control system ( page 186).
  • Page 278 Warning! If the accelerator pedal is depressed while the Downhill Speed Regulation is activated, the vehicle can drive faster than the pro- grammed set speed. You should therefore drive downhill with particular caution as it could otherwise lead to an accident and/or serious injury to you or others.
  • Page 279 Controls in detail Driving systems Adjusting Downhill Speed Regulation speed with DSR switched on With the DSR switched on ( page 276), the speed setting can be changed using the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left-hand side of the steering column.
  • Page 280: Off-Road Driving Program (Vehicles Without Enhanced Off-Road Package*)

    Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments The set value is increased or decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments each time you lift or depress the cruise control lever past the resistance point. Increase set speed: Briefly lift the cruise control lever up past the resistance point in direction of arrow 1 ( page 278).
  • Page 281: Air Suspension Package

    Controls in detail Driving systems The switch is located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Switch for off-road driving program 2 Indicator lamp Switching Off-road driving program on Press switch 1 ( page 280). Indicator lamp 2 comes on. The symbol y appears in the lower multifunction display.
  • Page 282: Vehicle Level Control

    Vehicles without enhanced off-road package* Vehicles with enhanced off-road package* 1 ADS switch 2 Indicator lamp for SPORT setting 3 Indicator lamp for COMF setting The following settings are available: AUTO (for normal driving situations) Indicator lamps 2 and 3 are off. SPORT (for sporty driving) Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
  • Page 283 Controls in detail Driving systems The parked vehicle begins adjusting to the set vehicle level as soon the doors and tail- gate are unlocked opened or closed with the vehicle unlocked In order to operate the vehicle level control switch ( page 283), however, the engine must be running.
  • Page 284 Vehicles without enhanced Off-road Package* The switch is located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Vehicle level switch 2 Indicator lamp Basic settings The following vehicle chassis ride heights can be selected using the vehicle level switch in the center console: Level Driving situation Raised...
  • Page 285 Controls in detail Driving systems Raised level Only select the raised level if appropriate for the driving situation encountered. Otherwise: fuel consumption may increase handling characteristics of the vehicle may be unfavorable You can select the raised level at speeds up to 40 mph (64 km/h).
  • Page 286 The message can be cleared by pressing the è ÿ k or button j on the multifunction steering wheel. When the highway level is reached, indica- tor lamp 2 ( page 283) goes out. The following message appears in the multi- function display for 5 seconds: The vehicle is lowered automatically to the highway level if:...
  • Page 287 Controls in detail Driving systems The following is the approximate change in ride height for each of the level settings: Level Ride height Off-road 3 + 4.3 in (110 mm) Off-road 2 + 3.1 in (80 mm) Off-road 1 + 1.2 in (30 mm) Highway +/- 0 in (0 mm) High-speed...
  • Page 288 If you are driving too fast while using off-road level 3, you will see the following message in the multifunction display: Reduce speed to under 20 mph (30 km/h) Additional an acoustic signal sounds. This message cannot be deactivated. For more information, see “Display messages” ( page 492).
  • Page 289 Controls in detail Driving systems Once off-road level 3 is reached, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: The message Max. 20 mph reminds you of the maximum permissible driving speed with off-road level 3. If you drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) for a short period while using off-road level 3, the following message appears in...
  • Page 290 You will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: At speeds above 60 mph (96 km/h) the off-road level 1 setting is canceled and the vehicle is lowered to the high- way level. You will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: Depending on the ADS setting ( page 280), the vehicle will be low-...
  • Page 291: Parktronic System

    Controls in detail Driving systems When the highway level is reached, the in- dicator lamps 3 ( page 283) goes out. The following message appears in the mul- tifunction display for 5 seconds: The vehicle is lowered automatically to the highway level if the vehicle speed is above 60 mph (96 km/h).
  • Page 292 The Parktronic system deactivates at vehicle speeds exceeding approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower vehicle speeds the Parktronic system turns on again. The Parktronic system also deactivates when you set the automatic transmission to position P or depress the parking brake pedal.
  • Page 293 Controls in detail Driving systems Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) approx.
  • Page 294 As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the seventh red distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning lasting a maximum of 2 seconds will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a...
  • Page 295 Indicator lamp 2 goes out. The Parktronic system switches on automatically when you switch on the ignition ( page 42). Vehicles with original equipment Mercedes-Benz Trailer Hitch Kit: The rear Parktronic sensor will automatically disengage when towing a trailer. Parktronic system* malfunction...
  • Page 296: Rear View Camera

    Mercedes-Benz recommends that you visit a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for this purpose. Do not use the rear view camera in these sit- uations. Otherwise you could injure yourself or others and/or damage property including your vehicle while parking/maneuvering.
  • Page 297 Controls in detail Driving systems The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows you the area behind the vehi- cle in the COMAND system display when reverse gear R is engaged, for example during parallel parking. The rear view camera is located near the tailgate handle.
  • Page 298: Loading

    Roof Cargo Container – Small, Medium, or Large Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Standard Ski and Snowboard Carrier – Deluxe (Only in connection with corresponding adapter.) For more information on Mercedes-Benz acces- sories, contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Controls in detail Loading...
  • Page 299 Controls in detail Loading Spare parts are available as Mercedes-Benz accessories. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Installing the basic cross bars Warning! Please follow these installation instructions carefully. Caution should be exercised to avoid damage to the vehicle while installing the basic cross bars.
  • Page 300 Controls in detail Loading Warning! Do not use accessories which have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz for use in con- junction with these basic cross bars. If non-approved accessories are used, these accessories and/or the objects attached to them could come loose from the vehicle,...
  • Page 301 Controls in detail Loading 1 Key 2 Cover cap 3 Sticker FRONT (or REAR) 4 Screw for clamping claw 5 Clamping claw The front and rear basic cross bars are of different lengths. Please pay close atten- tion to stickers 3 FRONT and REAR on the basic cross bars.
  • Page 302 Place rear basic cross bar 7 on roof rails a in such a way that the clamping claws reach into gaps 8 ( page 300) on the roof rails. Make sure clamping claw 5 lies flush against the inside of roof rail a as shown in the illustration ( page 300).
  • Page 303 Controls in detail Loading Pull cover strip c out of groove until you see screws b on each end of the basic cross bar. Turn screws b on both sides counter- clockwise approximately 2 rotations. Place the basic cross bar at designated locations ( page 300) on roof rails.
  • Page 304: Loading Instructions

    Cut off cover strip c at marked loca- tion. Press cover strip c piece by piece into groove of the basic cross bar. Cover strips are available as Mercedes-Benz accessories. Contact your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Loading instructions Warning!
  • Page 305: Cargo Tie-Down Rings

    Controls in detail Loading The gross vehicle weight which is the weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed accessories, pas- sengers and luggage/cargo must never exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as specified on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( page 550).
  • Page 306 Cargo compartment Four cargo tie-down rings are located in the cargo compartment. 1 Cargo tie-down ring Second seat-row Two cargo tie-down rings are located in the footwell behind the driver’s and passenger seat. 1 Cargo tie-down ring Controls in detail Loading Third seat-row Two cargo tie-down rings are located be-...
  • Page 307: Hooks

    Controls in detail Loading Hooks Two hooks are located on the rear com- partment trim panels, one on each side. 1 Hook Use the hooks to secure light weight items only. The maximum permissible weight per hook is 9 lb (4 kg). Expanding cargo compartment You can separately fold the left and right rear seat backrests to expand the cargo...
  • Page 308 Expanding cargo compartment in part Folding third-row seats, electrically Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold down the left third-row seat. Use the right button, indicated by R, to fold down the right third-row seat. There are several ways to fold the third-row seats.
  • Page 309 Controls in detail Loading Press and hold button 2 for each side until the third-row seats are fully fold- If a third-row seat is not engaged properly, for example, the message 3rd row of seats, Right not locked appears in the multifunction display ( page 157).
  • Page 310 1 Strap 2 Seat cushion Pull strap 1 in direction of arrow. Fold seat cushion 2 forward. 3 Lever Pull and hold lever 3 in direction of arrow at resistance point. The seat backrest folds down. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest.
  • Page 311 Controls in detail Loading Folding third-row seats, electrically Use the left button, indicated by L, to fold down the left third-row seat. Use the right button, indicated by R, to fold down the right third-row seat. There are several ways to fold the third-row seats.
  • Page 312 Returning seats to their original position Warning! Make sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off. Do not drive with seats not properly locked. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be danger- ous.
  • Page 313: Cargo Compartment Cover Blind

    Controls in detail Loading Cargo compartment cover blind The cargo compartment cover blind can be installed behind the third-row seats or the second-row seats. With the cargo compartment cover blind in- stalled, do not pile luggage higher than the lower edges of the rear side windows.
  • Page 314: Cargo Net

    Pull blind 2 to the left against the spring pressure until the spring in the cover audibly engages. Remove the blind. Installing blind Before installing cargo compartment cover blind behind the second-row seats, fold the third-row seats forward ( page 307). Cover from the mounts behind second-row seats 3 Cover...
  • Page 315 Controls in detail Loading Use of the cargo net is a particularly impor- tant safety factor when the vehicle is load- ed higher than the top of the seat backrests with smaller objects. For your safety, always use the cargo net when transporting cargo.
  • Page 316 Pulling the cargo net tight Belt hook attached in the second-row foot- well 1 Belt hook 2 Cargo tie-down ring 3 Tightening belt Hook belt hook 1 into cargo tie-down ring 2 in direction of arrow. Pull tightening belt 3 by the loose end in direction of arrow until the cargo net is pulled tight.
  • Page 317: Useful Features

    Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
  • Page 318 Closing CD changer 1 CD changer Gently push CD changer 1 up in direc- tion of arrow until it engages. For information on CD changer operation, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. Locking and unlocking the glove box separately You can lock the glove box separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service.
  • Page 319 Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartment in front center console Vehicles without ashtray* Briefly press the front of the cover. The cover opens automatically. Storage compartment* (depending on vehicle configuration) Briefly press the front of the cover. The cover opens automatically. Storage compartment/telephone* tray under front center armrest The storage compartment and the...
  • Page 320 3 Storage compartment 4 Coin holder Opening the telephone* tray Pull button 1 and lift up armrest. Opening the storage compartment Pull button 2 and lift up armrest. The coin holders 4 are located in front of storage compartment 3. Rear storage compartments Depending on the vehicle configuration, your vehicle may be equipped with three...
  • Page 321: Parcel Nets

    Controls in detail Useful features Parcel nets Warning! Do not place objects with a combined weight of more than 4.4 lb (2 kg) into the parcel net on the back of the front passen- ger seat. Otherwise, the Occupant Classifi- cation System* OCS ( page 81) may not be able to properly approximate the occu- pant weight category.
  • Page 322: Cup Holders

    Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep rear cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci- dent.
  • Page 323: Ashtrays

    Controls in detail Useful features Cup holders in third-row side trim Cup holders are located in the side trims of the third-row seats. 1 Cup holder Removing and reinstalling cup holder The front cup holder can be removed for cleaning purposes. 1 Cup holder 2 Bridge with card, ticket holder Hold cup holder at its bridge 2 and...
  • Page 324 Opening the ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 2. The ashtray opens automatically. Removing ashtray insert Warning! Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Set automatic transmis- sion to P. With the automatic transmission set to P, turn off the engine.
  • Page 325: Cigarette Lighter

    Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter* Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter.
  • Page 326: Power Outlets

    Power outlets If you use all power outlets in the vehicle, make sure that the maximum current drawn does not exceed 55 A. The power outlets can be used to accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 240 W. If the engine is off, the battery may become dis- charged if used for long periods of time.
  • Page 327: Floormats

    Controls in detail Useful features Power outlet in second-row footwell Switch on the ignition ( page 42). Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). Power outlet in cargo compartment Switch on the ignition ( page 42). Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type).
  • Page 328: Seat Cover Under Third-Row Seats

    1 Retainer pin 2 Eyelet Removing Pull floormat off of retainer pins 1. Remove the floormat. Installing Lay down the floormat in the respective footwell. Press the floormat eyelets 2 onto re- tainer pins 1. Seat cover under third-row seats If something falls under the third-row seats, you can remove the seat cover in order to reach under the seats.
  • Page 329: Heated Steering Wheel

    Controls in detail Useful features Heated steering wheel* The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel. 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off Switching on Switch on the ignition ( page 42).
  • Page 330: Telephone

    These mobile phone cradles can be ob- tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The functions and services available to you while using the mobile phone depend on your service provider and the type of mobile phone you are using.
  • Page 331 Controls in detail Useful features Please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for information on features available for your mobile phone of choice. The cradle is located in the front center armrest. Open telephone tray ( page 318). Inserting mobile phone in mobile phone...
  • Page 332 Removing mobile phone from mobile phone cradle Example illustration 1 Release catch for mobile phone 2 Mobile phone cradle When using a flip-style mobile phone, open flip top before removing from the cradle while a call is connected. Otherwise, the call will be dis- connected.
  • Page 333: Tele Aid

    Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the sub- scriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated.
  • Page 334 If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 335 Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatical- ly following an accident in which the emer- gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover.
  • Page 336 Warning! If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele- vant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 337 Open the storage tray ( page 319). Press and hold button 1 (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message...
  • Page 338 Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lished. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and servic- es is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and...
  • Page 339 (in red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a malfunction or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.
  • Page 340: Garage Door Opener

    Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report. Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s...
  • Page 341 Controls in detail Useful features Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming (not part of vehi- cle equipment): Hand-held remote control of ga- rage door opener, gate operator or other device Hand-held remote control but- Warning!
  • Page 342 Step 2: If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold the two outer signal transmit- ter buttons 2 and 4 and release them only when indicator lamp 1 begins to flash after approximately...
  • Page 343 Controls in detail Useful features Step 7: To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming”...
  • Page 344 Step 4: Press and hold the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release this button until it has been successful- ly trained. While still holding down the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4), “cycle” your hand-held remote control button 6 as follows: Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds, then release it for 2 seconds, and again press and...
  • Page 345 If you should experience further difficulties with programming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MER- Cedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
  • Page 346: Compass

    Compass Calling up the compass Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the off-road menu appears in the multifunction display. The compass displays the direction into which the vehicle is currently trav- eling: , or The presence of buildings, bridges, power lines and large antenna masts can influence the displayed values.
  • Page 348: Operation

    Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...
  • Page 349: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)

    Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, main- taining and caring for your vehicle. The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
  • Page 350: Driving Instructions

    Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traf- fic, on short trips and in hilly areas.
  • Page 351: Power Assistance

    0 or 1) when testing the parking brake on a brake test dynamometer and such testing should be no longer than 10 seconds. ® Active braking action through the ESP otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 352 This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive...
  • Page 353: Driving Off

    ® period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear.
  • Page 354: Tires

    Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire dealer for repairs. Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six...
  • Page 355: Hydroplaning

    Exercise appro- priate caution. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed.
  • Page 356: Winter Driving Instructions

    GL 320 CDI, GL 450 Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). GL 450* Your vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h).
  • Page 357: Standing Water

    Any such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Select the raised level ( page 281) before driving through standing water. For more information, see “Driving through...
  • Page 358: Off-Road Driving

    Off-road driving Warning! Do not load items on the basic cross bars*. It may cause instability during some maneu- vers which could result in an accident. Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will make it easier to recognize unexpected ob- stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 359 Operation Driving instructions Special driving features for off-road driving The following driving features are available for specific kind of operation: Off-road – ABS ( page 104) ® Off-road – ESP ( page 108) Off-road – 4-ETS ( page 110) Hill start assist system ( page 199) LOW RANGE mode* ( page 203) Differential locks* ( page 206) Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
  • Page 360 Check the engine oil level ( page 381). The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operation Driving instructions...
  • Page 361 Operation Driving instructions Driving in steep terrain Slope angle 1 Overhang angle, front 2 Overhang angle, rear Vehicles with air suspension pack- Raised level 34° 28° Highway 29° 23° Vehicles with enhanced off-road package* Off-road-level 3 36° 30° Off-road-level 2 34°...
  • Page 362 The hill start assist system supports you when driving uphill. For more information, see “Hill start assist sys- tem” ( page 199). Traction in steep terrain The maximum vehicle climbing ability is a 100% grade which is equivalent to a slope angle of 45 degrees.
  • Page 363 Operation Driving instructions The special Off-road – ABS ( page 104) setting allows for precise and brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels, permitting them to dig into loose ground. Remember that, when stopped, the front wheels slide across a surface and thus lose their ability to steer the vehicle.
  • Page 364 Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water, and do not shut off the engine. Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors while driving through water. Water could otherwise en- ter the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle’s electronics, as well as the interior equipment. There is a very high level of driving re- sistance in water.
  • Page 365 Operation Driving instructions Driving on sand Warning! Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure before driving through sand. However, if you do so, remember to correct the tire inflation pressure ( page 396) before continuing your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation pressure increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle and rolling over.
  • Page 366 Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires ap- pear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire dealer for repairs. Damage to the vehicle may influence driving comfort and pose the risk of accident to you and other drivers.
  • Page 367: Trailer Towing

    Follow the guidelines below carefully to as- sure safe trailer operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center should you require an explana- tion of information contained in this manual. Trailer hitch* Only install a trailer hitch receiver ap- proved for your vehicle.
  • Page 368 7500 lb (3402 kg). Trailer Tongue Weight Rating (TWR) is the maximum permissible weight on the trailer tongue: 600 lb (272 kg) limit for Mercedes-Benz approved hitch receiver. Loading a trailer When loading a trailer, you should ob- serve that neither the permissible GTW, nor the GVWR are exceeded.
  • Page 369 You should consider using a trailer sway control system. For further information, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P ( page 194). Set the parking brake for the vehicle ( page 68).
  • Page 370 Close all doors and the tailgate. Attach the trailer. Plug in all electrical connectors. When you are towing a trailer, the vehicle level always remains in the Highway setting. The following applies additionally when towing a trailer: The vehicle is lowered to the highway level when it reaches a speed of 5 mph (8 km/h) if not set to highway level.
  • Page 371 Operation Driving instructions If the trailer should begin to sway, reduce the vehicle’s speed immediately. In no case attempt to straighten out the tow vehicle and trailer by increasing the speed. If the transmission repeatedly shifts between gears on inclines, manually shift to a lower gear (select 4, 3, 2 or 1) ( page 200).
  • Page 372: Passenger Compartment

    Make sure the automatic transmission is set to P ( page 194). Set the parking brake for the vehicle ( page 68). Start the engine ( page 57). Close all doors and the tailgate. Set the parking brake for the trailer. Warning! As soon as you disconnect the electrical connection between the trailer and the...
  • Page 373: Driving Abroad

    Operation Driving instructions Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 374: Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engine)

    Catalytic converter (gasoline engine) Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our rec- ommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Maintenance Booklet.
  • Page 375: Coolant Temperature

    Driving instructions Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly accord- ing to Mercedes-Benz servicing require- ments. For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet. Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health.
  • Page 376: At The Gas Station

    In addition, the vehicle could catch fire. Damage resulting from mixing gasoline with diesel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Diesel engine: When filling the diesel fuel tank using fuel containers, place a filling filter, a suede cloth or a clean flannel cloth as a filter.
  • Page 377 (gasoline engine)” ( page 563), see “Fuel requirements” ( page 563), and the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Diesel engine: Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM).
  • Page 378: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip

    15 ppm The use of such non-approved fuels and/or special additives is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Low outside temperatures (diesel engine) To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is of- fered in the winter months.
  • Page 379 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Brake fluid”...
  • Page 380: Engine Compartment

    Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Opening Warning! If you see flames or smoke coming from the...
  • Page 381 Operation Engine compartment with the engine running while starting the engine when the ignition is switched on The hood lock release lever is located in the driver’s footwell. 1 Release lever Pull release lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. Handle 2 pro- trudes slightly from the radiator grille.
  • Page 382: Engine Oil

    Do not use any special lubricant additives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 383: Transmission Fluid Level

    Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Example GL 450 (GL 320 CDI similar) 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck.
  • Page 384 Warning! In order to avoid potentially serious burns: Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indi- cates that the coolant is overheated. Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if coolant temperature is above 158°F (70°C).
  • Page 385: Windshield/Rear Window Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Operation Engine compartment Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Cap for windshield washer reservoir Fluid for the windshield/rear window washer system and the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir.
  • Page 386: Tires And Wheels

    Replace rims or tires with the same designa- tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for fur- ther information. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted: The wheel brakes or suspension components can be damaged.
  • Page 387: Tire Care And Maintenance

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam- aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them.
  • Page 388 Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approx- imately...
  • Page 389: Direction Of Rotation

    Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantag- es, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire.
  • Page 390 1 Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the Tire and Loading Information placard with regards to loading your vehicle. Tire and Loading Information Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.
  • Page 391 Operation Tires and wheels Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear seating capacity. The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the seating capacity is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( page 389).
  • Page 392 Step 4 The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400-750 (5 x150) = 650 lbs).
  • Page 393 Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined Number of weight limit occupants of occu- (driver and pants and passengers) cargo from placard 1500 lbs 1500 lbs 1500 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.
  • Page 394 Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) ( page 393) as to not exceed the permis- sible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for ei- ther the front or rear axle.
  • Page 395: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure

    Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires.
  • Page 396 If your vehicle is not equipped with the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for proper tire inflation pressure. Driving comfort may be reduced when the tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the value for...
  • Page 397: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi- mately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature. Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.
  • Page 398 If you have overfilled the tire, release tire in- flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge. Install the valve cap. Repeat this procedure for each tire.
  • Page 399 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! The Run Flat Indicator does not provide a warning for wrongly selected tire inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pres- sure according to the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar ( page 389) or, if available, on the tire inflation pressure label located on the inside of the fuel filler flap ( page 375).
  • Page 400 If you wish to confirm activation: Press button æ. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Run Flat Indicator restarted After a certain “learning phase”, the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val- ues for all four tires. If you wish to cancel activation: Press button ç.
  • Page 401 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! The TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pressure according to the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if available, the supplemental tire inflation pressure infor- mation on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 402 TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of in- compatible replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
  • Page 403 Operation Tires and wheels Press the reset button ( page 155). The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Restart tire pressure monitor? Press the æ button. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Tire pressure monitor restarted After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation...
  • Page 404 Warning! It is the driver’s responsibility to calibrate the TPMS on the recommended cold infla- tion pressure. Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You might lose control over the vehicle. With a spare wheel without wheel sensor mounted, the system may still indicate the tire inflation pressure of the removed wheel for some minutes.
  • Page 405 Operation Tires and wheels Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may effect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv- er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of...
  • Page 406 Tire pressure displayed after driving for a few minutes Press the reset button ( page 155). The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Restart tire pressure monitor? Press the æ button. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Tire pressure monitor restarted After a few minutes driving, the current...
  • Page 407: Tire Labeling

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( page 413) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( page 410)
  • Page 408 General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. No letter preceding the size designation (as illustrated above): Passenger car tire based on European design standards. Letter “P”...
  • Page 409 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR ( page 416) of your vehicle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
  • Page 410 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for exam- ple: 245/40 ZR18). To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire, the service description for the tire must be referred to.
  • Page 411: Load Identification

    Operation Tires and wheels Load identification 1 Load identification For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. In addition to tire load rating, special load identification 1 may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designat- ing the tire speed rating ( page 406).
  • Page 412 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer) 5 Date of manufacture For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration.
  • Page 413: Maximum Tire Load

    Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.
  • Page 414: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.s. Vehicles)

    Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 394) for proper tire inflation. Warning! Never exceed the max. tire inflation pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated.
  • Page 415 Operation Tires and wheels Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
  • Page 416: Tire Ply Material

    Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin- flation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.
  • Page 417 Operation Tires and wheels Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
  • Page 418 Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, total load limit and production options weight. Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
  • Page 419: Rotating Tires

    Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply composition and material used This indicates the number of plies or the number of layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire manufac- turers also must indicate the ply materials in the tire and sidewall, which include steel, nylon, polyester, and others.
  • Page 420 Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 110 lb-ft (150 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 495) and ( page 523).
  • Page 421: Winter Driving

    Operation Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. This service includes: Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system.
  • Page 422: Snow Chains

    Adapt your driving style accordingly. Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Snow chains Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive use snow chains on rear tires only.
  • Page 423: Maintenance

    Operation Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator display. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in...
  • Page 424 Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km) Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day In addition, a signal sounds when the message appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed mainte- nance service.
  • Page 425: Calling Up The Maintenance Service Indicator Display

    Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz. If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center correct it. Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed. Resetting the system without performing the proper service as called for by...
  • Page 426: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Regular and proper care will help to maintain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful environmental influences is to wash it and use protective treatments regularly.
  • Page 427 Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others ap- plied later.
  • Page 428 Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Operation Vehicle care Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water.
  • Page 429 Operation Vehicle care Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an auto- matic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes are prefera- ble. To protect the filter system, switch the climate control system ( page 218) or the automatic climate control system* ( page 232) to air recirculation mode.
  • Page 430 For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome clean- er. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Operation Vehicle care Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,...
  • Page 431 1 Distronic* system sensor cover Switch off the ignition ( page 42). Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water and a non-scratching cloth to clean sensor cover 1. To prevent scratches or damage, never...
  • Page 432 Be careful not to apply wax to camera lens 1 when waxing the vehicle. If necessary, remove the wax using the Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo with plenty of water. Do not clean the camera and the area around the camera:...
  • Page 433 To do so, please drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry. When applying Mercedes-Benz approved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to spray them on the brake disks.
  • Page 434 Otherwise you may scratch or damage the surface. Steering wheel Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor- oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Carpets Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the car- pets.
  • Page 435 Warning! Only use seat or head restraint covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat or head restraint covers may interfere with or prevent deployment of the front side impact air...
  • Page 436: Practical Hints

    Practical hints What to do if … Where will I find ...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle...
  • Page 437: What To Do If

    Read and observe messages in the multifunction display ( page 451). Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
  • Page 438 Apply the parking brake ( page 68). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. If you find that the brake fluid in the brake...
  • Page 439 A malfunction in the Electronic Brake Proportioning ( page 109) was detected. warning lamp Suggested solution Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
  • Page 440 There is a malfunction in: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized The fuel management Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. system An on-board diagnostic connector is The ignition system used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
  • Page 441 The fuel system may be leaky. If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Your fuel tank is empty. After refueling start, turn off and restart the engine three or four times in succession.
  • Page 442 ® If the ESP cannot be switched on: Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Observe additional messages in the multifunction display. Continue driving with added caution.
  • Page 443 Practical hints What to do if … Problem ® The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp flashes while driving. The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp in the fuel gauge comes on while driving. Possible cause/consequence ® The ESP , ABS, or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire.
  • Page 444 Problem < The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. < You hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. Possible cause/consequence The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off.
  • Page 445 Practical hints What to do if … Problem < The red seat belt telltale comes on while the vehicle is standing still and the engine is running or during driving. < During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you addition- ally hear an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity.
  • Page 446 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immedi- ately to have the system checked, otherwise Possible cause/consequence You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you.
  • Page 447 Read and observe messages in the multifunction display. Have the TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after few...
  • Page 448 Warning! Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-Pillar or, if available, the tire inflation pressure label on the fuel filler flap.
  • Page 449: Lamp In Center Console

    Possible cause/consequence The system is malfunctioning. Suggested solution Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Also read and observe any messages in the multifunction display and follow corrective steps ( page 463).
  • Page 450 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as pos- sible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not transport a child on the front passen- ger seat until the system has been repaired.
  • Page 451 ( page 93). If the front passenger front air bag off indi- cator lamp remains out: Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Do not use the BabySmart restraint to transport children on the front passenger...
  • Page 452: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display

    Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury.
  • Page 453 Driving characteristics may be impaired. If you must continue to drive, please do so with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps (except high beam...
  • Page 454 What to do if … Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Have the generator (alternator) and the battery checked.
  • Page 455 P, R, or N. The vehicle is secured with the parking brake. ® warning Have cruise control checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Accelerate to a speed exceeding 20 mph (30 km/h) and set the speed ( page 257). ®...
  • Page 456 (30 km/h) and set the speed ( page 262). ® Switch on the ESP ( page 108). Set the automatic transmission to position D ( page 194). Release the parking brake ( page 60). Have the system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Stop accelerating.
  • Page 457 Practical hints What to do if … Display message DISTRONIC available again currently unavailable See Operator’s Manual Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Distronic* had been deactivated and is available again. Distronic* is deactivated because the functionality is impaired by external interferences, e.g. high-frequency sources such as toll stations, speed measuring systems etc.
  • Page 458 Display message DISTRONIC currently unavailable See Operator’s Manual Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Distronic* is deactivated because the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty the functionality is impaired by Distronic* becomes operational again without heavy precipitation or fog the engine being restarted when You can then operate Distronic* as usual again.
  • Page 459 P and that the parking brake is engaged. Without changing the automatic transmis- sion from position D, drive to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not drive. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 460 Practical hints What to do if … Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
  • Page 461 Practical hints What to do if … Display message unavailable See Operator’s Manual Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ® The ESP was deactivated because When the voltage is above this value again, the of insufficient power supply. The ABS is operational again and the message in the charging voltage has fallen below multifunction display should disappear.
  • Page 462 Display message Shift to P Shift to P or N to start engine Only shift to Park when vehicle is stationary Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You have started the engine or switched on the ignition with KEYLESS-GO* and opened the driver’s door with the automatic transmission not set to position P.
  • Page 463 In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi- cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center immediately to have the Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The system is malfunctioning.
  • Page 464 Display message Possible cause/consequence (Vehicles with OCS* Front passenger front air bag only) is activated while driving even Front passenger airbag though a child, small enabled individual, or object below the See Operator’s Manual system’s weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front passenger seat is empty.
  • Page 465 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. remains out even after performing the above...
  • Page 466 Display message Possible cause/conse- quence (Vehicles with OCS* only) Front passenger front air bag is Front passenger airbag deactivated while driving even disabled though an adult or someone See Operator’s Manual larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat.
  • Page 467 59 indicator lamp will remain illuminated or go out. If above conditions are not met, the system is not working properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. remains illuminated with an adult occupant...
  • Page 468 Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator ( page 398). Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic sit- uation around you.
  • Page 469 Possible solution Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Have the wheel sensors installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 470 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 471 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Downhill Speed Regulation is Have the Downhill Speed Regulation malfunctioning. checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The brake pads have reached Have the brake pads replaced as soon as their wear limit.
  • Page 472 The BAS is also reducing steering capability. switched off. Have the system checked at an The brake system is still func- authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck tional but without the EBP, the Center as soon as possible. ® ABS, and the ESP available.
  • Page 473 Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon at is safe to do Apply the parking brake ( page 68). Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
  • Page 474 If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limit- ed Warranty. (Continued on next page) Practical hints What to do if …...
  • Page 475 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display ( page 164).
  • Page 476 Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
  • Page 477 For information on approved engine oils, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Check the engine oil level ( page 381). Add engine oil ( page 382) and check the engine oil level ( page 381).
  • Page 478 (diesel engine). The engine oil has dropped to a critical level. that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Practical hints What to do if … Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as it is safe to do so in a safe location.
  • Page 479 If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You are driving with the hood or Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as the tailgate open.
  • Page 480 Display symbol Display messages not detected not detected Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The SmartKey with Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as KEYLESS-GO* is not recognized soon as it is safe to do so. while the engine is running Apply the parking brake ( page 68).
  • Page 481 You have forgotten to remove Remove the SmartKey from the starter the SmartKey. switch. There is no additional code avail- Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light able for SmartKey or SmartKey Truck Center as soon as possible. with KEYLESS-GO*. The batteries in the SmartKey Replace the batteries ( page 506).
  • Page 482 Front foglamp Right Possible cause/consequence Possible solution The high mounted brake lamp is Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz malfunctioning. This message Light Truck Center as soon as possible. will only appear if a critical num- ber of LEDs have stopped work- ing.
  • Page 483 Halogen headlamp: malfunctioning. Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 512). Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. The right high beam lamp is Halogen headlamp: malfunctioning. Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 512).
  • Page 484 The right license plate lamp is Replace the bulb as soon as possible malfunctioning. ( page 518). The light sensor is malfunction- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz ing. The headlamps switch on Light Truck Center as soon as possible. automatically. To switch off the headlamps (U.
  • Page 485 Halogen headlamp: malfunctioning. Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( page 511). Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. The left front side marker lamp is Replace the bulb as soon as possible malfunctioning.
  • Page 486 Display symbol Display messages Switch off lights Switch off lights or remove key Tail lamp Left Tail lamp Right Possible cause/consequence Possible solution You have removed the SmartKey Switch off the headlamps ( page 69). from the starter switch, opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*...
  • Page 487 A substitute ( page 515). bulb is being used. The turn signal in the left exteri- Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz or rear view mirror is malfunc- Light Truck Center as soon as possible. tioning. This message will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working.
  • Page 488 The air filter is clogged. Practical hints What to do if … Possible solution Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 489 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display messages Tire pressure Check tires Tire pressure Caution - tire defect Caution - tire defect Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 490 Display symbol Display messages Tire pressure Check tires Check tires Warning! Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Contin- ued driving with a flat tire will cause exces- sive heat build-up and possibly a fire.
  • Page 491 Set the desired vehicle level again ( page 281). Do not drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) depending on the set vehicle level. Have the vehicle checked at an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 492 Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) depending on the set vehi- cle level. Have the vehicle checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Let the compressor cool until the message disappears. The selected level will be set once the...
  • Page 493 Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display messages Vehicle rising Max. 20 mph Max. 20 mph Reduce speed to under 20 mph being lowered Max. 20 mph Warning! Adapt your driving style to the modified driv- ing conditions. Avoid extreme, quick steer- Possible cause/consequence The vehicle is adjusting to off-road level 3.
  • Page 494 What to do if … Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Have the vehicle checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Continue driving with added caution. The lock function is unavailable. Wait for the lock system to cool down.
  • Page 495 LOW RANGE ( page 204). Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Engage the parking brake if parked. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possi- ble. Continue driving more slowly. Continue driving more slowly.
  • Page 496: Where Will I Find

    Where will I find ...? First aid kit Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing/expired items. The first aid kit is located on the driver’s side in the cargo compartment behind the cover.
  • Page 497 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 3 Securing hook Release securing hook 3 (located be- low the floor handle) from holder. 3 Securing hook 4 Cargo compartment floor, raised 5 Upper cargo compartment lip Engage securing hook 3 on upper cargo compartment lip 5.
  • Page 498 Vehicles with factory-mounted running-boards*: Your vehicle is equipped with a scissors-type jack (located under the cargo compartment floor) designed for use with factory-mounted running boards. Only use this jack when jacking up vehicles with factory-mounted running boards as otherwise the vehicle’s underbody can be damaged.
  • Page 499 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Operational position Turn crank handle clockwise. Before storing the vehicle jack in its stor- age compartment: The vehicle jack should be fully col- lapsed. The handle must be folded in (storage position). Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad- ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g.
  • Page 500: Spare Wheel

    50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible to have the Minispare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
  • Page 501: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency

    Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver’s door using the mechanical key. Unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
  • Page 502: Locking The Vehicle

    Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, lock the vehi- cle carrying out the following steps. Close the front passenger door, the rear right door and the tailgate. Open the driver’s door and the rear left door.
  • Page 503 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1 ( page 501). Turn lock 1 counterclockwise by 90° in direction of arrow. Remove cover 2 ( page 501). 3 Fuel filler flap release Pull red fuel filler flap release 3 in direction of arrow.
  • Page 504: Opening/Closing In An Emergency

    Opening/closing in an emergency Power tilt/sliding sunroof* You can open or close the tilt/sliding sunroof manually should an electrical malfunction occur. The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located behind a cover on the overhead control panel. 1 Cover Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
  • Page 505: Resetting Activated Head Restraints

    Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You will find the reset tool for manually operating the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. Warning! For safety reasons, have the active head re-...
  • Page 506 After resetting the active head restraints store reset tool 1 in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch. For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraint” ( page 92). For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats”...
  • Page 507: Replacing Smartkey Batteries

    When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. Remove mechanical key 1 from the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ( page 500).
  • Page 508 3 Batteries 4 Contact spring Pull out batteries 3. Using a line-free cloth, insert new batteries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal (+) side facing up. Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place. Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
  • Page 509: Replacing Bulbs

    Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for headlamp adjustment. If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid- ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging.
  • Page 510 4 Additional turn signal lamp 5 Side marker lamp WY 5 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Do not re- place the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Lamp Type 6 Turn signal lamp 3457 AK (30/2.2 cp...
  • Page 511 Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Replacing the bulbs for the front lamps is a technically complex process. For your conve- nience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Have the headlamp adjustment checked regularly.
  • Page 512: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps

    Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 145). Open the hood ( page 379). 1 Housing cover for low beam halogen headlamp 2 Housing cover for high beam halogen bulb (high beam and high beam flasher)
  • Page 513 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. Remove cover 1. Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise. Pull bulb socket 2 out of the headlamp housing. Pull the low beam bulb out of bulb socket 2. Insert the new low beam bulb into bulb socket 2.
  • Page 514 Turn cover 1 counterclockwise. Remove cover 1. Turn bulb socket 2 counterclockwise. Pull bulb socket 2 out of the headlamp housing. Pull the high beam bulb out of bulb socket 2. Insert the new high beam bulb into bulb socket 2. Insert bulb socket 2 into the headlamp housing.
  • Page 515 If not done carefully and properly, damage to the bumper can result. We therefore recom- mend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Removing front fog lamp cover: 1 Cover 2 Front fog lamp or corner-illuminating front fog lamp* Insert a suitable object (e.g.
  • Page 516: Replacing Bulbs For Rear Lamps

    LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Practical hints Replacing bulbs...
  • Page 517 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Opening the side trim panels Opening the driver’s side trim panel: 1 Lock 2 Cover in left side trim panel Turn lock 1 90° in direction of arrow. Fold down cover 2. 1 Lock 2 Storage compartment Insert a suitable object such as a coin into the slot of lock 1.
  • Page 518 Replacing bulbs 1 Bulb socket 2 Clamp Press and hold clamps 2. Pull bulb socket 1 outwards. Bulb socket 1 Backup lamp 2 Tail lamp, brake lamp, parking and standing lamp 3 Tail lamp, brake lamp, parking and standing lamp, side marker lamp 4 Turn signal lamp 5 Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) Depending on which bulb needs to be...
  • Page 519: Adjusting Headlamp Aim

    Practical hints Replacing bulbs License plate lamp 1 License plate lamp cover 2 Screws Loosen screws 2. Remove license plate lamp cover 1. Replace the tubular bulb. Reinstall license plate lamp cover 1. Retighten screws 2. Adjusting headlamp aim V Vertical centerline H Headlamp mounting height, measured from the center High beam adjustments simultaneously aim...
  • Page 520 3: 0.67° pitch The left and right headlamps must be ad- justed individually. If it is not possible to obtain a proper head- lamp adjustment, have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Practical hints Replacing bulbs...
  • Page 521: Replacing Wiper Blades

    Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Removing Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board...
  • Page 522: Rear Wiper Blade

    Make sure the wiper blade is properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause rear window damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 523 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 ( page 44). Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It could tear. Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear window until it engages.
  • Page 524: Flat Tire

    50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible to have the Minispare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.
  • Page 525: Mounting The Spare Wheel

    Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( page 523). Take the wheel wrench, the collapsible wheel chock, and the vehicle jack out of the cargo compartment ( page 495). Take the Minispare wheel out of the cargo compartment ( page 499).
  • Page 526 1 Wheel wrench On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1). The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings. Do not position the jack on the body of the vehicle, as this may cause damage to the vehicle.
  • Page 527 Practical hints Flat tire Warning! The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised. Never lie down under the raised vehicle. Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and...
  • Page 528 Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
  • Page 529 Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Lower vehicle by turning crank coun- terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight. Remove the jack. 1-5 Wheel bolts Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol- lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat- ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
  • Page 530: Bleeding The Fuel System

    If the engine still does not start, do not make any further attempts to start the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light truck Center or call Roadside Assistance ( page 336). When the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator...
  • Page 531: Battery

    Practical hints Battery The battery is located under the front passenger seat. Mercedes-Benz recommends to have the battery replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated ser- vice life.
  • Page 532 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more information. The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement...
  • Page 533: Disconnecting, Removing, Reinstalling And Reconnecting The Battery

    ( page 538) using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment, or an accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz must be connected using the jump start contacts in the engine compartment (see separate instructions for the accessory bat- tery charge unit*) before any of the following steps can be performed.
  • Page 534 If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started: Leave the engine running. Complete step 1, starting with switching off all electrical consumers. Continue with step 2. When the front passenger seat is in the most forward position, turn off the engine.
  • Page 535 Practical hints Battery 2 Perforated floor carpet, unfolded Fold the floor carpet piece 2 in direction of the arrow. Move the front passenger seat to the most forward and upward position again ( page 46). Switch off the ignition ( page 42). If the vehicle battery is discharged and you had the vehicle jump started, turn off the engine.
  • Page 536 Step 5 (Disconnecting) 5 Protection cover 6 Battery Unclip protection cover 5 from battery 6 and remove it. Step 6 (Disconnecting) 7 Positive terminal 8 Negative terminal Disconnect battery negative lead 8 from negative terminal. Remove positive terminal cover. Disconnect the battery positive lead 7.
  • Page 537 Practical hints Battery Step 8 (Removing) c Battery Tilt the battery c with the negative terminal side upwards. Take out the battery maintaining its tilted position in the direction of the arrow. Step 9 (Reinstalling) Carry out step 8 in reverse order ( page 536).
  • Page 538: Charging The Battery

    Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
  • Page 539: Jump Starting

    If the engine does not run after several unsuc- cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt-...
  • Page 540 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 1 and 5 and then from positive terminals 2 and 4. You can now switch on the headlamps. Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
  • Page 541: Towing The Vehicle

    ( page 130). Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground.
  • Page 542 Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
  • Page 543: Installing Towing Eye Bolt

    Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehicle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on the right-hand side of each bumper. 1 Cover 1 Cover Warning!
  • Page 544: Stranded Vehicle

    Installing cover Engage cover 1 at top and press at bottom. Stranded vehicle Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the wheels are dug into sand or mud, should be done with the greatest of care, especial- ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded. Avoid pulling the vehicle abruptly or diago- nally, since it could result in damage to the chassis alignment.
  • Page 545: Fuses

    (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have...
  • Page 546: Fuse Box In Engine Compartment

    Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. Open the hood ( page 379). Fuse box GL 450 (GL 320 CDI similar) 1 Fuse box cover 2 Clamps Pull clamps 2 in direction of arrow. Lift fuse box cover 1 up.
  • Page 547: Passenger Compartment

    Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in passenger compartment The fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the front passenger side. 1 Cover Do not use sharp objects such as a screw- driver to open the fuse box cover 1 in the dash- board, as this could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard.
  • Page 548: Technical Data

    Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants...
  • Page 549: Parts Service

    Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be installed. The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.
  • Page 550: Warranty Coverage

    Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Technical data Warranty coverage...
  • Page 551: Identification Labels

    Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: on the certification label embossed underneath the passenger-side second-row rear seat ( page 551) on the lower edge of the windshield ( page 551) Example certification label (U.S.
  • Page 552 Second-row seat 4 VIN Fold the carpet forwards. The VIN 4 is now visible. When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers. 5 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 6 Engine number (engraved on engine) 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) Technical data...
  • Page 553: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive

    Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive GL 320 CDI 1 Coolant pump 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Idler pulley 8 Generator (alternator) GL 450 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump...
  • Page 554: Engine

    Firing order Poly-V-belt The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
  • Page 555: Rims And Tires

    MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,...
  • Page 556: Same Size Tires

    Same size tires Model GL 320 CDI, GL 450 Rims (light alloy) 8 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 2.36 in (53 mm) Summer tires All-season tires 265/60 R18 110H M+S Winter tires 265/60 R18 110H M+S. All-terrain tires* 265/60 R18 110H M+S Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment.
  • Page 557: Minispare Wheel

    Technical data Rims and tires Minispare wheel Model Wheel offset Tire Must not be used with snow chains. Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the Minispare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the Minispare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate...
  • Page 558: Electrical System

    Electrical system Model GL 450 Generator (alternator) 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V/95 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR6A Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm) Model GL 320 CDI Generator (alternator) 14 V/220 A...
  • Page 559: Main Dimensions

    Technical data Main Dimensions Model Overall vehicle length Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) Vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in) Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level Overall vehicle height, depending on set vehicle level (vehicles with enhanced off-road package*) Wheelbase Ground clearance, depending on set vehicle level...
  • Page 560: Weights

    Technical data Weights Weights Roof load max. 198 lb (90 kg)
  • Page 561: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants

    Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercerdes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Model Engine with oil filter All models Automatic transmission...
  • Page 562 Model Power steering All models Front wheel hubs All models Brake system All models Cooling system GL 320 CDI GL 450 Fuel Tank All models including a reserve of Air conditioning system All models Windshield washer system All models and headlamp cleaning system* Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”...
  • Page 563: Engine Oils

    Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommen- dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do...
  • Page 564: Premium Unleaded Gasoline (Gasoline Engine)

    Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine) Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- rials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all smoking materials.
  • Page 565: Gasoline Additives (Gasoline Engine)

    Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
  • Page 566: Coolants

    Maintenance booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level.
  • Page 567 Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for service.
  • Page 568: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System

    Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately 8.1 US qt (7.7 l). Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol-...
  • Page 570: Index

    ABS 103 Indicator lamp 436 Messages in the multifunction display 453 Off-road - ABS 104 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 198 Accessory weight 415 Accident 67 Active head restraint 92, 135, 504 Adaptive Damping System (ADS)* 280 Air bags 76 Children 77, 93 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 31, 32, 85 Front, Driver 79...
  • Page 571 Index Automatic climate control (3-zone)* 230 Air conditioning refrigerant 561 Air conditioning, Cooling 241 Air distribution, Front 236 Air distribution, Rear 245 Air recirculation mode 239 Air vents*, second-row seats 246 Air vents*, third-row seats 247 Air vents, Front 236 Air volume 237 Control panel, Front 232 Control panel, Rear 243...
  • Page 572 Battery, Vehicle 530 Charging 537 Disconnecting and connecting 532 Jump starting 538 Removing and installing 532 Bead 416 Beverage holder see Cup holder Bi-Xenon headlamps* see headlamps Bolts, Spare wheel 499 Brake fluid 562 Checking 377 Messages in the multifunction display 472 Brake lamp Cleaning lenses 429 Messages in the...
  • Page 573 Index Children in the vehicle 93 Air bags 77, 93 Blocking rear door window operation 100 Indicator lamp, Front passenger front air bag 85, 87, 450 Infant and child restraint systems 88, LATCH-type child seat anchors 97 Occupant Classification System* (OCS) 81 Cigarette lighter* 324 Climate control 216...
  • Page 574 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 150 Messages in the multifunction display 481 Replacing bulbs 514 Crossing obstacles 363 Cruise control 257 Activating 259 Messages in the multifunction display 454 Cup holders 321 Cleaning 322 Front center console 322 Front center console, Removing/Installing 322 Rear armrest 321 Curb weight 416...
  • Page 575 Index Door Entry lamps 154 Locking, In an emergency 501 Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO* 41, 72 Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 40, 71 Messages in the multifunction display 478 Opening from inside/outside 116, Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 338 Unlocking, Mechanical key 500 Door control panel 35 Door handle 35 Door windows see Power windows DOT 410, 416...
  • Page 576 Emergency operation Fuel filler flap 501 Locking/unlocking the vehicle 500, Power tilt/sliding sunroof*, Manual operation 503 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) 202 Emergency operations Exit for third-row seats 134 Remote door unlock, Tele Aid 338 Tailgate, Opening from the inside manually 124 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emergency, In case of Battery, Jump starting 538...
  • Page 577 Index ETD 91, 445 Safety guidelines 78 Expanding cargo compartment 306 Exterior rear view mirrors 52, 211 Folding 212 Power folding* 211 Synchronizing 212 Fastening the seat belts 54 Filler neck, Engine oil 382 First aid kit 495 Flat tire 523 Lifting the vehicle 524 Lowering the vehicle 528 Minispare wheel 499...
  • Page 578 Fuel consumption statistics Since last reset 188 Since start 187 Fuel filler flap 375 Locking/unlocking 375 Opening 375 Opening in an emergency 501 Fuel tank Capacity 561 Filler flap 375 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 560 Fuses 544 Fuse box in cargo compartment 545 Fuse box in engine compartment 545 Fuse box in passenger compartment 546...
  • Page 579 Index Headlamps Automatic headlamp mode 146 Bi-Xenon* 481, 512 Cleaning lenses 429 Cleaning system* 210, 384 Halogen 511 High beam see High beam flasher High beam see High beam headlamps Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 483 Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 146 Messages in the multifunction display 481, 482,...
  • Page 580 Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 151 Delayed shut-off 180 Interior rear view mirror 52 Antiglare positions 210 Auto-dimming mirrors* 211 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments Intermittent wiping Windshield wipers 64 Jack 496, 497 Lifting the vehicle 524 Jump starting 538 Key, Mechanical 500 Key, SmartKey 114...
  • Page 581 Index Kickdown 198 Kilopascal 416 Labels 550 Certification 550 Emission control information 551 Engine number 551 Paintwork code 550 Vacuum line routing diagram 551 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 550 Lamp sensor see Light sensor Lamps, exterior 509 Front 509 Light sensor, Messages in the multifunction display 483 Messages in display 481 Messages in the multifunction...
  • Page 582 Lighting, Exterior and interior 145 Limp-Home Mode 202, 439, 440 Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 148, 179 Lock buttons, KEYLESS-GO* Outside door handle 72 Locking the vehicle see Key Loss of keys, Mechanical key 122 Loss of keys, SmartKey 122 Loss of keys, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 122 Loss of Service and Warranty Information...
  • Page 583 Index Multifunction display messages 451 ABS 453 Air suspension 490 Air suspension package* 490 Brake fluid 472 Brake lamps 481 Brake pads 470 Check engine 472 Coolant 475 Cruise control 454 Distronic* 455 Doors 478 Downhill Speed Regulation 470 EBP 471 Engine coolant 473, 475 Engine oil 476 ESP®...
  • Page 584 Off-road - 4-ETS 110 Off-road - ABS 104 Off-road - ESP® 108 Off-road driving Checklist 359, 365 Crossing obstacles 363 Driving instructions for off-road driving 357 Driving through water 362 Returning 365 Rules 358 Special driving features 358 Steep terrain 360 Off-road driving program (Vehicles without enhanced off-road package*) 279 Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level...
  • Page 585 Index Plastic and rubber parts, cleaning 432 Poly-V-belt drive Layout (GL 450) 552 Layout (GL 320 CDI) 552 Positions (Memory function*) see Seats Pounds per square inch see PSI Power assistance 350 Power outlets 325 Power seat see Seats, Power Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 253 Convenience closing feature 252 Opening/closing 253...
  • Page 586 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear panorama roof, Sunshade 214 Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints Rear towing eye 542 Rear view camera* 295 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 215 Rear window wiper/washer 65 Rear windows see Power windows Rear wiper blade 521 Recommended tire inflation pressure 417...
  • Page 587 Index Seat belts 88 Children in the vehicle 93 Cleaning 433 Fastening 54 Height adjustment 56 Messages in the multifunction display 443, 444 Proper use of 56, 90 Safety guidelines 78 Telltale 29, 88, 443 Warning lamp 444 Seat cushion depth see Seats Seat heating* see Seats Seat ventilation* see Seats Seating capacity 390...
  • Page 588 Vehicle level control 281 Shifting Automatic transmission 58, 192 Side impact air bags 80 Side marker lamps Cleaning lenses 429 Messages in the multifunction display 484 Replacing bulbs 514, 517 Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 417 SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Snow chains 421...
  • Page 589 Index Tachometer 29, 156 Displaying current gear range 200 Overspeed range 156 Tail lamps 515 Cleaning lenses 429 Messages in the multifunction display 485 Replacing bulbs 509, 517 Tailgate Closing from the inside, Electrically* 127 Closing from the outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) 128 Opening from the inside, Electrically* 126...
  • Page 590 Hands-free microphone 34 Inserting in cradle 330 Installing a different mobile phone cradle 331 Messages in the multifunction display 487 Operation 189 Phone book 190 Redialing 191 Rejecting/ending a call 190 Removing from cradle 331 Tray 318 Temperature Coolant 164 Display mode, Status indicator 175 Interior temperature 221 Interior temperature, setting see...
  • Page 591 Index Important notes, Tire inflation pressure 395 Inflation pressure 378, 394, 396 Information placard 389 Inspection 386 Load rating 406, 407, 417 Loading Information 389 Loading terminology 415 Loading the vehicle 388 Low tire pressure telltale, Canada only 27, 446 Maximum load 418 Messages in the multifunction display 446...
  • Page 592 Turn signal lamps Cleaning lenses 429 Messages in the multifunction display 486 Replacing bulbs 509 Turn signals 63 Additional in mirrors 509 Bulbs 509, 517 Cleaning lenses 429 Indicator lamps 27 Turning off the engine 70 TWR (Tongue Weight Rating) 418 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 418 Units, Settings...
  • Page 593 Index Vehicle status message memory menu 169 Vehicle tool kit 495 Vehicle washing 427 VIN 551 Voice control system* Button on multifunction steering wheel 30, 158 Hands-free microphone 34 Warning indicators Parktronic* 292 Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function* 274 Distronic* 265...
  • Page 594 If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.

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